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Fresh veggies, fresh thinking

Ryan Beene
June 4, 2007

On their hands and knees, 12 people dug small holes, pressing young, summer squash plants into the soil on a football field-sized plot of land. Sweating in the hot sun, some of the dirty-kneed and often barefooted, planters squinted as they glanced up at Jeremy Moghtader, MSU Student Organic Farm manager and instructor, to learn how to properly plant the squash - ensuring the plants would grow strong until they could be harvested. "See how that part is sticking up?

COMMENTARY

Smoking bans not based on scientific findings

Dr. Michael Siegel, a well-known advocate of smoking bans, openly condemns Richard Carmona, the surgeon general, for misrepresenting the scientific conclusions in his own 2006 report. Smoking ban advocates must be required to produce the evidence, yet the scientific evidence does not prove casual contact with secondhand smoke results in health damage.

MICHIGAN

Recycling event helps local charities

Sarah K. Norris
June 4, 2007

The environment wasn't the only beneficiary at Project Pride, an event aimed at helping East Lansing residents recycle and reuse. Local charities accepted much-needed donations such as bikes, household appliances and clothing for a variety of causes.

NEWS

Debate leaves something to be desired for some MSU students

Pete Nichols
June 4, 2007

Correction: Hillary Rodham Clinton is 59. The second Democratic presidential debate Sunday yielded more perspectives on issues such as Iraq and health care, but didn't go as in-depth as some students hoped. Chandra Allard, communications director for the MSU College Democrats, said she was glad to hear the candidates talk about Iraq but wanted them to be more assertive. "Iraq did not attack us, and we should not have been there in the first place," Allard said.

MSU

Big Three universities' research aids economy

Jennifer Orlando
June 4, 2007

MSU could play a key part in keeping the state's economy afloat, with cuts being made to higher institution education in Michigan and a heavy reliance on a worsening domestic auto industry. The University Research Corridor, an alliance comprised of MSU, Wayne State University and the University of Michigan, recently released preliminary data from a study stating the collaboration generated $6.5 billion - 2 percent of the state's entire economic activity. The independent analysis was conducted by the East Lansing-based Anderson Economic Group and outlines how the URC has contributed to the state's economy.

COMMENTARY

Dealing with gas

Gas prices are higher than they've ever been in the United States, and everyone knows it. Major respected news organizations report on rising gas prices constantly - as if inflation, high oil prices and dubious trade partners are novel concepts. People want answers to questions like, "Why do I have to pay so much more to fill the tank of my Ford Explorer?" "I voted, now why won't the government fix the problem?" or "Why are oil companies so inherently evil?" But I'm tired of hearing about it. America has lived in a world of false security, with artificially cheap gas, for far too long.

NEWS

MIDDAY UPDATE: 3 Spartans vying for Miss Michigan title

Rachael Zylstra
June 4, 2007

Three MSU women will travel to Muskegon this weekend to begin the week-long Miss Michigan 2007 competition. Melissa Cousino, 21, Christie Charron, 20, and Katie Thomas, 20, will join 21 other contestants from around the state to vie for the state crown. The women have been preparing for this since capturing local pageant titles last year. Angela Corsi, current Miss Michigan titleholder and 2004 MSU alumna, will crown the winner June 16 at the Muskegon Frauenthal Theater, 425 Western Ave., Muskegon. "All three of the contestants are wonderful leaders, students and role models," Corsi said.

SPORTS

Spartans miss final round, look to future

Sean Merriman
June 4, 2007

"Bittersweet." It's the one word that can describe the type of season his team had, said MSU men's golf head coach Mark Hankins. After qualifying for the NCAA Championships in Williamsburg, Va., the MSU golf team's season came to an end Friday afternoon after finishing in 23rd place at the 30-team tournament.

COMMENTARY

FDA's ban on gay male blood donations unjust

Recently, I sat around a bonfire with my closest friends from high school. A late night dimly lit by a fire is a tradition we have participated in throughout childhood. My warm nostalgia ended when our conversation turned political.

COMMENTARY

Balanced budget not a final solution

For a long time, Michigan residents have complained about the economic catastrophe our state has been in. Residents have seen numerous cuts to school and arts funding, rising taxes and several other proposals to ease the state's financial burden. Now, these economic burdens are finally over.

COMMENTARY

Right-to-die cause needs attention

Jack Kevorkian will leave jail on parole today and step into a world like the one he left eight years ago - when he was convicted of second-degree murder. Assisted-suicide advocates are still pushing to pass laws in states that make physician-assisted suicide legal.

NEWS

Pistons fever

Sean Merriman
June 1, 2007

When English senior Isaac Hurley was 10 years old, he got the chance to shake Joe Dumars' hand before a Pistons game.

MICHIGAN

Student Organic Farm planting party

Ryan Beene
June 1, 2007

The MSU Student Organic Farm will have it's summer planting party Saturday. Participants will plant tomatoes, peppers, eggplants and other vegetables at the farm located at 3291 College Road in Holt from 9 a.m.

SPORTS

Men's golf team is up and down at tournament

Sean Merriman
June 1, 2007

The NCAA Division I men's golf championship began on Wednesday in Williamston, Va., with MSU finnishing the first day with a score of 283 — tied for ninth place. The Spartans slipped to 15th place Thursday after posting a 287 on the second day.

COMMENTARY

East Lansing recognizes students' housing needs

The city of East Lansing would like to address some of the concerns expressed by The State News in its editorial, "Redevelopments are hurting students" (SN 5/24). First, the city understands student housing, particularly housing that is safe and high quality, is critical.