Parade wrong place for pro-life group

I can certainly say I was surprised a week ago when about eight pro-life activists marched past me on Bogue Street followed by a wagon with a little kid in it with a sign that read, “I’m a child, not a choice.” I do not want this to come across as a matter of free speech rights, public forum restrictions, captive audiences or anything of the like, but a matter of tact. Many alumni and students brought their children to the parade so they could see floats, horses and fire trucks, not people trying to advance their socio-political agendas.

New E.L. restaurant offers vegetarian dining

It may not be a dog eat dog world anymore now that Heather Buckley opened a vegetarian restaurant in East Lansing. Green Cuisine, 1135 E.

Trippers to hold benefit concert

About a week after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in the United States, Michael Fredericks and Jon Novello, from the renowned Michigan funk band “Global Village,” wanted to do something to help the victims. “We were just talking over e-mail and were both really flustered,” Novello said.

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Long Beach Dub Allstars Wonders of the World (Dreamworks) The Long Beach Dub Allstars have succeeded in creating one of the most eclectic and thoroughly enjoyable albums of the year in “Wonders of the World.” Featuring an incredible mix of punk/ska/reggae jams, the album also delves into areas previously unexplored by the band.

Olin implements more effective Pap test

Olin Health Center is doing its part to help women detect cervical cancer.Although many people may not know about it, the center has been using the ThinPrep Pap Test exclusively for about a year.The test, which is manufactured by Cytyc Corporation, has been found to be significantly more effective than the Pap smear.ThinPrep was implemented at Olin four years after it was approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

Pundits show know-how, pick winners by teams mascots

Last week Racy Lacy had the first perfect week going 5-0, putting him at 19-12. But he’s still behind Vanilla Rice, who is 21-10.

Moms spread message

Most high school students aren’t old enough to drink alcohol. Many college students are. Bar owners and servers help provide it. But when Cindy McCue and Shawn Newstead came to East Lansing on Wednesday, they had a message for all three groups - think before, during and after drinking. McCue’s son, parks and recreation junior Bradley McCue, died from alcohol poisoning after downing 24 shots on his 21st birthday in 1998. Newstead’s son, 24-year-old Brandon D’Annunzio, died Oct.

Graduate student open house intends to educate on union

The Graduate Employees Union will be holding an open house Friday for all graduate students to get to know the purpose of the union and to find out more about its current contract negotiations. The event will be held from 5 p.m.

For colored girls to run this week

It’s called “for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf” and it’s anything but conventional. “It’s an odd mixture of poetry, dance, theater, music,” Director Stan Jensen said.

Local Hallmark nearing its final days

For 30 years, East Lansing residents were able to buy cards for loved ones from a local shop.But now customers will have to look elsewhere to wish their brother a happy Halloween or to send a niece their best on a graduation day.Gina’s Hallmark Shop, 539 E.

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.