There’s just something about hearing a voice might not have been heard for 60 years that makes John Shaw appreciate his job. This comes from a man who has worked with a lot of sounds over the years, including the speeches of MSU presidents, Nazi propaganda from World War II, historical icons Amelia Earhart and Florence Nightingale and the campus visits of former President Bill Clinton and Martin Luther King Jr.
College is a whole new world for many freshmen travelling campus for the first time. The State News sat down with one of these brave explorers to get a glimpse, in 15 questions or fewer, at a new face on campus and her perspective on her new frontier.
Honestly, it started as a joke. When construction management junior Charlie Bell filled out an online application for the game show “Wheel of Fortune” during the summer, he thought it would be kind of funny.
I am not sure you can help, but my father recently lost his job, and thus I no longer have health insurance. I have an ongoing problem that I need to go to the doctor for and my parents said to check with the health center. I am not sure what to do, or who to talk to, and I’m getting worried. Do you have any suggestions?
MSU’s campus can be a treacherous place in the winter. Deep snow and low temperatures can make treks to distant lecture halls difficult. Many Spartans combat these frigid temperatures by trading in their loafers and sneakers for a practical and sturdy pair of boots.
With a range of items produced right here in the mitten state, living in Michigan allows consumers to choose between a local product and an imported one. Purchasing products made throughout the state helps support local businesses, and vendors are rising to the challenge of a tough economic climate and banding together to keep customers’ favorites coming.
As I watched Tuesday’s inauguration coverage from my desk, I was reminded of how the tides of news change over the course of any major event. Throughout the morning, the chatter shifted from the oath taken by President Barack Obama to the drama of the words being botched by Chief Justice John Roberts.
Area bikers had reason to celebrate Sunday. The Giant Motorcycle Swap Meet took a stop at the Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan Ave., in Lansing, to offer everything one could ever imagine needing for a bike.
The Kings of Leon with special guest The Whigs will perform at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Auditorium.
For art enthusiasts, the Lansing Art Gallery, 113 S. Washington Square, in Lansing, has two upcoming exhibitions. Opened Jan. 14 and running until Feb. 25, the gallery will feature the work of two artists, Andrew Rieder and Jeff Cancelosi.
“It’s like a fresh start,” Teresa Snead said. “I love it, I love it. So happy.” This year, Snead, 36, and her four children spent their first holiday season in their new Lansing home after they were officially handed the keys on Nov. 21.
“I grew up in Detroit and went to public schools … I know people who, whether they wanted an education or not, couldn’t have one,” said Christopher Waston. “I want to make as much change as possible.”
Part retail store, part museum, Dicker & Deal Second Hand hosts an eclectic collection of merchandise ranging from used electronics, to gold jewelry and tools, to bicycles and firearms. Some of the most unusual items in the store are those on display and not for sale. This includes a variety of curios and antiques including war relics, unique taxidermy, old arrowheads and a vintage FBI identification division kit.
College is a whole new world for those freshmen traveling campus for the first time. The State News sat down with one of these brave explorers to get a glimpse, in 15 questions or less, at a new face on campus and his perspective on his new frontier.
How do you know when you are experiencing hypothermia? I was out running this morning and I felt my lungs start to hurt, and I got dizzy. I was shivering when I got home, and it took me a long time to warm up. I checked WebMD.com, but I am still a bit unclear if running in the cold can do that.
As the days darken and sunlight fades early in the evening, some students on campus feel their moods darken and their happiness fade. For social work junior Christine Hernandez, the contrast between the light and dark halves of the year has an extreme effect on her mental and emotional state.
Low temperatures and high textbook prices can be quite a shock to students returning from winter vacation for their first few weeks of the new semester. Relax. Take a breath. The State News is here to help you cope.
If you are like many college students, you are looking for the easiest way to decorate your space. In the snowy months, there is no better (or cheaper) way to brighten up an area than by turning to a classic — the paper snowflake.