Argument against adult stem cells is fradulent

Ryan Dinkgrave's column "Second time around" (SN 3/28), is a gross untruth about stem cell research.

Students upset by professor's departure

The future of Focal Point, a student-run program that helped launch the careers of many MSU broadcast journalists, is in doubt after a surprise announcement that its creator was leaving the university. Initially, some of journalism Assistant Professor Kim Piper-Aiken's students believed she was being ousted from her teaching position.

Ex-MSU football player sentenced

Mike Bell, a former reserve safety for the MSU football team, was sentenced Wednesday to one year of probation for his involvement in a September 2006 scuffle. The 21-year-old was charged with violating an MSU ordinance, reduced from assault and battery, after he and his girlfriend were involved in a dispute outside Demonstration Hall on Sept.

Media-savvy hopeful

"This Campaign is About You." Simple words, but sincere, honest and packed full of meaning, promise and hope.

Weather changes, prompt precautions

The sunshine and warmer than 60-degree weather that has blanketed Mid-Michigan during the past several days doesn't just mean spring is here. It also means the possibility of severe weather. This week marks Michigan's Severe Weather Awareness Week, which has been recognized since 1991 as a way to help the public prepare for natural emergency situations. "We can't stop the weather, but we can mitigate the impact it has on our lives," said Sgt.

Suggestions could help stop illegal downloading

After having my Internet connection taken away, MSU's rules regarding music downloading became a reality to me.

Students celebrate heritage

Neeti Chokshi began a classical Indian dance class when she was 6 years old. Her mother, an immigrant from India, enrolled her in the class so she could understand the importance of her culture through dancing. Fourteen years later, Chokshi, an accounting junior, helped choreograph an event to reaffirm her love and devotion to her culture — Satrang, an annual cultural show to be performed Saturday. "I am so glad she has recognized her Indian culture even though she is so busy with school and her classes," said her mother, Daksha Chokshi.

University e-mail storage space should increase

I am a third-year student at MSU. Yesterday was the third time I had to empty all the e-mails I have sent in my MSU e-mail because of its limited storage. Instructors and university officials choose to use MSU e-mail to contact students.

Police briefs 03/28/07

Student group believes liberals aren't Americans

So Clark Ruper claims that Young Americans for Freedom isn't a hate group in "All chapter of YAF abide by same set of beliefs" (SN 3/26)? That's news to me.

Women's hoops coach deserves raise

Since MSU women's basketball head coach Joanne P. McCallie has arrived at MSU, she's changed the face of the team.

Vukovic questionable to play in Frozen Four

Although the Spartans won Saturday against Notre Dame in the NCAA Midwest Regional, they lost one of their top defenders. Junior defenseman Daniel Vukovic injured his knee early in the second period when he got tangled up behind the MSU net.

Suspects at large in 2 local robberies

Police are investigating whether two armed robberies that occurred around 1 a.m. Tuesday are linked. An Okemos Taco Bell and a Lansing Quality Dairy were robbed a little after 1 a.m.

Contending for medical territory

The race for MSU's College of Osteopathic Medicine satellite campus location is underway as four possible partners duke it out in a battle of medical opportunities, money and coffee shop proximities. Detroit Medical Center, Macomb Community College, Oakland University and St.

MIDDAY UPDATE: Football player sentenced to 1-year probation

By Laura Misjak The State News Mike Bell, a former reserve safety for the MSU football team, was sentenced Wednesday to one year of probation for his involvement in a September 2006 scuffle. The 21-year-old was charged with violating an MSU ordinance, reduced from assault and battery, after he and his girlfriend were involved in a dispute outside Demonstration Hall on Sept.

Former letter partially misrepresented leader

I wish to retract and clarify part of my letter, "Letter writer's history harms black community" (SN 3/16), in which I accidentally stated that Gary Glenn, president of the Michigan American Family Association, or AFA, referred to an American Indian official's religion as "animism." The conservative Web site Americans for Truth ran an excerpt from Peter R.

Second time around

From both sides of the political aisle, and from all across the country, people are speaking out with urgency in support of embryonic stem cell research. Last week, the National Institutes of Health's director, Elias Zerhouni, testified before a Senate appropriations subcommittee, where he was asked if scientists would have a greater opportunity to develop new treatments and cure chronic diseases if President Bush's harsh funding restrictions were lifted.

Party links women, environment, health

Pink and green condoms. A 12-hour, washable alternative to tampons and sanitary napkins. Homemade soap and lip gloss. Student groups hope a discussion tonight about these health options will explain the correlation between women's rights, health and the environment. The Pink and Green Party, sponsored by Eco and Women's Council, takes place at 8 p.m.

Protesters are against Iraq war, not U.S. troops

I found that veteran Matt Patton's letter, "Protests are not only way to voice opinions" (SN 3/22), implied frankly that the methods of the anti-war protest March 20 on Grand River Avenue were not only incoherent, but also disrespectful to the troops.

State universities should get equal consideration

I just finished reading the article "Money matters" (SN 3/23), about how the three biggest universities are asking to be treated differently from the other 12 universities in the state.