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COMMENTARY

Abortion a crime; fetus human being

The stupidity of The State News has reached an all-time high. The recent editorial "Bad possibilities" (SN 4/5) that read, "New law protecting fetuses from attacks, death could threaten future of U.S.

COMMENTARY

Costly hoax

Wisconsin detectives' search for a woman's abductor should not be criticized even if the so-called victim made him up.

ICE HOCKEY

Fast records first NHL goal with Hurricanes

Time was almost running out for former Spartans defenseman Brad Fast to record his first NHL goal in his professional debut with the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday. With less than three minutes left in regulation, Fast's wrister went past Miami goaltender Roberto Luongo to force the game into overtime.

FEATURES

Ben Folds has new material 'U'

It just didn't seem right. Traveling among college campuses, planning to play gymnasiums with raised basketball hoops, the stage at the acoustically astounding Hill Auditorium in Ann Arbor on Saturday night simply wasn't what Ben Folds was expecting. "There must be some mistake," Folds told The State News during a phone interview.

NEWS

Students, former player watch as UConn takes title

Former MSU forward Al Anagonye has been to the Final Four - twice, to be exact. Oh yeah, he's been to the NCAA Championship, too, as a redshirt freshman in the Spartans' 2000 win over Florida, 89-76. Anagonye, who now plays professionally in Slovenia, returned to his college town during a 10-day break before his league's playoffs to enjoy the madness known as March that the 6-foot-8 forward knows so well. Among the hundreds in attendance at Buffalo Wild Wings, 360 Albert Ave., Anagonye sat with friends to enjoy the Connecticut-Georgia Tech national final, where UConn defeated Georgia Tech, 82-73.

MSU

'U' researchers analyze transplants

Drs. Steven Arnoczky and Cheryl Swenson examined tissue and cells used in a study Monday that has important implications for the treatment of transplants. Arnoczky and Swenson, along with other researchers in MSU's Laboratory for Comparative Orthopaedic Research, have conducted a study that shows freeze-drying tissues and bones for transplants might not inactivate viruses as efficiently as previously thought.

NEWS

Trustees weigh 'pros, cons' of med school move

As MSU officials prepare to release plans for the future of MSU's College of Human Medicine this week, members of the Board of Trustees have been meeting with several officials from all facets to better understand the issue. The eight-member board will have the final say at its May 7 board meeting on whether the school heads to Grand Rapids, and for one trustee, the answer to the problem is simple. "People need care," Trustee Dorothy Gonzales said.

NEWS

Turning back time

Grand Rapids - Turning back the hands on the clock of a healthy life might prove possible with additional cellular research, according to an MSU faculty member. Dr. Michael Fossel, MSU clinical professor of medicine and an attending physician in the St.

MSU

ASMSU members reflect on year of work

Over the past year, ASMSU debated 83 bills, held 32 general meetings and spent almost 80 hours in deliberation. As 21 new members take office tonight, officials from MSU's undergraduate student government reflected on a session where few bills were passed, even fewer had a direct impact on students, and an Academic Assembly initiative to add candy to the business office was half-jokingly referred to as "the best thing we've done all year." Election confusion Officials attributed most of the session's troubles to an election debacle last spring in which more than 60 representatives were disqualified, leaving the assemblies with fewer than a dozen representatives on each, many of whom did not have previous ASMSU experience.

MICHIGAN

Finding the faith

As the music of the piano and other instruments drifts in the background, the choir leads the St. John Student Parish congregation in song. With their hymnal books open, the parish stands in Father Mark Inglot's presence.

COMMENTARY

Perez puts himself in the violent middle

I am writing in regard to your recent article on Michael Vicente Perez's experience in the West Bank ("Caught in the middle" SN 3/31). Personally, I would like to know how the Michigan Peace Team could be described as nonviolent or supporting "peace." To begin with, Perez states that he would "stay in the houses of families whose children had been suicide bombers and be there to hopefully prevent the house from being demolished." How exactly does protecting those who give aid and support to terrorists in any way bring "peace" to the Middle East?

SPORTS

Spartans snag 15th at Texas tournament

The MSU men's golf team placed 15th in the Border Olympics on Saturday at the Laredo Country Club in Laredo, Texas. Junior Andrew Ruthkoski led the Spartans with 215 (70-70-75) and tied for 12th; freshman Matt Harmon came in 41st with 222 (75-72-75). In three rounds, MSU shot a total of 893 (297-290-306). The Spartans continue competition Saturday in West Lafayette, Ind.