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COMMENTARY

Iraq constitution process similar to U.S.

In no country in the world do all citizens agree on everything. Iraq should hardly be expected to be the exception. As the troubled nation sends a signed draft constitution to parliament this week over the heads of the objecting Sunnis, it makes sense to take a look at the issues being argued, and a look at another document that also endured a long fight and a lot of compromise - the U.S.

MSU

Students adapt to facility upgrades

Fredricka Paul
August 30, 2005

New floors, bleachers, locker rooms and workout equipment are among some of the updated features that greet new and returning students for the first time at IM Sports-West's renovated facility, which opened May 16. The new $5.5 million facility was renovated because the former building was not up to par, said Lawrence Sierra, director of Intramural Sports and Recreation Services.

COMMENTARY

Summer recap

Welcome back, Spartans. As students move in, work and go to classes, East Lansing might look and feel the same as it did when most students left last spring. The buildings look the same.

SPORTS

Spartans make new coach a winner in first game

Yvette Lanier
August 29, 2005

More than 1,120 screaming fans Saturday night filled Jenison Field House to watch the MSU women's volleyball team earn their 10th consecutive season-opening victory, sweeping Kent State 3-0 (30-25, 30-19, 30-27). Cathy George received her first victory as MSU head coach and was thrilled to be greeted by a cheering crowd.

MICHIGAN

LCC starts year with Caribbean festival

Kristen Daum
August 29, 2005

Music, dancing and ethnic foods helped mark the beginning of school for Lansing Community College students at at the 11th Annual Student Life and Leadership Caribbean Festival on Saturday The festival, which was held at the North Washington Square Mall in Lansing, began in 1994 as a one-day affair with one band as "something different to have for students," said Denise Harris, director of Student Life and Leadership at LCC. Now, 10 years later, the festival has grown into a 12-hour event, featuring bands, vendors and food. "It's an event that the community looks forward to," Harris said. This year, the Zulu Connection stilt dancing troupe from New Orleans, performed at the festival, along with drums and music.

MICHIGAN

Commercials against smoking earn Emmy's

Jennifer Toland
August 29, 2005

The Michigan Department of Community Health has received two Emmy Awards from the Michigan chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for anti-smoking campaign commercials. As a part of the campaign, the Michigan Department of Community Health has created "Quit Kits" to aid smokers in the process of quitting smoking.

NEWS

Budget talks may result in refunds

Kris Turner
August 29, 2005

Nearly two million dollars could be refunded to MSU students if a formula to fund Michigan's public universities is approved for use in the 2006 state budget. As talks to settle the budget continue today at the Capitol, legislators say they are working to determine how to appropriately fund programs.

SPORTS

Monday musings

• In Cathy George's head coaching debut, the Spartans swept Kent State. Maybe John L. Smith should ask George about her game plan, since the football team opens against Kent State.

MSU

Rally greets students

Laura Collins
August 29, 2005

Thousands of new and returning MSU students sang the fight song and posed for a class photograph while ringing in the MSU athletic season Thursday at Spartan Spirit. A Welcome Week pep rally, Spartan Spirit was held inside the newly remodeled Spartan Stadium.

SPORTS

New era of hockey has fans excited

The auditorium in Wilson Hall was packed with incoming freshman. Classes weren't starting for almost three months, and we had all spent the entire day in that very room listening to whatever it was they told us at orientation, which I can honestly say I don't remember.

MICHIGAN

Health officials: Students should be immunized

Jennifer Toland
August 29, 2005

When coming back to school, there are many things students need to think about, including buying books and getting settled, but one thing health officials say students must do before coming to school is to get immunized. With August chosen as National Immunization Awareness Month, it is a reminder of the importance of keeping immunizations up to date, said Pat Vranesich section manager of education and outreach for the division of immunization in the Michigan Department of Community Health. "It is a back to school time and also a time where we want older adults to think about their immunization status," Vranesich said. According to Dr. Randolph L.

FEATURES

SN dishes on new campus eateries

Lauren Phillips
August 29, 2005

Wondering where your Taco Bell, Wendy's or Little Caesars Pizza went? Students looking to get their fast-food fix in the Union and International Center will find that those old standbys have been replaced by four new restaurants. After the chain restaurants' contracts were up, they were filled by fresh franchises. Here's a rundown of what to expect: Grill 155 If the typical fast-food joint is a little too much grease and not enough fulfillment, a stop at Grill 155 in the Union might change your mind. Grill 155 adds the feel of a diner to the food court's offerings, with an American menu that tastes more homemade than manufactured. The restaurant's marble countertop, pullout Coca-Cola straw holder and cardboard baskets which food is served in are reminiscent of the days when diners dominated and places like McDonald's restaurants were just opening. The food is basic fare.

MSU

Students, staff reflect on recent Gaza Strip pullout

While studying abroad in the Middle East this summer, Danny Rosenberg discussed current events with the locals - but the topic of conversation on everybody's lips involved history in the making. The communication junior was in Israel one week before Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon ordered the withdrawal of Jewish settlers in the Gaza Strip to begin Aug.

FEATURES

Do your ears a favor, avoid Diesto's CD

Benita Mehta
August 29, 2005

Diesto is described as a "thunder trio (of) noise rock" by Elastic Records. Noise is correct, because that's all that can be heard when listening to "Doomtown 7," Diesto's second full-length album. The three-piece from Portland, Ore., blends metal, rock and grunge to create not-so-pleasing thunderous noise.

MSU

ASMSU discusses goals, programs for upcoming year

Melissa Domsic
August 29, 2005

Coordinating a new tailgating program, adding academic minors and revoking an honorary MSU law degree from a foreign president are a few of the things on the student government's to-do list for the school year. ASMSU, MSU's undergraduate student government, met last week to discuss their goals and get ready for the new semester. "I'm looking forward to an active, ambitious and exciting year, which will make our constituents aware of what progress we are able to achieve when we all work together to resolve students' issues," said Roger Ludy, Student Assembly's vice chairperson for internal affairs.