An MSU Board of Trustees decision to allow alcohol inside the Spartan Stadium addition prompted a flurry of opinions from board members during Friday's meeting, and has left some MSU students questioning the fairness of the policy. In a 5-2 decision, the board approved a recommendation by MSU President Lou Anna K.
By Erica Richards Special to The State News The peaceful lawn of the Administration Building turned into a medieval battlefield Saturday afternoon - but fighters wore T-shirts and used weapons made of wood, leather and duct tape. A small group of students and instructors from the Aegis Sword Academy in Pinckney took turns fighting within a ring of green rope as part of a swordsmanship demonstration.
It is not uncommon for Niharika Joglekar to be the only female in her classes. It's this observation - among others - that has led the computer science and engineering senior to start a new group on campus called MSU Women in Computing. "Women don't feel as comfortable as they should in this male-dominated major," Joglekar said.
South Bend, Ind. - Jason Teague made amends with his teammates, coaches and fans after rushing in the game-winning touchdown in overtime Saturday to lift the Spartans to a 44-41 victory. Head coach John L.
Rainy weather almost put a damper on the 2005 Old Town BluesFest but passed before the outdoor bash kicked off Friday in the early-evening. Fortunately, the performers poured their hearts out onto E.
South Bend, Ind. - The Spartans luck at Notre Dame hasn't run out as they were able to knock off No.
When fans file into Spartan Stadium for the Oct. 1 football matchup between MSU and the University of Michigan, some of them will be able to take advantage of a controversial new policy university administrators are testing for the first time. Some of them will be able to buy alcohol. In a split vote at Friday’s MSU Board of Trustees meeting, the board approved a recommendation by MSU President Lou Anna K.
The State News has now published multiple letters that complain that John Bice's column "Both testaments preach discrimination, promote inequality," (SN 8/31) took quotes from the Bible out of context.
Local bars are on the look-out for out-of-state IDs, especially after receiving information listing the number of MSU students that are actually from outside of Michigan. The Responsible Hospitality Council has created a list of the top ten out-of-state pieces of identification bar employees have noticed and passed it around to all the council's members. "We want to make all the establishments aware that if you see an out-of-state ID, there's a good chance it's fake," said Joe Goodsir, president of Rick's American Cafe, 224 Abbott Road, and director of the executive committee on the council. Goodsir said that there are 1,094 MSU students from other states that could be 21, and he said he also knows the breakdown of how many students are from each state. "If you're working and you see eight IDs from Arizona, there's only seven that are possibly from MSU," Goodsir said.
While many Hurricane Katrina fundraisers are geared toward general relief, some MSU student groups are keeping the universities located in the devastated area at the forefront of their relief efforts. "As students, it was very important for us to help the affected students who are going through this," Residence Hall Association President Kevin Newman said. On Monday, RHA, ASMSU and the MSU chapter of the National Residence Hall Honorary began their program of selling donation cards for $1.
Coming off a tough 1-0 loss against Louisville Sunday, the MSU men's soccer team (2-1-1 overall) travels this weekend to New Haven, Conn.
The Spartan volleyball team (6-1 overall) will look to continue their winning ways on the road as they travel down south to Coral Gables, Fla.
It's contradicting to preserve Sparty for posterity and then not allow him to be seen by all Spartans.
The Beaner's Gourmet Coffee location in the Union closed before school started and remains closed after the franchise owner developed "a very serious personal issue," said Union Director Jim Sheppard.
In regards to the editorial "Traffic Trap" (SN 9/7) printed, I have the following response: I am irate that an editor for The State News would openly oppose the police force for doing their jobs. First, it seems that author would be equally upset if they saw the police force doing nothing on a continuous basis (consider the cliché of police officers spending their shift in a doughnut shop). Secondly, the author suggests using mediums such as billboards and commercials opposed to punishment by fining.
Wisconsin (2-0) at North Carolina (0-1) Coming off wins in which it scored 56 and 65 points, Wisconsin is looking to keep its offensive onslaught going as the Badgers head down to North Carolina. The Badgers will attempt to continue their success on the ground with running back Brian Calhoun, who has six touchdowns and 300 yards rushing on the season.
Charlie Weis is one of the most prepared coaches in his profession. In his weekly press conference, the Notre Dame head coach easily rattles off the name, height, weight and statistics of nearly every MSU starter along with most of the Spartans' averages from not only this year, but from last year when he was the offensive coordinator for the NFL's Patriots. He can tell you, for instance, that MSU's rush defense is only giving up 68 yards per game.
Just like when Garfield the Cat tried to mail Nermal to Abu Dhabi, East Lansing officials are trying to eradicate a city wide cat problem. The city's feral and "free-roaming" cat populations are steadily on the rise because of food left outside to feed the feline floaters. Jamie McAloon-Lampman, Ingham County's Animal Control director said the cars are a problem. "Feral is a cat that's never been held by a human being.
MSU at No. 10 Notre Dame Fish: This game will be the biggest test both Notre Dame and MSU will endure so far. No doubt the Fighting Irish has turned some heads.
Matt Leinart Senior quarterback Southern Cal This season: Went 18-for-24 for 332 yards and three touchdowns in one game USC looks to extend a 21-game unbeaten streak at the Coliseum against Arkansas. Vince Young Junior quarterback Texas This season: Has thrown 31-for-46 for 443 yards and five touchdowns Was a warrior against the Buckeyes, coming through in the clutch. Reggie Bush Junior running back Southern Cal This season: Rushed for 86 yards and two touchdowns in one game Said he bulked up "about seven solid pounds" in the offseason and now weighs 203. DARKHORSE Chris Leak Junior quarterback Florida This season: Has completed 39-of-56 passes for five touchdowns Big test comes this weekend against Tennessee.