FEATURES
Hudson charms in miscast, misdirected 'Alex & Emma'
If you haven't checked out Rob Reiner's "Alex & Emma" in the last week, don't bother.
MSU
Trustees to discuss upgrades
Installing energy-saving light fixtures, renovating the Physics-Astronomy Building and engineering a livestock research facility are some of the issues up for discussion at the MSU Board of Trustees meeting Friday. About half of the university's fluorescent lights will be replaced with high efficient lighting if the board approves the project, said Bob Nestle, university engineer.
NEWS
Justices split in view
By David G. Savage The Los Angeles Times Washington - The Supreme Court, like many families, has some members who believe in setting clear rules and others who say the right action depends on the circumstances.
COMMENTARY
Let justice reign: End race, alumni points
The U.S. Supreme Court's split decision on affirmative action doesn't end the debate. Universities will continue to change policy and new challenges will come.
NEWS
Anything but black & white
Ann Arbor - Days following the U.S. Supreme Court's split decision on the University of Michigan's race-based admissions for prospective undergraduates and law students, a 20-something English senior keeps a fiery determination in her eyes, still wanting her voice heard on discrimination. It's Wednesday, and Monique Walker, a black student, sits and thinks in the basement of the Union on the campus that only two days before was the center of debate for affirmative action in the United States - now, supporters and protesters have packed away their signs and have gone home. In the first major decision in 25 years to address affirmative action, the high court on Monday ruled 5-4 in favor of keeping race and ethnicity a part of the admissions process, a practice in question in regard to the university's law school.
SPORTS
Lugnuts look ugly in 5-3 loss to Cedar Rapids
Lansing - Wednesday's early start time made the Lugnuts appear to be still asleep. Errors cost Lansing the game, losing to the Cedar Rapids Kernels 5-3. Missed catches in the outfield and bad decisions made in the infield were a large factor in the Lansing (42-30) loss. "It's tough to play a noon game after you're used to the clock being at night," Lugnuts Manager Julio Garcia said.
COMMENTARY
Service appreciated
When Earvin "Magic" Johnson was diagnosed with HIV, he was lucky enough to have the financial resources to be able to afford some of the best treatment offered.
NEWS
Lip service
The Temple Club is set to become a breeding ground for area hip-hop tonight as local record label 8th Wonder Entertainment gets ready to take over the club.
MICHIGAN
Truckers help police identify drunken drivers
Almost 900 commercial truck drivers will act as eyes for police in a drunken driving campaign. The program, "Night Owls," will employ Michigan truck drivers to help police identify highway drivers under the influence from Friday to July 13.
COMMENTARY
Anti-French sentiment ridiculous, petty, solves nothing
I am not any less offended than any other American by the reaction - or lack thereof - of France during the somewhat recent world events.
MICHIGAN
Federal funding dependent on law
Michigan lawmakers are looking to place stricter penalties on drunken drivers in an effort to increase safety on Michigan roads, but some feel the policy-making is only a response to pressure from the federal government. Two bills, unanimously passed in the state House, lower the blood alcohol level for drunken driving from .10 to .08 grams and stiffen penalties for drivers found to have a blood alcohol level of .15 grams or more. If the bills are not passed by Sept.
MICHIGAN
Officials to study phone-related crashes
States are being encouraged by highway officials to report when crashes are caused by distracted drivers. The Governors Highway Safety Association is issuing a new report called the Model Minimum Uniform Crash Criteria that police officers will be able to use when writing reports for car accidents that were caused by distracted drivers.
NEWS
California attempts diversity without affirmative action
Although the Supreme Court's decision in the University of Michigan case allows race to play a role in college admissions, university officials in states which ban affirmative action say a diverse student population can exist without the policy.
COMMENTARY
Rioting sparked attention needed
This letter is in response to the editorial "Rioting useless" (SN 6/23). It begins with "It's a sad day when tragedy begets tragedy." The sad part about the Benton Harbor rioting is it took such a tragedy to inspire the folks there to rise up, and demand something be done about the racism, oppression and police brutality that is going on in the city of Benton Harbor and all over the world. The State News suggested the residents of Benton Harbor "appeal to the Benton Harbor City Council or petition their representative in government for legislation that would aid them
COMMENTARY
Conservatives inconsistent with policy
The talking heads of the right wing claim they want to run the government like a business, yet they oppose an affirmative action program specifically supported in briefs by Fortune 500 companies. They claim to support national security, yet they oppose affirmative action policies which high-ranking military officers assert are essential to national security. In short, when dealing with affirmative action, the right wing is consistently inconsistent. On Monday, in a 5-4 decision, the U.S.
MICHIGAN
Downtown stores to host summer sidewalk sale
Students and residents looking for a bargain this weekend can visit downtown East Lansing. The East Lansing Merchants Group hosts its annual sidewalk sale today through Saturday. Downtown merchants will display their store sale items outside of their businesses. "We're doing half-off all housewares," said Jill Repasky, Urban Outfitters store manager.
COMMENTARY
Those who need aid don't receive it
Those of you who are in support of affirmative action, I would like you to consider a few things. I believe affirmative action in its pure form is great for our society.
NEWS
College of Nursing enrollment threatened by state budget cuts
While hospitals across the state are facing a nursing shortage, university officials say increasing enrollment in the program is being hindered by the budget crisis. Because MSU and other Michigan universities are dealing with possible state funding cuts at an upward of 6.5 percent, institutions are scaling back costs in all departments - including nursing. "We're in a growth spiral with a declining budget," said Marilyn Rothert, dean of MSU's College of Nursing.
COMMENTARY
Red Cedar polluted by irresponsibility
With the doldrums of summer bringing rise to intense heat and even greater boredom, students are destined to find outdoor activities that beset the norm.
COMMENTARY
Filters prohibit
U.S. Supreme Court justices said public libraries must use Internet filters to prevent users from looking at pornography or lose federal funding in a ruling Monday.