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MICHIGAN

Google phone continues trend of advanced, costly mobiles

Jeff Kanan
October 15, 2008

As wireless devices continue to grow more technologically advanced, students said they’re taking extra measures to ensure their phones’ safety. Beginning Wednesday, YouTube, Gmail and Google Maps will be available on-the-go when the T-Mobile G1 hits stores across the nation. Google and T-Mobile are partnering on the G1’s launch, marking the first time Google has become involved in the mobile market.

MSU

Academic minor requirements could change pending proposals

Heather Guenther
October 15, 2008

Two proposals awaiting final approval could affect how much time students spend on a minor program at MSU. Faculty Council approved a proposal during its meeting Tuesday clarifying the type of credit and how much course work must be specific to the minor program. The council also decided students can only earn a minor in a field other than their major.

MSU

MSU grad to receive environmental award

Kayla Habermehl
October 15, 2008

A former Spartan is still going green more than 20 years after he graduated from MSU. Dan Dinelli, a third-generation golf course superintendent, has been selected to receive the 2009 President’s Award for Environmental Stewardship from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.

COMMENTARY

Control over one's body not just right of pregnant women

A woman has the basic right of controlling her own body — a typical argument for pro-choice supporters. If this statement should be held true, then it also should be extended to “an adult has the basic right of controlling his or her own body.” Furthermore, this also must include controlling all of one’s own body, not just abortion.

COMMENTARY

Passive political support not welcome in class

What place does politics have in the classroom? It’s a topic this page has addressed before earlier in the semester, but it’s reared its ugly head once again. A New York City teachers’ union has filed a federal lawsuit alleging a policy mandating “complete neutrality” while on duty is violating teachers’ rights to political expression, such as wearing political buttons or hanging up political posters.

COMMENTARY

Future city plans hurt by petitions

The city of East Lansing is know for its time-tested, effective system of representative democracy, but some residents — bent on circulating petitions that could force a costly special election on the City Center II project — are flirting with the chaotic California-style “government-by-referendum” that has paralyzed that state.

NEWS

City Council works on new building code

Allison Bush
October 14, 2008

The East Lansing City Council continued its discussion on possible future requirements for the city’s buildings at its work session Tuesday. The council received an update on the planning process for a citywide form-based code, which would call for buildings to comply with features such as height, window location and style.

NEWS

Arsonist could have prison time reduced

Abby Lubbers
October 14, 2008

A man involved in the 1999 New Year’s Eve arson at Agriculture Hall could serve a reduced prison sentence after Assistant U.S. Attorney Hagen Frank recognized the man’s assistance in ongoing eco-terrorism investigations.

NEWS

'Green' talk overshadowed

Kayla Habermehl
October 14, 2008

Independence from foreign oil. Alternative and renewable energy resources. Climate change. These terms have been heard in the news, come up in conversation and have been tossed around by presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama. But despite the rhetoric, the environment has been overshadowed by issues such as the economy, fuel prices and the war in Iraq, according to a Gallup poll.

NEWS

Influence of debates on undecided disputable

Zack Colman
October 14, 2008

Tonight’s third and final presidential debate is a must-win for Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. — but students and experts disagreed on the type of impact it might have on voters. Students said the final debate will be a crucial factor in persuading undecided voters, while experts said it would have a marginal effect.

FEATURES

MSU Alumni Association honors graduates

Sarah Harbison
October 14, 2008

Since graduating from the MSU College of Law in 1999, Christopher Brown said he’s at a place in his life where he can give back to the school he’s proud of. “I did not attend MSU for (my undergraduate degree) but consider MSU to be the point in my life where I really grew as a person and became the person that I am today,” said Brown, a Grand Rapids-based attorney.

FEATURES

Hello, my name is Sarah Kiel

Sarah Kiel has wanted to fence since she saw “The Princess Bride” in fourth grade, but she didn’t have the time and opportunity until she came to MSU. Here, she hit the ground running. She’s been in the MSU Fencing Club since “day one of practice” her freshman year.

FEATURES

'The Show' relevant, entertaining

It’s amazing a program like “The Show” from MSU Telecasters can be watchable and funny enough to last 20 years and 66 episodes, and still many students have never even heard of it.

FEATURES

Lights! Camera! Action!

Kyle Feldscher
October 14, 2008

The romantic dream of growing up, being an actor and moving away to Hollywood when the first chance arrives is still alive and well among the cast of “The Show.” “The Show” is a sitcom put on by the MSU Telecasters, MSU’s telecommunications club. Created 20 years ago, it is credited as the longest running college sitcom in the nation. David Cooper, the current executive producer of “The Show,” said being involved with the program involves a certain amount of pride.

MICHIGAN

Seasonal stores turn over new leaf for autumn sales

Jeff Kanan
October 14, 2008

As mid-fall sets in, local season-based businesses are either preparing for busy periods or getting ready to close their doors until next summer. For the past 10-15 years, American Eagle Superstore, 901 N. Larch St., in Lansing, has devoted 20 percent of its store to Halloween costumes, wigs, masks and decorations, but because of economic hard times, this season is likely the store’s final year for selling Halloween items, store manager Mike Piggott said.