Game parties in Detroit still accessible

The biggest sports game of the year is just down I-96, and you want to party with the big name celebs in Detroit.

E.L. council to reassess noise ordinance

Throwing a party in East Lansing might be less of a risk soon, if city officials follow through on relaxing a strict, but rarely used, party noise ordinance. The East Lansing City Council could eliminate jail time penalties and restrict the law to evening and early morning hours. What started with a discussion among council members on Tuesday to consider adding drinking games to the ordinance resulted in a decision to completely revise the law. "This is a pretty good time to look at this and consider some total overhaul," Mayor Pro Tem Vic Loomis said. The ordinance, which took effect in September 2003, includes penalties of up to $500 or $1,000 and three days in jail for loud gatherings in which two or more "party indicators" are present. The five indicators are a common source of alcohol, a live band, a charge to gain entrance or to drink, any amplified sound directed outside the building and having more than one person on the premises for every 20 square feet of habitable space. The proposal could make outdoor drinking games a sixth indicator. "To many people, what seems to be not an out of control party, certainly violates the law," political theory and constitutional democracy senior John Fournier said to the council Tuesday.

Meet against U-M on the horizon

By Becky Johns Special for The State News As the No. 18 MSU wrestling team battles No.

Icers, U-M: rounds 3, 4

Both their CCHA and overall records are almost identical. Three of the past four games against each other have ended in draws. Eight of their past nine meetings have been decided by a goal or less. That's just a slight indication of how evenly matched the Wolverines and Spartans are on the ice.

Mad dash for surplus

Dan Dudley hates to admit he's a "salvage rat," but he's lined up with about 25 other people by 7:15 a.m.

Candidates address issues with local media

As the sun rose over the Capitol the morning after the State of the State address, many of Michigan's top political leaders offered reactions to the speech, as well as thoughts on Michigan's economy, jobs, higher education and taxes on a local radio show. Gov.

Lansing-filmed movie debuts in local theater

Ever been to the Nuthouse Sports Grill in Lansing? Now you can see it on the big screen. The bar is a major location in Joshua Ortman and Brandon Bautista's feature length film "Last Night Out." The movie was shot and produced entirely in the Lansing area. The movie, which is premiering at NCG Eastwood Cinemas tonight, is a fictional story about what happens the night before Bautista's character, whose name is also Brandon, gets married. "It takes place in one night, and it's about two guys and life's choices and things you go through in your life," Ortman said.

Wolverines beat MSU despite 18 from Ager

Ann Arbor — Maybe this is a rivalry, after all. For the second time in 14 games against Michigan, the Spartans came up on the losing end. Senior guard Maurice Ager's 3-pointer that could've tied the game with two seconds remaining, instead clanked off the rim, stopping the Spartans from the road win Wednesday night at Crisler Arena. "You've got to be able to hit those at that time," Ager said.

Football: Three-star cornerback gives verbal

With a week until National Signing Day, the MSU football team added another recruit Wednesday when three-star cornerback Ashton Henderson of Tallahassee, Fla., verbally committed to be a Spartan. Henderson is the No.

Law could prevent online stalking

A new law prohibits a person from annoying or harassing someone else online without disclosing their identity. The law, intended to prevent cyberstalking, is causing some to worry it will limit freedom of speech online because of its vague wording and difficulty of enforcement. The law extends an existing telephone harassment law and is part of the Violence Against Women Act.

Playing games

First, they went after partying on and off campus, imposing party noise ordinances that can slap students with hefty fines. Now, they want the outdoor beer pong tables.

WEB EXTRA: RHA approves spring budget

The Residence Halls Association, or RHA, approved its spring budget with a unanimous vote Wednesday. RHA budgeted a total of $350,334 for this semester, with $312,334 of the total amount coming from student taxes. The budget includes $27,475 for executive board payroll. RHA President Kevin Newman said he is excited about the budget. "It's a solid budget, and it's fair to e-board and their respective programs," Newman said.

New dinner theater opens in former school cafeteria

He's socially awkward. He's wearing suspenders, a pocket protector and glasses so thick they're practically opaque.

States should have rights to decide issue

I couldn't agree more with the State News editorial "Stating their rights" (SN 1/24) on the Oregon assisted-suicide case. The decision should go to the states because the federal government lacks the proper legislation on assisted suicide. Two things should follow. If the federal government wants to outlaw assisted suicide, it should pass explicit legislation doing so.

Avatars discuss local music scene

The Avatars, an Ann Arbor-based band, is making its triumphant return to the Lansing area with a headlining performance at The Temple Club, 500 E.

WEB EXTRA: MSU Democrats pleased with governor's agenda

MSU College Democrats said Gov. Jennifer Granholm focused on the important issues — job growth, the economy, higher education and health care — in her State of the State address, which was refreshing and put their minds at ease. "She covered all of my concerns," said Karissa Chabot, communications director for the MSU College Democrats.

Rogers to speak in Williamston on Friday

Congressman Mike Rogers, R-Brighton, will speak in Williamston Friday as part of a series of speeches this week outlining his agenda for the Republican House members. Rogers is outlining his principles as part of his bid to become the new majority whip, the third ranking position in the Republican caucus. The speech will focus on the institutionalization of poverty and his vision to reform the system based on Republican values. Rogers will take questions from the audience after the speech, at 10 a.m.

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1st over-the-counter obesity pill to be considered by FDA

Help may be on the way for the millions of overweight and obese Americans. In an 11-3 vote, a Food and Drug Administration health advisory committee recommended the approval of an over-the-counter weight loss pill. The FDA generally follows the outside panel committee recommendations. The pill, orlistat, would be the only FDA-approved weight loss medication available without a prescription.

'Grizzly' impressive, compelling life story

Timothy Treadwell had always loved bears. As a child, he cherished his stuffed grizzly Tabitha and, once he became an adult, he took the next logical step.