Delta Township — Some community members are angry at the possibility that an Eaton County Sheriff's sergeant lied about shooting himself in the arm and blamed it on a black man. Sgt.
Viewers who browse Kresge Art Museum through Sunday can see the work of three master of fine arts students in their last year — each with a distinct style. Enter Aletha Noelle Israels' kaleidoscope of juxtaposed geometric shapes and electrifying colors.
Although it was nice for Jason Smolinski, "Corporations part of American dream" (SN 3/31), to take the time to do so, I don't think the author of "Unique feel of small downtown spots replaced with corporations" (SN 3/23) was asking for someone to regurgitate everything he or she learned in intro to microeconomics. I think what she was pointing out was that East Lansing is losing a lot of the charms that make it special to alumni and visitors. Although it is blatantly obvious that the corporate model allows such entities to maul the mom-and-pop model based on bulk-purchase savings alone, I can't help but think of how much trouble I go through to find Puglias every time I'm in New York City or walk a few extra blocks for Chicago's The Gin Mill. I don't remember getting that excited about going to Burger King. It is in East Lansing's interest to have such places that inspire patrons to return, and in the interest of patrons to help keep these businesses alive.
Parking garages and lots in downtown East Lansing could soon offer discounts for students and part-time employees as soon as fall semester and allow people to pay for parking by credit card.
By Justin Kroll For The State News When "Basic Instinct" came out in '92, its use of graphic sex and shocking violence along with the perfect chemistry between its two stars turned the film into a blockbuster hit.
There's an American president not doing his job and losing the public's favor, but most people only care about a reality television show on which contestants compete to be the next famous singer.
You've experienced it. Disrespectful. Disruptive. Obnoxious. The annoying guy next to you on the bus.
Elizabeth Elmore has been a rigid pebble in the underground rock scene for quite some time, skipping through critical acclaim with her band Sarge since the late '90s. But now that Sarge is broken up, she's cementing her street cred with her new group — The Reputation.
The man who brought the smooth sound of Detroit to a worldwide audience will be the speaker at this spring's undergraduate convocation. Berry Gordy, founder of Motown Records, will take the stage at 1 p.m.
My goldfish died last week. Percy Jerome Notman, (December 2003 - March 2006) was given a respectable burial by sea — flushed down the porcelain throne.
Jeff Rector, "ASMSU not worth it, should be disbanded" (SN 4/03), thinks that because of low election turnout, we should execute his letter's self-explanatory judgment on our student government. Rector's argument runs like this: There is low student participation in ASMSU elections, but this is not because of apathy, it is because it is not worth the students' time to participate in the election.
Josh Jarman's anti-MCRI column, "MCRI promises equality for all, but proposal won't eliminate racism" (SN 4/04), once again proves that both MCRI supporters and opposition are focusing on the wrong issues when it comes to affirmative action. Black college students graduate at a much lower rate than their white counterparts. Why?
Speakers both for and against a controversial military recruiting amendment debated in front of about 20 people Tuesday at the MSU College of Law. The Solomon Amendment allows the federal government to deny federal funding to colleges and universities if they deny military recruiters access to campus. The military has a "don't ask, don't tell" policy with regard to the LBGT community, stating that recruiters and other military officials cannot ask or pursue any rumors about a person's sexual orientation. The Supreme Court ruled last month that the Solomon Amendment is constitutional after some schools challenged the amendment because they felt it is discriminatory. Gerald Walpin, a director at the Washington, D.C.-based Center for Individual Rights, debated in support of the Solomon Amendment and Jay Kaplan, staff attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan's LBGT Project, debated against it. The MSU Triangle Bar Association and the MSU College of Law Federalist Society cohosted the debate. Walpin said he believes having military recruiters on campus is a form of free speech and that they should not be banned from coming. "The federal government has the right to condition its grants or funds on universities not implementing military recruiting," Walpin said.
MSU is one of only seven universities in the nation to have an African American and African Studies program, university officials said. The program, which was implemented in 2003, will be discussed at a conference, "The Black Scholar and the State of Black America." The conference begins today to bring together faculty, students and the public to discuss the direction black studies programs are taking. "It will be a forum for dialogue on black studies programs and the future," said Gloria Smith, acting director of the program.
Cigarette smokers living on campus might have to take their butts outside if a bill introduced last month in the state House of Representatives becomes law. The bill, introduced by Rep.
MUSIC TONIGHT: Kittie, Five.Bolt.Main, Bloodlined Calligraphy and Know Lyfe are performing in Lansing at The Temple Club, 500 E.
The State News caught up with Lansing Lugnuts general manager Jeff Calhoun on Tuesday. Calhoun is entering his seventh season with the Lugnuts.
I never thought a drag queen and myself would have much more in common than breathing air and living on the same planet. Reading "I Am Not Myself These Days: A Memoir" changed all that. The book is a memoir by Josh Kilmer-Purcell, an MSU alumnus who pulled double duty as a drag queen and advertising director in New York City, averaging about two hours of sleep a night. Kilmer-Purcell writes of his relationship with Jack, a male escort and crack addict, which at times seemed completely alien to me, but at other times, easy to relate to. That's what makes this story so powerful — underneath the glitter and leather corsets is a universal story about love and self and the one unforgettable relationship that changes you. I finished the book in about three days — it's hard to put down, and the dialogue and description move you through it quickly.
Liz Shimek's college career just ended, but on Wednesday, her professional career began. The 6-foot-1 forward was selected by the Phoenix Mercury with the No.