Freedom comes with accepting responsibility

It is with some trepidation that I voice an opinion that might raise the anger of a few people on campus.

Council votes to sell

Lansing - A downtown office and housing development is one step closer to breaking ground after the city council approved the $2.18 million sale of city land for the new home of the Michigan State Police. The council voted 7-0 Monday to sell the land to developers Gary Granger and MSU Trustee Joel Ferguson, rejecting other recent offers of up to $4.2 million.

Sierra Club debate ends with no clear winner

After debating environmental issues for two-and-a-half hours, the Central Michigan chapter of the Sierra Club was unable to endorse one of three candidates for the 29th District state Senate race.State Rep.

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E.L. revises land-share deal

The East Lansing City Council worked out the kinks Tuesday night in a proposed land-share agreement with Meridian Township. Problems with zoning, the distance of houses from the road and some property lying in two jurisdictions simultaneously were some of the quirks nailed down in the proposal, which passed 5-0. “Right now I think we are about 85 percent there,” Mayor Pro Tem Sam Singh said.

U finds ways to cool off

With summer’s arrival, many mid-Michigan residents are trying just about anything to beat the heat. “I sleep naked,” said education junior Derek Good, who also admitted to putting ice cubes on his body to keep cool. “I sit in front of my dinky fan in my god-awful, hot, hot house.” Good and those like him shouldn’t bet on changing their seasonal habits anytime soon.

Ad to students: take the shot

It only takes a shot to save a life. That’s the message MSU officials are hoping to get out with a new marketing strategy to promote immunizations for incoming freshmen and other students at risk for preventable diseases. Immunization-themed posters and bookmarks were put strategically in various campus buildings, and depict either a basketball player mid-air or a tennis player mid-swing.

Puppets aside, consumers should beware bad business practices

“Everybody deserves a second chance.” That’s not something you hear in the business world very often, and it’s certainly not something anybody hears in relation to the flaming wreckage of the dot-com business model.

Red-eye residents

After debating the necessity of requiring long hours to train new doctors, the organization responsible for accrediting the nation’s teaching hospitals approved new rules last week that prohibit medical residents from working more than 80 hours a week. The new policy by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education is a step forward for doctors-in-training and the quality of care for patients. Medical residents have not been restricted in their work hours, although a recommendation for no more than 80 hours has been in place for some time.

Obscenity cripples Big Pimpin potential

“Big Pimpin” is back with some of the hottest gangster rappers in the industry. The compilation is set for release July 2. The album includes 16 tracks by artists such as Snoop Dogg, Ice-T, Too Short, DJ Quik, Silkk the Shocker, Master P. This underground hip-hop compilation is strictly for fans who can relate to popular rapper ideology, such as Too Short’s theory about pimping women as a pastime. But what is “Big Pimpin” anyway?

Late 1990s riots at MSU inspire new game

The MSU riots in the late 1990s have almost reached folklore status - those who were there revel about the good ol’ days or horrible times, and their eager listeners only wish they could’ve been there. Thanks to local game designer Raphael Adley, anyone can start a riot at any time and anywhere.

Palestinian peace may be impossible

Why should we reward terrorism? I have tried to sympathize with the Palestinian people, the oppression they have suffered in the occupied territories and the continued building of settlements by Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon.

LCC receives grant for training center

Lansing Community College has been awarded a $4 million grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corp.

U library official appointed to board

The director of MSU Libraries was appointed Thursday by Gov. John Engler to the Library of Michigan Board of Trustees.Clifford Haka will replace Thomas J.

Building benches

Plans already are in place for a $10,000 renovation of the Ann Street Plaza, at the corner of M.A.C.

Dunlap swears to serve U as chief

With a solemn oath and the support of university officials, newly sworn-in MSU police Chief Jim Dunlap undertook a whole new set of responsibilities.“It’s a little nerve-racking,” he said.

Pitcher transfers to U for softball

The softball team added sophomore hurler Stephanie Christner to next year’s roster.Christner played last year for Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa, Iowa, earning All-Region XI honors.

U.S. bows out with heads held high

Ulsan, South Korea - Like great performers always do, the U.S. soccer team saved its best for last. Unfortunately it just wasn’t enough. So after making its longest run at the World Cup in nearly 75 years, the United States bowed out with a loss in an epic 1-0 battle with Germany. “The U.S.

Spartans compete at U.S. championship

Women’s track and field sent two athletes to the U.S. Junior and Senior National Outdoor Track and Field Championships Saturday in Palo Alto, Calif.Senior tri-captain Sherita Williams competed in the senior nationals triple jump, and freshman Michelle Rzepka competed in the junior nationals pole vault.Williams set school records in both the long jump (20’ 1/2”) and triple jump (42’ 3/4”). Williams was named Big Ten conference champion for the latter, earning All-Big Ten first team honors and finishing 12th at the NCAA Championships, earning first team All-American.Williams finished ninth overall in the triple jump with a 42’ 1 1/4” jump.Rzepka, who holds the school record in the pole vault at 12’0”, made her first appearance at the U.S.

Pagel shines during Foreign Tour

Led by junior forward Julie Pagel, the women’s Big Ten All-Star team is a perfect 4-0 in its Foreign Tour.The team picked up its fourth win in a 101-90 victory over Euronyl Waregem on Saturday.