Peace Team motive misrepresented

I have had the privilege of spending almost six months living between Israel, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip working for the Michigan Peace Team.

Officials reach agreement

MSU President M. Peter McPherson and local community leaders have struck a balance on discussions for the future of MSU's College of Human Medicine, which could expand the medical school's presence in Grand Rapids. The coalition announced Wednesday that it has reached agreements members said would benefit Mid-Michigan health care.

Credit cards accepted at local fast food restaurants

A credit card might seem like an odd way to pay for fast food, but more fast food restaurants in the Lansing area now are accepting plastic.

Gulick, team extend streak in 12-1 victory

After the MSU baseball team romped Indiana-Purdue Fort Wayne at Kobs Field on Wednesday, manager Ted Mahan called baseball a "streaky game." His observation is especially fitting for the Spartans, considering they just won their 10th straight game and junior outfielder Travis Gulick extended his hitting streak to 20 games. The Spartans (14-10) annihilated IPFW (11-18) in all phases of the game in their 12-1 win.

Ain't no thing but a chicken wing

Place: Buffalo Wild Wings Address: 360 Albert Ave. Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.

Heading east

A plan to send Michigan lawmakers overseas to the Middle East will be the first step in promoting cultural understanding and economic growth between Michiganians and Arabs. Twenty-one state House members plan on traveling to Qatar and Dubai for the first of several trips to the region.

Higher costs come with companies' new birth control options

The recent price jumps in birth control products for women are probably due to a new wave of those products hitting pharmacy shelves, experts say. "The company that develops those products is trying to recoup their costs for research and development," said Lori Lamerand, vice president of the Planned Parenthood Mid-Michigan Alliance.

MIDDAY UPDATE: Part of medical school to move to Grand Rapids, report says

An MSU report released Thursday recommends moving a large portion of the College of Human Medicine to Grand Rapids.The Bowersox Report, developed by a group of MSU faculty and administrators, assesses the practicality of expanding the college to the western side of the state.Don Bowersox, a supply chain management professor, led the study, which reports that the College of Human Medicine would move all but approximately 25 first- and second-year students to Grand Rapids.

'Home on the Range' step back for Disney

There's been a lot of talk of traditional, hand-drawn, animated Disney films as an endangered species.

Mother, son to share May commencement

Mihaela Peteu sits in her office surrounded by boxes she is reviewing for her dissertation on clothing patents.

'U' cafeterias see increase in customer satisfaction

The MSU community is increasingly satisfied with the cafeteria system, a national survey reports. The National Association of College and University Food Services annually conducts a Customer Satisfaction Benchmarking Survey.

Police briefs 04/08/04

All access

Low-cost sets and off-the-cuff jokes characterize an untapped source of local entertainment for students and by students - cable access television. Whether it is an overly dramatic college soap opera, a cheesy sketch comedy show or a politically oriented talk show, more effort is thrown into these student productions than meets the channel surfer's eye. Behind the low budget, actors, directors, producers and cameramen all are trying to balance school and scripts to create entertainment for students on campus. But not all students are tuning in. Economics senior Nick Spina says he only watches cable access shows when the programs look promising. "Sometimes, I think (the actors) are just entertaining themselves," he said.

Tada! : Turntableware

What is it exactly?: If you have a few embarrassing records that you sheepishly hide away and you're low on dishware, this could be the craft for you.

Love, tolerance will help create Middle Eastern 2-state solution

How are we to relate our nation's deep religious roots - both in the creation of the U.S. Constitution and the deep faith of compassion, love and tolerance - with our foreign policy in the Middle East? Have we moved away from the guiding principles of our founding fathers and away from the true meaning of faith? For decades, the enigmatic problem of the Middle East has manifested itself into a brutal war between Israelis and Palestinians, while we sit helplessly watching the horror unfold in the media.

Cobain murder theory not too far-fetched, deserves a look

There are a lot of conspiracy theories out there. A few wacky theories have even turned out to be true, i.e.

Companies should take cue from 'Urinetown' curtain call

It's the end of a big show, the crowd's clapping and cheers create a roar inside the venue.

Defending league champs to open season at Battle Creek

Last season, the Lansing Lugnuts ended their run as champions of the Midwest League. The Lugnuts will look to duplicate their efforts from last season with fresh faces but the same winning attitude. "We have a pretty good nucleus coming back, and our pitching is going to be good again this year," manager Julio Garcia said. Pitching was the story last season, when it carried Lansing to an undefeated postseason run.

Abortion debate overplayed in SN

I would like to thank The State News for keeping the longest thread of opinions on one subject in the history of print media.

Bombers' families deserve protection

There have been a series of letters concerning the actions of the Michigan Peace Team in their protection of the houses of alleged suicide bombers, the most radical of which belonged to Stephen Bogdanski ("Perez puts himself in the violent middle" SN 4/6). I share the deep revulsion for the actions of terrorists against the citizens of Israel.