Two band members salute with song

Tuesday night at 9:30, two men from the Spartan Marching Band played “Amazing Grace” and “Taps” outside my dorm.

Unity conquers

Like the towers of the World Trade Center themselves, the entire nation shuddered from the impact of the two terrorist-guided jetliners as it watched the terrible footage replayed over and over again throughout the course of the day. The disaster in New York City sent out shock waves felt across the country - campus not excluded. Within hours there was a tremendous outpouring of support from the entire MSU community.

Community needed time for tragedy

I send out my deepest sympathies to those who are involved in this horrible national tragedy. But I believe President M.

19 Wheels to play at Ricks

Thursday’s concert at Rick’s American Cafe, 224 Abbott Road,will showcase area band 19 Wheels returning to its roots, while The Foolish Heads look to make a new home for itself.Tim Morzoroti,who plays bass for 19 Wheels, said the band is looking forward to tonight’s show for a few reasons.“It’s the big place to play in East Lansing,” Morzoroti said.

Congressman remembers, reflects on terrorist acts

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers knew the United States was in trouble when he saw smoke pour out of the Pentagon through his office window.Rogers, R-Brighton, was meeting with a legislative advisor about Social Security legislation, when his intern, political science and pre-law senior Kyle Kizzier, told him to watch the television.

Open campus

Tuesday, when many students watched and wondered how we could go on, MSU President M. Peter McPherson decided we can and we must. While the University of Michigan, Central Michigan University and other state universities closed their doors, this campus stayed open and held classes. Some may have seen this decision as a threat to the safety of students and faculty or disgraceful to the memory of the countless victims of Tuesday’s blasts.

How to help

Salvation ArmyThe answering service includes instructions for referrals to grievance counselors and services to find friends and family members.

McPherson failed to honor attack

I found President M. Peter McPherson’s disregard for our nation and student body disrespectful and unforgivable. For those who did have family or felt the pain of Tuesday, I send out my deepest sympathy and support.

As the country mourns tragedy, sports just arent important

Sports are the last thing on my mind right now. Since Tuesday morning, when I switched on my TV to catch the last 10 minutes of SportsCenter before my 10:20 a.m.

Orchestra celebrates anniversary

By MARINA IONESCU The State News The MSU Symphony Orchestra celebrates its 75th Anniversary season this year with a performance Saturday in the Wharton Center’s Great Hall, featuring a solo performance by Dmitri Berlinsky, violinist and a new faculty member at MSU. “To commemorate the 75 years of the existence of the symphony I have asked composers to write celebration fanfares,” Leon Gregorian, conductor of the Symphony Orchestra, said. “For this first concert we will open with James Niblock’s Fanfare,” Gregorian said.

Racy Lacy and Vanilla Rice hold most of the jokes, predict remaining games

It seems trivial to pick the scores of this week’s games due to the horrific terrorist attacks in New York, Washington, D.C., and Shanksville, Pa.

Rogers, Granholm issue stern warnings to gas price gougers

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Brighton, and Michigan Attorney General Jennifer Granholm sent strong warnings to those price gouging at the pumps. The leaders are calling on gas retailers and wholesalers to maintain fair pricing after the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon caused sharp increases Tuesday.

2 faculty members in New York identifying bodies

Two MSU faculty members boarded a United States Air Force plane Wednesday, departing for New York to identify bodies of Tuesday’s horrendous terrorist attacks.Norman Sauer and Joyce deJong are part of Disaster Mortuary Teams, a group which provides victim identification and mortuary services.Todd W.

Attacks dont alter ROTC daily routine

Master Sgt. Elmer Duncan said MSU’s ROTC unit is conducting “business as usual” during stressful times throughout the country.“It is the best way to go about this, keeping things close to what we normally do,” the military instructor said, a day after terrorists attacked the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.Although flags are flying at half-mast outside Demonstration Hall and members of ROTC say they are shocked, no further actions or demonstrations have been planned in conjunction with relief efforts, Duncan said.Lt.

Future wont forget terrorist strikes

Fellow citizens, it is a day like Tuesday that puts our daily lives in perspective. While we spend a great deal of time and thought beating our chests about jobs, our petty problems or one sports team or another, we must not forget what is truly important in this world - the value of human life.

Vigil allows students to share grief; McPherson says university shocked

“MSU students in remembrance and reflection.”Those were the words painted on the rock on Farm Lane during the candlelight vigil Tuesday night, where more than 500 students gathered to do just that.The vigil planned by ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, focused on the Spartan community coming together to deal with Tuesday’s tragic attacks on the United States.“The main focus is to come together as students, community, faculty and staff to support each other and reflect on the tragic events that happened,” said Melanie Olmsted, an ASMSU Student Assembly member and coordinator of the event.Olmsted said she knew something had to be done when she saw one of the World Trade Center towers collapse.“I anticipated about 100 people and as the day wore on, the display of support grew,” she said.

Fill minds with peace during troubled time

This morning, while eating a bowl of Golden Grahams and a raspberry danish, my eyes were caught by the images on the television and the ghastly view of the New York skyline in smoke.

Set aside differences to overcome attack

As I walk along the tree-lined streets of MSU, it is hard to imagine a crisis in this world. The glowing sun and floral aroma stain my heart with happiness and safety. Yet, as the frigid shadow of reality sets upon me, I cannot bear the idea of such a tragedy that has befallen us.

Pistons begin media tour in Okemos, ham it up with students before attacks

Okemos - A day that ended up terribly somber started off in a fun, light-hearted way for some local school children.Four members of the Detroit Pistons took part in a pep assembly at Kinawa Middle School, 1900 Kinawa Drive in Okemos, to promote their upcoming season with the students and local media Tuesday morning.But in the wake of the terrorist attacks across the United States on Tuesday, Okemos was the only stop head coach Rick Carlisle, forwards Brian Cardinal and Rodney White and director of player personnel John Hammond made before the remainder of the four-city media tour was postponed.The four were also supposed to visit Grand Rapids, Traverse City and Saginaw.Before the news hit, the Pistons addressed and entertained the crowd of area adolescents with free T-shirts, motivational messages and a brief dunk exhibition by White.

Coed frisbee tourney brings spirit to U