Night shifts affect sleep, class

While most students are winding down for the night, geological studies senior John Warren is just arriving at work. When Warren accepted a job as a Menna's Joint delivery driver in December, he became one of many who must adjust their sleep and, sometimes, class schedules to accommodate establishments that cater to a nocturnal crowd. Warren said despite his late-night shifts at the restaurant, located at 4790 S.

Congress should not alter student loans

Within the next few days, as part of their "first 100 hours" legislative blitz, congressional Democrats have promised to "make college more accessible" by halving the 6.8 percent interest rate on subsidized student loans.

Audio materials aid sleep problems

A woman came to Bob Ranger for help with sleep problems after spending a few nights in a sleep study, yet no one could figure out the issue. Ranger, founder of the Institute of Transformational Hypnotherapy in Okemos, made the woman an audiotape with relaxation suggestions of how to fall asleep, and a couple of days later, she reported her issues were gone. "Our minds are very, very capable of taking new information and assimilating it in creative ways," Ranger said. Although Ranger only creates audio tapes or CDs for clients on an individual basis, he said many people seek hypnotic audio material to ease their sleeping woes or to relax. Barnes & Noble, 333 E.

Council to discuss future of homeless

Homeless people taking shelter in East Lansing's parking facilities may be banned from entering them after the City Council meets tonight. The council will hear public comment on the issue during its meeting at 7:30 p.m.

New housing draws student interest

Several MSU students will call West Village "home" next year, since their parents reserved property in the new residential development. "A lot of parents are interested in buying for their children, so those will be owned by the family, not licensed for rental," West Village spokeswoman Lisa Spaugh said. More than half the properties in the village already have been reserved, and construction begun on the complex.

Police briefs 01/16/07

No. 11 MSU finds balance, depth in new lines

MSU head coach Rick Comley was caught in an unfamiliar situation during the weekend — he actually got to toy with a healthy lineup. Comley moved sophomore forward Nick Sucharski to left wing on a line with junior center Bryan Lerg and junior right wing Jim McKenzie in Saturday night's 4-3 win against Alaska.

MIDDAY UPDATE: MSU doctoral student stranded in Palestine after more than 2 months of waiting

When Hasan Abdel-Kareem traveled to Palestine in late October to conduct research for his dissertation, he didn't think he'd miss celebrating the holidays with his family.

Campus event commemorates King's work

A solemn yet engaged group of MSU students and community members gathered in a semicircle around Beaumont Tower on Monday to honor Martin Luther King Jr.

Resolutions create fitness craze

One day makes a difference. Ask the owner of any local fitness gym. After Jan. 1, New Year's resolutions begin, and memberships and attendance at gyms peak significantly. Randy Gregg, owner of Atlas Gym in East Lansing, said that in the first 10 days of the month, about 400 new members joined the facility.

Sunday funday: Teams victorious

Injuries and foul trouble forced MSU head coach Tom Izzo to use an unusual lineup near the end of the first half during the Spartans' 63-57 victory against Illinois on Sunday. Sophomore guard Maurice Joseph was still feeling the effects of an ankle sprain, and freshman forward Raymar Morgan experienced cramping in his calf. Meanwhile, several of the Spartans' big men had picked up two first-half fouls. As a result, Izzo put junior forward Jacob Hannon and junior guard DeMarcus Ducre into the action. "I'm sure most of you enjoyed the last three minutes of the first half's lineup," Izzo joked.

Rising numbers of nonbelievers increase popularity of atheism

During my absence from the Opinion Page, it seems that atheism has gone somewhat mainstream. Richard Dawkins is enjoying well-deserved success with his brilliantly constructed appeal to reason and clear thinking, "The God Delusion," a New York Times best seller.

Women end 2-game slide

Iowa City, Iowa — The MSU women's basketball team snapped a two-game losing streak with a dominating 83-63 win against Iowa on Sunday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Spartans (13-4 overall, 4-1 Big Ten) posted their second-highest point total of the season, just shy of the 85 points they scored Nov.

SN Style: Toasty thermals heat it up

What once was used for warming your chilly unmentionables is now the material of choice for keeping comfortable and fashionable, simultaneously, during bitter-cold winter months.

Prescription, over-the-counter pills offer poor snoozers relief

With classes, jobs, extracurricular activities and a social life, many students have trouble keeping their eyes open at the end of the day. There are others, however, who do not have this luxury. According to medicalnewstoday.com, 30 percent of adults suffer from insomnia in the United States.

New bill may cut student loan rates

Paying for college might get a little easier if the U.S. Congress passes legislation that would slash interest rates on some student loans. If the legislation passes, MSU students using Federal Stafford Loans could save about $4,460 over the life of their loans, according to a study by the Public Interest Research Group in Michigan, or PIRGIM. "Right now, the student interest rate for subsidized Stafford Loans is 6.8 percent," said David Pettit, a PIRGIM spokesman.

WEB UPDATE: Women's team dominates Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa — After losing its last two games, Sunday's game was just what the doctor ordered for the MSU women's basketball team. The No.

WEB UPDATE: Neitzel leads men's team over comeback vs. Illinois

It was a game both teams had to have. MSU just had to have it a little bit more. Led by junior guard Drew Neitzel's 19 points, the Spartans erased an 11-point halftime deficit with a 28-5 run to start the second half, then held on late for a crucial 63-57 win against Illinois on Sunday at Breslin Center.

WEB UPDATE: Icers sweep Nanooks over weekend

It took the Spartans 36 seconds to figure out what Friday's game against Alaska would be like. After a whistle in Alaska's zone, a scrum broke out around goaltender Wylie Rogers.

Blowout loss not end of world for women's team

State News women's basketball reporter Matt Bishop recently held an impromptu question-and-answer session with himself about issues surrounding the women's basketball team.