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Editorials amusing, well-done this year

Usually, when I've written The State News, it is to disagree with an official editorial or to poke barbs at Andrew Goetz, the scholarly grand pooba of the MSU Democrats, but I find myself shockingly compelled to write in praise of the current editorial staff. They have produced some fine literature with this paper's praise of the debate team's representation of "this little public cow college that could" and how it stuck it to the preppy kids. The State News' opinion on National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice's impending visit was fair and funny, and the analysis that "this arguably is the most important speaker since the day Slick Willy wore a graduation robe here and probably creeped out some co-eds" is just damn good writing. Jason Miller political science junior

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Relax, Eco

With the Board of Trustees' proposal to spend $30 million on expanding the power plant, campus group Eco needs to get a grip. Eco is upset because the university has decided to convert from coal usage to natural gas, instead of converting to a renewable energy.

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Questionable

For those of you who tuned in to FOX Tuesday night to watch the final eight American Idols strut their stuff, you're very well aware that a presidential press conference replaced the show.

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Foolish felony

Downloading the latest Jay-Z tune could become a federal offense if a Detroit representative gets his way. U.S.

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Rice for 'U'

There are a lot of people on this campus who dislike Condoleezza Rice for her politics. There are plenty of people who disagree with her reluctance to testify these past few weeks and probably even more who just dislike her for the cold-blooded, pit bull stare.

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Student should stop whining, grow up

I am writing in response to Jason Bentley's letter printed in Monday's State News ("'U', landlords more corrupt than Enron" SN 4/12). He whines about tuition payments, but we all know how much MSU costs, hopefully before we accept our invitation to attend.

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TA cuts contradict international goals

I am writing in regard to the administration's proposal of dropping the proverbial guillotine upon the foreign language department. This concerns me because this university preaches the gospel of an international experience one day, then on the next day, proposes sweeping cuts of that very opportunity.

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Article twisted by professor's words

The article titled "Caught in the middle" (SN 3/31) portrayed the experiences of Michigan Peace Team member Michael Vincente Perez during his humanitarian efforts in Israel. I am repulsed by how easily The State News can take a story about the courage and dedication of the Palestinian people against the Israeli super-army (U.S.-funded), and turn it into a commentary by James Madison Professor Michael Rubner on how dangerous life in that area of the world is. Rubner also felt that the Michigan Peace Team tends to pick a side in the issue, and I agree with him on that point; they do.

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Lost memo?

Was the intelligence "actionable" or "historical"? If you actually know the truth, by all means, share with the rest of the class.

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Undebatable

Michigan State's debate team argued its way to first place in the national championship this month, and students on campus need to realize how cool that is. The team is basking in the glory of its win in the 58th National Debate Tournament on April 5 at Catholic University in Washington, D.C.

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2-party system restricts choices

In response to Dave Sommers' letter "Nader votes dash hopes for Kerry" (SN 4/6), I'd like to point out that a vote for Ralph Nader is just that - a vote for Ralph Nader.

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Not for rent

As Pinto and Flounder step inside the Delta house for the first time in "Animal House," they negotiate - among many things - drunken party goers resplendent in togas, an empty keg tossed through a glass window and empty beer bottles aimed at their heads. Granted, this is a dramatization that many homes in East Lansing consciously try to recreate on a weekly basis, but it's still a movie.

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Totally Takeout lacks variety, nutrition

Totally Takeout has been the answer for many students who couldn't make it to eat at the cafeteria due to their busy schedules, studies or late-night classes. It also has been the source for a quick bite before or during classes.