MSU
State Room Restaurant receives national honors
MSU's The State Room Restaurant will be honored Nov. 4 at the Santé Restaurant Awards festivities at Meadowood Napa Valley in St.
MICHIGAN
Marcinkowski: Free trade hurts Mich.
Jim Marcinkowski has waged a campaign focused on change. The Democratic challenger for Michigan's 8th Congressional District, which includes MSU, says he wants to "put this country back on course" by increasing funding for health care, withdrawing troops from Iraq and improving the country's economy. After spending more than 30 years in government service, including tenures in the FBI, CIA and Navy Marcinkowski switched to politics and joined the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office where he became Royal Oak's deputy city attorney in 1996.
MSU
Simons donate more than $2.5M to MSU programs
A portion of funds donated by President Lou Anna K. Simon and her husband, Roy, will go toward helping students in music and those who work for the Physical Plant. President Simon will not disclose the exact amount donated because she said it's her "personal choice" not to.
FEATURES
Going the distance
Lisa Filemyr and David Waters' relationship didn't even begin until they were apart. Sure, they had been classmates since middle school and had attended a dance together at the Concord Academy of Petoskey. "As I recall, we only danced once that night," said Filemyr, a psychology and criminal justice senior. Even after they discovered their grandparents had been best friends, sparks didn't fly.
COMMENTARY
Divorce less likely if partners both respect, love one another
The summer before my freshman year, my Mom had one theme, though I don't know if she fully realized it.
COMMENTARY
Too many Democrats on State News debate panel
I would like to commend The State News for the coverage of the 2006 governor's race, but I offer one caveat to your debate coverage.
MICHIGAN
Stabenow, Bouchard discuss economy in first debate
Democratic U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow and Republican challenger Mike Bouchard debated the economy, the Iraq war, homeland security and Social Security on Sunday in their first televised debate for the U.S.
FOOTBALL
Adams, Warrick swap positions as part of defensive shuffle
After surrendering 772 yards and 69 points combined in its last two losses, MSU's defense will get shaken up for Saturday's game against Northwestern. Most glaring are the position changes for two Spartans who have started every game in 2006.
MSU
Student input helps guide new renovation projects on campus
Proposed construction to Mayo Hall could raise more than dust. The hall's allegedly haunted basement, as well as the rest of the building, face a $10.5 million facelift that students worry could disrupt its spooky atmosphere. "We need to upgrade the electric system, plumbing, fire alarm system and redo bathrooms and furniture," said Angela Brown, University Housing director.
FEATURES
R couples text messaging 2 much?
Kristen Nilo knows her boyfriend is taking the easy way out and, well, sometimes it kind of bugs her. He'll send her a text message that reads "I Love U." "I'm like, 'Come on, you can't call me and say it?'" he education sophomore said, smiling.
NEWS
Living in quad meant 3 times the tension, drama - 10 times the hassle
After a long day of work and classes, there's nothing I enjoy more than retreating to the calming solitude of my dorm room. No roommates, no noise — just peace, quiet and myself. I've lived in the dorms for three semesters, two of which have been in a single room.
NEWS
After the party, keep your house stain, smell-free
For years upon years, "beer-floor" has plagued the residences of MSU students, not only making the morning-after hangover that much more intolerable, but also depriving students of their normal ability to enter a room without gagging. The phenomenon has baffled even the most highly regarded scientists.
ICE HOCKEY
'Reality check' loss leaves MSU with split on opening weekend
Kalamazoo — MSU hockey head coach Rick Comley summed up the No. 4 Spartans' 3-2 loss at Western Michigan on Sunday as a "reality check." But Comley also knows that championships are not won in October. "We're still developing," Comley said.
FOOTBALL
Heisman hopeful Smith shines
Many questions are up for debate in college football, but there's one truth that is nearly indisputable: Regardless of where he's playing or whom he's playing against, Ohio State quarterback Troy Smith is always the coolest guy on the field. Smith proved himself unflappable in early-season road games against Texas and Iowa.
FEATURES
Tigers' bandwagon, hard-core fans unite despite differences
Ballpark hot dogs and $8 beers. Seventh-inning stretches and "Take Me Out to the Ballgame." These are the all-American experiences I would have expected to take part in at my first Detroit Tigers' baseball game. But my very first Tigers' game was Saturday, and so, on top of the peanuts and popcorn, I got one very big bonus: witnessing history. I've always rooted for Detroit sports, but I've never been a superfan — the kind who actually watches the entire regular season, knows all the players' names and has stuck with the team through thick and thin — even when there's a lot of thin.
COMMENTARY
Evolution should always be taught
More than a century after Charles Darwin's death, we're still debating evolution. Last week, the Michigan State Board of Education rightfully approved guidelines for public schools to teach evolution, but not intelligent design, in science classes.
SPORTS
Monday musings
Sandy Sullivan, a candidate in the Wisconsin secretary of state election, has drawn attention for a self-published memoir that details her sexual exploits with Green Bay Packers' players in the 1960s. In a stunning twist, Gov.
NEWS
Living with all your best friends in fraternity made it homey
I moved in just after Thanksgiving and stayed the three weeks until holiday break. For those who think they know what happened in those three weeks, and for those who have no idea, allow me to paint a vague picture of how living in a fraternity with nearly 30 of my friends/brothers does compete with my grandma's cookies. I was drunk.
NEWS
R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Find out what it means
At some point in his or her college career, every MSU student must live in the company of another student.
MICHIGAN
Dog's genes set aside for future
Silver the English bulldog seems like a normal, happy puppy. He can't stop wagging his small, stubby tail and desperately wants someone to pet him. But the 9-month-old Silver is of a different variety.