Bicyclists deserve same respect as other motorists

If you were standing in line for lunch at your favorite restaurant, you would probably be surprised if the person behind you told you to get out of line. If you were sitting in a lecture hall, you might object to a neighbor instructing you to leave the room, despite your having registered for the class and paid your full tuition/fees. Seems logical, no? So I ask you, fellow Spartans – why would you tell another vehicle to get out of the road?

Winning football season just what fans need

Who’s ready for basketball season? Normally about this time, MSU students are left asking themselves some form of this question after giving up on what is left of the football season.

Jesus column offers no benefit to readers, is insulting

I am appalled at John Bice’s column Jesus is not returning (SN 9/4). The piece was inflammatory, insulting and offered no benefit to readers other than attacking the Christian faith. Attacking another’s religion is simply unacceptable.

Squatting helps homelessness

The United States has been handling housing the wrong way for far too long. More people are becoming homeless for longer periods of time while the cost of renting houses and apartments skyrockets. In urban areas, run-down, abandoned buildings sit empty while families crowd into shelters and thousands sleep on the streets.

First down cheer reflects poorly on MSU sportsmanship

I know that similar opinions have been published in The State News before, but I feel the need to remind Spartan fans to demonstrate more class in Spartan Stadium. I cringe every time I hear the first down cheer roar from the student section.

Bice column stirs up negative emotions regarding religion

While I was flipping through the paper, I came across a column titled Jesus is not returning (SN 9/4). This kind of struck my interest. While I was reading, I felt many emotions: anger, sadness and hope. I hope that people like John Bice will find Jesus one day and be just as at peace with their lives as I am with mine. I also felt he was very immature and childish when trying to make his point. The fact that he kept referring to Jesus, heaven and angels as “fairy tales” and “fantasies” was very rude and disrespectful.

By Alex Altman

West Village project may add another development

Although the three main redevelopment projects in West Village won’t be completed for several months, developers are already looking into adding another project in the region.

Culture of Cameroon alive in Lansing

Melanie Wandji, president of the Cameroonian Ladies Association of Lansing, sees women as the neck of the body in Africa.

NRA shooting clinic attracts most women in event's history

Williamston — More than 60 women turned out for an NRA Women on Target clinic on Saturday at Capitol City Rifle Club.

The "real" joys of sports writing

If there’s one thing I enjoy about being a sports reporter, it’s all the free stuff – especially the food.

Spartans pull out win over Bowling Green

Spartan football tasted adversity for the first time this season, but they just chewed it up and spit it right back out, defeating Bowling Green 28-17 on Saturday. “The thing that impressed me about our football team is that we did handle adversity,” head coach Mark Dantonio said. “We didn’t just go in there and all of a sudden quit playing and hang our heads. We kept coming back and someone kept making a play.”

We're with the band

“Two-a-days” is a term that many athletes and avid MTV reality show viewers can easily define: a preseason football practice followed by another later that day. As if that weren’t tough enough, there is a 302-person group on MSU’s campus that actually participates in three-a-days: One morning, one afternoon and one evening practice for 10 days before school begins.

Police briefs 09/07/07

A ceramic container valued at $2,500 was smashed, and a CD player valued at $80 was burned Monday at The Art Museum at MSU (formally the Kresge Art Museum) between midnight and 10:30 a.m., MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.

ASMSU vice chairman arraigned for aggravated assault

Nigel Scarlett, ASMSU Student Assembly vice chairperson for external affairs, was charged with aggravated assault on Aug. 31.

AT&T allows parents to control phone features

Concerned parents are the basis for AT&T’s new Smart Limits for Wireless plan. AT&T drew inspiration from subscribers to produce a plan to accommodate the requests of all parents. The plan lets parents choose which restrictions to apply to their child’s cell phone.

Sparty replicas to benefit band

MSU retiree and alumnus Richard Best demonstrated everything “The Spartan” statue symbolizes — pride and service to the community — when he began producing replicas of the statue to help out the Spartan Marching Band.

Preschool offers child care for football-loving parents

Decked out in her Spartan gear, 21-month-old Francesca accompanied her mother Melissa Hogan to the MSU vs. UAB football game last weekend.

Movie star at heart

I was leaving work during the last week of my summer internship and I felt an overwhelming thump in my chest. After listening to the voicemail a few times, I realized that I wasn’t dreaming. I landed the job.

Kruth picks the MLB pennant races