The State News claims the federal response to Katrina was terrible, and then you go on to complain about how federal workers are losing their jobs; the same kinds of federal workers that provide the slow and miserable service you are upset with.
When a person takes their own life, survivors are faced with a wide array of emotions with which to deal.
In commemorating the university's birthday, MSU's sesquincentennial logo can be seen everywhere.
Bravo, State News. Way to embarrass the school with irresponsible publishing. In the column titled "Buyer beware," (SN 10/10) the writer compares pharmaceutical companies with street drug dealers.
There is no fundamental conflict between theories of evolution and several theories of intelligent design.
Kristen Horner in her letter "Christian hell warning not form of terrorism" (SN 10/3) brings up the main beef I have against some Christians: They refuse to accept or even respect other points of view.
Thanks for printing Elissa Englund's column "News coverage of disasters bent to hit home, loses humanity" (SN 10/3) about tragedies around the world that are ignored by Americans.
To say I was appalled by The State News article by Juli Liebler "One drunken weekend in E.L.
This is a response to Chad Meade's "Out-of-State IDs not handled fairly at bars" (SN 9/28). I am a 23-year-old, fifth year senior with a valid Massachusetts driver's license.
Trauma is hard to comprehend, especially that of others. Domestic violence is one of those things people sometimes don't like to think about, but it's something we desperately need to address. When people such as Carol Jacobsen are able to overcome their own trauma and dedicate time to helping others facing the same issues, it gives us a great deal of respect and hope for humanity.
Imagine yourself pondering over voicing an opinion on a topic of your choice. Whether you are trying to come up with ideas for writing an opinion piece or just getting ready to voice those opinions, you find that it is hard to focus on something that isn't negative or nasty.
Illegal immigration is a hot-button issue. Although undocumented immigrants make up a large portion of the population, the U.
PETA's (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) exhibit juxtaposing human and animal abuse should be viewed as an eye-opener, not with offense, but rather in understanding of the fact that today's injustices are cruelties inflicted upon animals and as depicted in the display, are reminiscent of past human inequalities.
In response to Mike Ramsey's political cartoon (SN 9/28), this cartoon is disappointing on many accounts.
In response to Lindsey Poisson's "Totally Takeout should offer more selection, higher quality food" (SN 10/7), instead of complaining that not every Totally Takeout carries your pickles, I suggest you learn to feed yourself.
It's starting to feel like the Apocalypse. Day after day we hear about disaster after disaster.
The State News article "Girls, put on some clothes; this isn't America's Next Top Hoochie" (SN 9/28) shows a lack of respect for women and a perpetuation of myths about sexual assault.
I am writing in response to Kristen Daum's opinion piece "Alcohol poisoning is not 'cool'; why must students brag about booze?" (SN 9/27). As a fellow Spartan, I can understand the points she makes about the stupidity and danger of debauchery and binge drinking in general.
This letter is not in the hopes of starting an abortion debate, but rather to correct the misinterpretation of the 'religious right' in the political cartoon by Mike Ramsey (SN 9/28). The cartoon depicts the religious right as trying to topple women's rights as the end result of their campaign against abortion, etc.
We're all grown up now. Let's act like it. This means being responsible: Taking care of your belongings and making sure you don't catch anything on fire - such as your dorm room. A lit candle was left unattended, which caused a small fire in Bryan Hall on Friday.