MICHIGAN
Invasive species cost Great Lakes $200 million
The Great Lakes region is losing millions of dollars, all because of some unwelcome guests.
MSU
New archery facility breaks ground at MSU
The construction of a new shooting center on MSU’s campus will bring students looking to compete at archery or marksmanship to MSU, said Chris Glass, former president of the MSU Archery Team.
MSU
MSU Police frequent campus to help develop relationships with students
While a Court of Appeals case at the University of Washington may put a stop to police officers monitoring residence halls. Police at MSU continue to use relationship-building, rather than monitoring approach in the halls.
COMMENTARY
No one entitled to land in Israel
Most major conflicts arise in this world because two or more groups of people believe that they are entitled to the same property. Wars are started over what group of people is entitled to a country, or what country is entitled to what property.
COMMENTARY
Trip to Middle East shows Obama willing to learn
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., has been taking some heat for his lack of knowledge in foreign affairs — but this past weekend he might have proved that he is willing to learn.
BASKETBALL
Polish basketball team signs Naymick
Former MSU basketball player Drew Naymick is preparing for a 4,500-mile journey across the Atlantic Ocean to Poland, where he said he’ll continue his basketball career.
MSU
Ground broken on shooting center
Plans to build a facility to accommodate MSU’s rifle and archery teams moved forward Friday at a ground-breaking ceremony at Jolly Road between Hagadorn and College roads.
MSU
Museum displays letters to Nobel Peace Prize winner
The MSU Museum is celebrating Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday with an exhibit of children’s letters at the Nelson Mandela National Museum in Mthatha, South Africa.
NEWS
Seeing red
In football, being in the red zone means you are close to putting more points on the board. In business, being in the red zone means you are over budget, a problem MSU and many other athletic departments around the nation have been running into as universities build higher and pay more to stay among the top programs in the nation.
NEWS
Police Brief 07/18/08
An LG cell phone was stolen from the Duffy Daugherty Football Building on July 10 between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m., MSU police Sgt. Shaun Mills said.
MICHIGAN
Traffic decreased to one lane Friday on Hagadorn Road
North and southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane on a section of Hagadorn Road today from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., according to a press release from the Michigan Department of Public Works.
MSU
Applicants sought for program
The Michigan Political Leadership Program, or MPLP, a nationally recognized political training ground at MSU, is now accepting applications for the 2009 class of fellows.
MICHIGAN
Mozelle Act would create alert when senior citizen goes missing
When state Rep. Mark Meadows’ father placed the keys to his vehicle in Meadows’ hands and swore never to drive again, Meadows knew he had found a cause worth supporting.
MICHIGAN
E.L. hosts ribbon-cutting for Abbot Road
After months of construction, the opening of Abbot Road was celebrated during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday morning.
BASKETBALL
Neitzel relishes shot in NBA Summer League, looks to impress pro scouts
Former MSU men’s basketball player Drew Neitzel is in Las Vegas trying to make his dream come true. So far, his chances appear to be better than hitting the jackpot on a slot machine.
FEATURES
SN Decor: Jungle vibes accentuate room
The State News caught up with MSU zoology senior Zach Brinks to talk about his wild room, which is accentuated by dozens of animal holding tanks that surround the perimeter of his bedroom in his Lansing residence.
COMMENTARY
Eliminate useless social customs
Our society is based on a lot of customs and traditions. While some of them have real utility, many of them are now defunct rituals and formalities that do more harm than good. Just like the evolution of life on this planet, some human behavior also must be phased out to suit changing times.
COMMENTARY
Illegal textbook downloads appealing to students
As fall semester draws closer with each passing day, so does the burden of scraping up money for textbooks. For those who can’t afford steeply priced textbooks, many of them turn to alternatives such as shopping online, pairing up with a classmate to share a book or refrain from buying books at all.
NEWS
FDA OKs tomatoes, cautions elderly on jalepeno, serrano peppers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it was again safe to eat all types of tomatoes Thursday.
NEWS
Police Brief 07/17/08
A Trek bicycle was reported stolen from the Owen Graduate Hall bike rack July 10 at 12:35 p.m., MSU Detective Lt. Doug Monette said.