Flier freedom

The United States prides itself on being a country where life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are guarantees.

Soccer columnist should leave U.S.

I am writing in response to Monday's baseball-bashing column by Jonathan Malavolti ("Soccer is my favorite sport, baseball can't compare to it," SN 2/10). Do you know where you live?

Legislators rally for lower drug costs

Lansing - State lawmakers are introducing legislation that would reduce prescription drug costs for seniors and uninsured citizens. A series of bills in both houses attempts to assist senior citizens on Medicaid and low-income families on Medicare or without insurance. Earlier this month, Rep.

Faculty to be awarded today at ceremony

Communication professor Frank Boster wishes his mentors could see him receive his Distinguished Faculty Award. "I wish they had been around to see that the time they invested in me wasn't a waste," Boster said, remembering his former MSU professors who recently died.

Marrying young brings concern

Before I left for college, I got some advice from a friend's mother: "Don't get married and settle down until you're at least 25.

'Knights' incredibly stupid

"Shanghai Knights" is the reason for the myth about sequels. They more often than not just suck.

'U' group helps community

The calendar is always full for MSU Habitat for Humanity. Members of the community service organization travel across the Lansing area to read stories to children, nursing home residents and other individuals three times a week. Then there's the Book Buddies Valentine Party coming up this Friday. And members started building a house last fall that's almost done. MSU's chapter of Habitat for Humanity was established on campus in 1991.

Police briefs 02/11/03

Spartans focused on hard-nosed Badgers

If it doesn't concern tonight's game at Wisconsin, the MSU men's basketball team is lending only a deaf ear and a blind eye.The Spartans (13-8 overall, 5-4 Big Ten) have won three straight games, putting them two games out of the conference lead and in a fifth-place tie with Minnesota.But MSU head coach Tom Izzo said forecasting later games is useless in light of the Spartans' lackluster Big Ten start."If we get this one, I guess we'd be somewhat back in the race," Izzo said.

Somerville, Krzyminski run qualifying times for NCAA Championships

Track and FieldThe MSU men's and women's track teams went to South Bend, Ind., over the weekend to compete against Notre Dame and six other teams in the Meyo Invitational.Friday, redshirt freshman Julien Williams took second place in the long jump, while junior Steve Manz placed by taking sixth in the weight throw.

New releases

Today's additions to store shelves are in the realm of oddities, with a few exceptions. Here's what to expect: Hall & Oates: "Do It for Love" - just in time for the Hallmark holidays, the album will be the timeless duo's 25th release featuring new material. John Mayer: "Any Given Thursday Live" - a two-disc effort; if you like Counting Crows or Dave Matthews Band, you might like this CD.

McPherson: 'We have to continue the momentum'

It's clear to MSU President M. Peter McPherson that the university is in a "budget reduction situation."Today, McPherson will address money troubles and issues such as curriculum building and technology during his Founder's Day address.

Lansing police respond to death

Lansing police responded to 911 calls Sunday morning and found a female at the intersection of Richmond Street and Mary Avenue dead after an apparent homicide. Calls came in during the morning from people who heard screaming and shots being fired.

Legislators rally for senior, uninsured citizen health care

Lansing - Bicameral and bipartisan legislators are rallying to reduce prescription drug costs dramatically for seniors and uninsured citizens, according to House Minority Leader Dianne Byrum, D-Onongada.

Start date for new e-mail system delayed

The launch of a new MSU e-mail system is delayed due to a glitch in the software, a computer lab official said.The system was set to go live last week.A launch date before spring break is now set for the system.

Race doesn't equal hardship growing up

Normally I dismiss The State News' liberal rantings without bothering to respond, but the package, "The Great Debate" (SN 2/7), took a personal turn for me. I dropped out of high school after the 10th grade in order to work full time to help with the bills after my mom got breast cancer.

McCallie says Lady Lions 'out-toughed' her squad

Penn State guard Jess Strom sank six-straight free throws in the final minute of the game to allow No.

Grapplers defeat 2 top-10 teams

The MSU wrestling team continued its successful homestand with stunning upsets against Iowa and archrival Michigan.The 14th-ranked Spartans (7-5, 4-1 Big Ten) defeated the No.

Black History Month calendar of events

The following events celebrate Black History Month. Through March 3rd: From Tesfa to Tikvah: Ethiopian Jews in Israel, Photographic Exhibit, Hillel Jewish Student Center.

Community gathers to fight cancer

Plaid shirts, cowboy hats and blue jeans adorned members of the Ramsey family as they walked around the concourse of Munn Ice Arena this weekend to raise money for cancer research.Physiology sophomore Ross Ramsey watched his family in the third annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life.