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Please, give back Johnny Spirit's flag

As a fan and alumnus, I was disappointed last Saturday night. Our local superfan Johnny Spirit had his flag stolen off his bicycle for the second time this year. In all the years he has been here -since the early '90s - he has never "lost" one before. On Saturday evenings of home games, Johnny spreads his Spartan spirit throughout the local establishments and bars. In his green "S" suit and green and white striped boxers, he engages patrons with the familiar "Sparty on." His bike was parked and the flag and pole were stolen.

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Mystery men

The debates may be done, but both presidential candidates have yet to thoroughly address their higher education plans.

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Changes to tailgate typical of 'U' brass

Is anyone surprised about the recent tailgate restrictions? We shouldn't be. This happened only a few months ago, when Provost Lou Anna Simon was appointed to become the next president. Simon was elected hastily and without the voice of the student body and/or faculty.

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Spartan Stadium silenced by reforms

With one home game in the books, it appears that the "pilot program" has been a smashing success.

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SN panel wrong in siding with Cheney

After reading the article about The State News debate panel's view of the vice presidential debate ("Majority of SN panel declares Cheney winner" SN 10/6), I can't help but ask - were we watching the same debate?

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Time's up

In Chicago, fans of the Cubs have a fun way of dealing with their overwhelming grief and disappointment.

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Ignore this

Communication problems between MSU's administration and faculty have become a highly visible national issue.

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Column on rape in need of reprinting

In light of the frighteningly high number of rapes that have occurred on campus in the last few months, I feel that it would be fitting and perhaps beneficial, to reprint an editorial column that I clipped from your paper.

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Tobacco companies not problem for 'U'

Regarding Mike Townshend's column "Joe Camel should answer for our generation's tobacco addiction" (SN 10/13). While I agree with your end message - that anti-smoking campaigns should find a new tactic - I disagree with many of your more specific points.

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Stem-cell research needs to be explored, used for 'what it could do'

For those who do not know, stem cells are pluripotent, meaning they can become any type of cell in the body from bone to brain.

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Joe Camel should answer for our generation's tobacco addiction

Joe Camel has done his job. Take a look around. Ask any smoker and check which brand they're smoking.

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Side by side

Editor's note: Each Wednesday, The State News editorial board will address a key issue of the presidential campaign.

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Need notice

The decision not to notify residents immediately upon receiving a report of a sexual assault on campus was poor judgment on the part of university officials. A full day after a sexual assault reportedly took place outside Holden Hall, university officials and hall directors still had not notified residents and other students of the occurrence.

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Indigenous People's Day makes 'U' remember

Author Elie Wiesel said it best when he proclaimed the greatest sin of all was "to remain silent and indifferent" and that "the danger lies in forgetting." On Monday, while the country officially recognized Columbus Day nationally and internationally, thousands celebrated Indigenous People's Day.

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Pong patrol

The price MSU officials paid for a safer tailgating was to, in effect, destroy tailgating as it once was.

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Protesters wrong to interrupt Bremer

In response to the story "Bremer discusses Iraq at Wharton" (SN 10/6), and more generally, his appearance on campus, please allow me the following comments.

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SN editorial made poor case against protesters at Bremer speech

On Friday's opinion page, the editorial board of The State News provided a compelling but unsuccessful critique of the student protest aimed at Iraq occupation leader and international war criminal, L.

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C'mon out

National Coming Out Days proudly commemorates lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender lives on a nationwide scale.

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Bush failed during town-hall meeting

Regardless of which side of the aisle you sit on, Friday evening's debate made it clear that this country can not handle four more years of the Bush administration.

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Profanity at games gives 'U' bad image

As a season-ticket holder at MSU, I was appalled by what I heard from the student section. It seems every year, the students add new chants to be more spirited and make a hostile environment for the other team.