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COMMENTARY

Voter registration process not as complicated as it seems

While reading through James Harrison’s editorial Rogers’ law could affect your vote (SN 9/24), I found his anecdote entertaining and thanked it for bringing up an important point — how students can register to vote. However, I felt his discussion of student registration insufficient.

SPORTS

Prognosticators

It’s time for Prognosticators! There truly has never been a greater day for sports! …Except for maybe when Prognosticators came out last week… And the week before… And the week before…

COMMENTARY

Salvia poses less risk than alcohol

One drug was related to 390 Michigan deaths in 2006, and more than 16,000 since 1982. The other was related to zero nationwide, perhaps worldwide. Which one is under threat of becoming illegal, of course, has nothing to do with that.

NEWS

Magic Johnson returns to Lansing to talk politics, economy

MSU basketball great Earvin “Magic” Johnson paid a visit to his hometown of Lansing on Wednesday, but instead of kicking back and relaxing, Johnson was all about business. Johnson appeared at Pattengill Middle School, 626 Marshall St., in Lansing, to host a town hall meeting on urban policy as a spokesman for Barack Obama’s presidential campaign.

NEWS

Working his way there

Frank Lambert is a people person. Every week, the 42-year-old Haslett resident heads to Moriarty’s Pub, 802 E. Michigan Ave., in Lansing, to play darts and socialize with friends and strangers. And almost every weekend so far this autumn, Lambert has gone door-to-door chatting with area residents about why they should vote him into the District 69 seat in the Michigan House of Representatives.

NEWS

5 cases of E. coli at MSU linked to common strain

While the number of confirmed E. coli cases at MSU continues to rise, 13 more E. coli reports have surfaced across the state. As of Wednesday, nine MSU cases had been confirmed as E. coli, while 21 other cases remain probable, bringing the total number of cases on campus to 30.

NEWS

$700B bailout might stabilize student loans

Wall Street is scrambling for solid ground in the wake of government buyouts, but MSU officials said students using federal student loans have very little to fear. A $700 billion bailout package being debated before Congress could provide some financial relief for banks and other businesses feeling the effects of a slumping stock market.

MSU

Study abroad fair to take place at Union

The 2008 Fall Study Abroad Fair will take place from noon to 6 p.m. today on the second floor of the Union. There will be more than 120 exhibits where students interested in studying abroad can talk with professors and former participants and gather information about the different programs MSU offers.

MICHIGAN

MSUFCU location to host grand opening

A grand opening celebration to commemorate the new MSU Federal Credit Union headquarters will be held Thursday at the headquarters building, 3777 West Road. University officials will be on hand to celebrate the conclusion of two years’ construction as the eighth MSUFCU branch is officially ushered in to the community.

MICHIGAN

Parties split on economic revival

Republican vice presidential candidate and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said Wednesday the United States could be headed toward another Great Depression that would drastically affect the country, especially younger generations.

MSU

Rally at state Capitol backs women's health

Mary Siemon can’t afford to go to an obstetrician-gynecologist because her insurance won’t cover the costs. “It’s been really hard to find a doctor where I could go for reproductive care and that’s a real issue concerning a lot of the women on campus and a lot of women back home,” Siemon said.

VOLLEYBALL

MSU looks to 'Bust Breslin'

The last time the MSU volleyball team played at Breslin Center was Nov. 4, 1995. That was four days before Tom Izzo coached his first game at MSU and the same weekend the MSU football team beat Michigan 28-25 at Spartan Stadium. The Spartans will look to “Bust Breslin” in two games this weekend: Friday against Ohio State and Saturday against No. 21 U-M.