Candid about killer cola

Beverages are under attack at MSU these days. East Lansing police don't want us consuming alcoholic beverages in the midst of beer pong, and Students for Economic Justice, or SEJ, don't want us to drink Coca-Cola products. SEJ had a "taste test" of sorts in front of the rock on Farm Lane on Monday, promoting alternative pop choices that are Michigan made, such as Faygo and Vernors. It was a creative approach to bringing to light an issue that some MSU students, faculty and staff might not have heard about yet. The possible Coca-Cola scandal is worth looking into. The soda giant is facing worker and environmental abuse allegations in Colombia and India made by the University of Michigan, New York University and at least 10 other U.S.

Routine can get boring; try new activities

While staring up into the sky, trying to avoid thinking that at any second a bird could do its business on my face, I really began to question my quest for changing up my running routine. IM Sports-East Assistant Director Rebecca Kegler said changing up your routine can help get you over a plateau and move toward goals.

Bader earns Big Ten weekly honor

Women's tennis sophomore Christine Bader was named the Big Ten Player of the Week on Wednesday.

Not all people fall on one side or another; person's beliefs can vary

Are these statements oxymorons? I am Christian, yet I am not against same-sex marriage. I am liberal, yet I am anti-abortion.

Education, jobs focus of address

Lansing — Michigan must be committed to giving citizens access to higher education to create a skilled and thriving workforce, Gov.

Enrollment increases for international undergrads

Fewer foreign students studied at U.S. universities — including MSU — but last year the university saw about a 5-percent increase in undergraduate international enrollment, according to statistics from the university and an organization that specializes in global education. Overall international enrollment dropped 0.7 percent because fewer graduate students chose MSU, said Pam Horne, MSU's director of admissions.

Copyright regulation in place for reason

I find "We're all criminals," (SN 1/13), sad. The founders of this great nation thought copyright was so important that it is one of the few enumerated powers of Congress in the Constitution.

MIDDAY UPDATE: ASMSU looks to get text messaging service for students

A free, permission-based, campus-wide text messaging service could be available to students with cell phones if student government officials decide to pursue it.

Word on the street

Do you think drinking games create a noise problem in East Lansing? "What accompanies drinking games is loud music.

WEB EXTRA: Sports talk: Revenge will come in form of victory

Former State News hockey reporter Matt Bishop and current hockey reporter Eric Fish had a recent discussion on the MSU hockey team. Their thoughts on Tuesday's 2-1 loss against Ferris State … Matt Bishop: Man, I have no clue how they didn't get it done.

Men's basketball: Spartans land coveted shooting guard for '07

Most Spartans fans are familiar with the basketball trio of Paul Davis, Maurice Ager and Shannon Brown.

MIDDAY UPDATE: Pharmacies collect old antibiotics to stall drug resistance

An antibiotic disposal pilot program started this week in Michigan intended to slow down possible antibiotic resistance in consumers. The program, Antibiotic Roundup, is a statewide public health initiative aimed to educate consumers about proper antibiotic use.

Happenings

ARTS NOW SHOWING: "Feast Your Eyes" at the (SCENE) Metrospace, 303 Abbott Road, from 6 to 10 p.m.

'Lion King' astounds, leaves lasting impression

My jaw was sore by the time I left Wharton Center on Saturday night. In about every scene of Disney's "The Lion King" I found something that absolutely stunned me. I had previously heard of all the success "The Lion King" has had around the world.

Menswear: casual to dressy

There are some items that should have a place on a hanger in every man's closet. Other pieces should be thrown away, given to Goodwill, or burned.

Folk club's focus evolves

No longer does the MSU Faculty Folk Club focus on dinner dances and teas. More than 80 years after its inception, the club's activities include touring nuclear reactors and Spartan Stadium. The Faculty Folk Club has evolved from its days of solely social events to include education, scholarships, charity and volunteerism as major aspects of the organization. The roughly 260 members of the club are mostly spouses of MSU faculty and administrators, although faculty and administrators themselves are welcome to join.

WEB EXTRA: MSU College Republicans react to State of the State address

MSU College Republicans met Gov. Jennifer Granholm's plan for 2006, revealed in tonight's State of the State address, with harsh criticisms. "Her plan is completely contrary from the facts," said MSU College Republicans Chairperson Justine Ivanoff.

Arts now SHOWING: "Feast Your Eyes" at the (SCENE) Metrospace, 303 Abbott Road, from 6 to 10 p.m.

Lansing goes to the Super Bowl

The chaos and celebrations accompanying Super Bowl XL in Detroit are attracting Lansing cab and limousine companies to the heart of the action. The game is Feb.

No vote cast for East Village's future

More discussion — no decision. The East Lansing Planning Commission mulled over specifics for hours Wednesday night with the intention of taking a final vote on the East Village Master Plan, but only made several minor changes to the proposal. "I didn't just want to get it over with to have it over with," Chairwoman Roberta McElmurry said.