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COMMENTARY

Reality fame fever weakens culture

The world collectively held its breath for hours as we watched a balloon fly across the Colorado sky. Cable news channels quickly got in touch with balloon experts to find out what the possibility of young Falcon Henne being on board the UFO-like aircraft.

COMMENTARY

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.

NEWS

Police brief 10/26/09

An 18-year-old male student found his bike outside the Main Library soon after reporting it stolen, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.

NEWS

Beard seeks 2nd council term

Kevin Beard is a problem solver. He solved problems for more than 30 years in the human resources department at General Motors and has resolved conflicts in local government for the past four years as a member of the East Lansing City Council. Now, Beard hopes to continue seeking resolutions between the city of East Lansing and its residents.

MICHIGAN

E.L. Library to hold community events

During the month of November, the East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, will offer a variety of educational opportunities for students and East Lansing residents, and there are several events that will be held next week.

MSU

Speaker to discuss globalization

William Davis, director of the United Nations Information Office in Washington, D.C., will be on campus today to discuss the relationship between the U.S. and the U.N. with university officials and students.

MSU

ASMSU considers alternative health care

As the national debate over health care continues, ASMSU officials said they are considering giving MSU students more health insurance options and hope to implement a low-cost plan that would rival the one currently offered by the university.

FOOTBALL

Hawkeye heartbreak

Mark Dantonio stood on the sidelines with a blank, almost bewildered look on his face. Several players lay on the field in the midst of a large Hawkeyes celebration. A frenzied Spartan Stadium crowd, at a fever pitch prior, was eerily silent.