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Recountdown

Vice President Al Gore should concede despite the narrow margin of his defeat. Both Gore and Texas Gov.

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U must learn voting procedure

I was watching the news and saw yet another student complaining about how she had to go to several different places before she figured out where she could vote.

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Teacher misguided readers with view

In response to Ben Hartnell’s letter (“Bush is winner in lengthy series,” SN 11/20), I have to say I hope to expect more out of my future children’s history teachers than what Hartnell displayed in his very inaccurate and entirely negative portrayal of the U.S.

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U should carry Food Network

I am writing on behalf of many MSU students regarding an issue that we believe needs to be addressed.

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SN article forgot local connection

One fact that was left out of the article (“Dems elect new House leaders,” SN 11/13) is that Rep.

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Vegetarians deal with turkeys in their family, dinner

Is Thanksgiving still Thanksgiving without the turkey? Trust me, it is. My turkey-free diet is always a source of fascination, but is under even more scrupulous examination during the holidays, when I am the only one without a piece of the roast beast on my dinner plate.

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Gays do not need to be converted

I’m writing to express my concern over two programs which were sponsored by Campus Crusade for Christ on Monday and Tuesday.

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Any time spent with family should be appreciated

It’s that time of year again. My laundry has piled up. If I have to see another hot dog in the cafeteria, I’m going to vomit.

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Hanukkah should not be overshadowed by Christmas

’Twas the night before Christmas, and what did I do, but sit around wondering what I was going to do the next day.

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Be thankful

More than 350 years ago, the first Thanksgiving was celebrated by pilgrims at the Plymouth colony in present-day Massachusetts.

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General public does not understand feminism

Four people are standing in a room - a short-haired woman with boyish clothes and no makeup, an attractive woman with long hair wearing a short skirt, a handsome young man and a cute little old lady.

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Opened doors

Gays and lesbians considering public service should be encouraged by the victories of two gay men in Michigan.

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U must exercise interest in improving sports facilities

About a month ago I had the opportunity to meet with Larry Sierra, the director of the IM sports facilities, in his office at IM Sports-West.

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Election wont look well in books

In response to the Robin Sanborn’s letter about this year’s election being one for the history books - that may very well be the case (“Election is one for the history books,” SN 11/17). But the real problems are overlooked and the wrong things are being glorified.

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Police, bus service must listen to concerns of riders

I did not choose to get off the Capital Area Transportation Authority bus Wednesday three stops before my usual one.

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Mistake in story angers reader

The State News strikes again. I read in Wednesday’s State News that Ruth Hubbard would be visiting MSU’s campus to give the McPherson Professorship lecture on “How the Genome Became the Book of Life” Thursday night at 7:30 p.m.

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Tis the season for family

I’ve recently been reminded of why I get so excited for the holidays. One of my cousins is pregnant so the whole Schewe clan - 40 people strong - gathered for a co-ed baby shower.We spent some time together as we celebrated the future arrival of a new cousin and it gave me a taste of the holidays ahead.Thanksgiving always was such fun because it meant my siblings would be coming home from college and we would be making a pilgrimage to Detroit for the annual feast with the extended family.

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Bush is winner in lengthy series

As a history intern at a high school, the recent presidential election has become quite a “teachable moment.” We have scrapped our lesson plans and used the past few days as an opportunity to teach our students about the Electoral College and the election process.

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Good for U

The Black Student Alliance’s approach to prevent conflicts at on-campus events will be an effective means of obtaining peace for all students.At its first town hall meeting Thursday, BSA proposed eight community standards, including limiting events to MSU students only, having zero tolerance for interruptions and enforcing rules against loitering.In addition to only allowing MSU students to attend these events, BSA also plans to improve crowd control and deny admission to those who have previously caused conflict.BSA wants to establish annual town hall meetings so black students can voice opinions and share ideas with student and administrative groups.BSA has worked with other organizations, such as the MSU Department of Police and Public Safety, National Panhellenic Council, Coalition for Multicultural Education and residence hall black caucuses after recent outbreaks of violence occurred at events sponsored by black student organizations.Concerns have heightened after at least two fights broke out at Campus Center events this semester.

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Electoral College is part of country

I am writing in response to all of the letters and columns against the Electoral College. The Electoral College is far better than the popular vote for deciding the president of our nation.