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Sound effects

Imagine a life devoid of music. It's not a pleasant thought. It's a proven fact that music enriches people's lives.

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Medications serve to enrich existence

I am writing in response to Kristi Jourdan's piece "Pills should not be all-powerful answer to world's ailments, illnesses" (SN 3/14). Her opinion seems to be the sentiment shared by many of my peers, blurring political lines.

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Coast conflict

Imagine walking down one of Michigan's beautiful beaches with your significant other. It's cold - as it is most of the time in this state - and the wind is whipping around you as walk, holding hands at the high-tide line.

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Take notice

You're in college now. No one is going to tell you to clean up your room, take a shower or take out the trash. No one is going to monitor your eating habits. It is reasonable to expect that friends will look out for another person's well-being, because parents aren't around to baby-sit anymore.

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Let it shine

Maybe you are like many people who believe the stereotypes that politicians and journalists are crooked.

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Choice to feature Rushdie on campus insensitive to Muslim cause

It never ceases to amaze me just how many ways our university finds to waste the money we pay to have the privilege of being students here.

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E.L. cannot turn its back on students

In response to your article "Council to decide fate of E.L.

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Departing seniors lacked skill to win

Well, it's tourney time again, and this year feels no different than the last three. While the current senior class has been plagued by the words "underachievers" for the last three years, I would like to offer a different outlook.

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Drunkenness not accepted in Italy

I am writing in response to Joseph Saari's letter ("Open-alcohol ban can't solve problem" SN 3/15). I'm not writing to add to the debate on the open-alcohol ban at MSU, but I feel the need to correct errors in his comments regarding alcohol use in Italy where he is studying.

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Iditarod dogs not faced with cruelty

I believe Ms. Jury should do a little more research before telling us about how she some how knows how dogs feel.

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St. Patrick's Day not students' only opportunity to be irresponsible

Can you stand it? I know I can't. In less than 24 hours, we will experience the culmination of our last 364 days on Earth.

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Women's history not worthy of front

Were the editor of The State News a man, women would be up in arms had he the gall to place only male "pioneers" on the front page.

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Affirmative action counteracts racism

I am responding to Joseph Blaim's letter on affirmative action ("Affirmative Action causes grad rates" SN 3/2). Affirmative action is a condescending policy?

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University wrong to fund Rushdie talk

On Thursday, MSU will be hosting a talk by author Salman Rushdie. Rushdie's ascent to public attention followed the publication of his book, "The Satanic Verses," in which the life of Prophet Muhammad and much of the Islamic religion were presented in an offensive and degrading light.

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More proof

There are a lot of things scientists can connect, and smoking and suicide are apparently two of them. According to a decade-long research project at MSU, researchers have found a link between smoking and suicidal thoughts and behaviors.

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A fair cup

When choosing between fair trade coffee or normal, the answer should be as predictable as, "regular or decaf?" The answer is fair trade. Although many people like specialty flavors and brews, there is equity to consider in every coffee purchase.

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Open-alcohol ban can't solve problem

I just discovered that open alcohol is now banned on MSU's campus, and would like to share with the MSU Board of Trustees my experience in Rome on that topic.

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Hit delete

It can be hard for some people to get rid of e-mails, but some messages, such as notes from your mother about what your dog had for dinner last night, should generally be deleted from an inbox. ASMSU representatives want the quotas for e-mail accounts and file storage space be doubled.

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Departing fast-food restaurants leave little reason to be missed

Bon voyage, Wendy's, Taco Bell and Little Caesars. I heard the other day you were exiting campus for greener pastures; but to be honest, I didn't want you here anyway. Yes, Taco Bell, I am talking to you.

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Affirmative action ignores core issues

I am writing in response to George Moyer's letter ("Affirmative action can have real value" SN 3/3). I can see the intent of affirmative action, and I agree that something must be done to ensure that everyone has the opportunity for self improvement through education and employment.