Initiative brings donor awareness

Lansing-Lorna Brinkerhuff’s shirt read “Wife of heart transplant #174” as she walked side by side with her husband, John, who underwent the operation 12 years ago at University of Michigan Hospital. After collapsing in a restaurant in 1984, tests revealed that the pumping chambers in John Brinkerhuff’s heart were slowly dying, he said Friday while in Lansing to support a program designed to increase organ donations nationwide. “When I was told that I was going to die at the age of 42, I only asked God for three things,” said John Brinkerhuff, now 60, of Dimondale.

Owning pet might improve health

Researchers discussed the advantages of owning a pet at a conference held this weekend at MSU.The conference, “Cuddle a Critter, Call Me in the Morning

U drops first game at home

For women’s soccer the goal to go undefeated at home is lost for the season as the Spartans fell 3-0 to No.

Right rally

National Coming Out Days are being celebrated at MSU and throughout the country this week. The special time serves as a prominent reminder that we have a lot of work to do if we want to overcome hate. Thankfully, the tide of change has begun to turn to the right direction. The Alliance of Lesbian-Bi-Gay-Transgendered and Straight Ally Students is planning events today through Friday. The LGBT and ally community began its week long celebration Sunday with and anti-hate crimes vigil at the rock on Farm Lane and an overnight vigil at the state Capitol in memory of Matthew Shepard, a University of Wyoming student who was beaten to death four years ago because he was gay. The 18-hour Capitol vigil symbolizes the time Shepard was left wounded and dying on a field post. Today, alliance supporters will “Stand Out” at busy traffic areas sporting T-shirts with derogatory labels to promote hate awareness. Weeks like these are needed and useful to promoting awareness that can further erode the walls of hate that have stood for so long. Somehow, even after years of marches, rallies and growing support for these groups, there still is a segment of our society that believes it is fine to hate and discriminate against other people. Through demonstrations and education, it can be shown that hatred, as well as discrimination, is unacceptable.

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Pro-life event crashed by pro-choice protesters

Andrew “Rocky” Raczkowski’s speech Saturday at the rock on Farm Lane to pro-life supporters was interrupted several times - sometimes by cheers and other times by jeers. The Farmington Hills Republican state representative, who is running for the U.S.

Spartans take win, room to improve

The MSU hockey team got a bit of revenge against the Under-18 U.S. National Development Team on Saturday night, but the Spartans know they have plenty of room for improvement heading into their final exhibition game Tuesday. MSU, which trailed 2-1 to the young U.S.

Teenage rappers Bow Wow, Mario to perform at Breslin

Teen heartthrobs and aspiring young rappers Bow Wow and Mario are performing at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8 at Breslin Center. The Bow Wow Live Tour is a nine-city tour that begins Oct.

Area residents run for museum, dinos

Long before college students rolled out of bed Sunday morning, prehistoric dinosaur skeletons and their supporters roamed the grounds of MSU.Runners, cheering family members, dinosaur lovers and children of all ages ran the MSU Federal Credit Union Dinosaur Dash 5K, which started at the MSU Museum.

Team enjoys weekend of wins

It wasn’t the prettiest of weekends for the MSU volleyball team, but the Spartans picked up a pair of victories.On Friday, No.

Local organizations help clean Red Cedar River

Okemos - Mid-Michigan volunteers spent their Saturday waist-deep in an effort to make a stretch of the Red Cedar River more navigable for canoes and kayaks. Members of the Meridian Township Parks and Recreation Department, Lansing Oar and Paddle Club, Okemos Kiwanis Club and community volunteers cleared the river’s log jams and other debris to make the river more accessible for recreation. LuAnn Maisner, director of the Meridian Township Parks and Recreation Department, said the cleanup was organized by the township, but the practice of clearing the river is nothing new. This was the first year that Meridian Township was involved in cleanup efforts.

Rowdy Temple Club fans enjoy Powerface show

Lansing - A brutal onslaught of noise ripped through the Temple Club on Friday night. With stained-glass windows, chandeliers, pews everywhere and a bar on each floor, the old converted church, 500 E.

Day offers fun for students in search of college

The auditorium of Anthony Hall was packed with about 1,500 students and their parents, all eager to participate in MSU’s Science, Engineering and Technology Day on Saturday.A open-house format directed high school and no-preference MSU students through billboards and guided tours of the 10 MSU colleges participating in the event.

Students camp out for Izzone membership

Armed with sleeping bags, tents and pillows, about 350 MSU students gave up hours of their weekend in an effort to become members of the Izzone.The Student Alumni Foundation sponsored a campout for tickets in the largest student-operated spirit section in college basketball - the 953-member Izzone.“We got here at 6 a.m.,” English senior Andrea Sprague said.

Tough speech

The United States cannot fight a successful war in the Middle East without the full support of Americans and the United Nations and sound evidence that Iraq is a threat. These are the concerns President Bush needs to address in his speech tonight from Cincinnati.

U should take advantage of day for free depression tests

Sometimes, one day can make all the difference in someone’s life. Fortunately, I learned this before it was too late. And it’s not too late to discover ways to help yourself or a loved one. Thursday is National Depression Screening Day. Held each year during Mental Illness Awareness Week, the day is designed to promote awareness of depressive disorders such manic-depression and anxiety.

Local, legendary artists play BluesFest

Lansing - Old Town just couldn’t seem to get rid of the blues this weekend. Even a heavy downpour of rain and frigid temperatures didn’t keep the small, nostalgic block from sharing the blues with 12 local, regional and national bands. “The clouds have parted to have some fun tonight,” Jan James said as she belted out her soulful, bluesy rock on the first night of BluesFest. “We rode the storm in from Chicago,” she said.

Candidates in governor, Senate race begin broadcast debates

Election excitement mounts today as Democratic Attorney General Jennifer Granholm and Republican Lt.

Team cant beat pesky Wolverines

For MSU, the Wolverines can be a thorn in the side for any sport, especially field hockey.Last year, Michigan defeated the Spartans 2-1 in overtime in the second round of the NCAA Tournament to squash MSU’s championship run.Friday, a school record 10-game winning streak came to an end as the No.

RHA to reopen free movie offices

Residence Halls Association’s movie-rental offices will reopen their doors today after budget problems shut them down last spring. Students living in the residence halls will be able to rent free movies in one of the four offices on campus, located in Akers, Brody, Gilchrist and Holden halls. No-preference freshman Aaron Smith lives in Akers Hall and said he is intrigued by the chance to rent movies from inside his dorm. “Free movies right at my doorstep,” he said.