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COMMENTARY

Ticket letter made weak argument

This letter is in response to the letter written by Tim Vanecek in Tuesday’s State News (“Basketball ticket sales bother ‘U’,” SN 10/24). Your comment that you hope the girl who was injured “recovers quickly, then finds a good lawyer” is an example of everything that is wrong with America today.

COMMENTARY

Absolute law

A bill signed by President Clinton last week is a small step toward the prevention of alcohol-related traffic deaths.

MICHIGAN

Housing assistance deadline approaches

The federal government is looking to make your rent payments a little easier to swallow, but the deadline is coming up for those who wish to apply. The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Rental Assistance Program will be giving out applications for those who qualify for rental assistance in Ingham County.

COMMENTARY

SN should have endorsed Rogers

I was troubled recently to read of the State News endorsement of U.S. House of Representatives candidate Dianne Byrum (SN10/24). I think that if the paper had really investigated Mike Rogers, it would have immediately known that he was the man for the job. While Byrum’s every policy follows the Democratic Party’s platform down to the very letter, Roger’s ideas show his qualifications to be this district’s representative. Rogers is not a career politician.

NEWS

E.L. sides with tenants in dispute

Citing horrendous living conditions, the former tenants of 442 Grove St. have been looking for a new place to live after moving out of their house Sunday.But while breaking a lease with a landlord isn’t always easy, having the support of the city of East Lansing may make the process a little easier for the five housemates.Former tenant Mike Gallavin said the city helped get the five out of their house, located within an historic district, without repercussions from their landlord.

COMMENTARY

Writer missed police presence

I am responding to Charles McHugh’s letter on the MSU police (“Police presence was offensive,” SN 10/25). I am disappointed that such a high ranking member of this fine university should be so blind as to miss the police officers that were all around the Auditorium for both the Ralph Nader rally and the MSNBC television show “Hardball with Chris Matthews.” They were present at both events just as they are for all major events that occur at the Auditorium or any other major meeting place for students, faculty and the general public. I am also saddened by his implying that MSU police are racist, which is unfounded, especially in light that the Department of Police and Public Safety is one of the most diverse and friendliest departments I have ever had the pleasure to interact with in my time in the Lansing area or any other community I have lived in.

NEWS

Candidates push for votes in tight House race

Sometimes when state Sen. Mike Rogers gets into his car and turns on the radio, he hears his own voice.And that means he’s not the only one hearing what he has to say - voters are hearing the state Senate majority leader as well.“More and more people around the district are starting to know who we are,” said Rogers, R-Brighton.Getting the word out about a candidate is key when running for elected office - especially when it’s a race as tight as Rogers’ push for the 8th Congressional District seat against state Sen.

MSU

Debate between state House candidates canceled

A State News-sponsored debate between 70th District state House candidates Gretchen Whitmer and Bill Hollister has been canceled. The forum was slated to take place Monday night following a debate between the four major candidates vying for two seats on the MSU Board of Trustees.

MSU

Activists address genetics

Is the corn in breakfast cereal safe to eat? What about the shell wrapping that taco?Students, professors, scientists and interested citizens alike gathered to discuss genetically engineered food and medicine Monday night in Wells Hall.The event was planned by the ASMSU Programming Board and featured discussion led by Georgina, the co-founder of Primal Seeds, an activist group from the United Kingdom, and Dee Dee of the Bioengineering Action Network.

SPORTS

Mens soccer faces Bowling Green in last game of the regular season

Today’s game at Bowling Green will give the MSU men’s soccer team a chance to ride the coattails of a six-game winning streak into next week’s Big Ten Tournament in Columbus, Ohio.Sunday’s 2-0 shutout versus Wisconsin gave MSU its longest winning streak since 1998, when they also won five straight.MSU head coach Joe Baum said he wants to end the season with a win so the team can contain its level of confidence going into the Big Ten Tournament.“I think we got a little momentum going now,” Baum said.

NEWS

Forum addresses overcoming racial obstacles

Students interested in breaking into the world of business and entrepreneurship received a few words of wisdom Monday night.MSU Trustee Joel Ferguson addressed issues of “Breaking the Glass Ceiling” for minorities wanting to overcome racial obstacles in the business world.