The United States was founded on the principle that a government should not infringe upon a citizen's "unalienable rights." These common-sense rights are those associated with a person's right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.The only limit to these rights is when certain actions conflict with another person's rights (i.e.
This letter is in response to the letter written by Steven Birn "Comley ruined hockey program" (SN 10/22). I read his letter with some amusement and surprise.
The flame quickly is dying for community fire-protection funding, and future budget cuts are threatening to completely snuff it out.
Reading, writing, arithmetic and conservatism. It doesn't flow as well, but if a group of Republican lawmakers get its way, it might soon be the list of standard subjects taught at higher education institutions.
Uh-oh, it's almost that time of year again. You know, when big, juicy, forgotten promises are brought to the foreground, and President Bush has to start thinking about what he said back in 2000.
In "American-backed Israel not the victim in Palestinian fight" (SN 10/21), Crystal Burks wrote that "When I see the news, I don't just see suicide bombings; I see one country crying out for help against another country that seemingly is supported by everyone." Burks might want to consider the numerous United Nations resolutions condemning Israel for its "occupation" of Palestine and re-evaluate whether "everyone" supports Israel.
This is in response to Andrea Ragan's letter to the editor "College drinking isn't funny to all" (SN 10/21). What she fails to realize is that John Bice's column is satire.
The "facts" of Crystal Burks column "American-backed Israel not the victim in Palestinian fight" (SN 10/21) are a bit skewed and should be corrected.
Sparty is a figure that represents the entire Michigan State community, and we recognize the importance of his conduct at all times.
Universities are going to have to do a better job making the grade when it comes to hiring minorities for head coach positions.
With increasing budget cuts, threatened staff reductions and the potential loss of the graduate program looming for MSU's Theatre Department, your recent coverage (such as it was) of our own university's theatre production was, to say the least, disappointing.
The Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003 is a step in the wrong direction for women's rights.
This letter is in response to Lee Ehlers' letter "Columnist incorrect on 'God' in pledge" (SN 10/20). Ehlers took an opportunity to make a logical argument about the Constitution and the role of religion in America and turned it into a close-minded, stereotypical conservative slam on the "liberal" view.
As anyone who knows me would agree, I truly am a unique individual filled with lovely quirks. One of which, I must confess, is the fact that I adore adorning my nails with vibrant colors (although only occasionally do they properly match my outfits).When questioned why I do this, my answers might vary.
I think Dwayne Sortor is way off on his attempted defense of free speech ("SN has no right to criticize T-shirts" SN 10/16). The State News never was calling for the police to haul the sellers off to jail or to have the shirts confiscated.
After scrutinizing Lee Ehlers' opinion on "Columnist incorrect on 'God' in pledge" (SN 10/20), I found only two credible statements: That "separation of church and state" is not in the Constitution, and that the Constitution states that the government cannot pass a law establishing a religion or preventing anyone's practice of theirs.
Due to the recent occurrence at the Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education parking lot, I thought that it was quite necessary to voice my complaints.
It's pretty unfortunate that items were stolen during the Izzone campout last weekend ("Izzone campers abused freedom" SN 10/16). I was under the impression that we were a relatively tame and well-mannered crowd.
A bill that would allow universities to sue former and current student athletes for fines brought against them is a good option for college athletics departments to have. The bill will allow universities to sue athletes who violate state or federal law, school regulations or athletic league rules for financial damages. Athletes who do such things "have a devastating impact on college sports," said Rep.
The right-wing letter from Lee Ehlers "Columnist incorrect on 'God' in pledge" (SN 10/20) shows how stupid conservatives are.