Incident sparks controversy about change to dorm identification policy

The controversy surrounding the new residence hall identification policy heated up after a dispute between an off-duty night receptionist and a visitor left the receptionist hospitalized early Sunday morning. The new policy, which was implemented last week, requires any guest — including MSU students who live in other dorms — entering residence halls between midnight and 7 a.m.

ID procedure for dorms doesn't make it safer

I want to write in to complain about the new night receptionist policy on campus. No doubt people are aware by now that if they bring in a guest after midnight, the guest must leave a form of ID at the front door.

Scuderi exaggerates in column on terrorism

Caitlin Scuderi's column "Terrorism has taken over our lives," (SN 8/15), seems to be a bit of an overexaggeration.

Sparty denied spotlight

MSU's favorite tough guy met a rare defeat this summer. Sparty, the MSU mascot, was denied induction in the Mascot Hall of Fame's inaugural collegiate election this year. The Sparty Mascot Program, a section of the MSU Student Alumni Foundation, or SAF, was responsible for nominating Sparty.

Students charged in dispute at Crossings

Two MSU students were charged Monday in connection with an early morning dispute Sunday between a crowd of about 500 and police at Dover's Crossing Apartments in Lansing. Food management junior Wiley Graham and physics junior Woodard Williams were each arraigned Monday with one felony count of assaulting a police officer and one misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct in Lansing District Court. Graham and Williams, who are both East Lansing residents, are free on $5,000 bond, Lansing police said. The men are part of a group of seven people who were arrested.

Single Business Tax needed for state funding

I cannot believe the irresponsibility of the Republican lawmakers. They just got rid of Michigan's Single Business Tax, which provides almost $2 billion in revenue for the state — 21 percent of the general fund.

How to tie a necktie

If you're reading this, chances are good you have a college degree, or are pretty close to completing one.

Season ticket sales hit 60K, suspended

With both public and student season ticket sales exceeding 60,000 for just the fifth time in school history, MSU officials suspended season ticket sales Monday. The 61,227 tickets sold represent the second highest number in school history, just fewer than the 61,479 tickets sold in 2000. The school also sold 12,722 student season tickets, the highest total since it sold 13,360 in 1991. The MSU football team has played in front of home crowds of more than of 72,000 for 45 consecutive games, with a capacity of 75,005. Two games, Notre Dame on Sept.

MSU's international outreach, initiative ranks among best

MSU is becoming increasingly recognized as an internationally involved university. The university is ranked No.

Police briefs 08/29/06

SN Style: Headbands

Your weekly SN Style is back and better than ever. Every Tuesday, check out MS&U to read about trends in fashion, beauty and accessories.

MIDDAY UPDATE: Katrina victims continue to rebuild lives 1 year later

One year after Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast region, those affected by the storm are still picking up the pieces and rebuilding their lives — often in cities and states far away from everything they knew. As of Friday, 23 Katrina evacuees in Ingham County have received assistance from the state Department of Human Services, said Maureen Sorbet, the agency's spokeswoman. In November, there were 2,293 evacuees in Michigan receiving state assistance, which could range from cash to food to Medicaid services, Sorbet said.

Idaho's Erickson a familiar foe, but his attack is still unpredictable

Idaho head coach Dennis Erickson has an impressive college football résumé: a 145-56-1 career coaching record, a .718 winning percentage and two national championships.

Alumnus honored by dairy science group

The American Dairy Science Association honored MSU alumnus Kevin Harvatine with the 2006 Alltech, Inc., Graduate Student Paper Publication Award. Harvatine received the award for his article "The Effects of Fatty Acid Supplements on Milk Yield and Energy Balance of Lactating Dairy Cows," which was published in the Journal of Dairy Science. Harvatine is currently studying milk-fat depression in dairy cattle at a molecular level as a doctoral student at Cornell University.

Monster roommates

You arrive fresh-faced and bright-eyed at your dormitory, offering your friendship and futon to a complete stranger.

Web site offers students book store alternative

As students rush around purchasing back-to-school items, a free online market, which allows students to exchange everything from textbooks to cars, is vying for students' shopping attention. Chegg.com, a national college classified online market, opened to MSU students about two weeks ago. "We created the Web site because, at the time, we felt we were being screwed by textbook companies," said Chegg.com co-founder Osman Rashid. Rashid, along with Aayush Phumbhra, created Chegg.com in 2003 at Iowa State University.

Art is frequent focus in new Evening College courses

The Evening College, a program provided by MSU's Alumni Association, is offering 25 new classes, three of which will teach participants about art. New courses also include an international speaker series, the history of the cello, tai chi, the French Revolution, cooking and more.

$200M of state money allotted for future jobs

Fledgling technology companies in the greater Lansing area could be eligible for a piece of $200 million in state money slated for startups, Gov.

Word on the Street

The average price of gas is down 35 cents per gallon in the past three weeks, and it hit a new five-month low. Does that change how much you drive? Does it mean anything to you? "No.

Professor awarded with highest honor

MSU Professor David Hawkins received the Fellow Award in Teaching and the Animal Industry Service Award by the American Society of Animal Science — the highest honor in animal science.