System could use change

John Markell's team had just been smacked around Joe Louis Arena by Northern Michigan. Dutifully, the Ohio State head coach withstood a press conference during which he had to explain why his players seemed devoid of urgency in their 4-1 loss to the Wildcats in the CCHA Super Six consolation game. As would be expected, once the reporters' questions ceased, Markell made a beeline out of the Joe's makeshift interview room.

Sorority scholarship deadline approaches

April 16 is the deadline to apply for a $250 book scholarship awarded by Zeta Phi Beta sorority. Applicants must be a black MSU female freshman, sophomore or junior; have a minimum 2.3 grade-point average; two letters of recommendation detailing community service; and write a 620-word essay on the topic "How does affirmative action contribute to the well-being of women, especially African-American women in society?" The winner will be announced at the sorority's Blue and White Scholarship Ball on April 25. For more information, e-mail gibsonyo@msu.edu.

Nauseating cartoon had no place in SN

This letter is in response to the Friday's cartoon by Nate Allen, which featured what appears to be oil gushing upward, but in the end is blood from an American serviceman.

Freshmen come up big in blowout

Tampa, Fla. - If the No. 7 seeded MSU's men's basketball team belongs to the sophomores, the freshmen are leasing it out for the NCAA Tournament. For the second straight game, the Spartan (21-12) freshmen have factored heavily into MSU's resurgence as postseason performers. Forward Erazem Lorbek, center Paul Davis and guard Maurice Ager combined for 36 points, 13 rebounds and 71 minutes Sunday in MSU's 68-46 manipulation of second-seeded Florida.

Comic offensive to U.S. troops abroad

I am completely outraged at the "cartoon" you put in The State News on Friday. Why does anyone think it is appropriate to put something like that in a newspaper?

RHA $21 tax renewed in student elections

Voters approved the renewal of the Residence Halls Association's $21 tax last week. From 7 a.m.

E.L.P.D. investigating 2 shootings

East Lansing police are investigating two shootings that occurred Friday in the city.A 21-year-old male nonstudent was shot in the chest by a rifle shortly before 2 a.m.

Police briefs 03/24/03

Legislature supports troops in Iraq

While support for the war among state lawmakers varies, legislators on both sides share one concern: the well-being of U.S.

Michiganians, 'Chicago' win Oscars

Winner of six Oscars, including best picture, "Chicago" was the big winner at Sunday's 75th annual Academy Awards.

Inconveniences caused by protesters minor in context

This is an open letter to all you pro-war and anti-protester imbeciles out there. You wanted your war, and now you have it.

RHA elects Daddow to executive board

Kristin Daddow will be stepping up to the Residence Halls Association executive board as external vice president in the fall. Daddow said she would fulfill the position's requirements as a communicator and coordinator within and outside of the organization, putting her employment and education skills to work. Elections lasted the majority of the meeting Wednesday at Holden Hall, which ran for six hours. The three other candidates included Director for Treasuries and Allocations Julie Hughes, and general assembly members Erik Green and Courtney Smith.

Accused MSU grad student makes court appearance

Grand Rapids - The former MSU graduate student charged with lying to federal authorities about misusing more than $400,000 in federal research grant money made his initial court appearance today and waived his right to an arraignment.Scott Matthew Doree, a former microbiology graduate student, has been accused of making false statements to FBI agents, mail fraud and misapplication of fraudulently obtained federal funds.Steven Scharg, Doree's attorney, refused to comment outside the courtroom.U.S.

Late rally comes up short

Storrs, Conn. - The MSU women's basketball team made it clear it wasn't going home without putting up a fight. The Spartans (17-12) tallied 11 points in the game's final 1:22 - just one less than their entire first-half total - to pull within one before falling to Texas Christian, 50-47, in the first round of the Women's NCAA Tournament on Sunday. "I'm proud of our fight and it's too bad we're not moving on," MSU head coach Joanne P.

Entertainment industry offers important escape from horror of watching war on TV

The show must go on. The phrase is a cliché, but it's true. Although there was no red carpet, the 75th Academy Awards still provided a chance to celebrate and honor Hollywood's finest.

Sports briefs

Speed of running backs surprises head coach MSU football head coach John L. Smith held his first spring practice Saturday, which gave him a chance to assess his personnel. "We're going to be fine along the offensive line," Smith said in a written statement.

Political, own stance can differ

I am not a fan of abortion. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, abortion stops 500,000 lives from coming into existence every year.

U.S. drug czar, alumnus returns to discuss control issues, myths

For security reasons, the curtains had to be drawn over the large windows in Big Ten Room B of Kellogg Center.U.S.

Story times, discussion groups to be featured

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 333 E. Grand River Ave., will be sponsoring reading groups and story times during the next two weeks. The store will sponsor a romance reading group at 7 p.m.

Fair gives kids choice of summer camps

Eight-year-old Tokora Hillgreen likes going on picnics, swimming and finding out what she should do if her "house catches on fire."Tokora was one of about 600 people who attended the third Family Resource and Fun Fair on Saturday at Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road.