New laws penalize water polluters

Lansing - Gov. Jennifer Granholm signed two bills during Thursday's Earth Day celebration at the Capitol that will charge Michigan's polluters for dumping industrial and toxic wastes into the state's waterways. The laws require dumpers to pay one-time or annual fees for the unloading of wastes into Michigan's rivers, lakes and groundwater. One of the laws requires municipal dumpers to pay a minimum of $400 annually for surface water dumping in small communities and up to more than $200,000 in larger cities, such as Detroit.

Annual Green-White game on Saturday

Fans suffering from MSU football withdrawal can get their fix Saturday when the team plays their annual Green-White Spring Scrimmage at 1 p.m.

Cops, robbers flick heated up by all-star cast

For starters, it boasts one of the greatest ensemble casts of modern cinema, including Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Val Kilmer, John Voight, Ashley Judd, Natalie Portman, Tom Sizemore, William Fichtner, Henry Rollins and Danny Trejo, all of whom turn in powerhouse performances.

Parents burden to care for kids, not 'U'

I believe that Laleah Fernandez ("'U' should help out student-parents" SN 4/21) misses an important point regarding the university's obligations toward student-parents: Having a child and all that it entails is solely the volitional choice of the parent.

Greek week needs more SN coverage

I want to thank Joseph Clark for coming to our Greek Week 2004 and giving us a chance. I want to thank him for noticing the good we do, and thank him for letting himself see the good that the greek community has to offer. I also want to thank the entire greek community; Greek men and women of MSU coming together this spring to devote their time and hearts to raising $101,281 for the American Cancer Society, $15,000 to Special Olympics and $5,000 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Big test

The MSU baseball team knows that calling this weekend important is an understatement. With Ohio State on top of the Big Ten and four teams packed just one game back, this weekend might create some separation. The Spartans (19-15 overall, 7-5 Big Ten) begin their four-game series against the Boilermakers (16-17, 6-6) at 3 p.m.

Youthful spark fuels 'Oliver!'

There are two aspects about "Oliver!" that stand out brighter than the yellow tulips outside - the production's unbelievable younger actors and the enormous, magical set.

3 men rob Mayo Hall room, still at large

Three men remain at large following a robbery and assault in a Mayo Hall dorm room on Wednesday, MSU police say. MSU police Sgt.

Run/walk funds to help build housing

Runners and walkers alike are invited to move their feet this weekend to raise money to aid with providing low-income housing. The MSU Chapter of Habitat for Humanity is sponsoring HabiTrack, a 5K run/walk on campus that is open to runners and walkers of all ages and experiences. Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization with a goal to help low-income individuals and families get proper housing.

Community to discuss '70s protests in E.L.

A panel discussion of former East Lansing demonstrators will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road. On Feb.

For a connected Republican, McPherson is all right with me

I survived the MSU President M. Peter McPherson Experience, and all I got was this lousy column. There are some things every MSU student should do before they graduate.

5 Spartans hopefuls await NFL Draft fate

The 2004 NFL Draft is this weekend at Madison Square Garden in New York City, and a handful of former Spartans will be keeping a close eye on their status as future employees of the league.

Faculty asks for input at Academic Senate

At a crucial meeting Thursday designed to bring faculty members together, many expressed that they merely wanted a voice and participation in key issues concerning the university. The Academic Senate hasn't met in eight years or voted in 15.

Hit-and-run leaves man in hospital, police search for driver

East Lansing police are looking for a driver who hit a pedestrian and then fled the scene early Tuesday morning. Police received a report at 1:20 a.m.

Fate brings music, memories back for duo

Close to 20 years have passed since composer and pianist Ricky Ian Gordon and Melanie Helton, MSU assistant professor of voice and soprano singer, performed in public together.

Spartans to face cellar-dwellers

With less than a month left in the regular season, this weekend marks a crucial point in the MSU softball team's year. The Spartans' two opponents this weekend, starting at 4 p.m.

Lugnuts shut out Beloit Snappers, 2-0

Lansing - On the first Thirsty Thursday of the season at Oldsmobile Park, the Lansing Lugnuts were hungry to get their third win in a row. The Lugnuts (9-5) did just that, beating the Beloit Snappers, 2-0, on the inaugural in-park cheap beer fest.

Family planning, conserving Earth's resources go hand in hand

In the midst of all the chaos that comes with the end of the year, there are two major dates that students should save: Today is Earth Day and April 25 is the March for Women's Lives.

Wideout ready to 'release the beast'

Junior wideout Aaron Alexander has shown more of his talents than most MSU athletes. He's been an up-and-coming quarterback, a surprise bench player for Tom Izzo and, most recently, one of the Spartans' most dangerous wide receivers. But, he says, MSU fans still don't know the real Aaron Alexander. "I got a whole other side of me, another drive that a lot of people haven't seen yet and I'm just waiting because I haven't really been healthy yet," he said.

Police briefs 04/22/04