Safety should be concern for ban

MSU is correct in exploring the idea of banning smoking in the residence halls on campus. But I feel people are debating for the wrong reasons.

Field hockey draws difficult bracket

After receiving its first-ever NCAA Tournament bid one year ago, the MSU field hockey team has matched that feat this year.

Law students sworn in at DCL

Of the 113 MSU-Detroit College of Law graduates who passed the Michigan Bar Examination last July, 44 were sworn in at the college Wednesday night."This is the official part when you actually make a commitment to be an attorney," said Michele Ekblad before swearing in.

'U' leaders to discuss issues surrounding possible conflict

In an attempt to provoke discussion between students and faculty members on the conflict with Iraq, members of MSU's Executive Committee of Academic Council decided Tuesday to set aside time after its Nov.

Police briefs 11/14/02

Legislature fills leadership spots

The Nov. 5 election isn't the only election this month. Democrats and Republicans are selecting legislative leaders to head next year's caucuses.Republicans will hold a 63-47 lead - the biggest advantage the party has held in the House in a half century.

Legislators recess for hunting

Lawmakers will join the thousands of Michigan hunters taking time off from work and school on the opening day of the two-week firearm hunting season.

'Chamber of Secrets' opens this weekend

Just one year ago, the Harry Potter phenomenon hit American theaters with the first of four movies. Back then, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" did well at the box office, pulling in $90 million in the first weekend.

Quiet times

It seems that if city leaders could have their way, all of East Lansing would be like a scene out of the "Twilight Zone" or "Pleasantville" - eerily quiet and nuclear. On Tuesday, city officials presented the East Lansing City Council with several plans to reduce noise violations, highlighted by ideas of a Responsible Landlord Council and quiet zones in the city.

D.C. story doesn't portray real life

Regarding the Nov. 13 article on Washington, D.C., "Under the Scope," I'd just like to say bravo to The State News for so excellently capturing what a day in the life of the average resident of the Washington-Metro Area is like.

Spartans head to Ann Arbor for NCAAs

In the words of Amy Allen, it's been a long time coming. Allen, a senior defender on MSU's women's soccer team, has never been to an NCAA Tournament. This morning, however, Allen and the Spartans boarded a bus bound for Ann Arbor and round one of the National Championship tournament after receiving a nomination from the selection committee. Allen said the team went "nuts" upon learning of its selection late Monday night. "We just all had our eyes glued to the screen, and it came on and everyone started screaming and calling everyone on their cell phones," Allen said.

Residents deserve smoking options

In response to the article about banning smoking in the dorm rooms ("'U' debates hall smoking regulations," SN 11/12), I'd like to express my extreme displeasure for that choice.

Weekend guide

Friday • The Creole Gallery, 1218 Turner St. in Lansing, presents Jez Lowe and the Bad Pennies at 8 p.m.

$300,000 awarded to fight abuse

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has awarded $300,000 to the Michigan Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence as part of the funding for the Domestic Violence Prevention Enhancement Leadership Through Alliance projects. Coalitions in Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Florida, Delaware, Montana, New York, North Carolina and Virginia were chosen to receive the funding.

Expert to hold lecture on war and terrorism

Professor Bruce W. Jentleson, director of the Terry Sanford Institute of Public Policy at Duke University, will be speaking at 7:30 p.m.

In an age of pointlessness, here's some unfinished business

As I write this, a powerless Iraqi parliament is reacting to a meaningless resolution passed by an ineffective United Nations.

MIDDAY UPDATE: Smoker holds press conference

In front of national media in the Clara Bell Smith Student-Athlete Academic Center, MSU junior quarterback Jeff Smoker spoke publicly about his substance abuse problems for the first time since being indefinitely suspended Oct.

Hogwarts, magic offer 'U' endless entertainment

Not since Ronald Dahl has there been a children's book that can capture the imagination the way Harry Potter has.

Gap in governor race debated

In mid-September, Democratic Attorney General Jennifer Granholm led Republican Lt. Gov. Dick Posthumus in polls by 12 percentage points.

Education efforts

A delay in the Academic Governance system's endeavor to see gender identity included in MSU's anti-discrimination policy demonstrates the need for education and understanding of gender identity issues.