FEATURES
11 tips on how to avoid an E. coli infection
The number of illnesses due to a probable infectious E. coli strain on campus are on the rise. Unfortunately, several students have fallen victim to the infectious E. coli strain that still has no known source. Here are some tips to keep out of harm’s way and to avoid bloody diarrhea.
FEATURES
Cafeterias strive to accommodate students with food allergies
After living in Landon Hall for three years, Erika Fifelski has mastered the art of eating in on-campus cafeterias, despite her lactose intolerance.
FEATURES
Which caf is king?
MSU’s dining halls might not provide the finest meals ever critiqued, but they certainly aren’t the worst. But which cafeteria provides the best dining experience for students? The State News sampled the menus offered by six dining halls — Shaw, Holden, Landon, Snyder-Phillips, Brody and Hubbard — to find out which complex was the best, based on opinions from students and a general review.
FEATURES
MSU farm expands to supply dorms
The MSU Student Organic Farm wants students to eat more greens, and they’re starting with West Circle Complex.
FEATURES
Body naturally self-cleansing, diets unhealthy
If you didn’t know it by now, I love scatological questions because if there is one thing this society has a hang-up about, it is about the process of elimination. Besides, this type of question is just “ripe” for puns.
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MSU recognizes business partners
MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon and spokesmen from Lansing corporations recognized more than 50 local businesses and organizations at a reception Monday at Oldsmobile Park in Lansing.
MICHIGAN
West Village rezoning tops council session
For possibly the last time, the East Lansing City Council will revisit the issue of conditionally rezoning 0.55 acres of vacant land as part of the West Village project at its work session tonight.
MICHIGAN
City of E.L., MSU to host recycling forum
MSU students will have the chance to learn about recycling opportunities on campus and in East Lansing at a public forum held today and Wednesday.
MICHIGAN
Riot participant sentenced, fined
An 18-year-old with no MSU affiliation was sentenced Monday to 30 days in the Ingham County Jail for his participation in April’s Cedar Fest riot.
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Student to be honored today
A memorial service in honor of Katrina Tagget will be held at 3 p.m. today in Alumni Memorial Chapel.
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Japan Week features cultural events, films
MSU is known for encouraging students to study abroad — but students interested in Japanese culture won’t have to go far this week to experience the Far East.
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Expensive TVs keep many students from enjoying campus HD channels
As the economy continues to plummet, students said they’ve been forced to channel their savings into living costs and not splurge on luxury items such as TVs.
MICHIGAN
MSU basketball legend to visit
Former MSU and Los Angeles Lakers basketball star Earvin “Magic” Johnson will be in Lansing on Wednesday to lend his image to Sen. Barack Obama’s Democratic presidential campaign.
MICHIGAN
Local police still offering Cedar Fest tip rewards
Reward money is still available for individuals who have tips about participants in the Cedar Fest riot.
FEATURES
SN decor: Roommates mix tastes with diverse poster art
The State News caught up with three roommates who each bring their own unique sense of style to their small, but inviting apartment in Van Hoosen Hall.
FEATURES
Recessions shouldn't spell doom for courtship
I’ve had lots of people tell me recently that they have stopped dating because it is just too expensive now during tough economic times. Well, that’s just silly.
COMMENTARY
Criticizing drinking habits of students solves nothing
In response to Pavan Vangipuram’s Alcohol use in E.L. warrants serious consideration (SN 9/22), I’ve been reading the same judgmental columns in The State News about anyone who drinks alcohol since I was a freshman. But every writer seems to miss something crucial: It is pointless to try to change someone else’s behavior by shaming and criticizing them.
COMMENTARY
Disregard 'lies' on magazine covers
You’re in line at the checkout in CVS Pharmacy and notice the magazine rack stocked with this month’s latest. Marie Claire and Shape stare back at you, rife with regurgitated headlines and a carefully sculpted, pouty female prepared to disclose the trials and lamentations of fame. “Sculpted?” you think. Yeah, right. The pen tool in Photoshop can work wonders.
ICE HOCKEY
Debate abounds as CCHA adds shootout to conference games
Starting this season, the CCHA will be the only college hockey league to implement a shootout to resolve ties for conference games.