Buffett's donation will make world better place

In response to Bonnie Shaw's letter "Population control not good use of Buffett's cash," (SN 7/13), it would be nice if people could look at the positive side of one man's donating of more than $30 billion to charity. Warren Buffett is a man who has stated he would donate all of his money upon death to charity and found the one charity that he felt confronts the major global issues that concern him.

Students return from Israel as Middle Eastern conflict escalates

MSU students studying abroad in Israel could be cutting their trips short soon because of continued fighting with Lebanon.

United States supports Israel with good reason

The Israeli offensive against the Hezbollah regime is a surprisingly swift course of action for the sake of the two Israeli soldiers captured by the Iran-backed Islamic radicals.

DeVos may have political tool, but it doesn't work

We have an election coming up, and one of the candidates has a magical object. This candidate is Dick DeVos. He has a political Magic 8 Ball — it provides answers to all of Michigan's problems.

Larrowe's column reminds us how little has changed

Legislation prohibiting pregnant women from traveling out of the country? Hailing Jerry Falwell as someone "eloquent" who should be taken seriously?

Police briefs 07/17/06

Healthy foods make healthy kids

Pick any building on campus, and you can be sure to find a vending machine stocked with multiple soda and candy bar choices.

Wanted: Lavish lifestyle, sailboat included, by way of hard work

When "The O.C." airs, no one is surprised to see the entire cast gallivant across the screen donned in polos and khakis, ready to board their sailboats or sunbathe by their swimming pools. But when this happens in real life — with real wealth — it seems surreal. On a lovely weekend getaway for the Fourth of July, I spent a few days camping and continued on to a beautiful sailing town for America's birthday — I'll call it Beamerton. As my boyfriend and I perused the art fair and strolled the streets, I couldn't help but notice the air of the people and town.

Main Library upgrades technology, furniture, study spaces for fall

Roads and sidewalks aren't the only places on campus experiencing construction this summer — every floor and both wings of the Main Library are experiencing a makeover. But despite the caution tape and movement of reference materials, the library has continued to stay open. Construction started the day after spring finals and is scheduled to be finished for the fall, facilities manager Jim Hensley said.

Common Ground festival wraps up successful year

It was a record-setting year at Common Ground Music Festival, with attendance figures for Friday night's concerts reaching 14,500.

MSU experts: Diplomacy key

A diplomatic resolution is the only measure that will stop tensions between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, MSU professors say. The conflict between Israel and Lebanon is a result of extremist groups who deny Israel's right to exist as a nation, said Gordon Stewart, a professor of history at MSU.

Student wins journalism awards

"Sam Howell clutched the arms of his wheelchair, lips pursed, eyes wide with determination. "He was going to stand." These two sentences lead into a story that catapulted journalism senior Melissa Domsic into more than $17,000 worth of scholarships for her reporting.

Debut adds depth to familiar sound

I would like to take a moment and talk about pretentiousness, a pop music identifier overused as a stand-in for "so serious, it sucks." Certainly, pop music is supposed to be fun; "pop" itself denotes light, fluffy, easily digestible tunes.

Krouse takes liberties for granted; U.S. not arrogant

I'm writing regarding Shane Krouse's column "United States should stop making enemies, mind its own business," (SN 7/12). It's good to know that Krouse cherishes his right to free speech.

Incumbent, student up for seat on board

The race to represent part of East Lansing and MSU on the Ingham County Board of Commissioners is between an MSU student and a board veteran. The board is the governing body of Ingham County and is responsible for legislative and administrative functions of the county. MSU is in district 10, which also includes central and southern East Lansing and is currently represented by Democrat Mark Grebner. Challenging Grebner is history senior Zach Hodyna, a Republican who said he's interested in representing students on the board. Below is a brief description of each candidate and why each wants to win in the general election on Nov.

Spectators enjoy free music

Wednesday evening, residents of Lansing's Riverfront towers, 601 North Cedar St., and nonresidents alike watched and listened to hard-rock band Cinderella at Common Ground Music Festival — without shelling out the $29 for a single-day ticket. Through some trees and a metal fence littered with advertisement banners, spectators were able to peek over the Grand River to spy the West Main Stage.

Police briefs 07/14/06

Protesters cruise to Lansing

Lansing — The brigade of motorcycles known as the 21st Century Paul Revere Riders rolled up to the Capitol Thursday morning to warn Americans of the consequences of loose immigration laws, founder Frosty Wooldridge said.

Hair-metal bands find niche outside big arenas

Any reliable rock 'n' roll history — and I like to think this includes VH1 specials — will tell you that in 1991, grunge killed hair metal.

Meet 18-year-old Michael Sessions the mayor of Hillsdale

Hillsdale — When most high school students are worried about who they will take to homecoming or if they will graduate with honors, 18-year-old Michael Sessions was worried if he had enough votes, and until May, he juggled his roles as Hillsdale mayor, high school student and part-time employee at his job.