http://statenews.com Stories from The State News en-us Gryphon 2.2.3b-tsn (woodward)/Foundry5 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:03:24 -0500 webmaster@statenews.com http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2010/03/royal_hanneford_circus_should_remain_on_campus_ In the grand scheme of things, the debate over the circus performance is a matter of ideology. What exactly constitutes animal abuse? Some might see the idea of a circus itself as abuse to all the animals involved, while others might be more concerned with whether or not these animals are undergoing unnecessary stress or suffering. SPAR members have a right to be concerned for animal safety, but they must realize that their ideology might not align with every student at this university. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:03:24 -0500 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2010/03/royal_hanneford_circus_should_remain_on_campus_ http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2010/03/obrien_appearance_might_exclude_some_students As NBC welcomed Jay Leno back to his position as host of “The Tonight Show” this week, ASMSU members attempted to welcome its former host, Conan O’Brien, to MSU. ASMSU placed a bid last week to persuade O’Brien to stop by campus to perform in May. If O’Brien comes to campus, he potentially could perform May 10-13 and 16-21, a time when many students are off campus for summer break. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:27:31 -0500 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2010/03/obrien_appearance_might_exclude_some_students http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2010/03/msu_administrators_deserve_raises_recognition An average student might look at these salary increases and be angry, especially considering MSU’s recent cuts in other areas. But in the grand scheme of things, raises for university officials are a normal occurrence, and students shouldn’t be upset without looking further into the situation. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:28:04 -0500 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2010/03/msu_administrators_deserve_raises_recognition http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2010/03/msu_coal_plant_should_own_up_to_violations_ It would be ideal if MSU made efforts to move beyond coal energy in the future, but we as a university and culture are too reliant on it at this point in time to make a drastic change. Once the plant has bounced back from the violations and made the appropriate corrections, MSU will be able to move on from the mistakes and continue meeting EPA guidelines. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:28:13 -0500 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2010/03/msu_coal_plant_should_own_up_to_violations_ http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2010/02/el_should_stall_pending_sale_of_fraternity_house The East Lansing City Council and East Lansing Planning Commission should do what they can to stall the development. The city cannot stop a sale outright, but the planning commission will look at how the development would comply with city codes, a process that can take months and give the local fraternity time to find another buyer or solidify its tentative deal with the alumnus. Too much tampering would be illegal, but for once, bureaucracy and drawing things out would look good on the city of East Lansing. Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:52:08 -0500 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2010/02/el_should_stall_pending_sale_of_fraternity_house http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2010/02/higher_education_survey_shouldnt_be_taken_too_seriously Are colleges out purely to get students’ money? A recent study said more Americans believe schools are putting their financial interests above their educational mission. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:55:26 -0500 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2010/02/higher_education_survey_shouldnt_be_taken_too_seriously http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2010/02/el_should_pay_county_911_centers_legacy_costs A new deal has been made to consolidate Ingham County’s two 911 call centers. The project will save the county $6 million throughout a 10-year period and will combine the two centers in East Lansing and Lansing into one. Construction is slated to begin early this spring. And, despite the county’s savings, East Lansing officials aren’t happy about their financial obligations. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:31:51 -0500 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2010/02/el_should_pay_county_911_centers_legacy_costs http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2010/02/mich_networking_web_site_waste_of_time_money The state has decided to take a new approach to helping students find their career: social networking, at the cost of $1.5 million. The Michigan Department of Treasury will launch its new Web site in September, which is meant to help students transition between high school, college and a career. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:37:24 -0500 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2010/02/mich_networking_web_site_waste_of_time_money http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2010/02/credit_cards_shouldnt_be_withheld_on_basis_of_age Mismanagement of credit cards happens because of inexperience and lack of knowledge, not always because one is young. There are responsible and knowledgeable 19-year-olds who use credit cards correctly, while a middle-aged adult might rack up mountains of debt. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:36:00 -0500 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2010/02/credit_cards_shouldnt_be_withheld_on_basis_of_age http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2010/02/early_high_school_graduation_program_raises_concerns A new program organized by the National Center on Education and the Economy soon will implement a program in dozens of high schools in eight states in an attempt to propel students toward college faster. Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:55:51 -0500 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2010/02/early_high_school_graduation_program_raises_concerns http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2010/02/apartment_demolition_should_move_forward_responsibly A new project — whether it be a new apartment or some other building — should have something with character, not just a parking lot. The stretch of land is one of the first things drivers see coming in from Trowbridge Road, so whatever is built there should have a certain amount of “curb appeal,” unlike what the university is attempting to do with the less-than-beautiful Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:06:09 -0500 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2010/02/apartment_demolition_should_move_forward_responsibly http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2010/02/students_should_not_be_suspended_for_fireworks_prank Last November, four MSU students allegedly threw a firework into MSU student Eric Flatley’s Grove Street yard as part of a prank.As if they didn’t have enough to worry about, two of the students have been suspended, according to reports. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:44:22 -0500 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2010/02/students_should_not_be_suspended_for_fireworks_prank http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2010/02/asmsu_should_have_informed_students_of_dubai_trip Student politicians jet setting across the globe without telling anybody can make people begin to wonder where exactly their tax dollars are going. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:30:42 -0500 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2010/02/asmsu_should_have_informed_students_of_dubai_trip http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2010/02/tax_expansion_necessary_to_keep_mich_afloat As the Michigan economy continues to sink deeper into the sea of financial instability, the state must turn to radical means to right the ship. Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s new service tax proposal is one of the changes — and a correct one. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:40:30 -0500 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2010/02/tax_expansion_necessary_to_keep_mich_afloat http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2010/02/granholm_reviving_a_very_different_promise The governor wants a way to stop the brain drain, but this isn’t the best way to clog the pipe. Michigan needs a program that will help young people pay for college as they go along, not a $4,000 prize for weathering the storm of Michigan’s economic climate. Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:13:12 -0500 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2010/02/granholm_reviving_a_very_different_promise http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2010/02/els_handling_of_budget_deficit_commendable Families across the United States are struggling to find ways to live within their means, and the city of East Lansing is no different. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:12:36 -0500 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2010/02/els_handling_of_budget_deficit_commendable http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2010/02/msu_should_allow_students_to_attend_jury_duty Go to class and break the law, or skip class and risk failing? That’s the worry of some students who are summoned for jury duty during the semester. According to current MSU College of Law attendance policies, a student cannot miss more than two weeks of class, regardless of the excuse, including a legal obligation such as jury duty. So if a student was summoned for jury duty and the court case lasted more than two weeks, that student would not receive credit for an entire semester of work. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:09:25 -0500 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2010/02/msu_should_allow_students_to_attend_jury_duty http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2010/02/student_involvement_shouldnt_stop_with_logo_change Despite the movement toward change in the U.S., change will not come to MSU in the form of a logo. A revised logo found on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Web site a few weeks ago was met with large public outcry and protesting. Athletics Director Mark Hollis announced in an open letter Friday that “after careful consideration,” the athletics department will use the current Spartans logo design “to build (MSU’s) visual brand identity.” Although many students are excited their beloved logo will not be tampered with, others are excited to see their voices being heard. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:24:41 -0500 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2010/02/student_involvement_shouldnt_stop_with_logo_change http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2010/02/protests_need_clarity_credibility_to_be_effective It is the students’ right to protest, but in order for such protests to be successful, they need to have an organized stance. Different concerns shouldn’t be downplayed, but they can’t be promoted all at once in a cacophony of hoots and hollers. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:22:58 -0500 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2010/02/protests_need_clarity_credibility_to_be_effective http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2010/02/responsible_funding_needed_to_restore_promise Promises aren’t made to be broken, and Gov. Jennifer Granholm apparently would like to make sure the Michigan Promise Scholarship doesn’t go down in history as one of her broken guarantees. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:12:10 -0500 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2010/02/responsible_funding_needed_to_restore_promise