Coverage of centennial accentuates negatives

As East Lansing's Centennial coordinator and an MSU senior, I am writing in response to "Centennial artwork causes community concern" (SN 1/29), and "Photo marks city's anniversary" (SN 1/18). These articles have put a bad spin on what ultimately are positive projects and events put on by the city. In the photo story, it was suggested that a low student turnout at our centennial kickoff was due to the date and time of the event.

From the road

Women's hoops reporter Matt Bishop spent Thursday through Monday in State College, Pa., and Somerset, N.J., covering the women's basketball team's losses to Penn State and Rutgers.

Staying in hostels teaches lessons, lowers travel fees

College is the time when people go out to see the world. Without being bound to a family or career, you are free to travel, expand your cultural understanding and explore the vast globe. However, being in college also may be a time of debt and tight budgets for many people.

Security breach affects students

Shopped at a T.J. Maxx or Marshalls last year? How about A.J. Wright or HomeGoods? You might have got more than you bargained for. The credit and debit card information of some customers was stolen in mid-December in a nationwide security breach.

Impact goes high definition

Before becoming the general manager of 88.9 WDBM 18 years ago, Gary Reid was a professional musician.

Police: No suspects in string of robberies

Within less than a week, five East Lansing homes have been broken into during daylight hours, East Lansing police Capt.

Police briefs 02/01/07

Saving Mother Earth one day at a time

It's only ironic that MSU's ecological group, ECO, is holding its Week of Action to raise awareness of global warming during the coldest week of the year. ECO members braved the biting wind at the rock on Farm Lane Wednesday to inform MSU students about the effects of global warming. Students painted the rock with the phrase, "start global cooling" as a part of Rising to the Challenge: A Week of Action.

Detroit's Archer to speak on campus

Former Detroit Mayor and Michigan Supreme Court Justice Dennis Archer speaks today on "Civil Rights and the Law." The lecture, sponsored by the MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine, is the first of four to be presented at 5 p.m.

Versatile Howells is key in Spartans' success

Sometimes, just going with the flow can be a good thing. The no-questions-asked mentality of versatile senior Tyler Howells has made MSU head coach Rick Comley's job much easier. When the team was riddled with illness and injury, Comley tried a number of different line combinations. He tried senior forward Brandon Warner — with a career total of nine points — on the top line.

Catholic charity joins with fast-food chain to benefit children

St. Vincent's Catholic Charities has partnered with the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption to find permanent families for foster care children. The foundation is a part of the Wendy's Wonderful Kids program that helps to raise funds in Wendy's restaurants to find permanent homes for children.

Experts unscramble breakfast myths

When it comes to breakfast, dietitians say eating something is always better than nothing — even if that something happens to be a doughnut, muffin or slice of cake. This was just one of the surprising tidbits The State News found when interviewing registered dietitians Diane Fischer from Sparrow Health System and Peggy Apostolos from Ingham Regional Medical Center.

Civilians learn skills

Tucked into the corner of Lansing Community College's West Campus, a mix of MSU students and area residents felt the heat. They grappled with the question of when to use force, handled various ammunition and were even sent to shoot at dangerous assailants. The police weapon tutorial was part of the East Lansing Police Department's annual Citizen's Police Academy, where average Joes are invited to take part in a free, 11-week training session. The Academy gives participants an insider's view of how the ELPD operates, said Capt.

Study of sheep's sexuality could break barriers for gay population

Charles Roselli's goal is to determine what causes some sheep to become gay. Until recently, he has worked relatively undisturbed. Then last fall, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA, got involved.

Public should have voice in sculpture

A new landmark will make its debut in East Lansing's Valley Court Park as a representation of the city's 100-year history and diverse population.

Building their own businesses

Andrew Youatt was tired of the same take-out food he ordered during his stint as a night receptionist. Last year, Youatt, a music performance senior, decided to start GoGreenMenus.com, a Web site that allows people to access restaurant menus and bar specials.

Howells named finalist for Frozen Four competition

MSU senior forward Tyler Howells has been named a finalist for the NCAA Frozen Four Skills Challenge.

Community faces housing bias

Lansing — Same-sex couples are not given the same opportunities as heterosexual couples when renting or owning property, a report released Tuesday by the Fair Housing Center of Southeastern Michigan concluded. The study examined 120 cases throughout various parts of the state, beginning in May 2005 and ending in February 2006. "Sexual orientation is not always covered in Michigan legislation," said Kristen Cuhran, coordinator of investigations for the housing center.

MSU group plans to raise LBGT awareness

The MSU Stonewall Democrats hope a reorganization of the group will create awareness for the lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender community on campus. Last semester, the group worked with the MSU College Democrats to get people to vote during the November elections. Now, the group has shifted its efforts back to activism, said Kate Lester, president of the Stonewall Democrats. In today's reorganizational meeting, Lester said she plans to set times and dates for group meetings, try to put together goals and establish an executive board.

Spartans have room to improve after last week

By the numbers of the MSU women's basketball team's two-game losing streak: 35: The total amount that MSU has been outrebounded by.