COMMENTARY

Mishandled

The committee’s report is in - and its recommendation is to create another committee. On Friday, the four-member panel appointed by MSU President M.

COMMENTARY

Welcome action

Campus’ silence was suddenly broken last week as minivans loaded with futons, mini-refrigerators and computers flooded into campus, clogging roadways as they headed to unload their precious cargoes. And while the influx of students back to campus ends the summertime splendor of short lines at night hot spots and nearly non-existent traffic, it’s a welcome sign to a new school year. The puzzling fact is most students are ready to be back to East Lansing - well, at least we are.

NEWS

Welcome back

Welcome freshmen and welcome back veterans to MSU. Welcome, most of all, to The State News. This editorial is geared toward incoming freshmen but some returning students would do well to get a clue also.

COMMENTARY

Cold reception

Eric Knott had better thank his lucky stars he can catch a football. If he couldn’t, he’d most likely be in prison right now, possibly for the rest of his life. Last June, Knott pleaded guilty to fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct and served 30 days in jail for the alleged rape of a 13-year-old Detroit girl in July 1999.

COMMENTARY

The musics over

The National Folk Festival has come and gone, and was well-appreciated during its three-year stay. After the Michigan Festival’s recent flop, the Folk Festival was a new and exciting replacement, bringing thousands of visitors and excellent musical performances.Sadly, the festival is moving on next year to Bangor, Maine.

COMMENTARY

Small change

The East Lansing City Council primaries were held last week and only 9.33 percent of registered East Lansing voters showed up.