Campaign against higher tuition and spending cuts might go door-to-door

Students showing apathy to possible tuition increases and university cuts are about to get a rude awakening. On Friday, members of Students Protecting And Representing Education, or SPARE, discussed going door-to-door, mailing fliers, presenting slideshows before Campus Center movie presentations and passing out membership bracelets in an effort to rally support against tuition increases and university cuts. "We have to keep putting pressure on (students)," said Jared English, director of university governmental budgetary affairs for ASMSU.

Protest draws about 3,000 to Capitol on Saturday

Peter Ruark has been involved in peace efforts for the past 20 years. He brought his family to Saturday's statewide peace march to the state Capitol.

Men's basketball defeats Wildcats, 64-51

It was low-scoring, ugly and slow, but that's the way the MSU men's basketball team liked it Saturday, knocking off visiting Northwestern 61-54.The Spartans (14-9 overall, 6-5 Big Ten) again defended Breslin Center, improving to 5-0 at home in conference play.

Spartans topple Wolverines at Munn

Better luck, an edge in puck possession and a lively home crowd buoyed the MSU hockey team to a 5-3 victory over archrival No.

Hockey team falls to U-M, 3-1

Ann Arbor - Coming into Friday night's rivalry matchup with No. 8 Michigan, the MSU hockey team stressed the importance of playing well in the first 10 minutes of the game. Unfortunately for the Spartans, they couldn't even finish their first shift before they were trailing 1-0.

Speaker encourages hope in pursuit of equality

The Rev. W. Franklyn Richardson said African Americans have a long way to go.The second speaker in the College of Osteopathic Medicine's Visiting Minority Faculty Lecture Series delivered the message of acknowledging all aspects of black culture and increasing opportunities for all disadvantaged people in the United States."We are a long way from where we should be," he said.

Terror alert could serve a purpose

The thought that the National Terrorism Alert System is propaganda is a quick jump to conclusions ("Terror propaganda," SN 2/11). The argument that it is in place to evoke positive feedback for the war on Iraq is a poor attempt at tying two unrelated war fronts together.

Chilled Contention

If Nenad Gajic scores against Michigan tonight, his parents, Lazo and Helen Gajic, are going to stick out like sore thumbs at Yost Ice Arena. After all, Nenad is an MSU hockey player, and the Spartans and their parents are considered enemies in Ann Arbor.

Dry Dollar?

The Dollar Nightclub could be as good as bankrupt after allowing itself to be used as the set for a wild and controversial video shoot on Wednesday.

'Girls Gone Wild' exploits women

Five dollars is not a "low price" for women to pay so that men can make money off of them ("Born to be Wild," SN 2/13). Each "Girls Gone Wild" tape costs $10-$20, but the women featured in it don't see any of that money.

Spartans edge out No. 22 Ohio State at Breslin

Freshman forward Liz Shimek might have only scored eight points Thursday night, but her final bucket was the most important one of the game. With 7.7 seconds left on the clock and MSU trailing by one, Shimek went up strong to the basket and came down with the game-winning points, propelling the Spartans ahead of No.

Saturday's rally is worth supporting

I just wanted to encourage all students to come out and show support for peace at the march on Saturday.

Group warns about telemarketing scams

Telephone scam artists are taking advantage of telephone customers and illegally obtaining credit card information and Social Security numbers, AARP officials say.The AARP, formerly called the American Association of Retired Persons, is warning people about scam artists targeting those who wish to be put on a list to stop getting solicitation calls.A law passed in December by then-Gov.

Increased tension overseas causes gas hikes at home

Gasoline prices in the Lansing area have soared to some of the highest levels recorded in nearly two years, and a AAA spokesperson said it "seems unjustified." On Tuesday, a gallon of regular unleaded, self-serve gasoline sold for $1.79 in some area stations - one of the highest prices seen in 18 months, AAA Michigan spokesman Jim Rink said. The AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Index said the statewide average gas price rose to $1.67 this week. The index, which surveys 300 gas stations across the state, also reported the average price per gallon for self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline last February was $1.21. "Typically, this is the time of year when gasoline prices are at their lowest," Rink said.

Police briefs 02/14/03

Vote to up tax for renewable energy

There's a dirty little fact in our everyday lives no one is talking about - over our heads, in the air we breathe, in the money we spend.

Cooley Law sees record admissions

More students applied for admission at Cooley Law School last month than ever before in the school's 30-year history.The law school, 217 S.

Women, whites also can have hardship

This is in response to Mike Wilder's letter, "Race Definitely Equals Hardships," (SN 2/12). There are plenty of black Americans who do not live in the inner city and have made very successful lives for themselves.

Spartans stuck on bubble

Staggering into the Big Ten season with back-to-back losses has forced the Spartans to dance on the NCAA Tournament bubble much of the season. And in just over a month - on March 16, to be exact - the field of 65 will be released.

Yost spirit out-shines Munn fans

Ann Arbor - Imagine you are Northern Michigan goalie Craig Kowalski. You have done everything but stand on your head to keep your Wildcats within a goal of perennial CCHA powerhouse Michigan. But late in the third period, a rogue Michigan blast slips by you for a 3-1 Wolverine lead - and the game is now out of reach. Hanging your head in despair, you stare at the ice and realize where you are: the University of Michigan's Yost Ice Arena. For an opposing goalie, just call it hell frozen over. And the fans gleefully start their ritualistic torment.