Dorm recycling plan misses potential

University officials plan to enact a recycling program in four residence halls sometime in February.

Bernero to focus on high-tech industry

Creating high-tech jobs in Lansing will be the focus of Mayor Virg Bernero's second year in office. He will detail his plans during his State of the City address at 7 p.m.

Peace Corps finds help from MSU

MSU was the ninth-largest producer of Peace Corps volunteers in 2006, as 71 alumni currently serve as volunteers. Since 1961 — when the Peace Corps was created — 2,057 MSU alumni have served as volunteers.

Writer does not persuade readers with mockery

Brand new year, same old John Bice. In his taxingly redundant column, "Rising numbers of nonbelievers increase popularity of atheism" (SN 1/16), Bice continues his tirade against the illogical evils of organized religion — in particular, traditional Christianity — in a vain, attempt to get readers to buy into his rhetoric.

Revving it up

Tom Izzo has had enough. He's fed up with having his guards walk the ball up court. Fed up with worrying about fatigue.

Study: January marks start of breakup season

By Sarah Langbein McClatchy Newspapers It's not you, it's me. Chances are you've either said it or have been on the receiving end of this lame breakup line.

Med school named for MSU alumnus

Grand Rapids — It was only fitting the MSU Board of Trustees held its meeting Thursday in Grand Rapids across the river from the Gerald R.

Style icons prevalent in American culture today

I was so confused Wednesday to open The State News and see another article from fashion writer Elizabeth Swanson.

U.S. House cuts loan interest for students

The legions of people fearing post-college debt breathed a sigh of relief Wednesday, when the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a proposal to lower the interest rates of student loans. The legislation, which passed 356-71, could decrease the current 6.8 percent interest rate on Federal Stafford Loans.

E.L. heroes rewarded

One person pulled an elderly man from a burning vehicle, another saved his girlfriend from the clutches of an attacker and another fought off a violent rapist. These former or current MSU students were honored alongside police officers Thursday night at the Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road, during the East Lansing Police Department's annual awards ceremony. Josh Burda, a physiology senior, was honored for pulling a man in his 70s from a car that exploded no more than 10 seconds after saving him, he said. "I was just driving and saw there was a guy pulled over, an old man, and I swear that there was a little bit of smoke inside the car.

Flawed two-party system ignores attitudes of independent voters

Everyone seems to have at their fingertips thousands of songs on their iPods, restaurants catering to every taste, dozens of cable networks — generous options in almost every area of life. Why, then, does U.S.

Maize meltdown

Ann Arbor — And the domination continues. The No. 23 MSU women's basketball team picked up its ninth straight win over rival Michigan, 66-48, in an ugly game Thursday night at Crisler Arena. The Spartans (14-4 overall, 5-1 Big Ten) got another career night from senior forward Myisha Bannister, who recorded her first career double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds, both career highs, and senior guard Victoria Lucas-Perry poured in 23 points of her own. "It was a great defensive game," MSU head coach Joanne P.

Deja vu: MSU, Iowa to face off again

The No. 23 MSU women's basketball team will look to pick up its fourth straight win over Iowa when the two teams play for the second time in a week at 2 p.m.

From clothes to cars, life unordinary for center

The State News recently asked junior center Drew Naymick about his life off the court, from his favorite local eatery to the loss of one of his TV heroes. The State News: Now Drew, you have a reputation for being the biggest eater on the team. Drew Naymick: Yeah, that's definitely true. Do you have a favorite meal, favorite midnight snack? I just like spaghetti and breads.

Restored roar

The Old English D took over Breslin Center on Wednesday afternoon, as Tigers fans young and old came to catch a glimpse of their favorite team. While the crowd anxiously waited to hear from the players, MSU President Lou Anna K.

MSU receives $600,000 from EPA

The Environmental Protection Agency awarded MSU a grant of $600,000 on Wednesday to develop a new method for detecting harmful pathogens in drinking water.

Police briefs 01/18/07

Religion is not outdated in ever-changing world

I read the article "Rising numbers of nonbelievers increase popularity of atheism" (SN 1/16), and it just saddens me.

Freshman gymnast scores weekly honors

Freshman gymnast Nicole Curler was named Big Ten Gymnast of the Week on Wednesday. The award is the first of her career, and she is the first Spartan to receive the honor since 2005. "I am thrilled that Nicole won the Big Ten Gymnast of the Week award," MSU head coach Kathie Klages said in a statement.

Rights stripped, violated inside U.S. illegal immigration prisons

I remember a time when I felt safe living in the United States. I was proud of everything my country stood for. However, during the past six years, the government has made terrible decision after terrible decision.