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FEATURES

MSU has better opportunities than Cedar Fest

Dennis Martell
April 14, 2008

Dr. D., The way (Cedar Fest) ended was definitely disappointing, and I’m somewhat embarrassed. I guess I just really thought it could go off without this type of ending. As for the police, I pretty much completely agree with you (that they were restrained, proper and acted according to the plan), at least with everything I saw, although I did not witness what happened after they made the announcement that it was an illegal gathering. (I can’t explain why it went the way it did. What are your thoughts?) -CF

FEATURES

Sew original

Liz Kersjes
April 14, 2008

The State News gave three students with different styles, different majors and different interests a challenge: Make something with a yard of fabric and a spool of thread. They were free to add their own details and some of their own fabric, but their creations had to feature the particular fabric they chose.

FEATURES

Turn plastic bags, cereal boxes into accessories

Matt Flint
April 14, 2008

Sometimes being innovative, trendy and environmentally friendly can be achieved in one fell swoop. The old saying of “reduce, reuse, recycle” has been ingrained into many people’s minds. But when it comes to actually implementing it, there isn’t an easy mantra to get started.

FEATURES

Bread makers offer tips on art of baking

Maggie Lillis
April 14, 2008

When learning to master the art of baking, it isn’t a cakewalk — it can take some time to get on a roll. From handling fickle ingredients to deciphering industry lingo, care is required before you can bake your favorite breads, cookies and cakes.

MSU

GEU uses fliers to promote contract

Pete Nichols
April 14, 2008

Chicago native Lin Bergeron walked through the entrance of the Union on Monday with a group of other potential students and their parents to tour the university, and was confronted by a group of graduate students holding fliers.

MICHIGAN

Mich. tourism sector on decline

The luster of the Great Lakes and Michigan’s natural beauty might not be enough to keep Michigan’s tourism sector from declining this year. Two MSU researchers, along with representatives from Michigan’s tourism sector, predicted the number of travelers will decrease by 2 percent in 2008, while travel spending will remain flat and prices for traveling will increase about 4 percent.

MICHIGAN

'Recession' leads to deals

Zack Colman
April 14, 2008

A possible recession might be suitable comedic fodder for Campusfood.com’s marketing department, but it’s anything but funny to East Lansing businesses. Campusfood.com recently began offering “Recession Specials” on its Web site, which marketing director Julie Shimshack said was a tongue-in-cheek method to encourage sales.

MICHIGAN

Protein, creatine can supplement a healthy diet

Jeff Kanan
April 14, 2008

Calorie and carbohydrate intake are key aspects of bodybuilding, but there’s also a lesser known contributor to better muscle definition. Supplements, namely whey protein and creatine, can aid with nutrient intake and muscle tone, but must be used only in conjunction with powerlifting and proper dieting practices, nutritionists said.

MSU

Campus works to maintain African ties

Mike Blasky
April 14, 2008

General management sophomore Michael Ueberroth said it was a “drunk dial” that changed his perspective on the world, in particular, Africa. “A friend called me up, drunk, at 3 a.m. and told me he wanted to do something that made a difference,” he said. “And something about the crisis in Darfur was on the television at the time.”

FOOTBALL

Teams announced for Green-White game

Sean Ely
April 14, 2008

MSU football head coach Mark Dantonio conducted a draft today in preparation for Saturday’s Green-White intrasquad game, which will be played at 1:30 p.m. at Spartan Stadium. Two teams, one green and one white, will battle it out in an exhibition-style game for a steak dinner, as opposed to the hated hotdogs and beans meal.

BASKETBALL

Dehaan, Keane get top MSU honors

Allison Grant
April 14, 2008

The MSU women’s basketball team handed out its annual awards Sunday night. Junior center Allyssa DeHaan and sophomore forward Kalisha Keane were named co-Players of the Year. DeHaan had 150 blocks on the season, breaking her own Big Ten record of 145 set last season.

SPORTS

Top freshman shoots for star season

Allison Grant
April 14, 2008

Freshman standout Aimee Neff has proven to be a vital piece of the MSU women’s golf team. Coming out and sending a message from her opening tee shot to the clubhouse, Neff fired a 69 in her first round as a Spartan on Sept. 8, 2007 at the Mary Fossum Invitational and has used that as motivation throughout the season.

SOFTBALL

MSU's 6-game win streak ends in 1-3 weekend against Hawkeyes

Kristi Jourdan
April 14, 2008

The Iowa Hawkeyes squashed the MSU softball team’s six-game winning streak during the weekend, and it only went downhill from there for the Spartans. MSU posted a 1-3 record on the weekend, losing two games to Iowa and splitting a doubleheader with Illinois — which included a mercy win over the Fighting Illini with an 11-5 victory in five innings.

FOOTBALL

Special draft held for Green-White intrasquad matchup

Sean Ely
April 14, 2008

It’s not the NFL, but that didn’t stop MSU football head coach Mark Dantonio from conducting a little draft of his own. Dantonio acted as commissioner Monday afternoon as the team’s seniors split up and drafted the rest of the Spartans’ roster to either the Green or White team in preparation for Saturday’s spring game at 1:30 p.m. at Spartan Stadium.

COMMENTARY

Donations determine direction of universities

What makes the university system in the U.S. worthwhile is the diversity and variety that each institution offers to prospective students. One school might offer a great engineering program while another may specialize in liberal arts. The variety makes choosing a school an important and exciting decision.