The Democrats finally got the nerve to try to get answers about the war in Iraq. It's about time, but it's too late. As a testament to the country's division, Democratic senators invoked a rarely used parliamentary procedure on Tuesday to effectively shut down the Senate in an attempt to complete an investigation into the cause of war. It's part of an ongoing battle between Democrats and Republicans.
I am a proud MSU graduate. I feel our university is second to none academically and morally. As a sports fan, I feel that our university family deserves the kinds of athletics that make us proud.
The State News editorial board claimed in "Beyond 2,000" (SN 10/27) that the Iraqi constitution barely passed.
Hard data from Iraq is difficult to come by. We can speak of 2,000 U.S. military deaths, estimates of Iraqi deaths or we can speak of voting margins for the constitution, but without reference they don't indicate anything about the progress in Iraq or the sentiments of the people there. Michael Yon is an independent reporter currently embedded in Baghdad (he was very recently in Mosul as well). His pictures and observations are freely available on his weblog.
Finally. When Valley Forge Military College in Pennsylvania begins its fall 2006 semester, women will be able to attend classes alongside men for the first time in the school's history. For some, this represents an end to an archaic practice of separating men and women in educational environments. For others, it represents the end of a tradition.
It's obvious Eric Fish, "Changes need to be made if blunders continue," (SN 10/28) knows a lot more about the game of football than I do; he probably played in high school or something, but I can't believe he, of all people, have jumped on the "Let's can Coach Smith" bandwagon. Just as a reminder, coach John L.
Money in political campaigns is hard to come by, but candidates for the East Lansing City Council election seem to be doing well. Local elections, like the one on Nov.
I've noticed a trend lately in The State News. Either the articles are obtained from the Associated Press or they read like they were written by a high school journalism student. I just finished reading "Debauchery defined Vegas trip" (SN 10/28) and I want my time back. Las Vegas is neither the "city of neon dreams" because this term does not exist nor "the city of lights" because that would be Paris.
In my previous column, "Afterlife concept devalues earthly existence; celebrates death" (SN 10/21), I mentioned some potential dangers and undesirable consequences related to belief in an eternal and heavenly afterlife. In one example, I referenced U.S.
It's scary to imagine where this country will be in 10 years. Considering the recent string of nominees coming out of the White House, the future seems rather uncertain. After the nomination of Harriet Miers failed, President Bush nominated Judge Samuel A.
I am writing in response to John Bice's column, "Afterlife concept devalues earthly existence; celebrates death" (SN 10/21). I appreciate this column (and his others) for helping me look at my faith with his eyes.
Reading Ross Hammersley's letter, "Writer misinterprets; court case just, lawful" (SN 10/28), I was appalled to discover the depth of ignorance lurking in the mind of a third-year law student. Perhaps I shouldn't be, given the ideological inbreeding that dominates the legal community. Knowles correctly recognizes that in Romer v.
MSU is known for a lot of things: football, the Izzone, partying. But rarely do people take the time to recognize the faculty members and students researching for new knowledge and innovation. MSU has a research center for bioterror threats.
The Looney Tunes are one thing that I remember quite fondly from my childhood. When I saw a DVD box set of the classic cartoons, it was an immediate buy for me. When I got home and watched the first disk, I was surprised to see Whoopi Goldberg come on screen.
In his letter to the editor, "Creationism more scientific than others" (SN 10/21), Max Lossen refutes Drew Robert Winter's assertion that creationism is "not endorsed by any large credible members of the scientific community." He does this by listing off several scientists who died long before Darwin even published his research on evolution (Francis Bacon, Galileo and Isaac Newton), one who is claimed to have been against evolution by creationists, but claimed to be in favor of it by evolution supporters (Louis Pasteur), and four contemporary scholars.
As an apparel and textile design student, I am disgusted with the correlation drawn between dress and violence against women in "Clothes contribute to reasons to rape" (SN 10/27). I found this to be disturbing that the focus, once again, is being drawn away from the actual problem of sexual violence against women, which lies in the mindset of the rapist himself and his views on women often formed during childhood and adolescence from a variety of influences such as upbringing, experiences and the media. Clothing is one of the most fundamental forms of self-expression and I think people should be able to dress the way they feel comfortable.
It's been a really bad week for President Bush. And it will get worse. With further controversies involving Tom DeLay, Karl Rove and Bill Frist stretching to the upper echelons of the Republican Party, it's no wonder Bush's approval ratings are at a dismal 39 percent. It's hardly surprising the president said he wants to restart his second term.
I am a conservative, so I disagree with many of Mike Ramsey's political opinions. However, I admire his ability to keep Sidwood free of political nudges and allow it to be just a funny comic. That is where I take issue with Mallard Fillmore.
I find it somewhat shocking The State News has not made mention of the new appointee to the position of chairman of the Federal Reserve Board. It's been three days since the appointment was made and the people on campus deserve to know about it.
As if students didn't have enough to worry about between classes, studying and working, they're now being asked to help guard cars in MSU commuter lots. Recent vehicle break-ins have prompted police to tell students they're partly responsible for looking after the commuter lots. "Police officers can't do everything," MSU police Sgt.