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COMMENTARY

Presentation does not solve problem

I would like to commend you on the editorial on the pro-life presentation by Wells Hall. As a person generally against abortion, I typically sympathize with the sentiments of pro-life advocates.

MSU

Nursing college expands family health services

MSU’s College of Nursing received a grant earlier this month to extend its program to help young parents make smart nutritional decisions for their toddlers and make mealtime a more positive experience.The program, Nutrition Education Aimed at Toddlers, is a collaborative effort by the College of Nursing, MSU Extension and community agencies to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition education programs tailored to improve the health of Michigan‘s rural families living in poverty.

MICHIGAN

Greeks give Halloween enthusiasts safer option

Little firefighters, princesses, puppies, bumblebees and Hershey’s Kisses tromped through brightly colored leaves in East Lansing in the cold on Friday. Strings of pumpkin lights, a haunted house, candy and games drew local children, parents and students to Safe Halloween, an alternative Halloween event put together by MSU’s sororities and fraternities.

SPORTS

McCallie confident in youth

Chicago - In her second season, MSU women’s head basketball coach Joanne P. McCallie is running into a similar roster situation as MSU men’s head basketball coach Tom Izzo. Youth, and lots of it. And McCallie is taking a similar approach. “We’re very excited (about this season),” McCallie said at Sunday’s Big Ten Conference Basketball Media Day.

MICHIGAN

Money for U stuck in House

MSU students are still waiting to find out whether they will be recipients of $164 in tuition refunds as a result of repealing the tuition tax credit. Lawmakers were expected to address repealing the credit last week, which was aimed at keeping tuition down.

COMMENTARY

Early Warning

As bioterrorism becomes more of a threat in the United States, city and state governments need to have a better system to detect and prevent threats and outbreaks of deadly diseases.

FEATURES

DJ collects 4,700 pounds of food

After five days of camping out in the new parking structure above Buffalo Wild Wings, 360 Albert St., Guido from WWDX (92.1-FM) came down Friday morning, having collected 4,700 pounds of food and about 900 pounds of clothing for the American Red Cross.He endured some heavy weather and an occasional nighttime drunk, but was still going strong Friday morning.On Wednesday, the storms brought nasty weather for a while.“You couldn’t even see across the way there to the colorful ramp,” he said, pointing across the street.

BASKETBALL

New big guns hyped at Media Day

Chicago - Things were slightly different for MSU men’s basketball head coach Tom Izzo at Big Ten Conference Basketball Media Day this year. For the past four years, the Spartans have been the team opposing coaches have commended.

COMMENTARY

Rest for the weary

Having to cope with any type of tragedy is not the best feeling in the world, but when there are people dedicated to helping others cope with traumatic experiences, there is a feeling of gratefulness and relief. Following the recent terrorist attacks, many lives were altered and the need for relief substantially increased.

MICHIGAN

Tour reveals area ghost stories

Lansing - The night was still, except for howling dogs in the distance. Old houses built in the 1800s lined the streets as people began a haunted walking tour in the oldest neighborhood in the city.

VOLLEYBALL

Spartans keep winning by sweeping Purdue 3-0

The Spartans rallied from a late four-point deficit in game three against Purdue to close out the Boilermakers in a 3-0 sweep at Jenison Field House on Friday.The Spartans (13-6, 6-6 Big Ten) dominated games one and two before Purdue (3-17, 1-11) grabbed its first clear control of the match in game three.But MSU rallied from trailing 27-23, to run five straight off the Boilermakers, and downed them 32-30.“We were a little flat in the third game, but I thought Purdue really raised their game and played hard,” Spartan head coach Chuck Erbe said.