Supreme Court case could affect state sodomy statute

Leaders in Michigan's gay community are hopeful a U.S. Supreme Court decision will overturn a state statute outlawing consensual sexual relations between people of the same sex. In the spring, the court plans to review the Texas case of John Geddes Lawrence and Tyron Garner, who were arrested, jailed overnight and fined $200 after police found them having sex in Lawrence's apartment. In 1986, the court ruled 5-4 that consenting adults have no constitutional right to private homosexual sex.

Spartans aren't getting votes in polls, but 5 other CCHA teams are

Despite earning three points in the College Hockey Showcase this weekend, the Spartan hockey team (6-6-1 overall, 3-4-0 CCHA) still doesn't have a single vote in either of this week's national polls. But there's no shortage of MSU's CCHA rivals in the rankings.

MIDDAY UPDATE: Generations clash about culture

Raman Agrawal describes himself as an American growing up with an Indian background."My mom made a traditional dinner every night.

73-year-old to graduate

Dewitt "Dewey" Henry's motivation for leaving MSU 52 years ago also was his motivation to return, finish his degree, and graduate Saturday - his wife. "I met this young woman who was madly in love with me and wouldn't leave me alone until I married her," the 73-year-old said, laughing about the reason he left MSU in 1950, just short of completing his degree. His wife, Margaret Henry, clarified the reason for him. "There wasn't money for the last semester," she said.

Company recalls meningitis vaccine

A surprise letter from Olin Health Center came in the mail for chemistry sophomore Adam Bone on Monday.The letter, which was sent to 2,300 people, informed Bone the meningitis vaccination he received six months ago was recalled.

Time for change

The time has come for the government to get out of people's business when it comes to private and intimate relationships.

Graduate union out to improve quality of life, learning for 'U'

We at the Graduate Employees Union ask ourselves one question more than any other: Can MSU be a better place?

Students to vote on RHA tax

The fate of the Residence Halls Association 2003 fall budget is in the hands of the group's constituents.The $21 semester fee charged to students living in the residence halls is up for renewal in the spring semester.The organization began this semester with a budget of about $372,000.

Bill aims to block telemarketers

Like many MSU students and others, Heather Johnson hates when her phone rings while she's eating dinner and a telemarketer is on the other end peddling a product."I think they're rude and unnecessary," the nursing senior said.

Trustee questions Ethernet plan

An MSU trustee is upset with a move that could bring profits to MSU through a plan to offer high-speed Internet access off campus. Project Anaconda, which was brought to the Board of Trustee's attention in February, would connect fiber optics throughout mid-Michigan in hopes of luring businesses and residents to tap into MSU's Ethernet capabilities.

Police briefs 12/04/02

City to seek higher liquor fines

East Lansing City Manager Ted Staton will attempt to convince the Michigan Liquor Control Commission today to raise fines for liquor law violations.Staton, who will be supported at the meeting by the East Lansing Police Department, said the city is concerned that fines ranging from $100 to $300 for violations will not deter possible future offenses.The public hearing will take place at 11:30 a.m.

Programs to get 'U' to volunteer abroad

International Student Travel is holding informational meetings for its volunteer work and travel programs this summer.

Spartan wrestlers lose 'tie' meet to Central Michigan

In its first home meet of the 2002-2003 season, a technicality resulted in the MSU wrestling team's first loss of the season. The No.

What's happening?

Events • The MSU Spanish Club will show the film "La Bûche" at 5:30 p.m.

Record crowd, kids cheer Spartans to home win

The off-court show featured mobs of children cheering on the MSU women's basketball team. On the court, the Spartans put on a show of their own downing Kent State 85-72 Tuesday at Breslin Center.The record-breaking crowd of 12,058 for the afternoon game shattered the previous mark for women's basketball attendance of 7,733 set against rival Michigan in 2000."It was a wonderful energy out there today," MSU head coach Joanne P.

No worries

Students and other MSU community members should not be alarmed by the Aventis company's recall of a batch of its meningitis vaccine that was partially used by Olin Health Center staff to vaccinate more than 2,000 students. Likewise, current and future students should not allow the problem to discourage them from being vaccinated against a disease that has proven deadly at campuses across the nation, including at MSU.

Apartments add amenities to compete with new facilities

Landlords are feeling the crunch to renovate in order to keep up with a series of brand new apartments billowing into East Lansing.

Spartans excited about draw in tourney

The MSU volleyball team (19-11) anxiously awaited its fate for the NCAA Tournament and let out a thunderous roar Sunday night when they saw the bracket they were placed in. The Spartans will travel to South Bend, Ind., where they will match up against George Mason (22-7) in the first round at 4 p.m.

'Dancehall' offers more romantic country songs, southern rock

Tim McGraw is one fortunate singin' country boy. He's been on top of the country world for almost a decade and somewhere in between, married Faith Hill and sang "It's Your Love." Then everything else became insignificant. On his seventh album, "Tim McGraw and The Dancehall Doctors," McGraw is still laboring for the success of his 1997 release "Everywhere," which undoubtedly is still his best to date.