The State News erroneously reported Wednesday that ASMSU provides students with "free services" ("Best things are free," SN 2/19). This is in fact a false statement.
I am so sick and tired of the University of Michigan admission policy crap. It is ridiculous. Giving someone extra "points" because of where they come from or the color of their skin is a load of bull.
Yes, it was a no-win scenario. Yes, trivial arguments over altering cuts by decimal points wouldn't really help much.
Almost 60 years after World War II ended, France and Germany are again united. No, France did not unconditionally capitulate after a stunning display of military incompetence (again). Instead, the nation that surrenders whenever the weather turns cloudy has forged a diplomatic alliance with the nation that refined systematic genocide, as both France and Germany have vehemently protested American and British military pressure currently compelling Iraq to disarm. Pardon my exponentially increasing nationalism, but do our French and German allies have long-term memories that extend beyond three months? France and Germany insist weapons inspections in Iraq must be given more time, expanded in scope and equipped with more intelligence data.
In response to Josh Rabinowitz's letter ("Ride on right side to avoid accidents," SN 2/19) and his annoyance with "people walking in the middle of the sidewalk" causing a "common danger" to cyclists, I would like to refer him to trustees.msu.edu/ord/sec33.htm, which outlines MSU's laws pertaining to bicycles.
This letter is in response to Brian Charlton's article about the proposed bus way between Crescent Road and the Farm Lane commuter lot ("Project would create bus way, reduce on-campus traffic," SN 2/18). What Charlton failed to mention is that this area is more than an Ag Expo field - it is an unofficial dog park used by hundreds of local residents.
Let there be light, and it's about time. Three years into its existence, light is finally being shed on the pedestrian safety problems in the Northern Tier. While it's nice to see some work being done in the Northern Tier, it's quite overdue. The fact that the community is shared across two cities makes their slow efforts doubly disappointing. Much-needed street lights were turned on this past weekend in the community of condos and apartments just north of Lake Lansing Road. The Northern Tier community grew too fast for its own good and, as the flow of tenants increased, lighting remained stagnant. Currently, there are no sidewalks, crosswalks or pedestrian lights.
This is in response to Alec Gibbs' letter, "'Grading The Profs' is of no use to 'U,'" (SN 2/18). Please come down from your soapbox and view the real world.
This is in response to the letter about the peace rally ("Saturday's rally is worth supporting," SN 2/14). You say thousands of Iraqis have died because of trade sanctions since the Gulf War.
I'm writing this letter to Chris Seljeskog and The State News because I agree with his letter about walking on the right ("Right side of hall is the way to travel," SN 2/18), and to kindly ask the readers to not just apply that rule to walking through the halls, but on the sidewalks outside as well.
Can't you guys at least try to be more moderate? When you are attacked for being liberally biased (which is quite often), there are always a million letters to the editor and editorials defending you and claiming your objectivity.
I've been labeled with many derogatory titles for using this forum to speak out against war with Iraq. I've been branded a traitor to my country and touted as a supporter of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, all for using my American freedoms to champion against an unjust and immoral tide of U.S.
Most of us have heard the phrase "stop and smell the roses," but very few of us have given it a second thought or made a point to do so. I'm one of those people. Hi.
I would like to take this opportunity to say thanks to every student and faculty member at MSU who did not show up at the peace rally Saturday to show support for either side of the crisis.
This letter is in response to "Everyone doesn't have to conform to society's expectations," (SN 2/17). I find it sad (and offensive) that the writer somehow groups being a masculine man with rape and dominance.
MSU trustees should be ashamed of themselves for sitting on their hands while their Maize and Blue neighbors are being hauled into a court case that could alter university admissions policies across the country. Whether they find themselves in agreement with the University of Michigan's law school affirmative action policies is beside the point.
As a student here at MSU, I believe we should add on to the ASMSU tax in order to purchase environmentally friendly energy.
Everyone knows that trying to park at the dorms is a nightmare. That's one of the many reasons I moved off campus - to avoid accumulating even more parking tickets.
The best things in life are free, and sometimes so are the little annoying things. Buying notebooks every semester after paying an arm and a leg for books can be a serious burden, but students across campus might be able to take notes for free soon.
After reading the article, "Student calls flier 'satire,'" (SN 2/10) I was outraged.