U-M president faces MCRI

Lansing — As a result of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to allow the consideration of race when admitting students, University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman visited Lansing yesterday, encouraging high school students to apply for colleges within the state. Since lawsuits were filed against U-M because of the possible use of race as a factor to determine admission, the university has experienced a decline in applicants, particularly minorities. "We experienced a significant drop around 2002-03 as the case became more visible and national," said Veronica Johnson, director of the University of Michigan-Lansing Service Center.

Free poetry event to be held on campus

The University Activities Board will be hosting an MSU Def Poetry Jam at 9 p.m. on Friday in the International Center.

Police briefs 09/19/06

Peace wheels roll into MSU

Kathy Kelly opened the Wheels of Justice Tour in South Kedzie Hall with a display of passion as she spoke of the young Lebanese woman whose pants fell off because she hadn't had food in days. The passion surfaced again when she spoke of the young man who drove her through bombed areas and found three cluster bombs in his Lebanese garden. Kelly and other presenters on the Wheels of Justice Tour seek to address environmental degradation, foreign policy and humanitarian issues in Iraq, Palestine and Israel, said Kelly, a Nobel Peace Prize nominee. About 25 people from the Lansing area came to hear the three speakers on MSU's campus Monday. Before the event, Holocaust survivor Hedy Epstien said she just wants to change the world. With the Wheels of Justice Tour, she hopes she can do just that. Epstien was born in Germany before World War II.

Drivers should show bicyclists more respect

OK, yes, I get it: Michigan is the state where the automobile is king. But as a four-season, everyday bike commuter, a recent event prompts me to speak up for the state's official underdog — the bicyclist. My co-worker, riding in the appropriate bike lane on campus, was recently clipped and knocked off her bike by a young woman in a white car.

Side-door sneak-in leads to 2nd assault

An Armstrong Hall night receptionist was assaulted last week following a confrontation with a man who refused to present identification, MSU police said. The 21-year-old female victim was attempting to stop the man from entering the hall through a side door when he pushed his way inside, shoved her against a wall and fled up nearby stairs. Before the alleged assault, the victim told the man to enter Armstrong Hall through the front door and prevented a resident from helping him gain entrance into the building. The incident, which occurred between 1 and 2 a.m.

Repaying loans made easier by budgeting, careful planning

Many students are thousands of dollars in the hole because they lack budgets and debt-repayment structure, finance professionals say. There are several ways students can structure the repayment of credit cards and loans.

Survey: Internet use hurts academics

Facebook, MySpace, AIM and Internet games might be good for entertainment and keeping in touch with friends.

Priest: Church OKs stem cell research

The Roman Catholic Church isn't against stem cell research as long as the research has nothing to do with embryos, a nationally renowned priest and bioethicist said. The Catholic Church agrees with only three sources for stem cells: stem cells culled from miscarriages, umbilical cords and adult stem cells, said Father Tad Pacholczyk, who spoke in East Lansing last week on embryonic stem cell research. Pacholczyk said it is possible to conduct stem cell research morally if scientists use adult stem cells, which are stem cells already existing in humans. Bone marrow has its own stem cells, for example, but it is designed to make only bone marrow cells, thus making embryonic stem cells a preferred method of research by scientists because they can be used in any part of the body.

Simon visits Capitol to discuss economy

MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon will meet with industry and university leaders from the U.S. and Mexico for a conference in Washington, D.C., today. The conference will be held by the Council on Competitiveness and the Mexican Institute of Competitiveness to talk about obstacles both countries face in a global economy. The groups will discuss forming strong links between higher-education institutions in the countries and workforce training.

SN style: Scarves make statement

Although the word scarf might elicit thoughts of winter, snow and ice, head to Europe and it seems more like a fashion statement than an item of necessity.

Adoption proposal allows for more freedom of religion

Who can adopt, who can't and who's to say? These questions have turned many conversations into controversy, and now the Michigan Legislature has taken a position. Recently, the House passed a bill that would ensure an adoption agency doesn't have to participate in an adoption that violates its religious beliefs.

Front & Center

Ana Milosavljevic MSU sophmore women's tennis player Hometown: Johannesburg, South Africa On what type of music could be found on her MP3 player … "Pretty much everything — all the latest stuff." On what sport she would be playing if not for tennis … "I actually cannot answer that.

Smith's adjustments key MSU's turnaround

Coaching adjustments haven't exactly been a staple of the John L. Smith era. Teams have been able to find an MSU weakness and exploit it for the length of the game as the Spartans look on in disbelief.

Stanton proves he can lead in different ways

After one quarter Saturday, MSU found itself in a 10-point hole on the road against a quality opponent.

Not all Spartans spend time drinking, partying

What a weekend! Spartans winning the big football game — a spectacular kickoff to a new year. What better way to celebrate victory, talent and hard work, and what better way to show school pride, than to get slobbering drunk and stoned. Yeah, let me tell you.

9/11 editorial not anti-U.S.; SN used press freedoms

This is in response to all the people who are angry at The State News for their Sept. 11 editorial. One letter sent in by Erica Drozdowski claims that Sept.

Spartans dominant in season-opening weekend tournament

The MSU women's tennis team had a strong start to the season at the Spartan Invitational this past weekend. On Saturday, the Spartans won two out of three doubles matches against Eastern Michigan.

Police briefs 09/18/06

Groups target younger voters

Candidates and student groups are hoping a gubernatorial race and several hot-button initiatives on the Nov.