ICE HOCKEY
From the road
Sports editor Eric Fish spent Friday at Lawson Ice Arena watching Western Michigan host MSU in a CCHA battle.
FEATURES
SN Style: Sneak a peek
Fashion is going bold for spring from the ground up — literally. The classic sneaker is getting a revamp in 2007, bringing bright colors and bold patterns to the feet of men of all ages. The fine-tuning is making the everyday pair of kicks a must-have accessory suitable for not only the court or classroom, but also a date or red carpet — as demonstrated by John Mayer's Grammy Awards look last week. Funky retailer Urban Outfitters sells a variety of eye-catching sneakers on both its Web site and at Grand River Avenue location.
MICHIGAN
Film shows cultures, power of love for duo
The film, "La Petite Jérusalem," about an Orthodox Jewish woman who falls in love with a Muslim co-worker, will be shown at 5 p.m., Friday in Room 206 of the Old Horticulture Building.
SPORTS
Izzo, Dantonio score more recruits
Austin Thornton, a 6-foot-5, 190-pound shooting guard from Cedar Springs, has verbally committed to the MSU basketball team.
COMMENTARY
Intellectual property law should not be applied to music, movies
At the clothing store where I work, the majority of the customers we have do not steal from us, even though we have a store policy not to pursue thieves and can't even accuse anyone of stealing.
FEATURES
Whites not so bright?
Casually strolling down the drugstore dental-care aisle in search of teeth-whitening products is no small task for first-timers. First, you have to know which type of product you want — whitening strips?
COMMENTARY
Analogy misses concept of atheism completely
After reading Matt Cowan's bizarre atheism/Christianity analogy, "Christianity doesn't need column to incite reaction" (SN 2/7), I felt compelled to write a quick response.
FEATURES
Backstabbing pals moniker applies to stars, regular people
By Rachel Leibrock McClatchy Newspapers Keep your friends close — and your frenemies even closer. What's that?
NEWS
WEB EXTRA: Last rental property on block converted
No more rental properties exist on the 700 block of Linden Street. The last remaining property with a rental license, 715 Linden St., was converted to an owner-occupied home in 2006. East Lansing Housing and Neighborhood Services Inc. bought the home last year for the purpose of revamping it after the rental license expired. "It helps strengthen that block and that general neighborhood," said Ruth Geller, executive director of the housing service.
NEWS
Fostering community activism
There's a new home for activist groups from the Lansing area. The NorthStar Center, 106 Lathrop St.
MICHIGAN
Proposal endorses alternative fuel
Proposed legislation in the Michigan House of Representatives could require state agencies to start the statewide movement to use alternative fuel. The proposal, which would amend the Management and Budget Act, would require all motor vehicles purchased or leased by state agencies to be capable of running on an alternative fuel by October. Republican Rep.
MICHIGAN
Council to hear from residents
From dog leashes to mandated recycling, residents can share their thoughts on multiple issues during this week's East Lansing City Council meeting. Time for public hearings is provided during the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
SPORTS
Simmons ties record in MSU loss
No. 2-ranked senior Nick Simmons posted his 45th fall Sunday against Penn State's Bryan Heller to tie the all-time record in MSU wrestling history. Wrestling at 141 pounds for the second time in his career, Simmons moved up from his usual weight class of 133 Friday against Indiana to fill in for brother Andy Simmons, who was out with an injury.
COMMENTARY
Resolution must see follow-up action
After much partisan deliberation, the House of Representatives passed a resolution Friday that calls President Bush to task on upping troop levels in Iraq. Sort of. In a vote of 246-to-182, with 17 Republicans supporting it, the Democrats were able to push their nonbinding resolution though the House that decried the war, of course, supported the troops. While it's nice to see that the Democratic Congress, or even Congress in general, has found the backbone it has so sorely lacked since 2001, the passage of the resolution in the House isn't the final solution. First of all, the resolution was killed in the Senate on Saturday, losing by only a 49-47 vote.
BASKETBALL
No time for men's team to revel in win
On Wednesday, the snow wouldn't stop falling in Illinois, and Iowa's game at Northwestern had to be moved back a day. On Saturday, MSU's shots wouldn't stop falling at Breslin Center, and the Hawkeyes had to be carried out on a stretcher after the Spartans rode an early 18-0 run to an 81-49 massacre. "We just couldn't stop the bleeding," Iowa head coach Steve Alford said. With less than 48 hours to prepare for MSU (19-8 overall, 6-6 Big Ten), the Hawkeyes (15-12, 7-6) were undeniably sluggish.
MSU
Diverse ministry shares vision
By Summi Gambhir For The State News It was an evening that brought believers closer to the Almighty. And by the time the Vision Christian Campus Ministry's Winter Worship program ended Friday evening, people said they felt the presence of Jesus Christ among them.
COMMENTARY
Media, public must focus on hard news, cut out celebrity obsession
A couple of days ago, while I was idly flipping through channels in my room, I saw something I could not believe.
MSU
Music school could become college
The MSU Board of Trustees will consider shifting the School of Music from the College of Arts and Letters to its own separate college.
SPORTS
Spartans step up defense in road win
Columbus, Ohio — After a disappointing defensive effort at home Thursday against Northwestern, MSU came out with a renewed focus on the defensive end, holding No.
MSU
Groups to discuss black activism
The Hubbard Hall Black Caucus and the African American Celebratory Committee will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday at 132 Hubbard Hall.