NEWS
Police Brief 11/13/07
Nearly $200 in cash was stolen from a West Wilson Hall resident’s purse Saturday night, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.
NEWS
E.L. apartment owners unsure on effects of FCC cable ruling
East Lansing rental property owners are uncertain as to whether a rule approved by federal regulators will eventually lower the prices on cable bills for the city’s apartment dwellers.
NEWS
Substitute tax awaits approval in Senate
The effects of a possible surcharge to the new Michigan Business Tax, or MBT, have yet to be determined but are expected to be better for businesses than the 6 percent sales tax expansion on services.
MSU
Campus campaign promotes peace
Peace, in Maweza Razzaq’s eyes, is not publicized nearly as often as hate.
MICHIGAN
Exhibition honors Iraq casualties
Next to a pair of black combat boots on the lawn of the First Church of the Brethren, 3020 S. Washington Ave., sits a makeshift luminary — a jar filled with sand to prop up the single, white candle.
MSU
Students report different levels of satisfaction with free legal service
When animal science junior Lauren Stanko approached ASMSU’s free legal services after obtaining a minor-in-possession charge during Welcome Week, she was surprised at the limited amount of interaction she had with her lawyer.
MSU
System brings together classroom technologies
Eventually every university classroom will increased technological capabilities.
MICHIGAN
Body found in river identified as Lansing resident
Lansing police report the body found in the Grand River last week near South Washington Avenue and Interstate 496 is that of 53-year-old Gwendolyn Peterson.
FEATURES
Winterizing exercise routines combines interests, abilities
While the urge to hibernate may creep up in the coming months of finals, frigid weather and holiday festivities, there are still plenty of opportunities to keep moving.
FEATURES
High heels: Still uncomfortable
As I write this on this chilly Thursday afternoon, my feet are throbbing. My heels are raw, and my toes are crunched into a position that would make even the most enthusiastic foot binder proud.
FEATURES
Fashion fever
Your breath funnels out of your mouth like spouts from a steam engine. Your ears are redder than an Elizabeth Arden door. And your flip-flop clad feet closely resemble the remains of Donner party leftovers. It’s winter.
FEATURES
Face time: Rebecca Kegler
When Rebecca Kegler is on campus, she’s usually helping others break a sweat.
FEATURES
Pageant winner to represent Lansing in state competition
Lansing’s Miss Capital City pageant went off without a hitch Saturday night. Well, almost.
FEATURES
Synthetic materials ideal for winter workouts
Besides protecting your skin and body from the winter, wind and snow on your way to class, it’s especially important to gear up when trekking outside to exercise.
FEATURES
Deodorant not likely cause of breast cancer
I was forwarded an e-mail from my mom that stated that deodorants and/or antiperspirant can cause breast cancer. Because my aunt had breast cancer and it seems to be in my family, I want to know if this can be true.
FEATURES
'Princess Diaries' author discusses writing, celebs, Midwest
Meg Cabot is no cat lady. Although the writer of “The Princess Diaries” series has two feline friends and has penned dozens of other books, Cabot isn’t the typical reclusive, introverted author type.
BASKETBALL
Exhibition over, MSU to begin season tonight
After a preseason in which the MSU men’s basketball team struggled against Division II opponents Grand Valley State and Michigan Tech, the Spartans look to get off to start the regular season on a high note against a Chicago State squad that gave them a run for their money early last season.
FOOTBALL
U-M comments in past, team looks forward
It’s been one week since MSU head coach Mark Dantonio made what some people have termed disparaging comments directed at the Michigan football team during his Monday press conference. When told his remarks garnered national attention, Dantonio’s attention was caught.
COMMENTARY
Meijer inc. failed to strongly argue for green gas station
Four students and I attended the East Lansing City Council meeting to listen and voice our opinions about the proposed Meijer gas station on the corner of West Lake Lansing Road and Marfitt Road.
COMMENTARY
Sexual preference should not determine health care
After reading Jessica Byrom’s letter titled Only legally married couples deserve benefits (SN 11/5), I was completely appalled.