Cost of war

Sometimes accidents happen. Tuesday, the Pentagon admitted Navy warplanes struck “one or more” warehouses belonging to the International Committee of the Red Cross.

U.S. shouldnt kill innocent Afghans

This letter is in response to David W. Towne’s letter “War is best solution to ending terrorism” (SN, 10/15). While I agree with his assessment that it is time for action, one would think a third-year law student could produce original thought rather than reword what the six o’clock news has been telling us for the last month. Our awareness as a nation is a virtue, but it is a double-edged sword.

Schram lets her off-beat personality show on court

Freshman outside hitter Kim Schram misses life in London, Ontario. She wishes she could be around her friends, her family and especially her Smarties.“I need my Smarties,” she said.She doesn’t mean the sugary discs abundant on Halloween.

Old Town embraces Temple Clubs presence

Lansing - After winning its liquor license, the Temple Club is opening its doors for business tonight.

Berkowitz Basketball Complex almost complete, Izzo says it will bring recruits

Construction of the $7.5 million Berkowitz Basketball Complex is nearing its final stage. The new auxiliary gymnasium will allow both the men’s and women’s basketball teams room to practice while the main arena of Breslin Center is in use.

Ignore polls, opinion probably doesnt matter

I remember the first time I ever voted. It was the presidential election of 1984. I was only 12 and it was a mock election, but I voted and I felt important.

Mens basketball tickets still on sale, Holiday Packs give admission over break

The MSU men’s basketball team has a three-game ticket plan for home games during the holiday break that are not part of any student ticket plan. The “Holiday Pack” goes on sale Monday at the Jenison Field House Ticket Office and includes tickets to home games against UNC-Asheville on Dec.

Police briefs 10/18/01

Credt card debt

Credit cards are hawked anywhere from hockey games and in the mail to sidewalk stands and those darn Internet pop-up ads.

Music, even if loud, helps identify self

After four years on this campus, there isn’t much that intimidates me. But there is one thing that scares me above all else - I get nervous driving in the area when I play my music loud. I’m not worried about the police giving me a noise violation ticket, although I have gotten a few in the past.

Billions spent to save lives in battle

In response to Andrew Banyai’s column (“End bombing of innocent people,” SN 10/16): As a result of American voters in this great democracy, the U.S.

Songwriter to perform tonight

Meegan Holland said songwriter Don Conoscenti has been all over the place in his career. “He’s been a hard-rocker and an ice-cream scooper in Vermont for Ben and Jerry’s before they became famous,” she said. Conoscenti will perform his trademark songwriting talent at 7:30 tonight at the Creole Gallery, 1218 Turner St., in Lansing. Mike Cutler, special events coordinator at Elderly Instruments, 1100 N.

Izzo has high hopes

As MSU men’s basketball coach Tom Izzo enters his seventh season at the helm, he said he plans on taking the same course he used to win four straight Big Ten titles.“What I think what we’ve done, we have a blueprint of what it takes,” Izzo said at media day Wednesday.

Former Buffett harmonica player to jam Friday

For Greg Taylor, playing the harmonica alongside artists such as James Taylor and Jimmy Buffett had its rewards.“I really enjoyed working with James Taylor back in 1981,” he said.

Henry Center nears completion

Construction workers armed with buckets of black paint, yellow DeWalt power drills and orange caulk guns hustled through hallways Wednesday to prepare the James B.

Episode I hours of fun

Right at the beginning of the commentary track of the just-released DVD “Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace” writer/director George Lucas comments that “It’s all meant to be part of one 12-hour story.” That comment is something that Star Wars fans have probably been telling themselves ever since they patiently waited in line after 20 years of waiting and were quickly disappointed by “Episode I.” Why were they disappointed?

Amateur Night, Singles Night headlines U weekend events

The University Activities Board has planned two diverse events for this weekend. Students can display their talents and compete with others Friday at “Showtime at the Union: Amateur Night” in the Union Ballroom. There are four contest categories - dance, poetry, rap and singing - and a prize of $50 will be awarded to the winner within each category. “It’s a quasi-talent show trying to touch on all the creative avenues of the students on campus,” said Timothy Arbeiter, assistant manager of activities for the board.

Church presents benefit concert

By Chris Mackinder The State News There is one thing that feels better than giving food to the needy; getting to listen to a free concert for doing so. That is just what the St.

Open records

An alarmist might say our civil rights are in danger. Congress is preparing a bill which will allow law enforcement agencies greater freedom in investigating suspected terrorists.

Legislation takes effect to increase state safety

In the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks, Michigan leaders have been using legislative powers in hopes of keeping the state safe. More than five bills have been presented in the state House and Senate in response to the attacks, including such issues as airport security, local response planning, border control and false threats. On Tuesday, the U.S.