Editor's note on cartoon debate

Editors at The State News recognize we have a right to reprint the cartoons depicting the Muslim Prophet Muhammad if we choose.

Apology for April 2-3 from MSU too late

As an alumnus who saw the news about the East Lansing Police Department teargassing students, again, last April, I figured my university would take a stand for its students since the police were clearly out of line. When they did not, I took the only action I could as an alumnus and promptly wrote a letter to the new MSU President Lou Anna K.

Columnist disguises attack on MCRI issue

I see the MSU staff mouthpiece and unapologetic liberal John Bice once again continues to preach falsehoods while attacking anything even remotely conservative in "There must be balance between government, personal responsibility" (SN 2/06). His recent and thinly disguised rant against the ballot issue that rightfully would abolish blatantly discriminatory affirmative action policies at MSU and across Michigan is proof Bice, like nearly all liberals, cannot see past his own narrow perspective.

Hamsters too small; it's time to 'dream big'

There is something missing in my life. A void. An absence. Like my friend Magda always says, "Sometimes I just want to pet something." Walking around campus, I must restrain myself and put my hands in my pockets.

Battle continues about addition of pipeline in Lansing

The city of Lansing is contesting the constitutionality of a state law that would allow for the construction of a pipeline through southern Lansing along the I-96 expressway. The law, approved by Gov.

Seek whole story

Abortion is one of those topics that people can't seem to stop talking about. Letters about it regularly fill the Opinion Page of The State News, and people are highly polarized on both sides of the issue.

Student site posts Danish cartoons

The global debate about Danish cartoons depicting the Muslim Prophet Muhammad found a voice at MSU on Monday when a campus-based Web site, SpartanEdge.com, chose to publish the images. Bonnie Bucqueroux, an MSU journalism instructor and the Web site's publisher, said the decision to run the cartoons is not meant to offend anyone, but to broaden the community's discussion of the issue. "You have to see the images to understand it," Bucqueroux said.

Defining dinner decorum

Students in search of better table manners sat down to a candlelit feast Monday evening — with forks to the left of their plates and knives and spoons to the right. About 200 diners, most dressed in casual business attire, were told not to put their elbows on the table or talk with their mouths full during the Professional Business Etiquette dinner sponsored by the Senior Class Council, the MSU Federal Credit Union and the MSU Alumni Association.

The men: With 2 more wins, Izzo likes team's chances of title run

Not long ago, MSU was shooting for an NCAA Tournament game at The Palace of Auburn Hills and possibly even for a No.

Students to protest SpartanEdge.com

SpartanEdge.com, an online publication with links to MSU's journalism program, became the first news outlet in Michigan to publish controversial Danish cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad. The Web site is paid for and run by Bonnie Bucqueroux, an MSU journalism instructor.

When your wallet goes missing, don't freak out; know what to do

A couple weeks ago, I could have sworn someone stole my wallet. I was on a bus ride home when I set my wallet on the seat next to me, making a mental note to pick it up when I got off the bus. The mental note failed when I realized I left it on the bus as soon as it pulled away, splashing me with mud. As soon as I got home, I called my boyfriend, crying.

Urban outfitted

When new buildings are constructed in the Cedar Village area, they probably won't look anything like what's already there. City planners have prepared a draft of a new zoning law which specifies exactly what can and cannot be built in the area. The proposal represents a dramatic shift from current building practices and the way the city writes zoning standards. If the law is approved, buildings four stories or taller will become the norm.

Writer's ignorant rant shows fear of issues

Katie Wilcox's uninformed rant about "The Vagina Monologues" in "Silence 'Monologues;' keep indecency out" (SN 2/24) proved nothing more than her own ignorance about the purpose of the play. She should be ashamed for protesting a play that empowers women to speak openly about issues that have been mistakenly labeled as taboo.

Five favorites

Not everyone can afford plane tickets to Cancun for spring break. Here are the five hottest things to get you through spring break if you're strapped for cash and stuck trying to sunbathe in East Lansing. 1 For all those obsessed with everything that is Harry, Hermione and Hogwarts, there is much to rejoice about.

Worst 'Family Reunion'

By Justin Kroll For The State News There are so many talented people in Hollywood today who can write, direct and star in their own film — Quentin Tarantino, Spike Lee and George Clooney. Tyler Perry does all three of these things as well, but the difference between him and everyone else is that they deliver entertaining, high-quality films.

Alcohol, no chaperones

No one knows what will happen this April, but a big, supervised party isn't going to prevent anything. With a number of incidents in the past few years, MSU has acquired a reputation as a "riot" school.

Road evaluation gives Michigan bad marks

Lansing-area road conditions received an "F" in a report released Monday by the nonprofit organization The Road Information Program, or TRIP.

Police briefs 02/28/06

Showdown at the meter

They are perhaps the most hated and feared group on campus. Certainly more hated than our weasel-like neighbors to the east.

The women: Quest to defending title starts with Iowa on Friday

Despite tying Minnesota for third place in the final Big Ten standings, the No. 16 MSU women's basketball team is the No.