Students on campus worry about Katrina

I'm writing this in response to Paul Wilk's letter, "Resident angered by tragedy response" (SN 9/9). While I respect that Mr. Wilk is entitled to his opinions, it's wrong for him to judge all MSU students just because a few in the Union building were oblivious to the tragedy in New Orleans. Since not all of us watch CNN 24-hours-a-day, we aren't always aware of an important event the second it happens.

Police briefs 09/19/05

Motorcycle memorial

Muskegon resident Dave Johnson looks on during a memorial speech for veterans of all wars classified as missing in action or prisoners of war at the seventh annual Michigan Remembers Run on Saturday. Johnson, a veteran of the U.S.

Hurricane response needs investigation

Recently in the Lansing State Journal, Donna Rich Kaplowitz pointed out that other presidents have been impeached for lesser crimes than those which this administration and President Bush have committed.

Playmakers

South Bend, Ind. - It was an all-too-familiar scene at Notre Dame Stadium. Flashback to Oct.

Trustees discuss Katrina, class issues

As Sayrah Namaste waited at an MSU medical center Wednesday, she overheard two janitorial employees discussing the donation of money to victims of Hurricane Katrina. One employee said he was asked to contribute but declined because he and his wife had already withdrawn everything from their savings to donate one week earlier. "He looked like he was at retirement age," Namaste said.

MIDDAY UPDATE: Man arraigned in relation to weekend campus shootings

Mario Deshun Williams was arraigned on charges of carrying a concealed weapon and a controlled substance on Sunday in Lansing's 54-A District Court. The 20-year-old Oak Park man was arrested by MSU police officers in relation to a shooting outside Fee Hall early Saturday morning that injured two men.

Price is right

Those who pay more receive more privileges - seems unfair, right? It's not a new concept, it's just capitalism. The MSU Board of Trustees approved the selling of beer and wine on Friday in the luxury suites of Spartan Stadium.

Didn't know?

There are a lot of groups to blame besides students for the poor attendance of the commission meeting that reviewed the April 2-3 disturbances.

Campus shooting prompts meeting

A Saturday-morning shooting injuring two men outside Fee Hall spurred an informational meeting between Department of Police and Public Safety officers, students, staff and administrators in Hubbard Hall on Sunday night.

Wibert exemplifies bad department mentality

I am once again taken aback by the narrow-minded lunacy of the East Lansing Police Department and Police Chief Tom Wibert. In his letter "Police chief: Is wild partying worth it?" (SN 9/13), Wibert reveals his admiration for the Code of Hammurabi.

Event staff was rude during Hawaii game

I am writing on behalf of the students in the brown section, lower row from Spartan Stadium. During the last home game we had the unfortunate privilege of sitting directly behind the "event staff." They were quick to tell us that the seats we were holding did not really matter and we were to sit where we were told.

Group holds welcome for student parents

Student Parents on a Mission will have a welcome meeting from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Spartan Child Development Center, located at 1730 Crescent Road. Free dinner and child care will be provided, and a children's craft activity will start at 7 p.m. The organization was founded in 1995 with the Family Resource Center to provide an environment for student parents to come together and learn about resources MSU provides for them, such as assistance in finding employment and financial aid.

Second chance gives Teague spotlight

South Bend, Ind. - Jason Teague made amends with his teammates, coaches and fans after rushing in the game-winning touchdown in overtime Saturday to lift the Spartans to a 44-41 victory. Head coach John L.

Club targets women in computer sciences

It is not uncommon for Niharika Joglekar to be the only female in her classes. It's this observation - among others - that has led the computer science and engineering senior to start a new group on campus called MSU Women in Computing. "Women don't feel as comfortable as they should in this male-dominated major," Joglekar said.

Academy demos sword fighting on campus

By Erica Richards Special to The State News The peaceful lawn of the Administration Building turned into a medieval battlefield Saturday afternoon - but fighters wore T-shirts and used weapons made of wood, leather and duct tape. A small group of students and instructors from the Aegis Sword Academy in Pinckney took turns fighting within a ring of green rope as part of a swordsmanship demonstration.

Board OKs alcohol in stadium suites

An MSU Board of Trustees decision to allow alcohol inside the Spartan Stadium addition prompted a flurry of opinions from board members during Friday's meeting, and has left some MSU students questioning the fairness of the policy. In a 5-2 decision, the board approved a recommendation by MSU President Lou Anna K.

Monday musings

Indiana Pacers guard Anthony Johnson pleaded no contest Friday to a count of misdemeanor assault and battery stemming from last season's brawl at The Palace of Auburn Hills. He's still awaiting sentencing on his 33 percent shooting performance against the Pistons in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Saturday's instant classic 44-41 win over Notre Dame put MSU in the Associated Press Top 25 for the first time this season.

Grad generalizes generation's views

Paul Wilk's comments ("Resident angered by tragedy response", SN 9/9) about MSU students were ruthless.

Update: E.L. firefighters help with relief

As East Lansing Fire Marshal Bob Pratt drove on Sunday down a residential street in Bogalusa, La., a city that Hurricane Katrina devastated with high winds, he tallied the damaged houses. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight; eight out of 10 houses on a random block have tarps on roofs," Pratt said on his cell phone, as he sat by his partner, East Lansing Firefighter-Paramedic Dawn Carson.