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COMMENTARY

Everyone should do own Bible research

This letter is in regard to the columns by John Bice. I have long been a fan of his articles because they offer great arguments against Christianity. Being a follower of Christ myself, I use his articles to challenge my beliefs, to do the research and see for myself if his arguments are right or not. Most times, his arguments fall short, based on the sole fact that his columns are spun in such a way to destroy the concept of faith, which is absurd anyway because faith is just that — faith.

MSU

Food for the soul

Corinne Devries
February 24, 2006

For nearly six years, Todd McFadden and his sister Pam McFadden have been trying to get soul food on the menu at the Union's Heritage Cafe.

COMMENTARY

Talking about sex

Let's admit it, talking about sex can make us uncomfortable. From the often painfully awkward conversations with parents about where babies come from to the class most of us had in high school, talking openly about sex can make us squeamish. Despite living in a more explicit society, in which we hear about sex everyday from television and music, sex is still a taboo topic — something many people, unfortunately, can't seem to talk about. If there ever was an opportune time to talk about sex, Healthy Sexuality Week, which started Monday, would be it.

MICHIGAN

Doctor shortage result of demand, retirees

Melanie Thomas
February 24, 2006

Michigan is facing a shortage of specialty physicians and will face a critical shortage of general practitioners by 2020, researchers said. The Blue Ribbon Physician Workforce Committee, made up of representatives from the MSU colleges of Human Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine, found that Michigan is experiencing the shortage most acutely. Specialty groups that face a deficit of doctors include general surgeons, internists, psychiatrists and radiologists. The shortage is due to a number of factors, said Carol Parker-Lee, executive director of MSU Area Health Education Center.

MICHIGAN

Proposed building could be 10 levels

Bob Darrow
February 23, 2006

Some of the flattest space left in downtown East Lansing could be transformed into one of the city's tallest structures. With the City Council's blessing, a private developer is researching the feasibility of building on the site of Lot 1, a city-owned parking lot located on Albert Avenue across from Harper's Restaurant & Brewpub. The proposed project would include a mix of residential and retail space similar to the City Center development, which stretches from Barnes & Noble Booksellers at the corner of Charles Street, to Cosi on M.A.C.

COMMENTARY

Big Easy summer

Not all students spend their summers at the beach or working full-time jobs. A group of MSU students will travel to New Orleans for about four weeks to work with summer school programs.

NEWS

MSU holds forum on race-based initiative

Melanie Thomas
February 23, 2006

Deceptive language and misunderstanding of an initiative that would end affirmative action practices in Michigan could lead to the proposal passing in the November election, a group of MSU panelists said Wednesday. The Michigan Civil Rights Initiative, or MCRI, is a measure to ban affirmative action programs giving preference to groups or individuals based on their gender, race, color, ethnicity or national origin for public employment, education or contracting purposes.

ICE HOCKEY

Icers focus to stay in 2nd

Eric Fish
February 23, 2006

Although No. 5 MSU clinched a first-round CCHA playoff bye and is a lock to finish no lower than fourth in the conference with last weekend's sweep, the Spartans know there are bigger goals to accomplish. Heading into its final two regular-season games against Lake Superior, the Spartans want to claim second place in the CCHA and ride out the season on a winning streak. "Everybody knows the significance of the games and the time of the year," MSU head coach Rick Comley said.

NEWS

Dazed and confused

Tom Keller
February 23, 2006

The ice water in Ohio State's veins drowned MSU's Big Ten title hopes. The No. 13 Buckeyes made big shot after big shot down the stretch Wednesday, finishing the game on a 12-2 run to knock off No.

COMMENTARY

Writers should know abortion procedures

In the letters to the editor that have attacked my argument against abortion, no one has countered my points with factual evidence. In this letter, I will counter their rhetoric with the facts of abortion and leave it up to you to decide whether you think it is acceptable for America to allow abortion on demand to continue.

MICHIGAN

Rhythm contest

Vanessa Notman
February 23, 2006

Orange and red lights shined on the stage with a single stool, a microphone and a faux brick background. This isn't a nightclub or coffee shop.

SPORTS

Spartans set sights on Big Ten Championships starting today

Trish Marsh
February 23, 2006

After a long weekend at the women's swimming Big Ten Championships, MSU head coach Matt Gianiodis was back at the pool Monday ready to begin helping the men prepare for the Big Ten Championships. The men's team went 4-3 this season, in addition to a fifth-place finish at the Ohio State Invitational.

NEWS

College students should get tested for STDs/HIV

For the first time in Olin Health Center's history, health educators will be taking HIV testing out of Olin and into Wonders Hall to promote healthy sexuality. HIV testing and sexually transmitted disease testing is one thing every student should get done, even if you aren't having sex. One in every four college students have or has had a sexually transmitted disease, and that includes HIV.

NEWS

Happenings

MUSIC TONIGHT Straight Line Motion, The Amazing Elephant Man and Pete Yorko will perform in Lansing at Mac's Bar, 2700 E.