I'd like to applaud and reinforce the points of Holly Newland's opinion letter ("Students need to think about words" SN 1/27) on the absurdity of the liberal use of the word "faggot" at MSU. As an individual who has lived on campus for almost two years, I encounter the use of this word on a daily basis in the halls of the dormitories and in the cafeteria.
I was shocked at your editorial on the upcoming possible supplement restrictions ("Pill prohibition" SN 1/27). It seems that you haven't done very much research on supplements and the millions of people who benefit from their use.
I see that your editorial board has taken up the noble cause of disparaging the Student Alumni Foundation's effort to create the premier student basketball section in the country ("Frazzled fans" SN 1/31). The State News never seems to fail - be it in politics, campus life, and now sports - to speak on behalf of those Mike Tierney so rightly termed "whiners." Your obsession with viewing yourselves as the vanguard of the students has led you to devote pages of misleading, disingenuous and biased coverage to the complaints of a handful of students who couldn't be bothered to wear a T-shirt when they signed a contract saying they would.
Recently, I have seen a lot of articles and a few letters regarding the proposed open-drinking ban on campus.
Monday, Nate Matatall made flagrant statements in a mild attempt to rile MSU students regarding the recent alcohol clarification ("Alcohol ban could have bad results" SN 1/24). However, it is clear that it's not a concern of ours.
A couple of nights ago, a fraternity brother stepped off the curb on Collingwood Drive - directly in front of the car next to me that was turning right - and proceeded to arrogantly parade in front of my car.
MSU is full of internationally minded students and our ranking as one of the nation's top 10 producers of Peace Corps volunteers is a perfect example of that. Our school is globally focused, which can be seen by MSU's Study Abroad program, one of the largest in the country.
The East Lansing City Council is building a wall around campus. It's a great wall of exciting street-level businesses under tiered condominium housing, stretching from Grand River Avenue all the way to East Village. But unlike the ancient structure that defended China from Mongol invasions, this wall will keep students separated from campus, help suck in young professionals and empty-nesters and, perhaps, ultimately win Gov.
The city of East Lansing and the MSU Board of Trustees have been very busy lately. They have done an excellent job of whipping us out-of-control students into shape.
I am writing in response to Steve Johnson's letter "Editorial displayed 'bitter' sentiment" (SN 1/27) concerning President Bush.
Now that the polls in Iraq have closed, we have to be thankful. The amount of violence expected fell short, and at least 24 people have died, as of 6:15 p.m.
This paper recently opined incorrectly that an increase of the minimum wage to $7.15 was a good plan to help citizens "Minimum raise" (SN 1/27). While I wish this was true, it simply is not.
The total disrespect with which bicyclers here at MSU are treated is appalling. I can accept the fact that we are not wanted on the roads by drivers or the sidewalks by walkers, but we have to go somewhere.
Contracts, dress code, doctor's notes - participating in the Izzone under the new rules is essentially a job. As computer engineering junior Mauricio Gomes's Web site Izzonesucks.com states: "This type of system changes the nature of the organization into one that students already dislike, an organization that goes by the name of work.
I want to comment on the things I have been hearing about going on with the Izzone. I was an Izzone member in the lower bowl from 1998-2002, and I remember it as being one of the parts of my life on the MSU campus. I am greatly disappointed to read about the way the Izzone is being run now with the new rules.
Hold your breath. If the events of the last few days are a prelude to what is coming, Sunday's election in Iraq could be violent and disastrous. Just days before Iraqis are set to cast their ballots and voice their opinions, the U.S.
I am writing in response to Ms. Laura McIntosh ("Reader responds to arguments on rock" SN 1/26) and to attempt to put this logically.
Last week in one of my 400-level journalism courses, the professor brought up the topic of the Asian race.
I'm a graduate student here at MSU. I have plenty going on in my life. However your editorial on global warming caught my attention ("Global warning" SN 1/25). This is the second article I've read about the Kyoto Protocol in The State News. I'm outraged that the United States refuses to be a part of this policy.
Living off campus is expected to bring about more responsibilities - from cooking and cleaning to dealing with landlords and paying monthly rent.