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2nd-semester freshman vows to live, learn in '07
By Thea Neal The State News The very first New Year's I remember celebrating was 1997.
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We should prepare for global warming
The recent cold front sweeping the Midwest brought more than downed power lines and holiday joy. As I braved the chilly temperatures and made my daily trek across the frozen tundra of campus, I could not help but hear an overabundance of debate regarding global warming. My first thought was, "Wow, someone is having an intelligent conversation about something other than Seth from 'The O.C.'" But I got to thinking about why people are even debating this issue. Global warming is the most debated scientific FACT I can remember.
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Mono should be treated for full recovery
Kyle Dysarz was lucky. He just got over mono, saying it was a mild case with about two days of severe symptoms. However, infectious mononucleosis can make people a lot sicker for a lot longer than two days.
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Experts look toward switchgrass as eco-friendly fuel source
By Bob Secter Chicago Tribune Chillicothe, Iowa (MCT) — If there were such a thing as a Comeback Plant of the Year award — maybe Comeback of the Century — a top contender would have to be switchgrass, a dominant part of the tallgrass prairie that once blanketed much of North America. That vast sea of grasses, so thick and high that pioneers said it could swallow a rider on horseback, all but disappeared as sodbusters ripped it away to make room for lush and productive cropland. What was an obstacle to progress 150 years ago is suddenly getting a fresh, hard look as a major source of fuel.
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Postal clerk shares joy at holidays
Virtually no line exists in the East Lansing Post Office after lunch Monday. A few customers generally are able to walk right to the service counter.
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SN Style: Plan holiday party wear
Half the fun of going to holiday parties is primping — unless, that is, you go into pre-party panic mode and don't know what to wear.
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Book's 'superlink' helps students learn more efficiently
It's the night before a final and you've given yourself the entire night to study for the exam.
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How do things get into your head?
Though the dreaded week of finals is only six days away, there's no need to delve into the depths of despair — at least not yet.
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Cozy study area key for finals
Here is a complied list of the top five places to study on or near campus: Main Library There shouldn't be a problem trying to find a place to study in this nice and cozy, four-story building.
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Good posture might be bad for spine, study says
By Jon Van Chicago Tribune Your mother's advice to sit up straight in your chair could be a prescription for lower back pain. Scottish researchers said Monday in Chicago that a look at the spine with new imaging technology reveals how sitting upright with a straight back and thighs parallel to the floor increases the strain on lumbar discs in the lower back. In fact, it's better to lean back a bit, even if it looks like slouching. "Really the best position is what you get in a La-Z-Boy, although that wouldn't work well for someone using a computer," said Dr. Waseem Amir Bashir, who led the study conducted in Aberdeen, Scotland. Bashir's findings confirm what ergonomics experts have believed.
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Milan, Paris, Prague, New York, East Lansing?
Maitri Shah's designs have never been showcased at Olympus Fashion Week in New York — at least not yet.
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Knitting relaxing pastime for creative MSU men, women
You know you've seen them. Maybe not every day or every week, but you've seen them. You could be at a residence hall floor meeting, taking a walk in the park or having a cram session at the Main Library — and someone pulls out their yarn and needles. Of course, MSU students who knit have heard the old-lady lines — a lot. "I get grandma jokes all the time," psychology and German sophomore Claudia Molter said. Molter has been knitting since her grandmother taught her at around age 9, and she said it's a crafty way to give gifts and make items to donate. "My friends — probably because they do it, too — they all like it," she said.
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SN Style: Belt it out in style
This season, creating stylish outfits is a cinch — as long as you have a waist-defining belt. WOMEN For a trendy and effortless look, buckle a belt over a jacket, cardigan, dress, sweater, billowy blouse or tunic. These wide belts create a glamorous hourglass silhouette and are the perfect accessory for just about any occasion.
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Revived pottery club sells crafts
Spirituality and meditation are constant themes in Kate Lewis' artwork. Sitting in the Kresge Art Center's ceramics room last Tuesday, she worked on her fourth installation piece — this one is centered around leaves. The leaves created by the English and studio art senior look real, as if it's possible to hear the breeze blow through them on a crisp fall day.
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Don't be targeted by burglars this season
By Stacy Downs McClatchy Newspapers Kansas City, Mo. (MCT) — Apartments are easy targets for burglars. "You have a lot of people coming and going, and you also have a lot of residences close together," said Sgt.
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Homemade merriment
A battle ax, a massage chair, a piece of rice with a name engraved on it — no one can deny the impressive selection of gifts at the mall. Pre-law senior Danielle Dunn has one specific mall gift in mind. "If my boyfriend doesn't give me a Build-A-Bear this Christmas, I'll be mad," she said.
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Buy Nothing Day tries to balance Black Friday frenzy
I've seen things get ugly on Black Friday. I've seen mothers, with the fluffy faux fur of their winter jackets cascading behind them, break into a sprint and leap over the weak — all in the name of a discounted product. I've seen disgruntled employees get in shouting matches when the last stereo system was given to a persistent customer, even though it was being held for another. I've seen children tell their mothers, while waiting in line, that they don't care if Santa comes anymore as long as they can leave Best Buy.
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SN Style: Turkey day travel
Traveling for Thanksgiving? Don't sacrifice style for comfort while sitting in a plane or car. Greet your family and friends looking fresh and fashionable with the following tips. Ensemble ideas: A basic style rule for traveling is to dress classic and simple.
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This Thanksgiving, overstuff turkey not guests
More than most holidays, Thanksgiving is centered around one activity — eating. For this reason, it can be particularly difficult not to stuff yourself until it hurts to breathe.
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MSU's 'Power Ranking' offensive to women
Congrats, MSU students. According to CollegeHumor.com we attend the school that has "the maximum amount of fun, while putting in the least amount of effort." MSU has achieved the No.