http://www.statenews.com Stories from The State News en-us Gryphon 2.2.3b-tsn (woodward)/Foundry5 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:06:19 -0500 webmaster@statenews.com http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/affirmative_action_ban_court_challenge_misguided Since the passage of Proposition 2 in 2006, public universities in Michigan have been prohibited from using race as a factor in admissions, meaning all affirmative action in the state effectively has been banned. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:06:19 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/affirmative_action_ban_court_challenge_misguided http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/pittsburghs_proposal_to_tax_tuition_idiotic In a free market society, nothing is free. And when a government needs money to provide its citizens with services, it taxes them. Oftentimes, the wealthier in a society are taxed more than those with less wealth. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:44:08 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/pittsburghs_proposal_to_tax_tuition_idiotic http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/faculty_students_would_benefit_from_fall_break It’s an old rivalry. We have a facility for rare isotope beams, they have a library nicknamed “the Ugly.” We have a majestic 9-foot tall statue of Sparty, and they have some pavement tile you can’t step on or you’ll fail your first blue book. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:20:28 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/faculty_students_would_benefit_from_fall_break http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/world_must_come_together_on_climate_change Remember in high school when everyone came together to plan the senior prank? Something so mind-blowing the school would remember it for years to come? Everyone was excited for it, but when the time came, no one took charge. Nothing happened. And time ran out. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:22:09 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/world_must_come_together_on_climate_change http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/medill_students_findings_not_motives_important Technically, you do not need a degree in journalism to be a journalist. Student journalists across the country are doing quality work and should be treated the same as their professional colleagues. But, lately, that hasn’t been the case. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:22:22 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/medill_students_findings_not_motives_important http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/stem_cell_restrictions_dont_violate_voters_will One year ago, Michigan voters passed Proposal 2, which allowed for an expansion of stem cell research and potentially millions of dollars in private investments and federal funding to be poured into the state. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:50:07 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/stem_cell_restrictions_dont_violate_voters_will http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/dorm_promotion_must_account_for_students_needs Anyone who has eaten in one of MSU’s many cafeterias has probably noticed that, placed in the center of each table is a table-topper, which, for the past several weeks, has been running ads encouraging students to live on campus next year. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:15:11 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/dorm_promotion_must_account_for_students_needs http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/students_deserve_to_know_cost_of_asmsu_retreat Please believe us: We actually don’t enjoy calling out ASMSU. As MSU’s undergraduate student government, ASMSU serves an important function on campus. However, as long as the group continues to make major missteps, we would be failing in our purpose if we did not draw attention to it. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:14:42 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/students_deserve_to_know_cost_of_asmsu_retreat http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/health_services_move_to_neighborhoods_good_idea In these trying economic times, we’ve all been forced to cut costs, but it’s not always so easy. For an organization as large as MSU, balancing a budget requires slightly more unorthodox and creative strategies. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:27:16 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/health_services_move_to_neighborhoods_good_idea http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/simons_stance_on_transparency_commendable Recently, the State News editorial board had the opportunity to sit down with MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon and discuss a number of issues pertaining to campus. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:22:30 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/simons_stance_on_transparency_commendable http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/olin_should_give_doctors_notes_to_sick_students Perhaps you’re reading this editorial in class. If so, take a look around you. Notice anything different? Chances are, the room might seem a little less full. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:16:27 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/olin_should_give_doctors_notes_to_sick_students http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/case_highlights_dangers_of_social_networking Our generation finds itself in the middle of a storm of Internet dating sites, Facebook and various other friend-finders. The Web hasn’t been a safe place for kids to surf for some time now, but young adults shouldn’t be ignorant to its possibilities or dangers. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:59:22 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/case_highlights_dangers_of_social_networking http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/discontinuing_programs_would_hurt_students We all came to MSU with the idea that this university would propel us into the professional world equipped with the best tools available. We would head out into the world with knowledge from the smartest professors and experience from the best available internships. After all, we are Spartans. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:44:05 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/discontinuing_programs_would_hurt_students http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/budget_shows_michs_contempt_for_students After months of debating, a two-hour government shutdown and a monthlong extension, Gov. Jennifer Granholm finally signed a new Michigan budget into law last Friday, effectively eliminating the state’s $2.8 billion deficit. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:33:12 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/budget_shows_michs_contempt_for_students http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/asmsu_blog_would_be_wellintentioned_redundant Blogging is pretty common in the world today. People everywhere create blogs to spread messages and express ideas. They can be easily updated throughout the day and can be made in as little as 10 minutes. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:12:40 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/asmsu_blog_would_be_wellintentioned_redundant http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/police_should_handle_terrorist_case_carefully The word “terrorist” is a loaded one. And for a generation that has experienced the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, a war on terror and the Virginia Tech massacre, “terrorism” is not a term we easily can shrug off or ignore. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:23:24 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/police_should_handle_terrorist_case_carefully http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/student_blogger_lawsuit_sends_dangerous_message People blog every day. They blog about music they like, clothes they want and, in some cases, school administrations. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:38:49 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/student_blogger_lawsuit_sends_dangerous_message http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/hiv_testing_law_not_worth_consequences What if your doctor ordered medical testing without your consent? Imagine a person going to a doctor after injuring a knee. After sitting through all the testing and X-rays, they find that their doctor also snuck in a test for HIV without their knowledge or consent. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:26:22 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/hiv_testing_law_not_worth_consequences http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/overdraft_bill_must_balance_customer_bank_needs It’s a situation that, unfortunately, far too many of us are familiar with. You’re busy living your life, getting to class, buying needed supplies and occasionally — or maybe more than occasionally — attempting to have some form of a social life. You hand over your debit card without really thinking about what you’re doing. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:44:35 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/overdraft_bill_must_balance_customer_bank_needs http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/universities_should_be_able_to_regulate_guns Many MSU students were upset with the MSU Board of Trustees when it voted to allow those with concealed weapons permits to carry a firearm on campus in June. But a new bill proposed in the Michigan Legislature might anger students even more. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:07:28 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/universities_should_be_able_to_regulate_guns