Abstinence-based programs create sex ed controversy

For Casey Taubitz, the only reference to contraception during her high school health education class was a brusque "just use a condom." Taubitz, who graduated in 2004 from Fenton High School, said the curriculum at her school was abstinence-based - similar to programs President Bush would like to see more school districts utilize. In his 2004 State of the Union address, Bush added federal funding for abstinence-only sex education programs, expressing a desire to double the current amount.

Police briefs 07/19/04

New deli blends food, old films

A poster of John Belushi donning a "college" T-shirt in the movie "Animal House" says it all for Gary Ignat.

Perry monastery opens doors for meditation

Perry - The blue and yellow ribbons on the front steps of the meditation hall were cut, the balloons were sent off into the sky and the members of the Dhammasala Forest Monastery officially had a new place to meditate.

'U' student's essay appears in Newsweek

Traci Carpenter just wanted to make sure this year's presidential candidates took time from their campaigning to explain how they're different from each other, so the journalism senior took her own time to write an essay. That essay recently won the Newsweek/mtvU essay contest for her thoughts on the aforementioned issue and how candidates do not explain what they are going to do to help the young voters demographic.

Tickets remain for Cheney, McCain visit

At least a few hundred tickets are still available for Friday's scheduled Lansing stop by Vice President Dick Cheney and Sen.

Council rejects size increase of cell phone tower

Thunderous applause arose from about 40 East Lansing residents after their City Council on Tuesday unanimously voted to reject a leading cellular phone company's proposal to double the size of one of its city towers. Nextel Communications submitted an application at the council meeting to revamp an existing cell phone tower, located on top of the Alton Street water tower in Patriarche Park. The communication company's lawyer, Randall Reaves, said the new tower would include an air conditioning unit, a 24 kilowatt generator and would increase radio signals, allowing the company to carry more calls.

Exhibit promotes religious tolerance

Lansing - People handcuffed, tied to chairs and looking bloody and beaten, dotted the north lawn of the Capitol on Wednesday.

Commission sets goal to double grad degrees

Lansing - Michigan's future workforce needs to concentrate more on mental strength rather than physical strength, according to Lt.

Forums give parents support

When Soledad Quiroz traveled from Chile to begin her graduate program in biochemistry, the international student was bombarded with surprises.

Buddhist building first in Mich.

Situated within a forest in Perry now resides a wooden building with curved decorations on the roof and red steps and guardrails leading into the hall. The building is now part of the state's only Buddhist forest monastery, dedicated to the teachings of Buddhism and meditation.

E.L. District Court busy with felony trial proceedings

Two cases involving alleged habitual felons returned to East Lansing's 54-B District Court this week.

Police briefs 07/13/04

Camps give insight to incoming 'U' freshmen

The incoming freshmen sitting in the packed Wells Hall classroom laughed as Holden Hall complex director Joshua Gillespie threw a condom onto a student's desk Monday morning.

Police briefs 07/13/04

Man breaks into gallery through roof

While "Spider-Man 2" remained atop the box office charts this past weekend, an imitator found himself down and out at East Lansing's Saper Galleries. Just before 6 a.m.

Mich. drunken driving arrests down, E.L. up

Contrary to statewide statistics released Monday indicating a drop in the incidence of drunken driving arrests, East Lansing saw a 40 percent increase from 2002 to 2003, up from 268 arrests to 376. State figures, released by the Michigan State Police, indicate the number of arrests for drunken driving over the same period went down 4 percent, from 57,789 to 55,746. The higher local figures are indicative of more stringent police enforcement, East Lansing Police Sgt.

Classic REO cars cruise to Lansing

Joe Asuchak knew his 1932 REO Royale could handle the 3,500 mile trip to Lansing from Ft. McLeod in Alberta, Canada.

Petition promoting death penalty in Mich. misses deadline, won't be on 2004 ballot

Supporters of an initiative to lift Michigan's 158-year ban on capital punishment say despite missing their July 5 deadline to get the issue before Michigan voters this November, they will continue their push to abolish the ban. The petition sought to amend the state constitution to allow the death penalty in cases in which a law enforcement or corrections officer has been killed.

'U' surveys to focus on compost business

MSU Extension is working to help Michigan farmers by surveying the state's agriculture industry in order to find compost business opportunities.