Sexual education needed in classes

After reading the article "Rep. works to restrict sexuality curriculum," (SN 8/26) about how state Rep.

'U' dominates in Carolina Classic; now 5-0

The No. 25 MSU volleyball team continues to dominate the volleyball world. South Carolina and North Carolina were MSU's victims over the weekend. MSU defeated the host school South Carolina 30-19, 24-30, 30-17 and 30-28 on Friday night to improve to 4-0 on the season. The team was paced by three players, led by junior opposite side hitter Michelle Kopka with 14 kills.

Police briefs 09/08/03

No charge needed for online football

I am jealous of everyone who lives in East Lansing and has the ability to see our Spartans compete.

Film series all wet

While some MSU students sat poolside at the IM West swimming pool Friday night, Kelsey Onkka didn't let the crisp, cool breeze stop her from diving in.

Hazardous hazing

The recent women's soccer player hazing incident is just another example of a pointless tradition that needs to be stopped.

Lil' Romeo hits Eastern High School

The sound of elementary-, middle- and high-school girls screaming filled Eastern High School's Don Johnson Fieldhouse, 220 N.

Dancing provides stripper cash-flow, entertainment

The only clothing remaining on Justin Guttridge is a modest thong. The Grand Ledge native thrusts his pelvis and shakes his butt, hoping he will be able to court some money for his striptease. Women and men begin to scream and yell as Guttridge performs a highly erotic dance of sensual moves. Daring customers sprawl out on the hardwood floor with money clinging from their teeth at Club X-Cel, 224 S.

Mom's words of advice still apply when 'U' aren't at home

At this moment, I am suffering from a severe sore throat, fever and the remnants of a migraine-proportion headache.

Professor to speak about African issues

MSU geography professor Harm J. de Blij will give a lecture called "Why Africa Matters" from 3-5 p.m.

Trustees: '04 budget top priority

With the dawn of a new semester comes new challenges faced by university officials, but some members of MSU's Board of Trustees said imposing a budget for next year is a main priority. "The overwhelming issue is the budget," Trustee Colleen McNamara said.

Harper's rains men for charity

The lively sound of "It's Raining Men" blasted through the speakers at Harper's Downtown on Friday night as 12 Lansing-area bachelors shook their hips and strutted their stuff for the Lansing Heroes Bachelor Auction. More than 200 local ladies sat in the audience at 131 Albert Ave.

MIDDAY UPDATE: 'U' police warn students about increase in thefts

Reacting to a 31-percent increase in the number of thefts from campus buildings, MSU police are warning students and faculty to keep an eye on their belongings.About 220 reports of thefts from campus buildings were reported during the first eight months of 2003, a jump from the 170 during the same period last year, according to statistics from the MSU Department of Police and Public Safety.Among the most common items being targeted by thieves are wallets or purses that are left in unlocked or unsupervised rooms, MSU police Sgt.

MIDDAY UPDATE: Capital Area United Way works to rebuild trust in the community

As he shared stories from Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteers Friday night, Ed Hagan urged Marshall Fields Department Store employees to reach out within the community by donating to the Capital Area United Way."United Way is not just a charity," said Hagan, the executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Lansing, visiting the Meridian Township store at 1982 Grand River Ave.

Spartans thrash Scarlet Knights, 44-28

The Spartans threw everything at Rutgers Saturday except the kitchen sink on their way to victory. Touchdowns coming from a kickoff return and an interception helped MSU gain control of a high-scoring game that saw 52 points in the first half alone.

'U' voice nonexistent, should contribute opinions in letters

When I accepted the job as opinion editor, I was excited about the opportunity to hear what readers liked and disliked about the news.

Students upset by new noise fines; officials say changes 'essential'

A $1,000 fine or possible jail time is enough to make Brad Case think twice about throwing parties.The finance senior and his three roommates have already been issued four noise violations in the three years they have lived in their Durand Street apartment.The most recent was issued Aug.

U-M's Jackson returns to boost defense

San Diego State at No. 2 Ohio State Ohio State (1-0) extended the nation's longest winning streak to 15 by beating a quality opponent in No.

'Music Man' a Broadway classic

White rappers should pay their respects to their forefathers - traveling salesmen from a highly-successful '50s musical. Hopefully readers are scratching their heads right now and Eminem is concocting a song about how he wants to kill me.

Police briefs 09/05/03