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Glancing skyward at a gas station sign, it's not hard to be troubled and discouraged by the soaring price of petroleum these days.

Scientists: Lower-sugar cereal not more healthy

In the battle for the hearts of health-seeking Americans, cereal manufactures offer lower-sugar sweetened cereal, but experts say the new versions are almost nutritionally unchanged. At the request of The Associated Press, nutrition scientists from five universities looked at cereals offered by both General Mills and Kellogg's and found that calories, carbohydrates, fat and fiber did not change significantly. The lower-sugar option was offered because there was a demand from consumers, said Shelly Dvorak, spokeswoman for General Mills, which lowered sugar content in its cereals, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Trix and Cocoa Puffs. "We had consumers writing in and calling in for reduced-sugar options," Dvorak said. But although reducing sugar in the cereal, carbohydrates had to be added, Dvorak said.

'Hostage' can't save Willis

If recent films starring Bruce Willis, such as "The Whole Ten Yards" and "Rugrats Go Wild!" haven't held up his old rough-and-tough status, now is the time for him to reclaim it.

Man charged in fatal car accident

A Marshall man is held in jail with no bond after he was charged Tuesday in East Lansing's 54-B District Court with murder, stealing a motor vehicle and drunken driving in relation to an accident early Friday morning that killed an Okemos resident. Alexander Hamil, 19, was arraigned Tuesday afternoon in front of Judge Richard D.

Smith promises 'new attitude' for Spartans

The MSU football team will head into spring practice starting Friday with a new attitude and a sense of accountability to one another, MSU head coach John L.

Romance novels cue emotions, not all sex

I am a closet romantic. Or at least I was until I just announced it to approximately 28,500 State News readers. And I'm going to defend myself before any self-proclaimed feminists start burning their bras in defiance of any chivalrous views I might have.

Last year 1,519 undergrads elected 56 reps to spend $834,012 of student tax money

ASMSU elections are today and student government leaders said the face of the new assembly is unpredictable.

University presidents seek gov't funding

As the ink dries on Gov. Jennifer Granholm's executive order to close the state's funding gap, university presidents across Michigan are meeting with legislators today to present their case for more funding. Granholm's executive order will propose a solution for the state's budget shortfall for this fiscal year and will be presented today by Office of the State Budget Director Mary Lannoye before a joint session of the House and Senate appropriations committees. MSU President Lou Anna K.

Gallery resembles mini Louvre

Camouflaged behind dull sand-colored walls and an unobtrusive display window lies a treasure trove of art in Saper Galleries. This large, three-room gallery, located at 433 Albert Ave., displays paintings, sculptures and pottery from about 150 artists.

Prof helps Rwanda's coffee trade

During the last three years, Professor Dan Clay, director of the Institute of International Agriculture, has helped triple the price Rwandans receive for coffee, one of the country's main exports. Clay's Project PEARL (Partnerships to Enhance Agriculture in Rwanda through Linkages) was launched in 2001 "Coffee has been grown there for generations," Clay said.

Beaches should be accessible to public

I am writing in response to the 3/22 letter from Sarah Rotole regarding public use of our waterways in Michigan ("Private property should stay private"). Before calling The State News ignorant, you should look in the mirror.

Teen fights for free speech

A censorship debate sparked by an underground, conservative newspaper at East Lansing High School continued Tuesday when the editor said he will distribute the paper against school policy. The administration halted distribution of the independent newspaper last week and said it stands behind a district policy requiring all publications to be approved by the principal as official organizations with adult advisers.

Fashionably nostalgic

OK, so The Spinners, Judas Priest and Donna Summer are nowhere near each other on the musical spectrum, but they do have something in common.

Congress correct to protect helpless

The State News' editorial on the Terri Schiavo case smacks of hypocrisy ("Too far" SN 3/22). If The State News is going to support "state sovereignty" when it comes to human life, then they will need to immediately begin to adjust their position on what they call "a woman's right to control her body." The moment that states are allowed to make that decision, half the country would outlaw abortion.

MSU takes 10-game streak to U-M

With a record 10-game winning streak under its belt, the MSU women's tennis team prepares for battle against Michigan today.

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Take action

If the ever-rising cost of tuition irritates you and extraneous costs you pay to groups such as ASMSU feel like a kick when you are down, hold on to that feeling. Turn on your computer and go to studentelections.msu.edu to vote in ASMSU's election.

Gov't wasting time on Schiavo's case

The Terry Schiavo case is unfortunate in many ways. It's unfortunate that Terry has had to go through such tragedy, as well as her family.

After iPods, what's next?

It will not be a surprise if droves of video gamers and parents of video gamers flood the aisles of stores nationwide Thursday. A new gaming system, the PlayStation Portable, will be released to the public.

Affirmative action argument was flawed

Enlightenment of affirmative action is in place as a response to an earlier letter entitled, "Affirmative Action causes grad rates" (SN 3/2), by Joseph Blaim. Mr. Blaim's gross error of affirmative action is apparent.