"North Country" could make a lumberjack without tear ducts cry. It could quite possibly compel a straight-faced poker player to giggle and provoke a hardened criminal to clap his hands. The film is solid across the board — plot, dialogue, cinematography, soundtrack, acting and direction.
In response to "Few people showed for police-student forum" (SN 10/13), this is hardly surprising.
Officials continue to investigate the cause of a fire in an Oakhill Avenue home Friday evening that injured four firefighters and caused more than $300,000 in damages to the house and its contents. Fire Marshal Bob Pratt said the fire started at about 6:45 p.m.
By Gabrielle Russon Special to The State News AIDS has become a pressing issue in the Hispanic community as the Center for Disease Control reported that members of the ethnic group comprised 19 percent of all AIDS cases in the United States in 2003, while making up only 14 percent of the population. On Saturday, a small group of Lansing-area residents marched a mile down Michigan Avenue toward the Capitol as part of the third annual Hope March to raise awareness about the seriousness of AIDS in the Hispanic community. The walk, which was organized by the Lansing Area AIDS Network, or LAAN, was intended to focus on the issues and prevention of AIDS among the Hispanic community, said Patrick Lombardi, director of development for LAAN. Thirty-one percent of all Hispanics said the AIDS virus was the second most urgent health issue in the country and reported the disease was a more pressing issue than obesity, according to a 2003 survey by Kaiser Family Foundation. The effects of the virus are visible on a local level in the Lansing community, Lombardi said. LAAN works with about 700 people inflicted with AIDS in 14 counties across the Mid-Michigan area.
Two federal agencies have given a $10 million grant to a group of researchers working to prevent bioterrorism and the spread of infectious diseases. An MSU scientist has been picked to head the Center for Advancing Microbial Risk Assessment, or CAMRA, which will be housed on campus and will coordinate the work of scientists at seven universities. Joan Rose, MSU's Homer Nowlin Chair in Water Research, is the co-director of the center, which was created with a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Homeland Security. The goal of the center is to develop models that will help government officials monitor and respond to potential environmental contaminants, Rose said. "By understanding the disease, the disease process and what the disease can do, we'll be able to make better decisions," Rose said.
As an alumnus of State, I try to catch as many football games as I can. It tends to be a bit hard in Brooklyn, since they only end up on the tube when they're playing a team ABC deems worthy of airing. Sadly, the two times this year I've been able to see my Spartans play ball have been heart wrenching losses that easily could have been victories.
Following Saturday's 49-14 Homecoming loss, the only thing that John L. Smith could do was shrug.
Things are looking a little brighter for the MSU field hockey team. After starting their conference season 0-4, the Spartans earned their first Big Ten win by beating Northwestern 4-1 Saturday. "It feels awesome," head coach Michele Madison said. The Spartans (10-7 overall, 1-4 Big Ten) struck first nine minutes into the contest.
John Hannah believed in taking advantage of opportunities during his tenure as MSU president from 1941-1969. In that spirit, MSU President Lou Anna K.
Ann Arbor — After a hard-fought match with rival Michigan, the MSU hockey team left Yost Ice Arena the same way it entered — undefeated. In an intense game that lasted nearly three hours, the Spartans managed a 3-3 tie with the No.
"Don't Dress for Dinner" is a fast-paced hilarious night of secret lovers, extramarital affairs and a cook.
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.
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.
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.
It's everywhere. Flyers, sidewalks, bus stops, chalkboards and people in animal costumes.
Some city officials say they want more student input regarding civil disturbances as the East Lansing City Council gets ready to receive a final report compiled by the independent commission reviewing the April 2-3 disturbances. A draft of the report contains 29 recommendations on preventing future civil disturbances and doesn't deem the actions of April 2-3 a riot.
Saturday's Homecoming contest was supposed to be a game of dominant offenses and similar two-dimensional quarterbacks.
Three groups of students will have a total of $1.6 million in additional financial aid following an MSU Board of Trustees decision Friday. At the meeting, university officials revealed more details of the plan to distribute an unexpected surplus of state funds. The additional money will be given to students receiving federal Pell Grants, to those whose family income is just above Pell Grant eligibility and to create an "emergency pool" for students whose needs have changed during the course of the school year. Freshmen and sophomores who just missed qualifying for a Pell Grant already received an $1,100 break this fall from the university.
Pairs of shoes sat outside the doorway at a meditation building of the Lansing-area Dhammasala Forest Monastery on Saturday as about 50 monks and visitors gathered to chant. Inside, a row of barefooted monks, who bowed in reverence toward a golden shrine, had begun their morning of meditation and chanting.