Bernero wants 'U' med school talks opened

Demanding "the veil of secrecy" surrounding College of Human Medicine negotiations be lifted, state Sen.

Spartans to face No. 1 seed Texas

Austin, Texas - The MSU women's basketball team possibly has the toughest task ahead of it of any of the 32 teams left in the 2004 NCAA Tournament. To advance and play in its first Sweet 16 ever, the No.

2 'U' profs named to environmental board

As experts in different forms of science, two MSU professors will serve on the Michigan Environmental Science Board. College of Agriculture Professor Joan Bray Rose is as interested in Michigan's water as MSU-DCL College of Law and College of Natural Science Professor Nicholas Mercuro is interested in how Michigan's financial state affects the environment. Established in 1992, the board serves as an independent state agency, aiding in the governor's decisions about environmental and natural resources.

Police briefs 03/23/04

Woman robbed at gunpoint in E.L.

A woman was held at gunpoint by a man demanding money early Monday morning near the Cedar Village apartment complex, police said. East Lansing police Sgt.

New state legislation looks to minimize distractions to drivers

A host of bills aimed to limit distractions to Michigan drivers currently is before the state Legislature. Motorists who drive with an animal in their laps might face penalties if one bill in the Legislature becomes law. Another bill, before a state House committee, would make it illegal to breast-feed while operating a vehicle, and a third seeks to add points to a motorist's license if cell phone use is found to be the cause of an accident. Although each piece of legislation limits different activities, legislators say the underlying purpose is clear: to cut down on the amount of distracting activities people can perform while driving. "The only thing behind this bill is safety," said Arika Pearlman, an aide to Rep.

Political attacks now reaching all-time low

In response to Mark Ramos' letter lamenting the constant attacks levied against President Bush in the media ("Constant president-bashing getting old" SN 3/17), I must agree that it is regrettable.

Gymnasts 5th in Big Ten Championships

The MSU gymnastics team placed fifth at the 2004 Big Ten Conference Championships in Minneapolis on Saturday, with a combined score of 196.025.

Stance on same-sex marriage needed

This is in response to East Lansing Mayor Mark Meadows' remark that the East Lansing City Council is not planning to oppose the amendment against gay marriage, "It would be commenting on something that doesn't directly affect city government." How did passing a resolution to recognize "Bible Week" and "Church/State Separation Week" last fall affect city government more than passing a resolution regarding an issue that will supposedly affect one of our most sacred institutions?

Stage & Screen

With her one-week deadline quickly approaching and a New York University film school professor breathing down her neck, Meagan Stockemer threw together a two-minute short for a summer film class.

ASMSU elections near

MSU College Democrats and College Republicans could violate a new ASMSU policy when they hand out campaign fliers this week, but officials say no consequences will come to candidates. The new code states that organizations must seek candidate permission to endorse them, and campaign material cannot contain an endorsement for ASMSU candidates from more than one college.

Council to debate future of final liquor license

Like an empty keg, East Lansing's liquor licenses could be tapped out in the near future. India Palace, 136 W.

E-billing extremely inconvenient, bad

I write in opposition of the mandatory e-billing (Internet billing) that will begin fall semester according to a red flier in my last billing statement.

Murder suspects head to pretrial hearings

Two men charged with the murder and attempted murder of two Lansing men at an East Lansing convenience store are expected to appear in court this week. Detroit residents Eric Charles Gordy, 35, and 29-year-old Hatarie Deamont McCorkle were charged on March 2 with the murder of Joseph Lavon Parker, a 34-year-old Lansing resident, and attempted murder of 32-year-old George Whitfield, also of Lansing. Gordy and McCorkle now are scheduled to appear in a pretrial hearing at 1 p.m.

Bedroom behavior should remain there

I am writing in support of the idea presented by Owen Weber in his letter to the editor ("LBGT bulletin boards offensive to some" SN 3/18). Those who support the public posting of homosexual images argue that it is necessary to raise awareness of the gay lifestyle. Why?

Triple threat

Gathered on the slippery tiles of the IM Sports-West pool deck, 15 or so members of the MSU Triathlon Club stretch and chat with one another as they wait for a signal for their practice to begin.

Men's tennis split weekeend contests

The MSU men's tennis team lost to Western Michigan, 5-2, before coming back and defeating Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne, 7-0, on Saturday.

Baseball team loses 5th straight contest

The MSU baseball team (4-9) dropped its fifth-straight game Sunday in a 8-5 loss to Kansas State. In the fourth inning, junior center fielder Travis Gulick increased MSU's lead to 5-2 with a two-run triple.

Impossible for 'U' to get involved in E.L.

I'm getting tired of anti-student East Lansing residents and East Lansing City Council members criticizing MSU students.

Public education needs re-evaluation, not affirmative action

With the blast of media coverage from editorials, letters to the editor, opinion pieces and comments from every Tom, Dick and Harry voicing opinions from the far right to the radical left on affirmative action, I began to wonder what wool was being pulled over our eyes.