Vigil was pro-life, not pro-choice
I’m confused. On Jan. 24, The State News published an article that covered the MSU Students for Life vigil at Beaumont Tower (“Abortion vigil stirs student debate,” SN 1/24). The vigil was held by pro-life students Jan.
ASMSU asks city for funds
In an effort to gain funding for several student programs this year, ASMSU is asking the city of East Lansing to provide some financial assistance.The university’s undergraduate student government made the request by applying for Community Development Block Grant funds distributed by the city government each year.The grants are annually disbursed by the U.S.
Gay marriage
I would just like to commend Rishi Kundi for his stance on the gay marriage issue (“Gay marriage not complex issue to understand,” SN 1/31). I feel it is about time someone stepped back and took a look at issues like this. I have been arguing this issue for years and have seemed to be on the losing side every time, however, my beliefs would not let me quit.
Hockey expects tough game against Northern
MSU will make its first trip to the 15-month-old Berry Events Center in Marquette this weekend, hoping to bounce back from its first loss since Oct.
Bushs actions very questionable
“I am proud of my country always; and I am proud of my government only when it is deserving,” Mark Twain once wrote on government.
Laws should not ban gay marriage
Rishi Kundi’s article on gay marriage was excellent and indirectly addresses a major problem with some laws today, including the violation of separation of church and state (“Gay marriage not complex issue to understand,” SN 1/31). It makes sense religious objection should dictate whether same-sex couples are married by a priest in a church that condemns homosexuality.
Human rights talk draws large crowd
Jim Keady’s philosophy is if you can’t beat them, join them - or at least check out what the opposition is doing.That’s exactly what the former St.
Artists attempt separation from bad rap
Dark shadows have been cast on the hip-hop community as the fusion of rap music and courtroom drama have once again exposed its ugly face and is dominating the media.
Childhood dreams should not be given up
Astronaut. President. Quarterback. Fireman. When you probe the minds of elementary schoolchildren as to what they want to be - when they grow out of finger-painting and enter the real world - these are the responses they sling at you.
Political leaders address U program
Straight out of the political battle line in the nation’s capital, Jack Kemp and Bill Bradley are headed to address members of an MSU program.
Michigan college life displayed in new book
Imagine that you are a senior in college, about to graduate with a degree in engineering, with the support of your family, friends and girlfriend.Then, you meet someone who convinces you to completely change everything about your life, right when all your work is about to pay off.This is Alex Kim’s dilemma in “Apple Pie,” a novel by David Mazzotta.Born in Grosse Pointe, Alex is the youngest son of Korean immigrants.
Leaders plan to pass proposal
LANSING - Roughly 30 city leaders met Thursday afternoon to begin developing plans to pass a multimillion dollar Lansing Public School District bond proposal.The leaders - ranging from Pastor Melvin Jones of the Union Missionary Baptist Church to Mayor David Hollister - form the Lansing School Bond Committee, which convened at the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, 300 E.
Forum discusses Culture Wars
The war has subsided. David Brooks, a renowned political journalist, told students and faculty that the culture wars have calmed in the United States at a lecture on Wednesday in the Kellogg Center Auditorium. Brooks, the first speaker in the LeFrak Forum and the Symposium on Science, Reason, and Modern Democracy, addressed audience members about cultural and political change in his speech, “Are the Culture Wars Over?” “The message is that we used to have a very polarized culture and that we used to have real hostility in our politics,” Brooks said.
Coalition works to unite city, students
When Pat Enos looks around the table at a Community Relations Coalition Board of Directors’ meeting, she sees the faces and ideas of the most diverse and collaborative group she has ever worked with. “Someone at those meetings knows a lot about what everyone else has been speculating about,” said Enos, assistant to the vice president of student affairs and services and a coalition board member. “This group has such a collective expertise and involvement, it ought to be able to find ways to improve problem areas.” The coalition includes students, permanent residents, East Lansing officials, landlords, business owners and MSU faculty - all working together to create stronger bonds between student residents and permanent residents living in East Lansing’s neighborhoods. Student coalition members participate as neighborhood resource coordinators, a first-year “getting-to-know-you” endeavor by the coalition. Each of the coordinators is partnered with a permanent resident in their neighborhood to help create community activities that bring nonstudents and students together to promote a good living environment. “We think that by reaching out, people have gained a little information, and a belief that someone cares about them,” Enos said.
Englers State of the State raises many issues, concerns
Gov. John Engler’s plan to allow the governor to appoint seven additional members to the boards of MSU, Wayne State University, the University of Michigan and the State Board of Education should not be adopted.In his 11th State of the State speech Wednesday, Engler touted the state’s successes of the last year and outlined his agenda for the coming year.
U tops lists for arrests
MSU had the most alcohol violations of any four-year, nonprofit institution in the nation in 1999, according to an analysis of the U.S.
Fox refuses to promote female contraceptives
By DAVID BAUDERThe Associated Press NEW YORK - The Fox television network turned down a commercial for a female contraceptive product that its makers wanted to run during the racy hit reality series, “Temptation Island.” The show - which drew its biggest audience ever during its fourth airing Wednesday night - features four unmarried couples brought to a tropical island to test their relationships by dating attractive singles. One couple was removed from “Temptation Island” during Wednesday’s episode when it was revealed they had a child. A bargain-hunting advertising representative for the spermicide Encare said he made his request for ad time Monday, the same day The New York Times ran a story saying prices were being driven down because advertisers were reluctant to be on the show. The request was rejected, said Al Kestnbaum, president of Chestnut Communications in Greenwich, Conn. “I can’t believe that they have a show that glorifies promiscuity but won’t accept an ad for a female contraceptive product,” Kestnbaum said Thursday. Fox will accept contraceptive ads only if the product’s main stated purpose is disease protection, spokeswoman Julie Rothman said.
Greeks to learn dangers of alcohol abuse
Order of Omega co-president Michael Pirret said the greek system tends to have a bad reputation when it comes to alcohol-related problems. The order, a national greek honor society, is sponsoring Cindy McCue’s visit to campus in an attempt to stop alcohol problems before they start.
Sparty makes appearance at State of the State
LANSING - Although Gov. John Engler had many distinguished guests listening to his 11th State of the State address Wednesday at the Capitol, one appearance caught many lawmakers by surprise.Engler, who joked at times during his speech, briefly mentioned a statewide competition to design the back of the collectable Michigan quarter.