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Youth must show up to polls
Young voter turnout in 2008 rose to 51.1 million, making it the highest rate ever. Two million more young people voted than in 2004.
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Stand clear of closing doors
In more ways than one, the New York City subway serves as a metaphor for life. I spent my summer on the subway traversing the city underground, and the words that come over every loudspeaker in every single train as the doors close have become ingrained in my brain.
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Sen. Levin visits State News Editorial Board
Yesterday, The State News Editorial Board had the opportunity to sit down with U.S. Sen. Carl Levin to discuss important, topical issues before the Nov.
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National spotlight on Detroit exhibits city’s best qualities
I wanted to write to you and let you know how thrilled I am that you printed an article in Tuesday’s paper about Detroit.
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Canvassing necessary to spread knowledge
Monday night concluded the last of the presidential and vice presidential debates, and with two weeks left until election day, campaigning for political causes will hit its peak for this election season.
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Moments define sense of home
People have been asking me what’s been wrong lately. Apparently, I’ve been off. I tell them all I’m just fine, but the truth is, maybe I’m not. But there’s just nothing for someone to say to “I think I’m losing myself” or “I don’t know where home is anymore.”
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Misogyny breeds fear on campus
Maybe it’s because I’m an angry, man-hating, feminist, liberal b****, but I can’t help but notice the not-so-subtle misogyny that runs rampant on Michigan State’s campus on a daily basis.
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Despite past woes, ‘The D’ on upswing
From 1805 until 1847, Detroit was the capital of the young state of Michigan. The city was a port of trade and industry that soon became the motor capital of the world. In the early 20th century, the city was booming and stronger than ever.
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Nothing wrong with some trash talk
Rivalries can be a lot of fun for both schools involved. It’s common, of course, for two schools who have developed such a strong rivalry to trash-talk in person or on social networking websites. And although most of the ill will between the two schools results in casual insults of sporting or academic records, in some extreme cases it can result in physical fights.
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True strength lives in mind
I still can vividly remember watching cartoons on Saturday mornings as a child — bowl of cereal in hand, trembling with excitement.
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Substance abuse catalyst for violence
When trying to solve a problem, reason and understanding always should be used by both sides before it turns into a physical altercation.
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Does media report or create news?
One of the interesting things one hears when dealing with the media is the doggedness by which reporters claim they only are reporting the news. These past few weeks have been plagued with stories reported in print, on television and on the Internet that have been very sad considering the individual who, because of health issues, became the brunt of “news” and endless jokes.
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Flexible housing needs closer look
Last March, I celebrated the passing of MSU’s flexible housing program with a heavy heart. Although I believe that a gender-neutral housing program absolutely is necessary at our campus for the protection of its students, I could not deny my apprehension.
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Removal of parking lots major hassle
There are many things students enjoy about MSU’s campus, but most agree parking is not one of them. For commuters and visitors, parking can be a horrendous ordeal. Lots fill up quickly and cost too much money, leaving many students frustrated with MSU’s lack of spots available on campus.
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No shortcuts on road to success
Editor’s Note: Views expressed in guest columns and letters to the editor reflect the views of the author, not the views of The State News. _Jameson Joyce is a guest columnist at The State News and a James Madison sophomore.
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‘Gap year’ becoming more popular in U.S.
It almost is assumed now in American culture that after a student graduates from high school, the next step immediately is to attend a university for a two-year or four-year program and obtain a degree. But instead of heading directly to school, these days, many students are choosing to take a year off.
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‘Take Steps’ walk inspires, unites
I’m walking on the sidewalk along the Red Cedar River, trying to decide whether or not to pull on my winter hat. It’s Saturday, two days after “the last day of good weather,” which people had been observing morosely to me all week.
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Registered voters now must cast ballot
Voting is an integral part of the democratic process. A democratic republic cannot function properly without the participation of its people, and those who are able should exercise their right to vote this November and in every election held in their districts.
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Don’t let others sway your vote
The upcoming presidential election has become a narrower race since Mitt Romney’s performance in the Oct. 3 debate. President Obama has acknowledged the importance of a strong showing in the second debate, having taken a few days out of the spotlight recently in order to properly prepare for the next duel with Romney on Tuesday in Hempstead, N.Y.
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Vote for 3rd party not wasted
Not much bothers me more than when people tell me: “A vote for anyone other than Romney is a vote for Obama” or that I am “wasting my vote voting third party.”