It's the question all seniors, or super-seniors, fear the most: "What do you plan to do once you graduate?" I despise this question, not just because I have no answer, but because the mere mention of it makes me feel I like I should have the answer.
As one athlete died, he took his teammate's career with him.Dan Snyder of the NHL's Atlanta Thrashers was a passenger in teammate Dany Heatley's Ferrari when Heatley spun off the road and smashed into a brick and wrought iron fence.
The phone rings at 8:30 a.m. on a Friday. The first ring becomes part of your dream. The second ring startles you from your sleep like a wretched alarm clock.
It all started over a package of frozen spinach. I was in the checkout line at the grocery store, watching in amazement as the man behind the scanner whipped my produce down the line faster than I could comprehend.
The other night I had to sit in the smoking section of Applebee's because the restaurant was packed, and I didn't want to wait for a booth in the nonsmoking section to become available.
You know that tone of voice or look in one's eyes when he or she is the bearer of really bad news?
I'm no good at math, plain and simple, so I have a formula for you to figure out. What does "fans stay entire game" plus "football team plays strong" equal? Two conference wins - just as many as MSU had all of last season. But that's where the flattery ends. Good for you - you are an improved fan who decided to stay long enough to see Jeff Smoker throw Frisbees to Zeke the Wonder Dog. I admit, I was impressed to see the student section withstand a late rain during the Iowa game and poor play from Indiana all game this past Saturday, but there's still insurmountable room for improvement. First, let's try and get to the game on time.
This week, I'm writing about something we encounter at least a few times in our lives but never really talk about.
Due to the outrageous events that have occurred during California's attempted recall of Gov. Gray Davis, I believe that all the states should take a look at how they handle the recall process and whatever follows.
Angry over East Lansing's new noise violation policy? Upset because your party was busted up? Scared you might end up in jail for waking the neighbors?Good.
We Americans have lived more than 200 years under the umbrella of a document that professes a belief that all "men" are created equal.
Tony Montana stands atop a huge staircase in his massive mansion. His nose is red from previously burying it in a mountain of cocaine.
In my life, I have been able to endure getting 16 stitches in my head from falling off a bike, internal bruises from a seat belt after a car accident (I'd like to note I was not behind the wheel) and severe ear infections from the acid content in my ears (so my doctor says). But I cannot always handle the severe tension headaches which incapacitate me on countless occasions. I know I am not alone in this.
Everyone has someone they consider to be a close friend. You know, the person who was there for you when you failed one of your final exams or when you were just having a downright crappy day and needed a shoulder to cry on.
The best in the business was juked by the Big Ten's newcomer. On one sideline stood Iowa's Kirk Ferentz, last season's Associated Press and Walter Camp national Coach of the Year.
Religious zealots are an odd bunch. They're never satisfied with the freedom to practice their faith.
Picture this: It is a sunny afternoon and you are driving in your car when you notice that the gas tank is almost empty.
All this hullabaloo over the Red Hot Chili Peppers coming to town has made me hungry. I'm not a big fan of eating peppers, so I got to thinking: What are the best bands that have food in their names?
Although the East Lansing City Council has decided to propose jail time and disproportionately high fines for infractions against the city code, I would like to preface this column by assuring my readers that I am neither writing this column from jail nor writing it on my way to jail.Instead, following the onslaught of controversy surrounding the new noise violation rules imposed by the East Lansing City Council, I have just finished reading the new ordinance.
Ramble on ... · I can't sleep anymore. How could I? Bennifer is no more.