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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.

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Izzo is on the track to making a dynasty

Seven years later, Tom Izzo starts again. This time, no Mateen Cleaves, no Antonio Smith, no Charlie Bell or Andre Hutson.

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Virginity is not something to be ashamed of, but to celebrate

Virginity, virginity, virginity. What is it about this word that is so uncool? I know people who are so disgusted by the idea of being a virgin that they would rather be caught with a stash of drugs by the police than to admit they were a virgin. This is hard for me to relate to because I grew up thinking of virginity as a positive thing.

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Losing battle

It's heartbreaking to hear East Lansing school officials announce budget problems will bring the likely close of Spartan Village Elementary School less than one year after community members fought tooth and nail to keep the building open. East Lansing Public Schools Superintendent Tom Giblin said Monday the district's preliminary plan to compensate for a projected $4.2 million budget shortfall in the next fiscal year includes the closing of Spartan Village Elementary, 1460 Middlevale Road, the laying off of about 30 teachers and restructuring the district. In May, the East Lansing school board voted to downsize the Spartan Village school from a kindergarten-to-sixth-grade elementary to a kindergarten-to-second-grade school.

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Fraternities, 'frats' two different things

With Recruitment Week starting up, I think everyone should know the truth about social fraternities.

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Students, workers need school spirit

I was very shocked on Monday at the Brody Complex. As I was making my way to class, I noticed a man working.

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Opinions are meant for editorial page

Kathleen Kelley's letter from Monday ("Opinions shouldn't be stated as fact," SN 1/27) is ridiculous in its naiveness.

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War necessary to remove Saddam

The question on whether our country should forcefully remove Saddam Hussein from power in Iraq is important.

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Right to choose needs to remain

I've come to realize I could never get an abortion if I one day became pregnant. However, I respect the decision thousands of women make to get one.

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Looming layoffs

Potential layoffs have been on the minds of many members of the Clerical-Technical Union of MSU. Union members are expected to meet today to discuss negotiations with university officials.

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The '80s might be over, but 'good old days' are to come

The world has gone to pot. I used to think only my grandparents spoke about "the good old days," but now I find my memory winding back to the 1980s more and more. Those were "the good old days." Those were the days when the biggest decision I had to make was where to hide when the whole block was declared "in bounds" for a game of hide-and-seek. Those were the days when summers lasted a year and the chill of winter was tamed with a sufficient hill and a sled.

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Dorm jeopardizes complex courtyard

When I first learned MSU officials were considering an addition to the residence halls in Brody Complex, I must say I was intrigued.