There was an extra Spartan on the sidelines during MSU's 77-52 victory against Detroit Mercy on Wednesday, but she wasn't on the Green and White side. Julie Pagel, a former MSU player, paced the sidelines for the Titans as an assistant coach.
The athlete: Marquise Gray There's no doubt in anyone's mind that Gray is by far and away the most athletic in the group.
The more I hear East Lansing city officials say that it is not important who is to blame for the "police riot" of April 2-3, the more I am reminded of the federal government's rhetoric regarding its massive failures in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Could it be that neither of these institutions is interested in "playing the blame game" because they know the majority of the blame lies squarely on their shoulders? I think it is important for the East Lansing government to realize that they made a mistake when they organized so many different police agencies into quasi-military style platoons to deal with one subdivision of celebrating students.
I am a student who cannot go on another day without reading The State News. But I've realized that we're lacking news of arts, especially in MSU bands. Our school is known for many things including media-favorite sports, but our music program is also great and known throughout our nation. MSU's ensembles include four orchestras, seven bands, eight choral groups and eight jazz big bands or ensembles. Their concerts are always advertised but we never really hear any feedback.
Students It's been a rough year for MSU students. On April 2-3, we saw them get tear gassed by police.
The Michigan Citizens for Life are working to start a petition drive so that an amendment to the state constitution granting rights to the unborn would appear on the 2006 ballot. Cal Zastrow, chairman of the group, said they still have a lot of work to do and are working to get more volunteers. "We are a volunteer organization," he said.
I commend The State News for advocating a civil discussion, "Take action" (SN 12/07), on the Michigan Civil Rights Initiative scheduled to be on next fall's ballot.
By Nicholas Baumgardner Special to The State News Students of a senior Capstone Design course for electrical and computer engineering majors might have just redefined the idea of being stressed for final exams. The culmination of their semester-long efforts and college careers, as well as several all-night-long lab sessions, took place Thursday at the International Center as 12 teams gathered to show off their inventions at the annual Electrical and Computer Engineering Design Day.
Provost Kim Wilcox has caught everyone's attention. Whether it was his smooth transition into his new position or his "infectious" laugh and tall stature, people inside and outside of the MSU community have a favorable opinion of Wilcox after his first semester on the job. "He's a great guy," said East Lansing Councilmember Mark Meadows.
It's interesting that Eminem chose a greatest hits album to possibly be his last. The album was released Tuesday, but many people probably already own most of the songs collected on "Curtain Call." Eminem's breakout hit "My Name Is" was released in 1999, just more than six years ago.
As the holiday season shopping rush continues, don't leave your furry family off your list. For those who have pets it can be really simple to include them in your holiday fun.
East Lansing officials say some landowners and fraternities have misconstrued the overall intent of the East Village Master Plan, which establishes a guideline for future redevelopment in the Cedar Village area. The planning commission will review the plan at its Dec.
Best movie: Crash Best television show: "Arrested Development" Best album: "In Your Honor" by Foo Fighters Best fashion trend: Puffy vests Best new restaurant: Big Ten Burrito Best ice cream flavor: Sesquicentennial Swirl at Dairy Store Worst movie: The Dukes of Hazzard Worst television show: "Stacked" Worst album: "PCD" by Pussycat Dolls Worst fashion trend: Ugg Boots Worst new restaurant: All restaurants in the International Center Worst ice cream flavor: All other flavors in comparison
This season's men's basketball prognosticators are back on the scene and ready to start talking basketball.
MSU will tackle the quality of teaching in urban settings, according to a plan released Friday at the MSU Board of Trustees meeting. The Urban Educators Cohort Program is a specialized concentration in the university's College of Education and will begin enrolling students next fall. "I think we all agree how critical the issue of education is to the state of Michigan," Trustee Dee Cook said after hearing about the program.
I was looking for a little holiday spirit — something a lot of students forget about when exams come around. When we all worry about our tests, lab assessments, presentations and final papers, we forget it's almost mid-December.
The Spartans just can't seem to buy a break when they've had to make the long, dreaded trek to Alaska-Fairbanks. When the Spartans (6-7-4 overall, 3-5-3 CCHA) made the journey last February, they were stricken with sickness.
For the MSU women's basketball team, there truly is "no place like home." The Spartans have won 17 straight games at Breslin Center, including last season's perfect 13-0 mark at home and this season's 4-0 home record.
The future of a $17 million addition to the Chemistry Building will be decided by the MSU Board of Trustees at its meeting Friday. Plans for the addition have been delayed while officials determine whether the project meets the university's zoning requirements.
Chris Savage's entry: "Why is the sky blue?" The teacher sends a webpage showing light scattered by atmospheric molecules onto the screens set into her students' desks. As she answers the young girl's question, a colorful, animated scene plays out, graphically depicting the process. One hearing-disabled student hears his teacher's words transmitted wirelessly from a discrete microphone on her lapel to tiny hearing aids in his ears. Another student with diminished eyesight sees the animation on a larger, high-contrast screen. Different students, different learning styles, different needs, different teaching approaches. Technology in the classroom can make this happen simultaneously, seamlessly and effectively.