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NEWS

More than 8,000 jobs coming to Michigan

State, national and international companies have chosen the state of Michigan over other regions to expand or locate their businesses, resulting in more than 8,000 jobs for Michigan citizens and $90 million in private business investments.With help from Lansing Mayor David Hollister, Gov.

SOFTBALL

MSU to face Texas A&M at Regionals

A broad smile formed on Jessica Beech's face as she couldn't contain her excitement after learning her team's destination for the NCAA Tournament. The senior pitcher clapped loudly with her teammates as cheers erupted throughout the Berkowitz Basketball Complex.

COMMENTARY

Skyrocketing gas prices halt travel

Each year we travel about 1,800 miles, but seeing that gas companies keep moving gas prices up, I and most of the people I know are not planning to travel outside of Michigan - or outside of town.

COMMENTARY

Civil parallels

What is it about May 17 that makes it host to triumph over civil rights struggles? On May 17, 1954, the Supreme Court ruled the "separate but equal" facilities of segregated public schools were unjust.

SPORTS

Pitcher of the Week is nothing new for Gale

MSU senior right-hander Bryan Gale was awarded the title of Big Ten Pitcher for the Week of May 9-16. It is the second time this season that Gale has been named Pitcher of the Week, he was previously awarded the title March 29.

COMMENTARY

SN crime reporting policy draws fire

While reading the letter to the editor, "Mayo robbery article should have said race" (SN 4/30), I was surprised to learn that State News policy prohibits the publication of race in a criminal act.

COMMENTARY

RIAA strikes back

The old saying goes, "don't do the crime if you can't do the time." Or is it, "don't do the crime if you think you might get caught?" Or better yet, "don't get caught doing something stupid if you don't know the consequences." The Recording Industry of America is making an example of nine accused MSU students who they say chose to share copyrighted music using the university network. The university was required by a court order to release the names of the students involved to the RIAA. While the school was responsible for locating the identified individuals, they did not take part in their punishment nor did they take the matter any further within the university.