COMMENTARY
Governor's leadership unfailing, effective
In response to "Another update from ineffectual governor" (SN 1/25), Jeff Wiggins attempts to paint Gov.
FEATURES
Skilled acting, soundtrack help 'Match Point' amaze, stand out
Woody Allen could be a philosopher, but it's a good thing he opted for a directing career. "Match Point" weaves the story of four young people's lives into an example of how luck can dictate our paths.
COMMENTARY
Wiretapping illegal, whatever Bush's spin
After listening to President George W. Bush attempt to put a spin on the secret wiretapping program this week, I am appalled. This attack on civil liberties is not about tracking terrorists, it's about a potential breach of the Constitution. Congress did not give Bush authority to conduct the domestic spying program.
MICHIGAN
Officials: Great Lakes need funding
The Great Lakes are reaching a tipping point and without more federal government help, they could be damaged beyond repair, environmentalists say. "The federal government has really been dragging their feet on this issue," National Wildlife Federation regional spokesperson Jordan Lubetkin said.
COMMENTARY
'Anti-have-fun' law
East Lansing might resemble a residence hall "quiet floor" if city officials get their way. When considering the addition of drinking games as a sixth party indicator for the current noise ordinance, City Council officials decided to also contemplate a complete overhaul of the ordinance.
MSU
A growing game
Kevin Corrigan looked up and smiled after an hour of the Hospitality Association's Vegas Night Texas Hold'em tournament on Saturday night.
FEATURES
Five favorites
Every week, The State News presents five things going on in the world of pop culture that might make your life a little bit better.
COMMENTARY
Double-edged
Last year, the MSU Board of Trustees voted unanimously to ban open alcohol on campus. In fact, they vote unanimously on most issues before them. Since January 2005, only four of the more than 80 decisions made by the board had a divided vote.
NEWS
Bernero aims to improve economy, quality of life
The biggest challenge facing Lansing is a potential $10 million budget deficit in the upcoming fiscal year, Mayor Virg Bernero said in his State of the City address Monday night. Bernero laid out a number of plans and initiatives he hopes will boost the city's economy, develop its downtown and improve the quality of living for its citizens.
FEATURES
'Bad Dates' hilarious
A miniskirt? Too provocative. Toss it to the ground. An ankle-length gray number looks too matronly.
NEWS
MSU gets vicious victory
It wasn't pretty. Far from it. The No. 16 MSU women's basketball team squared off against Indiana on Sunday in a game that neither team seemed to want to win.
SPORTS
From the road
Women's basketball reporter Ethan Conley writes about his brief trip to West Lafayette, Ind., where MSU lost.
SPORTS
Did you see that?
The men's basketball student section, the Izzone, got creative during the game, as the members were supplied with dry-erase boards.
MICHIGAN
Jury picked for LCC rape, murder trial
The jury for the trial of Claude McCollum, a Lansing man charged with the murder and rape of Lansing Community College Professor Carolyn Kronenberg last year, was selected Friday at the Ingham County Circuit Court in Lansing. It took a full day at court to select 14 jurors from a pool of about 70 people.
SPORTS
Goodbye Ron Artest I'll miss you
I love Ron Artest, and I'm going to miss him. I guess I should qualify that statement. Given that I reside within a fan base that eats, sleeps and breathes the Detroit Pistons, professing my adoration for a player infamous for A) firmly entrenching his elbow in Richard Hamilton's face and B) inciting the biggest brawl in the history of professional sports, people are bound to think I'm just as crazy as Ron-Ron.
NEWS
MIDDAY UPDATE: Ticket prices soar as big game approaches
This year's Super Bowl in Detroit is Super Bowl XL, and if you plan on attending the game, your wallet better be XL, too. That's because the price of a ticket to attend the 60-minute football game can run into the thousands of dollars. The NFL offers a 1,000-ticket drawing to the public and the winners get the opportunity to purchase a ticket for the Feb.
MSU
Case Hall to test new water filter
Students might be one step closer to receiving purified water in residence halls. A Culligan water machine will be located in the North Case Hall laundry room, tentatively beginning Feb.
ICE HOCKEY
All knotted up
You could sense the postgame frustration from the MSU hockey team following Friday's 1-1 tie against Michigan at Munn Ice Arena. "At home, you're disappointed with a tie — bottom line," MSU head coach Rick Comley said. But at times it could be argued that the No.
NEWS
Students debate use of dorm security system
At least five times each day — even more on weekends — Sydney Yovic hears a loud pounding on the metal door outside her Emmons Hall dorm room. It's someone trying to get into the hallway, which is protected by an ID card reader.
NEWS
WEB EXTRA: Chinese 'year of dog' celebrated with dance
Lanterns, finger food and dancing painted the scene of the Chinese New Year celebration at the Union Ballroom on Sunday evening.