Bill to alter funding of motorcycle safety programs for state

With the help of legislation passed in the Senate on Thursday, motorcycle safety programs might be able to continue.

Quiet, Lovely compels

In today's predictable record industry, Texas-based Quiet, Lovely manages to sound somewhat different.

Credit union installs audio-guided ATMs

The MSU Federal Credit Union is installing audio-guided ATMs to assist the visually impaired. The credit union already has upgraded machines at its main branch, 600 E.

McPherson: Cool under pressure

Over the crackling of static, M. Peter McPherson's voice fades in and out on a telephone line that keeps a connection for barely 10 minutes.

Tower more than local timepiece

When Beaumont Tower was completed in 1928, Michigan State College President Robert S. Shaw named four functions the tower would provide for students: a timepiece, a meeting place, a sign of campus unity and inspiration.

Extension to educate on crop management

MSU Extension is sponsoring a Crop Management and Field Diagnostic School from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. July 25 at the MSU plant pathology field lab, 3751 College Road.

Where Lugnuts call home

Lansing - The smell of hot dogs and popcorn, the sound of bats cracking and "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" can mean only one thing - summer has arrived at Oldsmobile Park. Baseball and summer go hand-in-hand.

Officials advocate firework safety

Fireworks are as synonymous with the Fourth of July as cake is with birthdays. And business has been booming at fireworks outlets this week, said James Stajos, owner of American Eagle Fireworks, 901 N.

Expo offers free water screening for visitors

Visitors to the MSU Ag Expo can have their water tested for nitrate and triazine content at a free screening July 22-24. The Michigan Groundwater Stewardship Program will conduct the testing.

Editorial makes too general statement

I have one question in response to the edit "Late advances" (SN 6/30). I am not disagreeing with the viewpoint that sodomy shouldn't be touched by the government. However, on the same platform, shouldn't marijuana be legalized?

Diversity problem not just black, white

After reading numerous articles written on the debate over the recent affirmative action decision, I find myself very upset. I believe there is too much of a focus on how the decision will have an affect on African Americans.

Vanquish vertical

Simply changing the shape of driver's licenses will do little in the battle against the problem of underage drinking. But it will prove to be very effective at wasting money and accomplishing little else. A new law was instated which requires the state to start a $1 million project to issue vertically designed driver's licenses and I.D.

Fourth of July can be explosive fun when left to professionals

It's easy to be reminded of the Fourth of July holiday with the senses that fill our memories - the delicious aroma of barbecues, the sun's warm kiss embracing us while we lounge poolside and most fantastic of all are the fireworks that dazzle our eyes in the twilight hours of our nation's birthday.

Environmental groups protest

Lansing - The Capitol roared to life Wednesday morning with the angry buzz of chain saw-wielding environmental activists.The groups gathered on the west Capitol lawn to protest what they deemed the "systematic destruction of the national forests" under the Bush administration.Representatives of the Public Interest Research Group in Michigan, the National Forest Protection Alliance, the Sierra Club and the Alaska Coalition were on hand for the demonstration, which included a "21-chain saw salute." Kelly Dettmer, an Ann Arbor research group member, led the coalition's chain saw salute with three cries of "Timber," after which seven chain saws were raised and revved.Activists said they were upset about The Healthy Forest Restoration Initiative.

Police briefs 07/03/03

Republicans not all bad, conforming

I am writing in response to the letter "Conservatives hold one-sided argument" (SN 6/30). I feel Rob Huber has unjustly stereotyped MSU Republicans.

Front page story one-sided, lacking

I'm writing regarding the story "Anything but black and white," (SN 6/26) about the affirmative action ruling by the Supreme Court and the Monique Walker interview.

Staff member selected to agricultural council

A staff member from MSU Extension has been selected for the Michigan Agricultural Electric Council. Roxanne Pillars, a dairy agent for MSU Extension, will sit on the 10-member council, which serves as a resource for farmers, veterinarians, Extension agents and Michigan agribusiness's.

Start to finish

While legislatures across the country are trying to repair state budgets, a team of 20 men and women, led by MSU President M.

Farm attracts visitors with newborns

Galloping circles around his mother, a rambunctious four-legged rascal can hardly contain his energy as one of his siblings nonchalantly chews his mother's tail, which she swats at him after a few minutes of the amusement.