Former MSU prof remembered for integrity, wit

Across campus, buildings commemorate well-known figures in MSU's history, including former university presidents and alumni. But one emeritus professor of economics, who has no campus buildings named after him, is just as famous to countless MSU students. Charles Patric Larrowe, better known to MSU students from the 1960s through the 1980s as simply "Lash," died at 90 years old Friday from ailments related to Parkinson's disease. Known for his Hawaiian shirts, biting wit and opinionated gusto, the self-labeled civil libertarian was politically active on campus and a longtime contributor to The State News. Larrowe took on the nickname "Lash," after the Western and cowboy movie star Lash LaRue. Scott Westerman, a 1978 graduate, said everyone on campus knew of Larrowe and was already equipped with an opinion of him. "There was no middle ground," Westerman said.

Happenings

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The bartender

Summer nights got you feeling thirsty? Tired of run-of-the-mill Long Islands and bitter vodka tonics?

Despite current setbacks, transplant farms will become reality in U.S. future

Imagine a near future in which farms grow human limbs. It sounds like a bizarre, unimaginable concept taken right out of a far-out science fiction novel.

3 Spartans picked in NHL Entry Draft

For college hockey's young puck slingers, having something to fall back on is crucial. After all, hockey is a sport that emphasizes falling (along with fighting, slamming and checking) just as much as it does actual skating. This might be the reason why the NHL prefers a system of insurance for its own version of professional drafting.

Lesson from Lincoln

The maxim that those who are ignorant of history are doomed to repeat it has a corollary: Those who study history will learn something about the present.

Police briefs 07/07/06

Voter registration for primary ends Monday

Monday is the last day to register to vote in the Aug. 8 primary election. Registering to vote can be done at a Secretary of State office, including the one in East Lansing, located at the corner of Albert Avenue and Charles Street.

Spelling made not-so-easy

Ther iz mor then one wae to do most thinz. Take for exzample speling. The Simplified Spelling Board was created about 100 years ago with the help of Andrew Carnegie.

Could the flow of Internet traffic be restricted?

One of the most unique aspects of the Internet is its ability to provide the public with anything — homemade YouTube videos, snarky bloggers or even porn — and that could be in danger of changing because of telecommunication companies. This idea may seem a little far-fetched, but large service providers and broadband companies are pushing Congress to pass legislation that would alter the way Americans use the Web. Net neutrality Internet activists are pushing for Net neutrality, or, essentially, keeping the speed of each Web site — from local Web sites to CNN.com — the same.

Soccer final not to be missed

Yeah, the United States sucks at soccer, but who cares? Without the United States' gross, oily finger on the pulse of the soccer world, the most significant grassy stage is set for the most important soccer match in the last four years.

30-year-old music haven closing

Nestled between businesses on Grand River Avenue, The Grand Wazoo has been a fixture in East Lansing for 30 years. The store, located at 619 E.

WEB EXTRA: Accidents close Interstate 96 temporarily

Police closed a portion of Interstate 96 Thursday evening after responding to three accidents. The accidents, which occurred west of the Okemos Road exit, left one driver in critical condition, said Lt.

State may increase education funding

Gov. Jennifer Granholm and the state Senate and House of Representatives have come to an agreement on the state's fiscal year budget for 2007, but now they have to iron out its details. Granholm, speaker of the House Craig DeRoche, R-Novi, and Senate Majority Leader Ken Sikkema, R-Wyoming, released the budget June 30.

MSU student wins LGBT scholarship

An academic, an activist, a role model and now a Point Scholarship recipient — Lauren Beach has accomplished many things during her time at MSU, and she said she is by no means close to finished in the pursuit of her goals. Beach, a social relations and microbiology senior, was surprised she won the prestigious scholarship for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, or LGBT, students. "It was like a big fluke," she said.

Young candidates run for office

A Cooley Law School student running for a seat in the state House of Representatives might find himself learning law while also creating it as the primary elections approach. Jeffrey Lance Abood, from the Lansing area, is running in the Democratic primary for the 69th District House seat on Aug.

Emo bands need to lose black eyeliner, deal with real issues

It's two parts eyeliner and one part tears. Three dashes of electric guitar and one bass solo. Unlike the manufactured pop of previous years, this new music genre is so emotional. This is emo, and it's more than music.

Court proceedings to continue in home invasion trial

After hearing testimonies on June 30, which included narrative, forensic findings and an alleged confession from a Lansing man charged with attempted home invasion, a district court judge ruled there is enough evidence for criminal court proceedings. Walter Thomas Webster, a 34-year-old Lansing resident, who also has an address in Rockford, Ill., is charged with first-degree home invasion of a second-floor apartment on West Saginaw Highway and the attempted assault with intent to commit sexual penetration of the woman residing there.

Ex-soldier charged with rape, murders

There are some issues in society that cannot be overlooked. When there is wrongdoing or harm to a person, it becomes a natural duty to seek and implement justice.

Efficient doesn't always equal fair in economics

Jack Z. Smith, in his column "Bush administration should spread wealth by raising minimum wage" (SN 6/27), made arguments for raising the minimum wage and leaving the estate tax unchanged.