NEWS
Rivalry week: MSU vs. U-M, 2 days until kickoff
So you've heard about that little football rivalry we have with that school down the road? Well, it's more than just football.
NEWS
Crow returns to roots for 5th album
Admit it. You still know all the words to "If It Makes You Happy" and "Every Day Is A Winding Road." Both hits, along with several others, immortalized Sheryl Crow as one of the best singer/songwriters of the '90s.
MSU
Provost open to student concerns at ASMSU meeting
Provost Kim Wilcox is still new to his job - he admits he doesn't know everything about MSU - but plans to learn more about students' issues, Wilcox told ASMSU's Academic Assembly on Tuesday. This is the first time Wilcox has attended a meeting of ASMSU, MSU's undergraduate student government. "It gave me a chance to appreciate the breadth of concerns students have, and gave me some direction on things I need to be following up on," he said. Academic Assembly Chairperson Bob Murphy said he regularly meets with Wilcox, who Murphy said is receptive to students' interests. Wilcox provided detailed answers to some of the questions ASMSU representatives raised, such as the issue of academic minors or how the university will spend money to improve education. But when Wilcox wasn't familiar with an issue, such as ASMSU's interest in a student fee for IM facilities, he told the representatives what he knew based on past experience and said he would look further into each issue. "I liked the fact that when he didn't know the answer, he just said he didn't know and said he would follow up with that person later," said Steven Ambrose, the assembly's representative for the Alliance of Lesbian, Bi, Gay and Transgender Students. The addition of academic minors has been on the forefront of assembly discussions.
COMMENTARY
One drunken weekend in E.L. brings assault, rape, hospital visits
Here's an idea: girls, go out and get so drunk that you can't see straight, and then go home and leave all the doors to your house unlocked.
MICHIGAN
Health, fitness day raises awareness among women
National Women's Health & Fitness Day was celebrated Wednesday with some marking the occasion at Contours Express in Okemos with special events. People at the small gym listened to guest speakers that provided services such as blood pressure readings, presentations on how to find the right workout shoes and medical massage therapy, Contours manager Margee Hutchinson said.
NEWS
Societal issues focus of 'Redemption'
This weekend, Sunsets with Shakespeare will attempt to bring domestic abuse and hate crimes to the forefront of playgoers' minds, at Woldumar Nature Center's RE Olds Anderson Rotary Barn in Lansing. The company will produce "Redemption: An Evening of One Acts," which consists of two plays: "Five Kinds of Silence" and "Moral Obligations." Anyone going to see the plays should prepare themselves for "a heavy night of theater," said Lindsay Palinsky. Palinsky, an interdisciplinary studies in social science junior, is cast as a variety of minor characters in "Five Kinds of Silence," directed by Kerry Waters. "Five Kinds of Silence" is the story of a murder in northern England in the 1990s.
NEWS
PBS' Bob Dylan documentary should not be missed; check it out to learn more about legendary figure
PBS's "American Masters" series aired the first feature-length biography of Bob Dylan on Monday and Tuesday nights under the title of "Bob Dylan: No Direction Home." Martin Scorsese directed the thing and rounded up the likes of Joan Baez, Allen Ginsberg, Pete Seeger, musicians that worked with Dylan, and some other flesh and blood not minding to talk about him.
COMMENTARY
Poor sportsmanship by Spartans horrible
My brother and I attended MSU in the early '90s and we have always been big fans of the school. Every year we come back to East Lansing to attend a game, but not anymore.
NEWS
Task force tackles campus assault problems
All incoming undergraduate students will be required to take a two-hour workshop on sexual assault and relationship violence next fall. The workshop is one of 10 recommendations made by a sexual assault task force the university created in hopes of preventing sexual assault. The task force was created last year in response to the above-average number of sexual assaults reported on campus during the fall semester.
NEWS
Artist speaks on Creole Gallery exhibit
At a first glance it may appear that an explosion of art has occurred in the attic of Creole Gallery. But just by slowing down and taking the time to study the artwork and the accompanying texts around the gallery space, the powerful message of Katherine Fishburn's work will reveal itself. Fishburn is a retired MSU professor of English who has now devoted her life to creating message-oriented art.
MICHIGAN
New initiative advocates oral health
The Michigan Department of Community Health announced on Monday a new oral health action plan that officials hope will improve dental health in Michigan. The plan has several points, but mainly focuses on improving oral health care and making it more available to Michigan residents, said T.J.
NEWS
Rivalry week: MSU vs. U-M, 3 days until kickoff
Did you know? Lloyd Carr holds an all-time 7-3 record against the Spartans as the head coach of the Wolverines, while MSU head coach John L.
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. 1.
NEWS
Lansing candidates meet in first debate
Lansing mayoral candidates State Sen. Virg Bernero, D-Lansing, and incumbent Tony Benavides squared off in a debate focusing on topics ranging from the city budget to attracting businesses to the downtown area Tuesday night. The debate, the first of four, was held at Lansing Community College. Benavides said his experience in the mayor's office and his dealings with city government make him the best man for the job. "I know and understand public policy," he said.
COMMENTARY
Depiction of Detroit in story was unfair
I had a chance to read your article about the shooting that occurred at MSU over the weekend. While the article was objective in its reporting, the use of the city of Detroit is what I question.
NEWS
Council delays decision to amend smoking ordinance
The East Lansing City Council met Tuesday to discuss a proposed amendment to the city's existing smoking ordinance and to approve a request for a local block party. The proposal to amend the city's smoking ordinance would require bars and restaurants to have a nonsmoking section from open to close.
COMMENTARY
Flag planting at game not a classy display
To MSU students, fans and especially athletes: Let's show some class. There is nothing better than traveling hours in the car to watch your team win.
NEWS
MIDDAY UPDATE: Task force recommends sexual assault workshop
All incoming MSU students will be required to take a two-hour workshop on sexual assault and relationship violence next fall. The workshop is one of 10 recommendations made by a task force on sexual assaults that are being implemented by the university. "It will be a very positive thing because it gives students the opportunity to come in in an academic environment to think about these issues," said Denise Maybank, associate vice president for student affairs and services.
FEATURES
The Minor Fall's latest falls short of live performances
There are some bands that sound better live than on the album. The Minor Fall is definitely one of those bands. The band is pure emo rock - a group of guys from Lansing playing songs about "running out of time" and having "a loss of words." And the album is mellower than the band's more enjoyable live performances. "The City, The City" is The Minor Fall's latest full-length.
MICHIGAN
Lansing AIDS group to hold benefit walk
AIDS Walk Michigan and the Lansing Area AIDS Network will be holding a walk at 1 p.m. on Sunday at Valley Court Park in East Lansing. The event is being held in association with seven other walks throughout Michigan.