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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
Sex is a common part of college for many students. And although some choose to abstain until marriage or until they are involved in a committed relationship, casual, consensual sex should not be frowned upon.
I was privileged enough to spend most of last week at the Global Women’s Initiative conference in Atlanta. I was one of five finalists for the event’s scholarship essay contest.
Republican hopeful Mitt Romney’s campaign was considered to be killed before election day came. A few weeks ago, polls were showing Romney losing to President Barack Obama in key swing states. Plus, Romney’s gaffes, such as the now-infamous “47 percent” comments, substantially hurt his likeability among potential voters.
A city requirement that limits alcohol sales at East Lansing restaurants is under review and could be suspended by the East Lansing City Council within the next week.
I received a disturbing text message earlier this week. It read: “Hey, dude, will u sell my friend an Adderall?”
The sale and use of aerial fireworks recently has been legalized in the state of Michigan, leaving some cities celebrating, and others worried about the safety of their residents. But in East Lansing, a recent city ordinance now is defining when and where residents can use fireworks, if at all.
On a recent early Saturday afternoon, my friends and I were leaving our apartment complex to fulfill our appetites with some traditional Hispanic cuisine when suddenly, a man on a bicycle halted in front of us.
Affirmative action has been a contentious topic for decades, with people on both sides of the argument calling for a level playing field for college and work applicants.
The city of Ann Arbor is simply hated by most Spartans because of the passionate rivalry between MSU and the University of Michigan. However, Ann Arbor also is known as home for this Spartan, which has created a unique transition into college for me.
Construction is very familiar to students and faculty at MSU. Recently, on almost every corner of campus, streets are being upgraded, residence halls are being renovated and new construction projects are being planned or executed for the benefit of those who utilize campus resources frequently.
K-I-F, kif. With those three letters, weeks of trust were broken forever.