COMMENTARY

Apathy is dangerous

The two-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina passed last week, and news reports indicate that, for thousands of people down in Louisiana, the situation hasn’t improved enough. Elsewhere around the world, the United States wages endless wars against Middle Eastern countries to stabilize the region, hurricanes slam into Central America and millions of Africans squander away years in refugee camps with little hope for improvement.

COMMENTARY

Dantonio victory as promised, thanks coach

MSU’s football team rang in the Mark Dantonio era with a resounding victory over UAB this past weekend. The Spartans showcased their potent running attack and barraged the visiting Blazers for 45 points before halftime en route to a 55-18 victory. Dantonio’s arrival at MSU has been long overdue.

COMMENTARY

Lack of serial killer news coverage alarming to some

I am disappointed how both The State News and the MSU administration have informed students regarding the serial killer that was recently caught in Lansing.

COMMENTARY

Impossible to judge a situation without first experiencing it

In response to Nate Sherman’s statements in Abortion trumps animal cruelty (SN 8/29) having to do with those “many married couples (that) can’t have children,” What about the millions of kids growing up in orphanages and foster care?

COMMENTARY

Slip of tongue by castmate doesn't validate insults

In response to ‘The Vagina Monologues’ report incorrect, upsetting (SN 8/30), Julia Dillard and Marissa Yardley complained that my story in the Red Cedar Log yearbook inaccurately cited the show had a cancellation.

MICHIGAN

Community Relations Coalition aims to strengthen student, permanent resident relationships

Stephanie Goldberg

September 3, 2007

Ann Nichols has found that the best way to ensure a good relationship with her neighbors is to introduce herself right off the bat. She does that with baked goods.

MICHIGAN

Flooding after rain creates headaches

Brian McVicar

September 3, 2007

While the heavy rain that pounded East Lansing Aug. 24 sent many students running for cover, it brought an unexpected nuisance for Katie Ault. About an inch of water had flooded the social work senior’s apartment.

MICHIGAN

Local business owners complain stench may drive away customers

Alex Altman

September 3, 2007

Flooding houses with dirty water isn’t the only way East Lansing’s frequently clogged sewage system flexes its muscle. Some local business owners believe the sewers’ overwhelming odor is wretched enough to deter customers from visiting their stores.

FOOTBALL

Caulcrick plows through Blazers for career-high four touchdowns

Jon Schultz

September 1, 2007

Senior running back Jehuu Caulcrick carried the Spartan offense in the first half against Alabama-Birmingham, but he also took the Blazer defense for a ride.

FOOTBALL

Spartans overwhelm UAB in Dantonio's debut

Zack Colman

September 1, 2007

It might be said that MSU was anxious to start its new season and new football life. The score in Saturday’s game certainly reflected that.

NEWS

Picture perfect football Saturday

What a beautiful Saturday to kick off the 2007 college football season. Not only was East Lansing al…

MICHIGAN

Broken cable causes power outage

Jacob Carpenter

August 31, 2007

A couple hundred East Lansing residents were left in the dark around 9 p.m. Thursday, the result of a broken underground cable that cut power to parts of the city.

MICHIGAN

Lansing police release name of murder suspect

Jacob Carpenter

August 31, 2007

Lansing police have identified 27-year-old Matthew Emmanuel Macon as the man they believe is responsible for five recent homicides and one assault.

MICHIGAN

The night life in Lansing

Hotspots to check out

NEWS

Lonesome Lansing

Craig Trudell

August 30, 2007

While most MSU students could pick out Lansing using their hand as a map, recent city officials have recognized that the spot on their palm hasn’t been a lifeline.

COMMENTARY

MSU Flag Corps needs to have more fun during performances

With the onset of a new football season, perhaps it is time to reconsider the institutional culture of the MSU flag corps.

COMMENTARY

'The Vagina Monologues' report incorrect, upsetting

It was pleasing that the Red Cedar Log took an interest in “The Vagina Monologues” this past year. As organizers of the play on campus, we’re grateful for any publicity this nonprofit performance receives. Upon viewing the story about it in the recently released 2007 yearbook, however, we were disappointed and rather confused.

COMMENTARY

Selfless or selfish?

Tragedy struck in August when three rescue workers were killed while trying to save six people trapped in a Utah mine. Everyone heard the story.

COMMENTARY

Fewer students donating to school expected

The MSU Alumni Association is working harder than ever to continue receiving alumni money by recruiting members as soon as they graduate. Alumni membership has been decreasing in recent years at MSU and other Division I schools around the country.

MICHIGAN

Mich. Senate offers state employees early-retirement

Ashley A. Smith

August 30, 2007

In an effort to ease Michigan’s budget woes and create a smaller government, the Michigan Senate passed a bill Thursday offering early retirement options to Michigan’s employees.