ASMSU deserves kudos for taking a step in the right direction toward fixing its financial mishaps, but there’s still much more work to be done in light of budget problems of recent years. The undergraduate student government approved a 22-page set of financial bylaws last week, updating the three-page document adopted in 1992.
In response to Matt Mitroka’s letter (“Negotiation tactics won’t help students,” SN 3/14), I would remind readers that the Graduate Employees Union won an election to represent MSU graduate employees by a margin of 3 to 1. The fact that hundreds of graduate employees have participated in recent union activities does not suggest that the union is acting on behalf of a minority.
As a nation, we have learned the hard way that our borders are not free from the wrath of terrorists willing to push their political agendas by taking the lives of themselves and thousands of innocent people. The Sept.
In his letter, Eric Smith portrays ASMSU representatives as cigar-smoking bureaucrats who just waste students’ tax money (“Don’t support tax increase for ASMSU,” SN 3/13). Let’s get real.
The teaching assistant in my Integrative Studies in Arts and Humanities course was not ashamed. “We expected we would have three TAs for this course,” she told a cross-section of about 100 students.
I congratulate the men’s basketball team for a memorable season. Even a disappointing loss to North Carolina State should not overshadow all this team has accomplished.
MSU needs to follow the University of Michigan’s lead with its graduate contract settlement. Without holding an all-out strike, U-M administrators and the Graduate Employees Organization were able to come to an agreement.
Voter turnout across this campus is getting more pathetic each time students are asked to go to the polls.
I am compelled to respond to Margaret Durfy’s letter concerning the actions of the Funding Board (“ASMSU spends ‘U’ dollars unwisely,” SN 3/15). The letter contains unsubstantiated and completely false allegations.
MSU’s undergraduate student government has a lot of questions to answer if it hopes to restore credibility to the organization and any of its referendum items to be voted on during this week’s universitywide elections. It seems ASMSU leaders will make an effort to do that at 7 p.m.
Grades should reflect the amount of work students accomplish in their classes, as well as the level of intellectual ability students have.
Thanks to The State News for the editorial “Work not done” (SN 3/15). The editorial correctly notes more must be accomplished to achieve true acceptance of MSU’s students, faculty and staff members who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender.
The State News should be more nitpicky with what it prints in its editorials (“Election errors,” SN 3/14). In the editorial, The State News attacked the All University Election Commission for the elections impasse.
Contrary to the manner in which I was portrayed in The State News article “Student elections postponed” (SN 3/14), I appreciate the work and time the All University Election Commission has dedicated to elections.
I was pleased Gov. John Engler named March GHB Awareness Month (“Engler sets March for GHB awareness,” SN 3/15). I thought the article did a good job of raising awareness about the dangers of gamma hydroxybutyrate. Unfortunately, like so many articles about rape, this one seemed to focus exclusively on women and victims.
It’s a cool, clear and breezy November day. Everyone’s anticipating the turkey roasting in the oven, but not as much as they are for the Lions’ game.
Nate Allen’s editorial cartoon in the March 13 issue of The State News throws light on how President Bush’s self-righteous foreign policy might put world peace into danger.
I am writing in response to the letter titled “Don’t support tax increase for ASMSU” (SN 3/13). The letter insinuates that ASMSU members spend tax money on themselves, which is not the case.
I’m disturbed by the improper and unprofessional distribution of funds by the ASMSU Funding Board.
The mismanagement of student tax dollars has become a common trend for the Residence Halls Association.