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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.

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Helpful hikes

Although the state government does spend a lot of money on unnecessary things, cutting government spending is not an end-all answer to the deficit the state has at hand.

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U-M policy goes over the edge

As a student who did get into the University of Michigan, I feel their admission policy is downright unfair.

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Intruder alarm

East Lansing police might be jumping the gun by airing their gut reactions before concrete evidence is on hand.

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Show offers escape from real world

In response to Chrystal Liebold's column "'Sex and the City' characters promote negative images" (SN 1/27), I would like to strongly disagree.

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Acclaimed show is positive for women

Aren't there better things to be writing a column on than "Sex and the City" ("'Sex and the City' promotes negative images," SN 1/27)? The fifth season has been over since last summer, however there will be a sixth season debuting this June.

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Victims should not be blamed for attacks against them

In a world where every movement made by individuals and countries alike may cause unspeakable horror, it is sometimes difficult to zero in on a specific topic and voice one's opinion.

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Peaceful solution might not be possible in violent country

MSU's left-wing activist groups have been making a lot of noise in opposition to war with Iraq.

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Humble hall

MSU has taken the first step into expanding on-campus housing. The university is possibly adding a seventh residence hall to the Brody Complex within three to five years.

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Uninvited guest

Although health officials say meningitis is a rare disease, the lethal sickness has become a common guest at MSU. There have been six cases of meningitis on campus since 1996, three resulting in death.