TSN - Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

We welcome thoughtful commentary from our readers on issues of interest and stories of interest to our audience. Letters should contribute meaningfully to public discourse and reflect the diverse perspectives within our MSU community.
Submission Guidelines:
- No more than 300 words (strict limit)
- Preference given to those which reference a story, editorial, or issue covered in the past 30 days, but can address topics relevant to our readers (Michigan State University, City of East Lansing) that we may not have covered.
- Include full legal name, major/year in college or occupation, mailing address, and phone number for verification.
- We will not publish any anonymous submissions
- A valid email address is required for correspondence
Letter to the Editor: Editorial Standards
- Letters must be factually accurate with verifiable sources for any claims. Include links or citations to verify facts.
- Authors are limited to one published letter per 30-day period
- Letters should be exclusive to The State News—no form letters, mass submissions, or coordinated campaigns
- Letters previously published by other news publications will not be republished
- The State News does not accept letters from organizations on behalf of another individual; submissions should be original content created by the submitter. Letters on behalf of organizations must be from authorized representatives.
- Selected pieces will be published with a clearly defined "Letter to the Editor" label before the headline.
- Published letters will not be removed from our website.
General Policy Notes:
- All submissions become the property of the publication upon submission
- We do not provide compensation for published letters or commentary submissions
- Anonymous submissions will not be considered
- Content must comply with applicable laws regarding defamation and privacy
- The Editor-in-Chief reserves final authority over all publication decisions
Publication Process:

We reserve the right to edit for length, clarity, grammar, and style while preserving the writer's intent. Not all submissions can be published due to editorial considerations, including our commitment to accuracy and the need to verify submitted information. Selected letters will be published within two weeks of submission, and authors will be contacted before publication. Submission does not guarantee publication.
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