This letter is in response to Chris Hansen's letter to the editor ("Izzo's arrogance readily apparent" SN 11/9). First off, it is pretty classless to call people names - especially in a newspaper, when I doubt Hansen would even have the courage to say it to Izzo's face.
In Tuesday's paper, we rhapsodized on how we as voters should try and restore our faith in the Electoral College before we condemn it for the after- effects of the 2000 and 2004 presidential elections.
In 2003, Congressman Rush Holt, D-N.J., introduced a bill requiring that a voter-verified paper ballot be produced by all-electronic voting machines to guard against election fraud or computer errors.
This is a response to Manumit Chui's letter, "Protesters should appreciate freedom" (SN 11/5). Questioning our government through protests, boycotts and sit-ins is what our country was founded on.
I am writing in response to the editorial, "Hurtful mascot" (SN 11/8). In the editorial, you ask "Would America tolerate a mascot based on stereotyping any other race?" The answer, contrary to what the answer in the editorial was, is yes. What about the Boston Celtics and Notre Dame Fighting Irish?
When I went with my girlfriend to the men's basketball Izzone ticket meeting on Sunday, I witnessed an episode of "My Short, Balding, Obnoxious Basketball Coach." First, we waited in line for a half-hour outside just to get in Breslin Center.
While I completely agree with your viewpoint on stereotypical mascots (SN 11/8), I believe The State News is ignoring aspects.
Medicinal marijuana is just fine with Ann Arbor residents. Last week, they approved a proposal that protects patients who use marijuana for medical purposes, such as soothing pain or increasing appetite.
I love going to MSU basketball games. They're fast-paced, intense and a lot of fun. Plus, Breslin Center is huge.
Saturday's loss to a below average Ohio State team at home is the final straw. Head coach John L.
Late into the evening of Election Day, and even into the early morning hours, contention in the race for president was shared between three major candidates - the re-elected President Bush, Sen.
Did the last election make anyone else ashamed to be an American? Honestly, what the hell happened? I'll forgo my ranting on the inadequacies of the elected president for now, and concentrate on Proposal 2.
In the letter "Christians deserve better than ridicule" (SN 11/5), John Karagoulis is obviously against abortion, but his reasoning ignores much of the truths behind reality.
After two years of turmoil and bloodshed in Iraq, interim prime minister Ayad Allawi has declared the country in a state of emergency.
I would simply like to ask Charles Groover Jr. "Too many criteria allow for MIP ticket" (SN 11/5) some questions. Is it or is it not illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to drink in Michigan? Are you or are you not under the age of 21?
Nashville, Tenn. - I'm fresh off a three-day, four-night stay in here and since I've spent roughly a long weekend in Music City, USA, I feel adequately prepared to make a few judgments concerning this fair town. I spent this time attending a convention for collegiate journalists.
American sports have a long-standing tradition of stereotyping American Indians. Crude Bonanza-style images reduce nations of indigenous Americans into one racially offensive, feather-wearing bobble-headed mascot. Which sport they appear in doesn't really matter.
John Karagoulis ("Christians deserve better than ridicule" (SN 11/5)) might be tired of Christians being characterized as ignorant, but he certainly doesn't provide an argument to the contrary.
One of the things I've come to love about East Lansing is that it manages a small-town feel while cramming so many people into such a limited space.
As an international student at MSU, I am shocked to see news reporting a Lansing group of people who protested against the election result and their president.