The MSU men's basketball team received its third verbal commitment from the class of 2006 — this one coming from 7-foot center Tom Herzog. The Flint native is ranked as the 11th best center in the class by www.scouthoops.com and settled on MSU last Friday. "Herzog is going to be a great player down the line," said Jeff Goodman, a national recruiting expert for www.scouthoops.com.
Do you think the recommendations made by the independent committee investigating the April 2-3 disturbances will have any effect on how decisions are made in the city? "I don't necessarily think that it will have a bearing on the city.
East Lansing City Council candidates addressed student concerns about housing, the city's noise ordinance and relations between students and residents at ASMSU's candidate forum Monday evening. About 15 people attended the event.
Some city officials say they want more student input regarding civil disturbance planning as the East Lansing City Council gets ready to receive a final report about the April 2-3 disturbances. A draft report compiled by the independent commission reviewing the disturbances containing 29 recommendations on preventing future disturbances was released Friday.
A bike ride through the East Lansing and Lansing areas is set to begin at 5:30 p.m. on Friday at the Ranney Skate Park, located west of the Brody Complex. The ride is part of a worldwide event called Critical Mass, which is geared to promoting the rights of bicyclists and cyclists to use the road.
After two taxing games against Michigan and Ohio State, MSU found itself burned out for its 49-14 loss to Northwestern on Saturday. MSU head coach John L.
Kenneth West, senior consultant for corporate governance for the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association - College Retirement Equities Fund, or TIAA-CREF, will speak at 4:30 p.m.
Anytime President George W. Bush needs a high profile nominee, he only needs to do one thing — Walk down the hall and ask an adviser to do the job. Ben S.
Dr. D., I know this may seem trivial, but I need to know. My boyfriend and I both have a cold, will kissing cause it to last longer and be more severe? Sincerely, Affectionately Infectious Dear Affectionately Infectious, Your question is actually very timely being that we are entering the season of colds and flu.
The International Opportunities Fair will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday on the second floor of the Union. Students can receive information about volunteering, teaching and internships in other countries.
At the finish of Lauren Fox's "Distance not good for relationships; causes many couples to split" (SN 10/20), I was left disheartened and intermediately offended. I have been in a long distance relationship for well over a year.
East Lansing voters might get the opportunity to elect the city's mayor if a proposal to take voting power away from the East Lansing City Council is put into effect.
I was disturbed to read Bruce Nanasy's letter, "University must be politically objective" (SN 10/21), criticizing the university for its Midnight Madness presentation at Breslin Center last weekend. For him to say that the university had to be "politically objective" shamefully takes away from the true purpose of the event, which was to say "thank you" to our troops and others that risk their lives because it's their job. Did Nanasy neglect to recognize that it wasn't simply the military that was recognized and honored that night?
MSU junior quarterback Drew Stanton jumps back and forth over a line with the students of Jan Dreffs' first grade gym class at St.
Rosa Parks died in Detroit on Monday at the age of 92. Parks is credited with starting the civil-rights movement after she was arrested for refusing to give up a bus seat to a white man in Montgomery, Ala.
Sparty has a home in Romeo. The MSU mascot is one of the featured attractions at Westview Orchards and Cider Mill of Romeo. And this Sparty is made from 5 acres of cornstalks and endless rows of dirt, that when seen from an aerial view, show the mascot's intimidating stance.
The baseball season was supposed to bring joy to me this year. This was the year the Cubs were supposed to win it all. Oh, wait. That's every year. Unfortunately though, this year is turning out to be the worst possible season ever.
A middleman store helping potential eBay sellers reach buyers around the world has moved into East Lansing and plans to open in two weeks.
Members of Students for Economic Justice, or SEJ, held a fashion show featuring MSU apparel Tuesday in front of the Administration Building. The event was meant to show students and staff that merchandise bearing the MSU name and logo might still be made in sweatshops.