COMMENTARY
Treadwell column neglected facts
Am I the only one who sees the blatant hypocrisy in Matt Treadwell's columns/tirades? He claims that he is proud to be a Roman Catholic, yet he hangs his head in shame when mentioning his American nationality ("Church learns from mistakes, country continues to make same ones" SN 4/2). The treatment of Native Americans, African slavery and other past American deeds are the cause of his shame.
NEWS
Four more students arraigned on riot charges
Four additional people were arraigned and plead innocent Tuesday in 54-B District Court on charges related to the riot and celebration that happened March 28 weekend.The four - all students - face charges ranging from inciting a riot and indecent exposure to intoxicated in public and minor in possession.There now have been 19 people arraigned in relation to the disturbances and three others have been charged.University and police officials expect more arrests to occur this week as people continue to send tips into the police department.
COMMENTARY
Current events warrant letter
I have never written to the editor, but I have a few things I would like to get off my chest. First, about the war.
FEATURES
Schumacher disappoints yet again
"Phone Booth" ran into some problems in the fall. The sniper-themed film was scheduled for a Nov.
FOOTBALL
Smith says one QB 'needs to step up'
With no single player emerging as a favorite for MSU's vacant starting quarterback position, a dead heat is on.With two spring scrimmages under the Spartans' belt, incumbent junior quarterback Damon Dowdell is battling redshirt freshman Drew Stanton for MSU's starting spot in the Aug.
COMMENTARY
House resolution relies on prayer to solve U.S. conflict
A recently issued resolution asserts "the public need for fasting and prayer in order to secure the blessings and protection of Providence for the people of the United States and our Armed Forces." It suggests that Americans "... submit to the wisdom and love of God." By doing such things, Americans may procure "the enduring grace and benevolence of God." This religious proclamation calls on all Americans to pray, fast and "seek guidance from God." Surprisingly, this resolution did not come from a religious organization.
NEWS
Satrang celebrates Indian culture with music, dance
Under a thick veil of smoke and multicolored lights, 16 dancers dressed in green and white entered stage left at Satrang in Breslin Center on Saturday. Seven women in skirts twirled, snapping striped sticks to the fast beat of Indian music.
NEWS
Recruitment stays steady for military despite war
War with Iraq isn't inspiring flocks of potential recruits to enlist in area military posts. Since U.S.
MICHIGAN
Protests continue as war wages on
About 25 people stood in a row along the curb on Grand River Avenue Friday in downtown East Lansing, holding signs and protesting the war with Iraq as they hoped for motorists' reactions.
SPORTS
Eagles' Schwab still a champion despite defeat
So, Marquette lost by 33 points in the Final Four to Kansas Saturday evening, so what? Yeah, the Golden Eagle players like Dwyane Wade and coaches like special assistant Trey Schwab were probably all very distraught afterwards, but they'll be smiling again soon, hopefully. You see, most teams can celebrate a Final Four appearance by thinking, "Wow, next year we'll be back, we'll be better." But then again, most teams aren't like Marquette. While Wade, Marquette's star guard, was working on his game all season in hopes of leading his team to victory against the major programs in the tournament, Schwab was working out in hopes of gaining his strength back after undergoing constant tests and treatments as he prepared to do battle with a deadly disease. Just over two years ago, Schwab was told he'd have a 40 percent chance of living to see the end of this year. But that didn't stop him from heading to New Orleans this past weekend. Plain and simple, the man has courage, just like his team. He is an underdog and has been fighting an uphill battle for years, just like his team fought its way through a tough season and into the Final Four. Yet there is one major difference between the Golden Eagles future and Schwab's: Because the team lost, they will return next year with hopes of returning to the Big Dance.
COMMENTARY
Not all students acted negatively
As I prepared for the basketball game to start at my friend's apartment in Cedar Village, I was astonished to see over 20 police cars driving through the complex.
NEWS
E.L. scraps plans for quiet zones
East Lansing officials no longer plan to create quiet zones throughout the city or pass additional punishments for off-campus behavior, as they said they might last November.City council will be briefed today on the changes made to 14 noise recommendations that were developed to help solve the noise issue.
COMMENTARY
SARS' severity
As Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, or SARS, gains worldwide attention, we need to know university officials are concerned with the health of MSU students and promptly make according changes to study abroad programs. On Thursday, university physician Beth Alexander sent a campuswide e-mail to notify students about the virus and reported cases of its effects in Michigan.
COMMENTARY
How to respond to police? Set fires
I completely agree with Tim Brumbaugh ("Officers to blame for inciting disturbance" SN 4/3), and I am glad to see someone has finally offered a clear perspective on this sort of police misbehavior.
COMMENTARY
Women's crew does not receive credit
I'm writing regarding your "Spring Fling" article (SN 4/4), in which you profiled spring sports here at MSU.
COMMENTARY
Teams shouldn't get punishment
This is in response to Omar Ahmad's letter to the editor concerning the banning of any NCAA sports teams from postseason play if their school is involved in a "riot" ("Teams should incur punishment for riots" SN 4/4). I've heard a lot of less than good ideas thrown around in the opinion sections, but this has to be one of the worst yet.
SOFTBALL
Spartans overpower conference leaders
Although it was as cold as the middle of winter, the bats of the MSU softball team were scorching Sunday. The Spartans (24-9 overall, 4-1 Big Ten) tallied 12 hits, including three home runs as they trounced Big Ten-leading Iowa 7-1 at Old College Field.
COMMENTARY
Take it to task
Unfortunately, racism is still rearing its ugly head today, as we have seen on campus this past school year. Fortunately, though, a new committee is being created to combat this problem: the All-University Diversity Task Force. The task force will be made up of students, officials and community leaders and will meet four times a year to help bring diverse groups together and create discussion leading toward action that will ease tensions on campus concerning race-related problems. Hopefully, when this committee is put together, it can help heal the wounds left from incidents such as the racist flier in Shaw Hall and the mannequin head debacle.
MSU
Students enter Survivor-like contest
Patio lights, fog and a fake orange flame illuminated the North Case Hall study lounge Saturday night as seven students received bamboo torches, said last words to their friends and prepared to live a week without beds, television or showers.Castaways 2, a program similar to the television show "Survivor," began this weekend in Case Hall.