The federal appeals court ruling declaring the phrase “under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance unconstitutional is, despite popular opinion, one of the most responsible decisions made in recent history.
I recently read Shawn Dhar’s letter to the editor, “Palestinian peace may be impossible,” (SN 6/24) and I was a little taken aback by the author’s attitude.
Everywhere she went, Julie Pagel received a hero’s welcome. Despite language barriers, the MSU junior forward and the rest of the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Foreign Tour team were well-received as they traveled across Europe on June 14-24 to play against teams from Belgium and Holland.
If there was a forum on campus, chances are Charles Beachnau was there. The environment economics senior, who entered MSU after a 20-year Army career, didn’t let his age stop him from being involved with campus life.
A gold plaque and framed wooden photograph commemorate the seven years James Sullivan spent as a pastor at East Lansing’s St.
The 23-year professional relationship between former athletics director Clarence Underwood and MSU officially ended Sunday as his contract expired.Unlike his predecessors, Underwood, 68, left the department quietly - the same manner in which he achieved success.
An MSU student and staff member died after suffering from a heart attack while helping his friend with home repairs Wednesday night. Larry Green, 56, re-enrolled at MSU last fall in an attempt to finish the degree he began in 1963.
State legislators joined the fray of lawmakers denouncing last week’s 2-1 ruling by an appeals court panel that the Pledge of Allegiance’s reference to God is unconstitutional.
Due in part to a recent conversation, I have gained an interest in answering the question of why the International Monetary Fund, or IMF, and the World Bank are seen as evil institutions to people in my age group, but the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, or OPEC, a multinational oil cartel bent on profits at the expense of the most common people of member countries, seems to escape both dissent or thoughts of consternation.
The recent ruling by the San Francisco 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, while certainly unpopular, is the ethically and legally correct decision in the matter.
Senior golfers Eric Jorgensen and John Koskinen placed in the top 10 at the Detroit Newspapers Michigan Open.The tournament was held June 24-27 at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa’s Bear Course in Traverse City.Jorgensen was tied for second place going into the final round, with a three-day total of 210 (69-72-69), but shot a 77 on the final day of the tourney.
Fire officials are wondering why a blaze broke out at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 431 E.
I’ve been an innocent, Catholic, law-abiding citizen for 20 years; no underage drinking, no pot smoking and no jaywalking - until now.
Public school money can now be used to help fund private schools after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that is stirring up controversy in East Lansing. The 5-4 ruling Thursday comes two years after the Kids First!
Buffalo Wild Wings may face some unexpected opposition to its seemingly innocent proposal to expand its Albert Avenue location. In recent months, the East Lansing City Council has pushed an effort to reduce the number of seats in downtown available at businesses serving alcohol.
A 24-year-old man arrested in connection with the shooting of a 22-year-old Lansing resident while in East Lansing awaits his preliminary hearing at the Ingham County Jail. A hearing will be held at 54-B District Court, 101 Linden St., to determine if there is enough evidence to take Levar Darnell Shannon, the alleged shooter, to trial. “There will be enough in this case,” East Lansing police Sgt.
Lansing - Team Pain’s new skate park brought the opposite feeling to hundreds of skateboarders and in-line skaters Saturday when city officials and organizers finally opened Ranney Park’s newest addition near Frandor.Jonathan Fox said the park is “awesome,” and he plans to compete there July 14.“It’s really smooth,” the 11-year-old skateboarder said.
The battle between Bath Township and East Lansing for more than 1,000 acres came to an end Friday afternoon, but it may just be the beginning of the war. East Lansing City Council unanimously approved a land-sharing deal, know as a 425 land-transfer agreement, with the township Thursday night.
For the second year in a row, MSU students will witness their tuition jump higher than usual. For the fourth year in a row, faculty members will witness an salary increase as part of the 2002-03 MSU budget approved by the MSU Board of Trustees on Friday. The increased tuition fees may also return next year might, MSU officials say. “It’s going to be a rugged year,” Provost Lou Anna Simon said.