United Pride

Bonnie Eastmen said she marched in gay rallies before lesbians actively participated, but Saturday's Pride Weekend march reminded her that now, more gay people are speaking out. "I've been coming to Pride Weekend for years, and every year it seems to get bigger," Eastmen said. In an effort to make a personal political statement, thousands of people marched to the Capitol, said Dawn Broderick, co-chairwoman of Michigan Pride Weekend. Pride Weekend is a three-day annual event held at the Capitol to celebrate the gay community.

Flag burning offensive, but making it illegal could easily backfire

The U.S. House of Representatives approved a constitutional amendment June 22 that would "prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States." Eight representatives from Michigan voted for the amendment, including Mike Rogers, who represents East Lansing.

MSU runners on 2005 All-America teams

MSU cross country runners Michelle Carson and Nathan Egger were named to the 2005 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America teams for cross country/track and field. Carson was selected to the second team on June 22 by the College Sports Information Directors of America.

Smart 'trak

Some students love Amtrak and use it frequently to get to places such as Chicago. Others, who prefer driving, couldn't care less if it went bankrupt.

Teach respect

Almost half of Michigan's new teachers leave the profession within five years of when they start.

SN editorial makes no credible points

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MSU-Ky. 'Best Game' ESPY Award finalist

The MSU vs. Kentucky South Regional Final game, in which the Spartans won 94-88 in double overtime, has been named as one of three nominees for the ESPY Award in the Best Game category. The game featured 10 ties and 19 lead changes between two of the more recognizable programs in the country. Kentucky guard Patrick Sparks' 3-pointer at the buzzer of regulation hung on the rim for a few seconds before dropping in, but the question was not whether it was in time or not.

Sports events spur Detroit cleanups

More than 1,000 volunteers from all over the metro Detroit area and as far away as Ingham County took to the streets of downtown Detroit on Saturday morning to tidy up, officials said. The All-Star Super Makeover was the first in a series of cleanups in the downtown area for July's Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Comerica Park and February's Super Bowl XL at Ford Field. "Basically, we see this as cleaning our living room," said Chris Miller, an international relations senior and event coordinator.

Dark New Day's debut definitely worth replaying

With their first release, "Twelve Year Silence," Dark New Day proves they have a lot of musical wisdom and talent that's helping them make some noise in the rock world.

Students, profs: Law to teach Constitution ineffective

A federal law passed last year designated a specific date that all schools must teach the Constitution, but some local residents say it's a "foolish" provision.

National ID cards a harmful suggestion

Recently, I was made aware that the federal government has passed legislation that will create a national ID card.

Romero recreates classic film

In a lazy attempt to recreate the horrific feel of the 1968 film, "Night of the Living Dead," George A.

Stanton on preseason Maxwell Award list

A total of 24 Big Ten players have been named to watch lists of four of college football's top awards, including MSU junior quarterback Drew Stanton, who is on the watch list for the Maxwell Award. Stanton is the only MSU player on any of the lists.

Hudzik finishes duties, ready for next post

John Hudzik said his time served as MSU's acting provost has been both interesting and challenging, but there's one thing he won't miss about the job - the frequent 15-hour workdays. As acting provost, Hudzik took over the role once held by President Lou Anna K.

Police briefs 06/27/05

Company takes modern look at 'Macbeth'

Watch out Shakespeare fans, Macbeth isn't just delivering monologues anymore - he's packing some serious heat in Sunsets with Shakespeare. The nonprofit theater company is putting on a 1920s version of William Shakespeare's tragic "Macbeth," complete with guns, blood and much more.

ONLINE UPDATE: Arraignment in armed bank robbery case delayed

The two men arrested in connection with an armed robbery at an Okemos National City Bank were not arraigned Thursday afternoon.

MSU too slow with revoking of degree

As a student seeking a juris doctorate from this institution it offends me deeply that the murderer and Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe's honorary doctorate of law has yet to be revoked by powers that be ("Honorary degree debated" SN 6/9). It is one thing to be wrong and grant such a degree; it is entirely different to continue to stand by this granting.

Police briefs 06/23/05

E.L. should be more friendly to students

As always, I enjoyed the creative twist on reality used by an East Lansing city official ("City: Resident-student affairs damaged by stereotypes" SN 6/21). A response that evoked a simultaneous gag/vomit/laugh reflex from my throat, City Manager Ted Staton, in response to a student saying that the city was trying to push students out of town, said that they have approved one rental/home license and hundreds of new apartment licenses.