NEWS
Unity the theme of 2007 football season
Waking up Saturday morning went something like this: The sun is barely even shining through the …
FEATURES
Transitioning to college life can be hard
“I know I am 18 years old and I hate to admit it, but I already really miss my family and home. I have been trying to deal with it, but I am embarrassed and it seems that no one wants to hear it. I just wanted somebody to listen.”
NEWS
Celebrating hip hop
What’s good, people? This is your boy’s first blog on our new and improved Web site, so bear with me.
NEWS
Stabbing victim said he joked about suspect
An ordinary night at the bar nearly turned deadly for Ryan Noel. Noel, a 23-year-old Lansing resident, testified Friday at a preliminary hearing at 54-B District Court that 29-year-old East Lansing resident Frank DeWayne West attacked him outside Reno’s East Side Sportsbar & Grill, 1310 Abbott Road, more than two weeks ago.
COMMENTARY
Dantonio victory as promised, thanks coach
MSU’s football team rang in the Mark Dantonio era with a resounding victory over UAB this past weekend. The Spartans showcased their potent running attack and barraged the visiting Blazers for 45 points before halftime en route to a 55-18 victory. Dantonio’s arrival at MSU has been long overdue.
COMMENTARY
Lack of serial killer news coverage alarming to some
I am disappointed how both The State News and the MSU administration have informed students regarding the serial killer that was recently caught in Lansing.
COMMENTARY
Apathy is dangerous
The two-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina passed last week, and news reports indicate that, for thousands of people down in Louisiana, the situation hasn’t improved enough. Elsewhere around the world, the United States wages endless wars against Middle Eastern countries to stabilize the region, hurricanes slam into Central America and millions of Africans squander away years in refugee camps with little hope for improvement.
COMMENTARY
Impossible to judge a situation without first experiencing it
In response to Nate Sherman’s statements in Abortion trumps animal cruelty (SN 8/29) having to do with those “many married couples (that) can’t have children,” What about the millions of kids growing up in orphanages and foster care?
COMMENTARY
Slip of tongue by castmate doesn't validate insults
In response to ‘The Vagina Monologues’ report incorrect, upsetting (SN 8/30), Julia Dillard and Marissa Yardley complained that my story in the Red Cedar Log yearbook inaccurately cited the show had a cancellation.
MICHIGAN
Community Relations Coalition aims to strengthen student, permanent resident relationships
Ann Nichols has found that the best way to ensure a good relationship with her neighbors is to introduce herself right off the bat. She does that with baked goods.
MICHIGAN
Flooding after rain creates headaches
While the heavy rain that pounded East Lansing Aug. 24 sent many students running for cover, it brought an unexpected nuisance for Katie Ault. About an inch of water had flooded the social work senior’s apartment.
MICHIGAN
Local business owners complain stench may drive away customers
Flooding houses with dirty water isn’t the only way East Lansing’s frequently clogged sewage system flexes its muscle. Some local business owners believe the sewers’ overwhelming odor is wretched enough to deter customers from visiting their stores.
FOOTBALL
Caulcrick plows through Blazers for career-high four touchdowns
Senior running back Jehuu Caulcrick carried the Spartan offense in the first half against Alabama-Birmingham, but he also took the Blazer defense for a ride.
FOOTBALL
Spartans overwhelm UAB in Dantonio's debut
It might be said that MSU was anxious to start its new season and new football life. The score in Saturday’s game certainly reflected that.
NEWS
Picture perfect football Saturday
What a beautiful Saturday to kick off the 2007 college football season. Not only was East Lansing al…
MICHIGAN
Broken cable causes power outage
A couple hundred East Lansing residents were left in the dark around 9 p.m. Thursday, the result of a broken underground cable that cut power to parts of the city.
MICHIGAN
Lansing police release name of murder suspect
Lansing police have identified 27-year-old Matthew Emmanuel Macon as the man they believe is responsible for five recent homicides and one assault.
NEWS
Lonesome Lansing
While most MSU students could pick out Lansing using their hand as a map, recent city officials have recognized that the spot on their palm hasn’t been a lifeline.
COMMENTARY
MSU Flag Corps needs to have more fun during performances
With the onset of a new football season, perhaps it is time to reconsider the institutional culture of the MSU flag corps.