MSU earns split on tough road trip to East Coast

The MSU field hockey team (7-2 overall) lost for only the second time this season to three-time defending champion Wake Forest, 2-0 on Sunday. "We didn't put the ball in when we had opportunities," head coach Michele Madison said. "If we could have, it might have been a different story." The Demon Deacons had two goals off eight shots in the first half, both by freshman Christine Suggs. At halftime, coach Madison talked to the team and tried to get them back on track.

Cultural fair invites public to explore faith

The heavy aroma of ethnic foods could be smelled throughout the Islamic Center of East Lansing, as approximately 300 shoeless people attended "Inside Islam: A Cultural Fair" on Sunday.

Conservative view of Iraq skewed, inaccurate

I like to think of myself as moderate, but after reading columns in the opinion section like John Knowles' "Opposition is trendy, but Iraq war is justified, more popular than most", (SN 9/13) I have a hard time seeing through the eyes of a conservative.

Weekend trip turns out to be magical

South Bend, Ind. - Something strange happened during a third-quarter TV timeout at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Playmakers

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

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.

Peace center concert to feature troubadour

A celebration will take place at 8 p.m. on Oct. 8 to honor the 35th anniversary of the Lansing Area Peace Education Center, 855 Grove St.

Police briefs 09/19/05

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.

Strong footing

South Bend, Ind. - It was a rollercoaster day for John L. Smith. As he headed off the field after his team's 44-41 overtime victory against No.

A Spartan is a Spartan; drinking for all or none

Scott Hirko's letter "MSU drops the ball on drinking policy" (SN 9/9) resurrects the debate of student versus donor responsibility with regard to drinking.

Notre Dame coach was not happy with the comeback

South Bend, Ind. - It wasn't the way that Notre Dame first-year head coach Charlie Weis wanted his coaching debut at Notre Dame Stadium to go. After earning a No.

Opinion changes on foreign Katrina relief

To continue my dialogue with Makito Yurita on "U.S.