World hunger focus of teleconference

In honor of World Food Day on Sunday, a teleconference addressing why hunger still exists despite 60 years of United Nations' efforts to combat it will be broadcast on campus today. The teleconference, which will be aired at noon in Room 303 of the International Center, will feature author Frances Moore Lappé as this year's keynote speaker, and her speech will be broadcast across the nation. MSU's Center for Advanced Study of International Development works with World Food Day programs on campus every year, said Pamela Galbraith, acting outreach coordinator for the teleconference. "We try to promote awareness of international issues, and this is certainly something that's worthwhile," Galbraith said. This year's theme, "Roads not Taken; Goals not Met; the Journey Ahead," also addresses how UN efforts can improve, Galbraith said. World Food Day signifies the founding of the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization in 1945.

Commission report to lay out plans for future melees

Both students and area police agencies are probably to blame for the events of the April 2-3 disturbances, according to a draft report from the independent commission reviewing the event. The full draft report is expected to be released in the coming weeks for review by students, residents and university officials. The final report could be finished after the commission listens to public input at its last scheduled meeting on Oct.

Fish 'n' Bish or Ohio State's marching band? Duo re-enacts dotting the 'i'

No. 16 MSU at No. 15 Ohio State Fish: I thought long and hard on how I would pick this game. I'm not quite sure how the previous losses that each team experienced will play out in this game, but I feel confident that the Spartans are ready after healing up mentally and physically during last week's bye. While Ohio State is overlooked on offense, count on quarterback Troy Smith's ability to move the ball to become a factor in how MSU defends the Buckeyes. Also, count on the Spartans to be able to move the ball on Ohio State, regardless of how good they are defensively. The key to the game will be MSU's defense.

Another Big Ten loss will hurt Spartans

The Spartans have moved forward from their first loss of the season and now are in a position to control their destiny going into Saturday's game at Ohio State.

Bush blunders again with threat of veto against bill amendment

I didn't think it was possible, but George W. Bush has reached a new low. No, I'm not referring to his approval ratings (rimshot). After nearly five years in the Oval Office, President Bush has not vetoed a single bill.

Group offers alternative events for homecoming

Black Student Alliance, or BSA, and African American Celebratory will be holding several events next week to coincide with MSU's homecoming. The alternate festivities, called the African-American Homecoming, will include events such as discussions and a screening of a film about a 1989 "study-in" protest by black students in front of the Administration Building for seven days, a jazz night and a semiformal dance. The theme for the week is "98/89," which represents the 98 years since Myrtle Craig became the first black female graduate of Michigan Agricultural College (MSU's former name) in 1907 and the year the study-in took place, history senior and BSA member Geneva Thomas said. Here's what is happening: Today: Film classics by playwright and actor Tyler Perry at 7 p.m.

Group will give input on drinking amendment

The University Student Commission will weigh in on a proposal to add outdoor drinking games, such as beer pong and flip-cup, as another "aggravating factor," which could lead to a noise ordinance violation. The commission, which makes recommendations about student-related issues to the East Lansing City Council, will meet to review the amendment at 5:30 p.m.

Public unaware

The East Lansing Police Department made a good effort to make itself available and meet with the MSU community at an ASMSU organized forum.

Sit 'em? Start 'em? Here's some ideas

We're five weeks into the NFL season and we've already seen plenty of surprises. The Lions are in first place.

Granholm talks economics with locals

Lansing — Gov. Jennifer Granholm met with a group of MSU students and area residents Wednesday to discuss her economic plan to stimulate job growth throughout the state. Granholm asked each person on the panel about how they would alter the state's economy — some suggested combining education with job training while others wanted a plan to make sure their children could attend college. "What would you do if you were me," Granholm said.

Writer misses Darfur in list of world tragedies

Thanks for printing Elissa Englund's column "News coverage of disasters bent to hit home, loses humanity" (SN 10/3) about tragedies around the world that are ignored by Americans.

WEB ONLY: RHA elects new vice president

From staff reports Anthropology junior James Thorpe was elected vice president of the Residence Halls Association during its meeting Wednesday night. The position opened in late September with the resignation of former RHA Vice President David Sahlin.

'Good' Christians don't listen to others, judge

Kristen Horner in her letter "Christian hell warning not form of terrorism" (SN 10/3) brings up the main beef I have against some Christians: They refuse to accept or even respect other points of view.

Police briefs 10/13/05

MSU hopes late-night practice helps break 3-game losing skid

The lights at the MSU Field Hockey Complex don't usually stay lit overnight, but this past weekend was a bit different. After its 4-2 loss to Connecticut on Saturday, the MSU field hockey team started practicing at 12:01 on Sunday morning — the earliest available time that the NCAA would permit — in preparation for today's battle at 4 p.m.

Group close to offering April 2-3 suggestions

The independent commission reviewing the April 2-3 disturbances and the police response will meet today to discuss an introduction for the report they will submit to the East Lansing City Council. The commission is meeting from 8 a.m.

No problem justifying Creationism, need faith

There is no fundamental conflict between theories of evolution and several theories of intelligent design.

Bucking back

Don't call it a comeback. The relaxed and down-home themes of country music and the rural lifestyle associated with it are making a resurgence in popular music and even fashion, but experts say country's been consistent. "If you look around, people are wearing straw hats and country music itself is making a crossover into the mainstream, with more country musicians hitting the pop charts and going No.

The bartender

Everybody has had sherbet at one time in their lives. However, you may never have thought to try serving sherbet at one of your parties.

Edit wrong, scaring away drug companies

Bravo, State News. Way to embarrass the school with irresponsible publishing. In the column titled "Buyer beware," (SN 10/10) the writer compares pharmaceutical companies with street drug dealers.