COMMENTARY
Smart move
It's everywhere. Flyers, sidewalks, bus stops, chalkboards and people in animal costumes.
MSU
Student leaders push for higher education funding
As part of their push for more higher education funding, members of ASMSU are coordinating a round-table discussion with state government officials and students from Michigan's 15 public universities in November. "The round table will be the start of a yearlong campaign to bring awareness of the financial situation of higher education in Michigan," said Julielyn Gibbons, director of legislative affairs for ASMSU's Student Assembly.
NEWS
E.L. woman reports sex assault on Milford St.
An East Lansing woman reported a sexual assault that took place on Milford Street early Friday morning East Lansing police said. Police were dispatched to the residence at 6:53 a.m.
COMMENTARY
Simile doesn't work; businesses differ
I am referring to your opinion "Buyer beware" (SN 10/10). I disagree with the logic that says applying the same criteria for everyone would find fault in many people and businesses. My Buddhist mind would ask you to evaluate those people's and businesses' motives before you judge that they're of the same kind.
NEWS
MIDDAY UPDATE: Commission releases recommendations after reviewing April 2-3 disturbances
Deploying less tear gas and having officers dress in plain clothes are some of the suggestions made by the independent commission reviewing the April 2-3 disturbances in a draft report released Friday. The group is preparing to release a complete draft report to the public before its Oct.
NEWS
ONLINE UPDATE: Not again
Northwestern scored 21 unanswered first-half points en route to a 49-14 blowout win over the Spartans on Saturday's Homecoming. "They played much harder and much better than we did," MSU head coach John L.
MSU
Campaign elicits traffic on Web
Vague messages across campus are asking students, "Everything seems OK on the outside. But how are you really feeling?" The advertisements have been appearing almost everywhere this week — on fliers, the rock on Farm Lane and on sashes worn by students in animal costumes. The messages include a Web site, www.EverySpartan.com, but don't say who created it. Campus Crusade for Christ created the campaign but didn't place the organization's name on the advertisements.
COMMENTARY
Catholic's view of research positive
Thanks for running the article "Stemming cures" (SN 10/18) about a new, less-objectionable form of embryonic stem cell research.
NEWS
U-M hopes to spoil Iowa's streak at home
Michigan (4-3, 2-2) at Iowa (5-2, 3-1) The Hawkeyes will try to stay in the Big Ten lead against the Wolverines, who roll into Iowa City on the heels of a last-second win over Penn State.
COMMENTARY
Religious beliefs not required for judge
I am writing in regard to Daniel Piedra's letter, "Left, right have a lot invested with Miers" (SN 10/19), supporting the nomination of Harriet Miers to the U.S.
COMMENTARY
Afterlife concept devalues earthly existence; celebrates death
Unsubstantiated belief, also known as "religious faith," can produce unwelcome consequences.
NEWS
Candidates hear public concerns
Voters had an opportunity to have their questions answered Thursday by the candidates interested in representing them. The League of Women Voters in the Lansing Area, a nonpartisan organization which encourages people to vote, hosted a candidate forum to inform voters before the Nov.
NEWS
ONLINE UPDATE: Tear gas should be last resort, commission says
The independent commission released its report with 29 recommendations on how to prevent future civil disturbances after reviewing the events of April 2-3. The document states police should use tear gas as a possible last resort when dealing with large crowds, officers should have identification on their riot gear and loud sound systems should be used to tell people to scatter in the event of an unlawful assembly, among other items. For more on this story, see Monday's edition of The State News.
COMMENTARY
Creationism is more scientific than others
In response to the Drew Robert Winter's column "Branding of creationism as a science shouldn't let it in schools" (SN 10/04) the first thing that comes to mind is "wow." Those are some bold and uneducated remarks about creationism saying it's a theory, not science. What is science then?
NEWS
Regulars continue to shine each week
Reggie Bush Junior running back Southern Cal Last week: Rushed 15 times for 160 yards and three touchdowns Was all over the field to lead the Trojans past Notre Dame. Matt Leinart Senior quarterback Southern Cal Last week: Went 17-of-32 for 301 yards with two interceptions Did not have a great game but that doesn't matter with Leinart.
SPORTS
MSU looking for kickstart at home
It's been 10 years since the MSU field hockey team found itself in its current position. The Spartans have started the Big Ten season 0-4 for the first time since 1995, putting them in unfamiliar and undesirable territory. This weekend, the team will look to right the ship by hosting winless conference foe Northwestern at 3:30 p.m.
NEWS
Loss of Cobb, Rayner hurting unit trying to find an identity
The special teams blunders this season — two missed field goals against Michigan and the blocked field goal for a touchdown against Ohio State — will almost certainly go down in infamy.
NEWS
Season out of reach?
Overall After starting the season 4-0, people were ready to bow down to the coaching staff and players. Now after two consecutive losses, plenty of opinions have been voiced over certain coaching calls and big plays that weren't made by players. The bottom line is that the Spartans have been playing good football.
COMMENTARY
University must be politically objective
Last weekend's "Midnight Madness" was a disappointment. Not because I feel the basketball team is going to be a bust or that Tom Izzo is incompetent, but rather the whole thing seemed to have been highjacked by the United Service Organizations. Instead of being an event to kick off MSU basketball, it seemed to be more about celebrating and supporting a military action. As a student at MSU and a citizen of the United States, I do not believe a publicly funded university should so openly and publicly support military action. A university's function is to educate students so that they can think critically and come to their own conclusions, not be a cheerleader one way or the other. In the future, I hope MSU plans events that celebrate MSU and stay away from political commentary. Bruce Nanasy plant biology senior
NEWS
Leading their fields
Most people know MSU for its size, basketball teams and parties. But in the professional world, three programs distinguish themselves as some of the best in the nation — dietetics, supply chain management and packaging. These majors rise to the top because of their histories and reputations. In some academic circles, MSU is as good as it gets. Dietetics As America's waistline expands, dietetics has become an important tool for educating society about fad diets, obesity and eating disorders. "It has been termed the toxic environment," said Linda Summers, academic adviser to MSU's dietetics program.