Krouse, Pankow's different viewpoints both wrong

I am writing in response to the letter by Benjamin J. Pankow, "Krouse takes liberties for granted; U.S.

Sex education should look beyond morals

Sex is everywhere. From television commercials to music videos, sex has become a large part of our society.

Company plans to develop anthrax vaccine locally

Lansing — A biopharmaceutical company is building a new facility that will house manufacturing for several vaccines — primarily BioThrax, the only FDA-approved anthrax vaccine — to support growing demand for biodefense products. The cornerstone for the new structure was revealed during a ceremony Friday at the Emergent BioSolutions Lansing campus, 3500 N.

'Clerks II' builds on original

Gathering up all the movie references in "Clerks II" is like finding out you've won the golden ticket, but if you don't make all the connections, then you still have the chocolate.

More people should speak out against intolerance

I hope more people like Cynthia Kraus, who wrote the letter "Piedra's letter offensive, should not be tolerated," (SN 7/21), take the time and energy to speak out when they hear, read or see the sort of intolerance shown by Daniel Piedra in his earlier letter, "United States supports Israel with good reason," (SN 7/17). If there is one lesson I have learned in the last few years, this is it: We need to realize that any form of generalization reduces not only those described to less than whole, but also shows the thinker's, in this case writer's, lack of common sense and understanding for the issue at hand. The fact that any one person, like Piedra, feels his or her view is the only correct view should scare anyone with half a brain. Piedra, I hope that a communications junior would understand how to craft an argument to persuade people — not to alienate them.

Girls aren't better than boys, article lacks point

The article "Girls make the grade," (SN 7/20), is the most idiotic article I've read in a long time.

Police briefs 07/24/06

Board's retreat focuses on Simon's performance, goals

The MSU Board of Trustees discussed the past, present and future state of the university at its annual retreat Thursday and Friday in Traverse City.

E.L. police investigate body pulled from river

East Lansing police are still investigating the death of a man found in the Red Cedar River early Saturday afternoon. The man, who isn't believed to be a student, has not been identified and will undergo an autopsy sometime this week, said East Lansing police Sgt.

Karate group turns 30

A karate instructor called out and a group of children quickly formed a circle around the smallest boy, towering over him at twice his size.

News has been censored; whatever happened to being politically incorrect?

I can't get enough of Lash Larrowe. From his improper English to his tendency to be politically incorrect, it's undeniable that Larrowe is real.

The best of Lash Larrowe: Let's not be beastly to Israel

Reprinted from the February 13, 1978 edition of The State News I'm over in the corner with these stonies, getting set to try out their brand-new gatling bong, this earnest student butts in. "Can I speak to you for a minute, Dr.?" he asks. "Can't you see I'm busy?" I snaps.

Happenings

Friday "Cobb" a tale of tortured greatness. Riverwalk Theatre. 228 Museum Drive, Lansing.

Sports enthusiasts, get active with this schedule

So you're a sports person. You live for competition, nutrition, fitness and a good game. If exercise and eating right are requirements, if you never miss a sports outing or a SportsCenter — boy do I have the perfect Saturday for you. Get up sports enthusiast, you've got one very active day ahead of you.

Shows to enrich E.L. downtown culture

Life just got a little bit sweeter for East Lansing's thespians. The Peppermint Creek Theatre Company is teaming up with the city of East Lansing to bring residents five different shows and a theater festival during the next year. "Peppermint Creek has been building an audience in the area for several years now and is doing some very cutting edge and high quality productions," Deputy City Manager Jean Golden said.

Casionauts ready for last show

I've never cared much for The Casionauts. Given vocalist/keyboardist Ryan Balderas' suggestion for this story on his band's last show on Saturday at Mac's Bar, 2700 E.

Crisis simulation

A muffled, inaudible radio transmission crackled in the air Thursday afternoon as a firefighter took a sledgehammer to a second floor apartment window in the now-empty University Village apartments. Three firefighters were trapped in the smoke-filled room below. Shattering the glass, three firefighters went to work wiping away jutting shards from the window frame before climbing inside the room.

Goodbye junk mail, hello free market

How many times do you throw away junk mail without even opening it? If your answer is a lot, then you might be interested in signing up with Tim Pfannes' new company, 41pounds.org. Pfannes, along with his two brothers, began the company in an attempt to help subscribers eliminate junk mail delivered to their houses.

The bartender

Bryan Allen, manager at The Landshark, 101 E. Grand River Ave., was leafing through a drink magazine at the bar recently when he came upon the recipe for Blue Street, a sky blue concoction that can be served as either a cocktail or a shot.

Piedra's letter offensive, should not be tolerated

I am both surprised and saddened that The State News would allow the publishing of such hate-filled religious propaganda like the letter "United States supports Israel with good reason," (SN 7/17), by Daniel Piedra. This kind of cultural insensitivity should not be tolerated by any institution that promotes diversity and acceptance. Piedra's generalizations of Arabs, and of the religion of Islam, are uncalled for and hurtful, even to a non-Muslim. No person capable of human emotion should be exempt from feeling the personal pain of Muslims right now; there is no religious group in the world that has not, at some point in time, been in the same position. If you can sympathize with your ancestors, you can sympathize with a fellow human being sharing the world with you right now.