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Lost dreams

It's difficult to know how to properly mourn NASA's Columbia crew - the world's lost heroes.

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Virginity column was welcome view

I would just like to thank Chrystal Liebold and The State News for printing an article that brings to light an unnecessary stereotype ("Virginity is not something to be ashamed of, but to celebrate," SN 1/30). It's a shame the way society portrays virgins as na

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All opinions are present on campus

Several recent columns and letters to the editor, including Colleen Card's ("Conservative side needs to be heard," SN 1/30), have expressed the views that political conservatives are not heard or tolerated on this campus.

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Instead of watching 'Real World,' read a newspaper, get informed

When President Bush gave his State of the Union address, I joined my friends in someone's room, surrounding the television, hanging on every word.

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Columnist makes good arguments

In response to Jason C. Miller's column ("Peaceful solution might not be possible in violent country," SN 1/27), I agree with nearly every point he made.

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Following a significant other is a choice - not an expectation

To follow or not to follow? That is the question. Last week while catching up after the weekend over lunch, a couple of my friends and I were discussing what we saw for our lives after college.

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Attacking Iraq would be act of terrorism

We must realize in this age of unparalleled technological progress it is only going to get harder to stop rival countries from obtaining weapons of mass destruction. Realizing this, we cannot use possession of weapons as the sole reason to attack a country.

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Izzone deserves respect it receives

I am writing in response to S. Ann Jones' letter "Ozone deserves Izzone-type respect," (SN 1/30). I agree fans in the upper deck deserve to be recognized.

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Forbidden files

MSU students might not have the convenience of downloading music and movies for free any longer if the university is forced to give out names.

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Lambasting of Bush shows liberal bias

The State News has done it again. The editorial "State of fear" (SN 1/30) was way off the mark and may have been the most blatant example of the liberal bias of The State News.

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Temporary delay

Most people are familiar with the phrase, "When the going gets tough, the tough get going." But who has ever heard, "When the economy gets ugly, job-seekers get scared"? Makes sense though, doesn't it?

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Fans were winners in Indiana game

I just wanted to send a shout-out to the Izzone and friends who were in attendance at the MSU men's basketball game against Indiana - you guys rock.

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State of fear

Usually, American presidents use their annual State of the Union address as a report card for the government.

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Nate Allen's hate soils SN reputation

Every time I pick up The State News, I am reminded of Nate's hate. Contrarianism is cool on campus.

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Taxes necessary to run government

This is in response to the editorial "Helpful hikes," (SN 1/28). Calling for "no new taxes" doesn't help state government, it only keeps revenue from services. When an economy goes into a recession, tax revenues fall.

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Paid connection

The university's proposed Ethernet fee for August is unfortunate, but because of increased use on campus, an added expense is necessary to cover the expansion of cost.

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Columnist took show too seriously

After reading the "Sex and the City" column, I was furious ("'Sex and the City' promotes negative images," SN 1/27). I think the columnist took the show way too literally.

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Ozone deserves Izzone-type respect

I am writing because once again I sat through a Tom Izzo-coached basketball game and was offended by how many times we were overlooked.

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Conservative side needs to be heard

Lately it seems people with conservative opinions have not been able to express their ideas on this campus. Oftentimes, being labeled a conservative is as good as being labeled a racist or a bigot.

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Investigative journalism uncovers early draft of speech

I have spent the past month engaged in deep undercover investigative journalism in Washington. In the course of this dangerous work, I uncovered a very early draft of Tuesday's State of the Union Address.