World War II vet receives diploma

Dansville - Jonathan Frye began ninth grade as a teenager, but it wasn't until he turned 78 that he walked away from Dansville High School a graduate. Last week, Frye, who left his school at age 17 during the 1940s to fight in World War II, visited his old stomping grounds to pick up a long-awaited diploma. "It was the most self-satisfying thing you can possibly imagine," Frye said. Shy of his junior year, Frye was drafted into the U.S.

LBGT couples don't make bad parents

This letter is in response to Mary Haan's letter ("Sanctity of marriage must be protected" SN 6/10) regarding the sanctity of marriage.

2 Spartan track and field All-Americans

Two members of the MSU women's track team earned All-American honors this weekend at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Seniors Sherita Williams in the triple jump and Jamie Kryzminski in the 10,000 meter race, each finished in the top 10 of their competitions to earn the honor. Kryzminski finished third, earning her third straight year of All-America honors.

Liles named to NHL's 2004 All-Rookie Team

John-Michael Liles, former Spartan and two-time All-America hockey defenseman, was named to the National Hockey League 2003-04 All-Rookie Team.

'U' discusses admissions measure

A state House amendment that would stop funding public colleges that consider race, religion, creed and national origin during admissions has MSU officials unsure of its impact on university policies. The amendment, that passed Wednesday as part of the state's higher education budget, likely targets schools that consider race - such as the University of Michigan.

Butchies mix punk and pop for unique sound

Punk rock meets and befriends pop in an unusually attractive way on The Butchies' latest release, "Make Yr Life." The trio from Durham, N.D., will bring their unique and catchy music to Lansing on Saturday as the headlining act at the Michigan Pride Festival 2004.

New budget lets Mich. universities up tuition

Lansing - The state House approved a $1.7 billion higher education budget Wednesday that would grant Michigan's 15 public universities the ability to raise their tuition rates by an average 4.2 percent. That allowance reverses the Capitol's cry to keep tuition rates at or less than the rate of inflation.

Capitol engagement

The state Capitol steps have been the site of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender pride events for more than 15 years, but Pride Weekend organizers anticipate this year's festivities will be extra special. Michigan Pride spokeswoman Sarah Mieras expects at least 15,000 people - a 50-percent jump from last year - to attend a rally and commitment ceremony on Saturday, in addition to other events this weekend.

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Grass masters

Of all the places in the world, of all the grass masters of the universe, the 2004 Olympic Games chose MSU professors and graduate students to grow their turf in Athens, Greece. MSU has once again stepped up to the plate to bat out another beautiful grass stadium.

Landlords to blame for run-down houses

In response to the article 'Student Housing Might Be Limited,' (SN 6/7) one quote stirred my old East Lansing student renter anger.

Supreme Court approves state appeal on pipeline

The Michigan Supreme Court on Wednesday affirmed a decision made by the state Appeals Court, calling for approval from the six cities between Jackson and Lansing, that would have been involved a proposed 26-mile gasoline pipeline. Lansing officials brought the case to the Appeals Court three years ago claiming they were against having a pipeline, which would have been built by Wolverine Pipeline Company and traveled alongside Interstate-96.

Sanctity of marriage must be protected

Marriage is up for grabs in our country, and only hard work and determination by rationalists can save it.

Condominiums and retail space to occupy rezoned property in E.L.

East Lansing city officials say they are hoping to redevelop property near the former Greyhound Bus Station on West Grand River Avenue, by adding condominiums and retail space. Council members refereed to the city's planning commission, at Tuesday's City Council work session, an ordinance to rezone the properties into what city officials are calling the "West Village." Plans to renovate part of the Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road, and resurface Burcham Road between Timberlane and Hagadorn Roads were also discussed at the session. The "West Village" property covers what is now the Greyhound Bus Station, the Sunshine Restaurant and a few rental houses to the west. Jerome Abood, of Signature Associates, said he plans to turn the run-down bus station into owner-occupied housing because of the city's request. "The plan is to do a mixed use development with commercial stores, condos and some townhouses," Abood said. Jim van Ravensway, East Lansing's director of planning and community development, said the city wanted to make sure Abood's plans did not include adding more rentals into the East Lansing area. "He knew that it was the city's preference that the area be owner-occupied," van Ravensway said.

The next phase

Who are we to decide what form of government will be best for the Iraqi people once the June 30 transfer of power comes and goes? Today, that question is rhetoric.

Former MSU hockey star wins Calder Cup

Former Spartan hockey defender, Andrew Hutchinson, won the Calder Cup with the Milwaukee Admirals, completing a four game sweep against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. The Calder Cup is the minor league equivalent to the Stanley Cup for the American Hockey League.

'U' looking to receive federal tech money

MSU is one of 53 competitors in the running for a share of $24 million in funding from the state. The funds are made available by the Michigan Technology Tri-Corridor in order to promote research, commercialization and job creation in the sciences, auto manufacturing and homeland security industries. A panel from the American Association for the Advancement of Sciences reviewed 131 proposals from universities, nonprofit organizations and private research facilities on how to develop the three industries.

Grisly truck banner shocking to children

In response to Adam Arbogast's disgust of the abortionno.org "Choice" campaign's bloody trucks on campus ("Gory statement bad for visiting youth," SN 6/8), I agree with you.

Use of affirmative action might affect state appropriations

Lansing - Michigan public universities that use preferential treatment such as race as a factor in admissions will no longer receive state funding if a state House amendment becomes law. The move, an amendment to the $1.7 billion higher education budget that passed through the state House on Wednesday, 55-48, is likely targeted at schools such as the University of Michigan that consider race during the admissions process. The debate over affirmative action sparked a tussle between state Rep.

'U' scientists help refine quark definition

An international science collaboration involving 11 MSU scientists has refined the mass measurement of an important subatomic particle. DZero, a group of university scientists and students from 18 nations, found a more accurate determination of the top quark particle may verify the Standard Model - a theory that explains how subatomic interactions occur - and would allow scientists to more completely understand the nature of the world and what holds it together.