For many, the end of the Cold War marked the end of NATO. As an organization that was built and structured during a time when the U.S. and other nations were fighting communism, its mere existence now seems old fashioned and unnecessary. The alliance’s role is in the headlines again, with its involvement in Afghanistan vehemently supported by Defense Secretary Robert Gates.
I was thoroughly disappointed with the arguments presented in Karren Lewis’ letter to the editor titled Intelligent design has basis, Darwinism still unproven (SN 2/11). First and foremost, I would like to point out that the study of evolution is a scientific work in progress. Although the fossil record is incomplete, new discoveries are being made every year. It is a complex network involving many disciplines including — but not limited to — biology, archaeology and anthropology.
A blue and yellow bike, estimated to be worth $400, and a cable lock, worth about $10, were stolen sometime between noon Dec. 14 and 10 a.m. Jan. 29 from a bike room on the second floor of East Holden Hall, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.
When Sam Weiman received a minor-in-possession charge in April 2006, he knew what kind of stain it could leave on his record. Under advisement from a judge, Weiman took advantage of free legal services provided by ASMSU, one of a few options to potentially clear the MIP from his record.
Although the 2009 budget recommendations released by Gov. Jennifer Granholm on Thursday would increase MSU’s state funding by 2.7 percent, or $298 million, some other universities, including the University of Michigan, would receive more.
To casual acquaintances, Dennis Ziomek was the friendly, smart classmate you wished you knew more about. But to close friends, the earth science junior was a loyal person who would do anything to help out a friend, including skipping class to pick them up when their car broke down or taking care of them when they were ill.
Police have made little progress in piecing together the mystery behind the death of 20-year-old MSU student Rylan Cotter, whose body was found at an Indiana golf course about one month ago.
ASMSU’s Student Assembly allocated $300,000 to fund three concerts later this semester during its meeting Feb. 7.
Wendy Yuen saw break dancing, Taekwondo and step dancing at the Lunar New Year Show on Saturday, and couldn’t pick a performance she liked the most.
A new student group, Students for Prosperity, wants to see for themselves where tuition dollars and other money given to MSU is being used.
With people between 18 and 29 years old representing 21 percent of the voting population, voters within the age range of MSU students are making their votes count with increased political activism.
Author Jessica Weiner, dubbed America’s “Queen of Self-Esteem,” will speak at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Wharton Center.
Students interested in the renewable energy and biofuel industry in Michigan can present their research and invention proposals to field experts at Biofuel Inventors’ Day.
Pink and red rose petals covered the floor and the words “love” and “amor” shone under the lights at the 11th annual Latin Xplosion on Friday.
Pretending to be Oscar the Grouch, acting like an Amish out-of-towner in New York City and dressing up like a pirate might sound like three years’ worth of Halloween costume ideas. But for Jason Wilder Evans, that’s just a typical Thursday night.
Do … not … make … stupid … FOULS. Senior center Drew Naymick hammered it into his head time after time before Saturday’s game against Northwestern.
In Sunday’s dual meet against Northwestern, the MSU wrestling team won four of the 10 matches, but came up short in a 25-15 loss to the No. 11 Wildcats.
After connecting on four straight MSU shots late in the first half, Drew Neitzel decided to press his luck. The senior guard pulled up, dribbled in front of his Northwestern defender, shot a deep 3-pointer, and the ball grazed nothing but the bottom of the net. Heat-check diagnosis: hot.
It was a frustrating weekend for the MSU hockey team, which expected to walk away with some points from its two-game series against Northern Michigan in Marquette.
Next up on the MSU women’s basketball team’s seesaw schedule is Purdue. The Boilermakers (13-10 overall, 9-3 Big Ten) will make the trip tonight to Breslin Center riding a four-game win streak, while the Spartans (13-11, 5-7) are coming off an 82-64 loss to Iowa.