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COMMENTARY

Cartoon filth, noble ideals not presented

Yes, freedom of speech is great. Yes, it is a fundamental liberty. Blah blah blah. We already know this. There are a few problems with trying to protect Mike Ramsey's filth under these noble arguments though. First, The State News Editorial Board seems to argue that Ramsey is some great example of the freedom America allows to people with dissenting opinions — and therefore he is a protector of our liberties by pushing the envelope of free speech.

MSU

Committee to hold special session today

Laura Collins
November 22, 2005

A special meeting for the Executive Committee of Academic Council will be held at 3:15 p.m. today in the Administration Building. The meeting is set to discuss a possible reorganization of the provost's office, the creation of task forces dealing with MSU President Lou Anna K.

NEWS

Winning catch

Jeana-Dee Allen
November 22, 2005

He's everyone's favorite canine halftime entertainment. Zeke the Wonder Dog fires up the student section at home football games by gliding through the air to catch his orange discs. On Saturday, The State News spent the day with Zeke.

FOOTBALL

Smith: 'We're making progress'

Eric Fish
November 22, 2005

Following Saturday's 31-22 loss against Penn State, the Spartans trotted off the field while watching the Nittany Lions celebrate a Big Ten championship on the turf of Spartan Stadium. After a perfect 4-0 start slipped away, the Spartans finished at a 5-6 mark — giving them a sub-.500 record and bowl absence for the second consecutive season. Still, MSU head coach John L.

COMMENTARY

Political cartoon meant to inform, not entertain

I am writing in response to the many letters about Mike Ramsey's Veterans Day cartoon. Recently, Jared Parko wrote in "Cartoon too harsh, inappropriate for day" (SN 11/16), "Please keep the paper comical and leave veteran soldiers out of your anti-war agenda." Political cartoons are intended to do more than simply entertain readers.

SPORTS

Shimek nabs Big Ten Player of Week award

Chris Barsotti
November 22, 2005

MSU senior forward Liz Shimek earned the second Big Ten Player of the Week honors of her career for her performance last weekend. On Friday, Shimek set a career high for points with 26 and grabbed seven rebounds to lead the Spartans to a 86-55 victory over UC Santa Barbara. Shimek was not done there, though, as she came back on Sunday and set a new career high for points by dropping 28 on Western Carolina, pacing the Spartans to a 84-61 victory.

MICHIGAN

More U.S. restaurants, bars going smoke free

Jennifer Toland
November 22, 2005

Smoke-free laws in some states have proven to be beneficial to businesses according to new statistics from the American Cancer Society, although some argue it should be up to business owners to decide if they want to go smoke free. At the beginning of the month, Washington became the 14th state to ban smoking in public places, restaurants and workplaces. One year after New York enacted its smoke-free law in 2003, it showed a 9 percent increase in sales receipts, Judy Stewart, campaign manager for the Campaign for Smokefree Air said.

NEWS

MIDDAY UPDATE: Commission says E.L. should stop selling booze during disturbances, before games

Margaret Harding
November 22, 2005

Alcohol sales in East Lansing could be temporarily restricted under special circumstances if a recommendation by the independent commission that reviewed the April 2-3 disturbances is put into practice. Those circumstances could include a celebratory event, such as before or after a sports game, or a disturbance. The recommendation could apply to packaged alcohol or kegs, or could restrict sales in bars and restaurants, said Mark Meadows, an East Lansing City Council member and a member of the commission. Commission members felt alcohol plays a role in disturbances, including the 1999 Munn field riot, Meadows said. "In 1999, there were cars burning — it was a huge problem — and you would see people with cases of beer on their shoulders headed in that direction," he said. For more on this story, please see Wednesday's edition of The State News.

MICHIGAN

Detroit ranked No. 2 for crime

Margaret Harding
November 22, 2005

The city of the Lions, the Tigers and Motown is also the second-most dangerous in the nation, according to a company's rankings based on crime statistics. Detroit comes in behind Camden, N.J., in the 12th annual report, released Monday by Morgan Quitno Press, a publishing and research company.

COMMENTARY

Still Sharp

It can be seen as a changing of the guard. After 12 years of service to East Lansing as a member of the City Council, Bill Sharp lost his bid for reelection earlier this month. For more than a decade Sharp has shaped policies that have affected thousands of MSU students as they have studied, lived and worked in the city. His experience and dedication to the city cannot be questioned.

MSU

Campus event illuminates cultural holidays

By Melissa Kayko Special to The State News Every year, Muslims end a month of fasting during Ramadan, which is signaled by the light of the new moon to begin a celebration of Eid al-Fitr, when followers spend time with family and attend special prayer meetings. Centuries ago, wagon wheels were hung from ceilings and adorned with candles to create the first Christmas advent wreaths. Hanukkah is marked by the lighting of candles on the menorah, while the celebration of African Americans' heritage, Kwanzaa, uses candles to represent seven principles to live out in daily life. The Hindu holiday Diwali is almost always capped off by an explosion of fireworks. These celebrations were brought together at the second annual "Lights to Remember" event at the Communication Arts and Sciences Building on Monday because of the significance of lights they share.

NEWS

Finances laid out for West Mich. med school

Bob Darrow
November 22, 2005

The expansion of MSU's College of Human Medicine to Grand Rapids will require significant capital, and stakeholders have unveiled a preliminary budget for the operation. Projected numbers for the school's budget show a more than $90 million revenue increase at the west Michigan campus during the next 10 years. Last week, stakeholders announced plans to create a new four-year medical school in Grand Rapids by 2010.

NEWS

Splash of Color has company

Terry Brookland, a tattoo artist at Splash of Color Tattoo & Piercing Studio, remembers the swarms of foot traffic the studio had when Warehouse Records was next to it. When it moved out, people seemed to stop lingering around the second-floor business as the neighboring store fronts were all empty.