SPORTS
Prognosticators
It’s once again that time to guess the outcome of this weekend’s games with the State News prognosticators.
FEATURES
Caffeine poses risk for addiction, still popular stimulant
Caffeine is a stimulant that causes alertness and an increased feeling of happiness or well-being. Too much can lead to physical and mental side effects. It’s a drug, and it’s addicting.
FEATURES
'College Girl' an easy read; better for younger audience
Let me paint you a picture of basically all “young adult” plots: There is a girl. There is a boy. There is a relationship. There are academic, romantic and family struggles. If you are female, you have read this before. If you are male, you may have as well. “College Girl” is, in essence, the classic young adult novel about a girl who — you guessed it — is in college and facing the typical roadblocks one would expect.
COMMENTARY
More parking needed around campus for faculty, staff
This university sends a message that it would rather have its own employees, who have purchased a parking permit, spend irreplaceable time every day hunting around campus for a location to park instead of getting to work. In addition, MSU seems to have a large interest in fining its employees who purchase parking permits instead of improving campus parking.
COMMENTARY
Look to power plant to save energy on campus
The MSU Power Plant made a temporary change last week from burning coal to burning gasoline to generate power. The reason was simple — gasoline prices have fallen below coal prices and MSU is taking the opportunity to save money on energy costs. In the short term it makes sense to switch to gasoline, but we can’t help but think about MSU’s long-term energy problems.
COMMENTARY
Consider facts when making true historical comparisons
Michael Carman’s letter, Attacks on Obama do not correctly reflect reality (SN 1/29) is a bit of fantasy of its own.
COMMENTARY
Vegan lifestyle logical decision
People are always asking me why I’m vegan. I gladly explain the horrors of factory farming, the enslavement that comes with any animal-food production, and the health and environmental benefits. But people almost always have rebuttals. Not only are some of them easily answered by some small degree of critical thought, but I don’t even think people believe some the things they say.
NEWS
Results of student's autopsy inconclusive
The results of an autopsy conducted this afternoon to determine what caused the death of 22-year-old MSU senior Don Ausman were inconclusive. The Ingham County Medical Examiner is conducting toxicology reports, the results of which are still pending.
NEWS
New MSU aid program allows disabled veterans to get degree for free
Disabled veterans attending MSU beginning this fall won’t have to pay for school as part of a new veterans assistant program introduced today. MSU’s Disabled Veterans Assistance Program will help veterans attend the university by covering the cost or tuition, housing, books and other fees.
NEWS
MSU drops spam charges against ASMSU official
After a near five-month battle with university officials, ASMSU Association Director Kara Spencer’s life may finally return to normal.
NEWS
Stimulus plan heads for Senate after passing House
Michigan moved one step closer to getting an estimated $4.6 billion in federal funds Wednesday after the U.S. House of Representatives approved President Barack Obama’s $819 billion stimulus package.
NEWS
Getting into the swing of things
Where there was once desolate solitude on the Forest Akers East Golf Course, there is now the sound of hope. The ping of titanium drivers and crack of soundly struck irons is audible from the course’s new heated, covered driving range, reminding golfers of the promise of spring days spent on the links.
MICHIGAN
Art festival submission deadline
Artists wishing to participate in the 2009 East Lansing Art Festival have until January 31 to apply for an exhibit.
MSU
Coca-Cola donation to help fund MSU packaging center
MSU and the Coca-Cola Co. are hoping to take sustainability innovations to a higher level with a new packaging center partially funded by the company.
MICHIGAN
Greek organizations accept new members for rush week
The colorful signs bearing Greek letters that line the sidewalk near Bessey Hall say it all. Spring sorority and fraternity rush week is in full swing, and plenty of MSU students are joining in the action.
MICHIGAN
Classes invest in ‘unpredictable’ market
Students are typically the ones doling out the dollars to the university, but a class at Western Michigan University now has $500,000 of the school’s money to gamble — on the stock market, that is.
BASKETBALL
Seniors lead Hawkeyes into game against rolling Spartans
On a five-game winning streak, the MSU women’s basketball team is the hottest team in the Big Ten. But Thursday, the Spartans won’t be the only team coming in on a roll.
COMMENTARY
Students need to take more steps to lower drinking age
I have read articles like Gerard Ruskowski’s Drinking laws need revision (SN 1/27) and I understand and agree with his arguments.
COMMENTARY
Be realistic about fixing economy
Democracy has struck again: We have a new president. President Barack Obama has inherited two foreign wars and the worst economy since the Great Depression. Welcome to the office, Mr. President. Good luck on your goal to quit smoking.
COMMENTARY
Paying 20 year old tuition fees wise option
These days, trusting the stock market is about as safe as flossing your teeth with a steak knife. But it’s time to cut around the fat when it comes to college education. People need to start investing in the Michigan Education Trust, or MET.