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COMMENTARY

Today's threats

As if Americans didn't need more proof that the world is a drastically different place than it was before Sept.

NEWS

Life in the gutter

Bowling - the other sport of kings. Once the pastime of European rulers, bowling is now a sport enjoyed by 95 million people worldwide.

NEWS

Opposing views stall same-sex marriage rights

Despite rumors that the Michigan Legislature will vote on the Marriage Protection Amendment next week, legislators say they won't speculate as to when a decision will be made. The proposed Marriage Protection Amendment would define marriage as a union between a man and a woman.

COMMENTARY

Columnist diversity argument ignorant

I'm writing in regards to Jim Lala's article, "Diversity doesn't promote better education, system flawed" (SN 2/3). Everyone is entitled to their opinions, but if they are going to be published, they should be well-thought out.

MICHIGAN

Beaner's opens 26th shop

As an MSU student in the 1980s, Bob Fish dreamed big. While majoring in hospitality business and working at a local restaurant, Fish hoped to turn his love of coffee into a full-fledged career. "I was always intrigued with the social environment of coffee shops," the 1988 graduate said.

NEWS

MIDDAY UPDATE: Sharpton visits 'U'

Democratic presidential hopeful the Rev. Al Sharpton visited campus and spoke briefly Thursday, making himself the third candidate to visit East Lansing in the race for the Democratic nomination.Sharpton outlined his policies to the group of almost 50 people gathered in the Multicultural Center, and encouraged them not only to vote in Saturday's Democratic caucus, but to convince others to vote."You'll be able to make a significant statement of where we are in this country and where we need to be," he said.

NEWS

At the movies

"Along Came Polly" Ben Stiller and Jennifer Aniston star in a standard type A meets type B romantic comedy.

MICHIGAN

Various problems deter online voters

A variety of reasons prevented almost 10 percent of applications to vote online or by mail in the 2004 Michigan Democratic caucus from being approved, party officials said Tuesday. Around 12,000 of the 123,000 applicants who wished to vote from home were turned down, Michigan Democratic Party spokesman Jason Moon said.

FEATURES

Local artists, venues want more art fans

The rich smell of wet paint on screen prints, the overwhelming visual image of a mounted, plaster-cast body, and vibrant colors call out from the heart of the Lansing area's local art scene. But there is little reply. The response that artists in the area receive still doesn't hold them back.

MSU

Resources Week to be hosted by college

The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources will sponsor Agriculture and Natural Resources Week on March 5-13. Educational programs will highlight different plant and animal species, including goats, bats and wildflowers.