MICHIGAN
Graduate's work featured at exhibit
An art exhibition in Owosso features art created by Brett Xavier, a 2007 fine arts graduate. Aldrich Art & Supply, 116 N.
COMMENTARY
The city is a canvas
A while back, I was walking down an alley, cutting my way through East Lansing, when I tripped over an angel.
COMMENTARY
Children improve all aspects of parents' lives
The column "Beyond parenting" (SN 6/15) made me cringe. Matt Flint seems extremely upset by people who say having children is the greatest accomplishment of their lives and wonders how anything ever gets done.
MICHIGAN
Michigan budget problems could affect statewide fair funding
Because of statewide budget troubles, fairground officials are concerned that maintenance of facilities and exhibitor payouts will become a more difficult task in the near future. If funding doesn't come through, there could be an effect on how the fairgrounds will be run and maintained, said Tom Edman, Ingham County Fairgrounds executive director. "We are doing fine as we speak," he said.
MICHIGAN
New general manager announced
The Lansing Board of Water & Light introduced the utility company's new general manager Monday. J.
MSU
IPPSR public policy research forum
The MSU Institute for Public Policy and Social Research will host a public policy forum about the impact of Michigan's research universities' on state economic development.
MSU
Miss Michigan contestants return home
The suitcases of outfits and jewelry are almost unpacked, but the memories will be tucked away forever. Three MSU students returned to their hometowns Sunday after spending a week in Muskegon competing in the Miss Michigan 2007 scholarship pageant. While they won't be unpacking the winning crown, Katie Thomas, a nutritional sciences senior; Christie Charron, a political science junior; and Melissa Cousino, a psychology senior; said the week of events and competition was all worth it. "It was really great," Thomas, 20, said.
NEWS
MSU landscapers design face-lifts for local homes
Lansing — The three homeowners who are receiving exterior renovations from a Lansing-based makeover project are not just getting a new paint job - their homes will have custom-designed landscape architecture created by MSU students.
NEWS
MSU searches for new athletics director
As the university begins its search for the next athletics director, the MSU Board of Trustees' advisory committee released a set of criteria to determine Ron Mason's successor. Mason recently announced he would retire after his contract expires in June 2008. The committee, comprised of trustees Melanie Foster, George Perles and Colleen McNamara, developed the majority of the criteria with some input from MSU President Lou Anna K.
COMMENTARY
Religious columns do not change minds of readers
I think there should be a poll every time there's another article of faith written in the paper.
COMMENTARY
Quit acting trashy
Espresso Royale Caffe, the friendly neighborhood coffee shop facing campus on East Grand River Avenue, just announced it will start carrying environmentally friendly plastic cups made from a biodegradable, corn-based biopolymer. This means the cups will break down like any other plant, and you can even compost them yourself. The café also will start providing paper cups made from recycled paper.
COMMENTARY
New tax renews hope for businesses
Michigan finally has a replacement for the controversial Single Business Tax, or SBT, and the change looks to be a step in the right direction. State lawmakers from both political parties worked together to craft the Michigan Business Tax, or MBT.
MICHIGAN
Celebrating independence
Lansing — The smell of the grill and the savor of sticky barbecue from the tips of your fingers might make it easy to confuse Juneteenth with a Fourth of July celebration. But the resemblance of the two holidays go beyond children tossing baseballs and the high-pitched bells of an ice cream truck.
COMMENTARY
Sports play important role in community pride
In "Athletic priorities," (SN 6/14), Drew Winter argued for the irrelevance of sports, also saying every fan is simply wasting their time following teams full of "steroid-laden strangers sweating their way to artificial glory." As a student, nothing feels better than watching your chemistry lab partner plant a Spartans flag at the 50-yard line in South Bend, Ind.
MICHIGAN
Local pageant makes debut
Painting nails, hitting the gyms and practicing talents will top to-do lists for some MSU students this November. The Miss Capital City Michigan pageant in the DeVille Room of The Cadillac Club, 1115 S.
ICE HOCKEY
Lerg named MSU's Male Athlete of the Year, joins Spartans legends
Team Most Valuable Player. USA Hockey College Player of the year. National champion. Jeff Lerg has put together quite the resumé his sophomore year, and the MSU goaltender's postseason honors aren't done yet. Lerg was named the George Alderton Male Athlete of the Year on Wednesday, June 13.
COMMENTARY
Vaccination programs not always beneficial
Roxanne Dewyer's column "Responsible remedy" (SN 6/13), cannot discuss the issue of vaccine safety fairly without speaking to researchers and physicians who hold the opposite opinion.
NEWS
MIDDAY UPDATE: University searching for next athletics director
Criteria was released by an advisory committee chaired by Trustee Melanie Foster to determine Ron Mason's successor. Mason, the MSU athletics director, will retire when his contract expires in June 2008. The rest of the committee is comprised of trustees George Perles and Colleen McNamara. "He has been a phenomenal attribute to MSU athletics as both a coach and athletic director," Foster said of Mason, who has been the athletics director since 2002. There have been some outside candidates who have already expressed interest in Mason's job, as well as a strong internal candidate.
COMMENTARY
Internet important tool in 2008 race
"OMG, did you check out McCain's updated MySpace profile?" "No, but Barack listens to The Fugees, which rules." Yes, it's official.
MICHIGAN
Nature Center offers summer activities
The Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road in Meridian Township, is offering family fun for the summer months. "Firefly Frenzy," a story time for preschool and elementary students, will be held at 10 a.m.