I am writing in regard to the East Village redevelopment project. FarmHouse Fraternity, one of the four fraternities in opposition to the plan, is not included in the current redevelopment plan.
I received a letter from MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon, which was apparently intended for the nonstudent population of East Lansing.
It's war. MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon has sent the residents of East Lansing a letter, assuring them that the "alcohol-induced behaviors" of MSU students are not going to be tolerated.
People who make opinions should stay for the entire show. As all college students should know, you should always look at the source you are examining to see how credible it is.
Evolution. It's a widely accepted scientific theory, based on scientific facts. Intelligent design.
"We must never forget." Many people understand the Holocaust needs to be remembered, but it goes beyond one day of memorial.
I am writing in regard to Joseph Ryzyi's letter "E.L.
The restrictions on student tickets and tailgating have squashed Spartan spirit. I feel bad for the current students who are unable to enjoy the tailgates and football games the way alumni did in the past. I have been to two games, University of Michigan and Northwestern, and the atmosphere on Saturdays is just not the same. The new restrictions on tailgating for students are just excuses for the university to make money, not to protect the health of students.
It's unconscionable. Only 14 percent of registered voters showed up to the polls. That's it. Compared to the national average for voter turnout, it's absolutely deplorable. Yes, this is an off-year and not a large presidential election.
Tommy Simon's letter "Group's efforts very effective worldwide" (SN 11/03) demonstrates his inability to pay attention to detail and the gullibility of an ineffective group, the Students for Economic Justice, or SEJ. Mr. Simon writes, "To correct his largest error, as a member of SEJ, I guarantee you that MSU has joined the Worker Rights Consortium, or WRC (see for yourself www.workersrights.org)." I suggest Mr. Simon re-read my letter.
Out of 27,321 registered voters, only 3,805 voted. That equals about 14 percent voter turnout. If this were a test grade, it would be graded a 0.0. In a country founded on democracy, it would be nice if more than 14 percent of the community took part.
I have to admit, I am a bit confused. Recently, I was having dinner with my fiancée and after getting the bill she asked me what we should leave for a tip.
I would like to take issue with some points that John Bice made in his latest column, "Consequences in afterlife prevent promotion of contraceptives" (SN 11/2). In his column, Bice alludes to the notion that Christians aren't afraid of death and then implies Christians are unconcerned with "preventing loss of human life." What Bice ignores, however, is that most Christians advocate the protection of life, starting at the earliest stages of conception.
This is in response to "Troupe shouldn't be sponsored by Olin" (SN 10/28) regarding the In Your Face Reality Troupe and the writer being deeply offended by the opening scene. I attended the same Case Hall showing of the Reality Troupe this student attended and was not offended at all.
Despite not having enough "space or facilities" to properly care for them, the Potter Park Zoo continues to breed tiger cubs, according to "Tiger cubs frolick for public at zoo" (SN 10/26). Zoos breed tigers because babies bring in dollars, but the cubs' mother has already been shipped out.
In high school, I was a minority in that I was not sure what exactly my political beliefs were. But in the short two months I have been here, The State News Opinion Page has convinced me that I am a hard-line moderate (if such a thing exists). It publishes what must be the most absurd beliefs on both "sides." On the right, there are those who dare to suggest that membership in a specific subset of a specific religion should be not only considered, but a deciding factor when determining who will interpret the most important law of a country settled for the purpose of religious freedom. Then on the left is John Bice, who surely is kept on retainer solely for when the editors feel The State News isn't edgy enough. Ignoring the social merits of belief in an afterlife, his attack on religious faith as unsubstantiated is entirely hypocritical, as he conveniently forgets that believing in science alone requires just as much faith in the unprovable as religion does. When Bice can show how matter created itself or why earth in general, and life in particular, violate the second law of thermodynamics, then I will congratulate him on his Nobel Prize.
Why do people feel the need to force their own beliefs on others? The fact that I disapprove of something doesn't mean others should automatically disapprove too.
Bonds should reflect the nature of the crime. A $1.5 million one, in the case of Karim M. Nasr seems fitting. Nasr is accused of attacking an MSU student in October. The charges he faces seem to justify a large bond: second-degree criminal sexual conduct, criminal sexual conduct assault with the intent to commit sexual penetration, assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder and minor in possession of alcohol. Defense attorney Nabhi Ayad argued that because the charge of kidnapping was no longer being pursued, his client's bond should have been lowered.
I have seen this troupe perform more than once, and "Troupe shouldn't be sponsored by Olin" (SN 10/28) is a terribly uneducated letter reprimanding a group for acts presented without even taking note as to why this group is presenting such acts. As a sexually active college student, it's entirely important to be aware of the reality that is "sex" in any form or act.
Aaron Foley's column, "Rosa Parks deserves a worthy dedication" (SN 11/02), is full of uneducated assumptions that defile many individuals and their tribute songs. The entire column is filled with meaningless banter that shocked and offended me.