State, MSU to develop alternative fuel plans

Lansing — MSU faculty gathered with the Michigan Senate Economic Development Committee on Wednesday to discuss how the university and state can become leaders in a post-petroleum economy. This is the first of many committee meetings throughout the next few months. The transition to a bioeconomy is crucial for Michigan to survive, which was made evident by the State of the Union and State of the State addresses, said Steve Webster, MSU's vice president of governmental affairs. "Those leaders identified the bioeconomy as an area of growth for our country and state," he said.

Use of aborted fetuses for research not immoral

I am writing in response to "Definition of human life needs to be determined" (SN 1/30). The logic of the presented argument is deeply flawed.

An 'uphill battle' to finish with winning record

West Lafayette, Ind. — Murphy's law states, "Whatever can go wrong, will go wrong." That sentiment couldn't have been any more true for MSU when the team faced Purdue on Wednesday. The Spartans, struggling to get their head above water in the Big Ten, would have been wise to take advantage of a mid-tier conference foe in a half-empty stadium with the score tied at halftime, 26-26. But MSU fell apart in nearly every facet in the final 20 minutes, blowing the opportunity to secure its first true quality road win of the season.

Dantonio announces 2007 recruiting class

First year MSU head football coach Mark Dantonio announced the 2007 football recruiting class, which Rivals.com ranked No.

WEB EXTRA: MSU faculty receives awards for work, research

It takes working 50-hour weeks and traveling around the world. It takes writing books and studying groundbreaking research.

Serving a community for 20 years

Lansing — Planned Parenthood celebrated 20 years of service in the Lansing area Wednesday. A fondue dinner at the Michigan Women's Historical Center, 213 W.

Police briefs 02/08/07

More students should run for ASMSU

As we enter ASMSU's election season, the organization has 32 vacant seats — leaving every MSU college except James Madison and Social Science underrepresented in the Student and Academic assemblies.

ASMSU to discuss Prop. 2, election in meeting today

At tonight's ASMSU Student Assembly meeting, the assembly will discuss the state's affirmative action ban with MSU administrators and elect its new vice chairperson for external affairs. ASMSU is MSU's undergraduate student government. Vice President for Student Affairs and Services Lee June and Director of the Office for Affirmative Action, Compliance and Monitoring Paulette Granberry Russell will attend the meeting at ASMSU's request to discuss the effects of Proposal 2 on the university. "It's a great idea," said Allie Sturk, director of racial, ethnic and progressive student affairs for ASMSU.

Simon to address university

Although she has tackled issues such as the state's affirmative action ban and increasing tuition costs, MSU President Lou Anna K.

WEB EXTRA: New initiative to stop hate kicks off Wednesday

John Herbst yielded much of his speaking time to the representative assembly during the presentation of his "I Stop Hate: MSU United" initiative at the Residence Halls Association meeting Wednesday night to emphasize that it's not "his" initiative, it's "our" initiative. "This campaign can serve as a platform to jump-start an interaction," Herbst said.

Spartans not taking Wildcats lightly

The MSU women's basketball team always boasts about how it takes no opponent lightly and how the next game is the most important one on the schedule. That philosophy will be put to the test at 8 p.m.

'A complete meltdown'

West Lafayette, Ind. — For one half, it was even. And then, in an instant, the game — and maybe the season — got away from the MSU men's basketball team. Looking helpless as Purdue opened the second half on a 33-6 run, the Spartans suffered a crushing 62-38 defeat Wednesday at Mackey Arena, dropping them to 4-6 in the Big Ten and opening the floor for serious discussion about their postseason hopes. It was MSU's lowest scoring output since a 50-36 loss to Michigan on Jan.

Ruling could limit access to reports

It's not over yet. Three judges from the Michigan Court of Appeals are mulling over arguments heard Wednesday between The State News and MSU stemming from a Feb.

Christianity equals love, cannot be debunked in scientific terms

"I am the way, the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father but by me." These could quite possibly be the most powerful and most offensive words ever spoken on Earth.

Results of $10,000 survey still unknown

ASMSU officials say they're close to publishing findings from a $10,000 survey they conducted last spring regarding the university's IM Sports facilities. The survey resulted from an ASMSU bill introduced by Harry Wang, an Eli Broad College of Business representative.

Republican tax plan was misrepresented by SN

In response to "Tax plans could start political feud" (SN 1/30), I think The State News is both hypocritical and a bit confused.

Christianity doesn't need column to incite reaction

Much has been written lately in The State News about atheism and Christianity. To me, Christianity and atheism are like two bars of metal. The surface of the atheistic bar is golden, shiny and aesthetically pleasing while the Christian bar appears soiled, dirty and unattractive.

4 MSU seniors to compete in football combine this month

Quarterback Drew Stanton, defensive tackle Clifton Ryan, wide receiver Matt Trannon and punter Brandon Fields all have accepted invitations to partake in the National Football League's 2007 Scouting Combine. The event is scheduled to take place Feb.

With spring break nearing, columnist runs for results

Last week, I realized spring break was sneaking up on me. Fast. Sure, I had set the typical New Year's resolutions of losing weight, eating better, working out, blah blah blah.