'Love Songs' offers quintessential R&B

Whether it's one of his greatest hits albums or one of his early records, any CD collection that doesn't have some Al Green in it is incomplete.

East Lansing named second best place to be young, single

For people looking to find love, or maybe just a date or good friend, East Lansing might be the perfect place, and for obvious reasons.Lining the outskirts of campus are restaurants, bars and coffeehouses full of students, especially in autumn.

Smoker, Knott top injury list

The door at the trainers' office inside the Clara Bell Smith Student-Athlete Academic Center has seen more action than many Spartans players have lately. Injuries were a factor in Saturday's 20-19 last-second loss to Louisiana Tech and also will play a major role this weekend as MSU heads to South Bend, Ind. Senior quarterback Jeff Smoker said his team needs to get healthy during the week and be ready for the long haul. "I sure hope (we're) not (tired) because it's a long season," Smoker said.

Playwright to share tips with students

Theater senior Amber Zmick said she hopes to learn about the real world of theater before she reaches her final destination.

Founding dean speaks at medicine lecture

The College of Human Medicine will present Paul Farmer as the featured speaker at this year's Andrew D.

Reforming gay lifestyle not for 'U'

This letter is in response to the issues written concerning "ex-gay" classes. A university-run, ex-gay class is not the answer for those who are, or wish to be, ex-gay.

$61 million shouldn't go toward stadium

As an alumna who has practically given up tailgating on campus again, I am appalled by the $61 million being spent on the stadium upgrade.

Guru suggests benching QB Brooks

The NFL's Week Two was one for the running backs, with the Ravens' Jamal Lewis breaking the single-game yardage record and others falling back into form. Miami running back Ricky Williams fell back into form, while Bills running back Travis Henry scored three touchdowns and averaged little more than 1 yard per carry. The importance of Week Three is that trends begin to form. For instance, anyone playing the Lions or Cardinals could break out.

False claim doesn't warrant information

I could not believe what I was reading when I read Kelly Hamilton's letter to the editor "Contraceptive information needed" (SN 9/11). I don't think the case of the East Lansing woman reporting a false rape highlights the need for increased contraception knowledge.

Soccer sisters eye goal of NCAA Tournament

With her older sister Tiffany in the distance practicing drills before soccer practice, Linsey Laskowski looks off to the side and smiles as she tries to describe their sisterly relationship.

Intent to use gun not fazed by laws

Those who seek to ban otherwise legal firearms in East Lansing, Ferndale and anywhere else should understand that someone intent on murdering a person or shooting into a crowd will not be phased by a law that says they are not allowed to bring their handgun into a public place. If they are not concerned about the laws that would forbid murder, they certainly will not be deterred by those laws that say they cannot bring their gun to the library.

Residents demand construction halt

A group of East Lansing community residents say they're angry about the amount of traffic on Abbott Road and don't want to see any more development until the problem is solved.

Boost of energy

Something has to give in order to make President Bush's new energy legislation agreeable to the vast majority.

Police briefs 09/17/03

No need for Sept. 11 national holiday

I was pleased by much of what I saw on Thursday. The remembrance of the victims of Sept. 11 was tasteful and moving.

'Private Eyes' great crime spoof

It's always a surprise when no one mentions this famous comedy team. Both have been linked to other actors as comedy teams but came together on the big screen a number of times.

Rock Show to blow out crowd at Temple Club

Five local bands are hoping Friday night's rock festival at the Temple Club will pique the interest of area music fans. Playing at "The Rock Show" are Five-Fifty, 100 Watt Head, Powerface, Hawks and Snakes and The Caustic Pop!. The doors open at 7 p.m.

'Mariachi' series ends with explosive 'Mexico'

Robert Rodriguez's "Once Upon a Time in Mexico" shouldn't disappoint fans who have been drooling for an encore after "El Mariachi," and "Desperado." The final edition to the trilogy has all the same style, humor and action as the other films, which made the director/writer famous. The only real disappointment is that El Mariachi (Antonio Banderas) must fight for screen time against its other colorful characters. When audiences last left El Mariachi, he had run off with his love Carolina (Salma Hayek). In flashbacks, we learn the couple finally settled down, married and started a family.

Stadium spending

Leave the six-pack on the shelf and break out the wine list - the Spartans are going upscale. The MSU Board of Trustees approved Friday a $61 million project that would upgrade Spartan Stadium.

Police briefs 09/16/03