Unsecured border still major problem in U.S.
In the editorial, "Ideas for recruiting are embarrassing," (SN 9/19), the State News editorial board claims the idea of having a "Catch an Illegal Immigrant Day" on campus is "appalling." What I find really appalling, however, is the fact that five years after the Sept.
Pimpology
Mattresses lined the floor of Wonders Hall Kiva on Thursday night as part of a program teaching students about maintaining healthy sexual relationships. "Pimpology: It's About the Relationship," a program initiated by Case Hall resident mentor Evan Fowler-Guzzardo, is designed to teach students how to carry on healthy, meaningful relationships — including sexual ones. "It's about the relationship between you and your significant other, you and your roommate and even how you understand yourself," Fowler-Guzzardo said. Using the word "pimp" in the event's title puzzled some students who attended, but Fowler-Guzzardo said the reason for it was simple. "I chose the name Pimpology because I wanted to show that being a player or being a pimp isn't constructive to the kinds of relationships that are so meaningful in college.
Fast food getting meatier
By Kate Santich The Orlando Sentinel Surely every American old enough to place a Happy Meal order knows there's an obesity epidemic in this country. Despite this — and despite piles of research on the evils of diets high in saturated fat and sodium and low in fiber — American fast-food chains continue to roll out bigger, fatter, more decadent fare. Consider this summer's debut of Burger King's BK Stackers, which include a Quad Stacker option of four slabs of beef, four slices of cheese and up to eight slices of bacon — "smothered," as the company puts it, in a creamy sauce. "This burger might better be called the quadruple-bypass special," said Jeff Novick, director of nutrition for the Pritikin Longevity Center in Florida.
Former Spartans' player, coach Waters passes away at age 83
The MSU football program lost a member of its family Wednesday morning when former Spartans athlete and coach Frank "Muddy" Waters passed away from congestive heart failure at the age of 83. "Muddy was a true Spartan," MSU Athletics Director Ron Mason said in a statement.
Profs earn international accolades
The French government honored two MSU professors for their work in the humanitarian studies of French culture. Anna Norris and Ehsan Ahmed, professors in the MSU French, Classics and Italian department, were named Chevaliers dans l'Ordre des Palmes Académiques, or Knights in the Order of Academic Palms — one of the oldest and most-honored awards a person can receive from the French government. MSU professors previously have been recognized four other times. Professor and department chairman John Rauksaid said both professors are great representations of what the department and university want out of their teachers. "We, as a department, are very honored by two of our professors receiving this title," Rauk said.
Hollywood divorces provide insight into real relationships
My dream of marrying Paul Walker has flown out the window. I mean, Hollywood marriages end faster than you can say "I do." So, I decided to have a little fun and find out what I could learn from celebrity divorces.
Wharton to offer free theater workshop
The Stratford Festival of Canada is coming to Wharton Center from Oct. 30 through Nov. 1. The event will feature nearly a dozen actors and provide students with participatory learning activities, including lecture demonstrations and master classes.
Letter lacked perspective on permanent residents
The letter that communication major Molly Megargle wrote to The State News, "East Lansing doesn't acknowledge students," (SN 9/15), in which she argued for greater acknowledgment of MSU students in the crafting of the East Lansing housing policy, lacked perspective. First, while Megargle probably will have to endure the real or imagined slights by the city for no more than four or five years, families and professionals will be affected by its policies well after she's moved away.
Drops have plagued Spartans receivers in 1st 3 games
Drew Stanton lined up on third and long against Pittsburgh last Saturday and received the snap from center.
Stress No. 1 academic inhibitor
It can sneak up in the midst of blurring numbers and piles of study guides. Suddenly, you're breathing faster, feeling panicked or flat-out wanting to quit school. Spanish senior Amanda Gorman knows stress can add uneasiness and anxiety to a night of studying. "I stay awake all night, I get overwhelmed.
The prognosticators
Both our progsters are picking the Spartans to slay the Irish. If they're right, expect a flag to be planted in the press box. Steve Highfield (8-3) is a State News football reporter.
Pressure's on
Many students probably don't remember the starting lineup of the 2004 MSU vs. Notre Dame game. Those who were around might not remember who fumbled or who ran for a touchdown.
Student resides in wrong district, withdraws candidacy for county seat
History senior Zach Hodyna was only a few feet away from being a contender. While running for the Ingham County Board of Commissioners' 10th District seat, which includes most of MSU's campus and parts of central and southern East Lansing, Hodyna was forced to drop out of the race after the Aug.
Simon pushes for MSU's role to expand in bio-economy
Michigan needs to focus on building research, agriculture and manufacturing assets to be successful in a global economy, MSU President Lou Anna K.
Find the right skin care regimen
If scrubbing your face raw doesn't keep pimples away, don't scrub harder. Instead, re-evaluate your skin care regimen, as some methods thought to banish blemishes might actually be the culprits. From fried foods to chocolate, there are many theories on what causes breakouts, said Abby Clemons, a skin care specialist and nurse at Doctor's Approach Dermatology & Laser Center.
Tolerance must be real, not an illusion
It is wonderful to live in a world where we are completely tolerant and free to speak our minds, despite offensiveness.
Words can hurt
Although many students use terms like "cripple" and "retard" jokingly, one of the more than 900 students a year who have a registered and documented disability at MSU could be listening. Michael Hudson, director of the Resource Center for Students with Disabilities, said about 2 percent of MSU students register and document their disabilities with the office, but only one-third of the disabilities are visible. Hudson said students who have disabilities are in every college, and for that reason it's important for people to choose their words wisely all the time. "Always think how do you refer to yourself," Hudson said.
MSU, U-M plan 'Catch an Illegal Immigrant Day'
Borrowing a controversial idea from the University of Michigan, members of MSU's chapter of the Young Americans for Freedom plan to dress a volunteer as an illegal immigrant and encourage students to "catch" him or her in the upcoming months. "Catch an Illegal Immigrant Day" will likely take place after the November elections, YAF Chairman Kyle Bristow said, adding they want to keep the date a secret to deter protesters. The international relations sophomore said the goal is to raise awareness of the issue of illegal immigration. "We're committing cultural suicide if we don't address it.
MSU gets baptism by fire in Big 10 opener
The MSU women's soccer team lost only two Big Ten games last season. Normally, that's good enough to compete for the conference title.