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SN isn't reporting on RHA's activities

We at Residence Halls Association were surprised to read The State News opinion of ASMSU's meeting with East Lansing city officials ("Step One," SN 9/26). We were disappointed to be so sharply criticized for not attending the event and shocked at the fact that The State News did not know what our previous engagement was that did not allow us to attend. RHA has held weekly General Assembly meetings on Wednesday nights for many years, and until this year, nearly always had a State News reporter present.

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Stunning loss

Everything seemed to be falling into place for the MSU community as Saturday's game against Michigan approached. The Spartans came in riding high, ranked No.

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America needs leaders who care about world

What is being overlooked in the recent rash of hurricane activity and subsequent disasters in the Gulf Coast is not who is to blame now, but who is to blame in the past.

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News coverage of disasters bent to hit home, loses humanity

I'm ashamed to admit my first reaction after hearing about Hurricane Rita. "Oh, man," I said to a few friends as we sat around a bar table.

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Christian hell warning not form of terrorism

Etienne Fields went too far in the letter "Threat of being sent to hell is terrorism" (SN 9/23). Christians who try to share their faith (and thus, the belief that Jesus is the only way to heaven) are not terrorists.

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SN editorial unfairly convicted employee

It is always discouraging to realize that a wrong might have been committed, and that people we have come to know might not be trustworthy.

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Village rally

When people are forced out of their homes, it's never a good thing. In fact, it's almost universally a bad thing.

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Beating assault

Sexual assualt. It can be a gray area. These incidents happen more than they are reported. Last year, 13 cases were reported, but if you go out to parties on the weekend, 13 rapes could be just one night in East Lansing. This is a major issue for a university campus, because most of the victims are young students.

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Coach Smith forgot greatness of rivalry

"A win would help, yes, but getting your tail kicked all the time isn't much of a rivalry, is it?" John L.

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Accused embezzler was mother figure

There is no doubt that the article "Ex-staffer charged with embezzling" (SN 9/27) thoroughly explored the legal and ethical ramifications of Raye Grill's alleged actions.

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Column perpetuates negative rape view

I am appalled by the column "Girls, put on some clothes; this isn't America's Next Top Hoochie" (SN 9/28). The State News should be ashamed of the message it is sending into our community.

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Former resident does not miss smoky bars

As a former resident, I miss many things about East Lansing - Smoke-filled bars isn't on that list. In fact, I didn't go to places such as Crunchy's or The Peanut Barrel after their kitchens closed because of the smoke.

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Mark Twain, human nature, Bush's push to start a war without a threat

I recently read Mark Twain's "The Mysterious Stranger," a bitter reflection on mankind, religion and morality.

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SN ignored facts in severe weather edit

Tuesday's Editorial "Tragedy Watch" (SN 9/20) engages in junk science to implicate global warming as the cause of Hurricane Katrina.

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President has right to pick any justice

I'm writing in response to the many letters that have been sent in about the Supreme Court. In this rush to espouse various interests, I think some people may have forgotten how the system works. The people elect the president.

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Football team failed to represent students

I feel it necessary to express my disapproval with the manner in which the football team conducted themselves after the Notre Dame game.

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Student response to Katrina was heartfelt

This is in response to the Opinion Page piece, "Resident angered by tragedy response" (SN 9/9) by a Mr. Paul Wilk. It is horrible that he has the gall to say that we (the whole university) apparently did not care about the people of New Orleans.

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Republicans wrong to mock 'coming out'

The process for lesbians, bisexuals, gays and transgender people to be open and honest to their family, friends and society at-large about our relationships can be exceptionally difficult and they face the possibility of physical violence. Our community is full of people who had to choose between living a lie and being disowned by their family.

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One drunken weekend in E.L. brings assault, rape, hospital visits

Here's an idea: girls, go out and get so drunk that you can't see straight, and then go home and leave all the doors to your house unlocked.

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Poor sportsmanship by Spartans horrible

My brother and I attended MSU in the early '90s and we have always been big fans of the school. Every year we come back to East Lansing to attend a game, but not anymore.