"Fantastic Four" hit theaters this weekend equipped with a full dose of action, power and tons of special effects. The film is based on the original comic series and includes the same characters and plot.
I'm writing in response to Carl Armstrong's letter ("Flag burning is part of our free speech" SN 7/7). I do not understand why anyone would want to burn something that represents the freedoms we all have (and take advantage of, I might add). Armstrong states we are allowed to burn the flag because "this nation is not owning up to its promise of freedom and respect for its constituents." Desecrating the flag can only contribute to the "lack of respect." You say the leaders don't have respect for the citizens and then you turn around and burn something our founding fathers would - and did - die for.
I would be interested if the writer of the article "Despite bad ending, rest of 'War of the Worlds' excellent" (SN 6/30) could elaborate a bit more on why he thinks that the end of "War of the Worlds" was a let down.
The United Church of Christ general synod passed a resolution last week endorsing same-sex marriages. This makes the United Church of Christ the first mainline Christian denomination to officially support same-sex marriages said Michael Schuenemeyer, minister for LGBT Ministries in the church's national office in Cleveland.
When I was preparing for my study abroad trip to London, England and Glasgow, Scotland, there were a number of things I ignored - vaccines for diseases, how to register with the American Embassy and, of course, what to do in case of a terrorist attack.
With classic hits such as "Wheel in the Sky" and "Any Way You Want It," classic rockers Journey kick off this year's weeklong Common Ground Festival on Monday night. The Common Ground Festival runs for seven days, offering more than one band per evening to enhance any musical palate.
In response to "MSU could renew energy campaign" (SN 6/30), the best way to hold students accountable for their energy usage could be to send them a monthly bill.
MSU junior center Katrina Grantham and junior guard Victoria Lucas-Perry were named to the 2005 Big Ten Women's Basketball Foreign Tour Team on Thursday. "I am really excited about the opportunity to be in a different setting to enhance my basketball skills," Grantham said in a written statement.
In the wake of the recent terrorist attacks on the city of London, MSU's Office of Study Abroad should be proud of itself for doing its job.
Michigan needs to get serious about higher education. If we want to build a high-performance economy for the 21st century in the Great Lakes state, we need to invest in colleges and universities.
Less than 24 hours after the confetti had been thrown into the air and the cheers could no longer be heard at Trafalgar Square, the mood of London changed. I am staying in central London as an MSU student on study abroad, and I witnessed two international breaking news days back-to-back. First, my study abroad experience will be marked with the excitement of July 6 when London narrowly beat Paris to become the host of the 2012 Olympic Games. The following day, London's beaming smile abruptly disappeared after the worst terrorist attacks in Britain's history jabbed the nation in the mouth. I was able to see firsthand the excitement that the announcement of London winning the games' bid brought to the city.
The recent series of terrorist attacks shook more than the streets of London. Although no injuries were reported, the MSU students who witnessed the city's terror are still sorting through emotional trauma from the event. Amid the confusion on the streets following Thursday's four bombings, MSU students and faculty members called home and sent countless e-mails to family, friends and university officials to say they were unharmed. On Thursday, MSU officials said they had accounted for all 324 students and 16 faculty members on study abroad programs near the blasts.
It is unclear whether the 324 students currently in the London area will be immediately sent home from study abroad trips following four bombings early Thursday morning. There are no reports of any injuries to MSU students or faculty at this time, university spokesman Terry Denbow said.
Pregnant women should make HIV screenings a routine part of their prenatal checkups, according to a report in Tuesday's Annals of Internal Medicine. The U.S.
I am writing in reflection of the numerous articles I have read by John Bice. After reading his latest masterpiece, ("Scientology's wild claims no stranger than those of major religions" SN 6/28), I couldn't help but come to the realization that John Bice always seems to have some ax to grind, and his rhetoric has become all too predictable. If you see a column written by him in The State News, you almost always know what the conclusion will be just by looking in the title for "religion," "capitalism," "politics," etc.
The independent review commission will hold a meeting from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday in the Executive Conference Room at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road. The commission is reviewing the planning and implementation strategies to control spontaneous large crowd events, including the April 2-3 disturbances. The commission has invited everyone who has spoken on the issue in the past to speak at the Friday meeting, along with other individuals who want to voice their concerns, said Mayor Mark Meadows, chairman of the commission.
The MSU women's soccer team will have eight new players in the fall, joining a team that went 12-8-1 in 2004. The eight players are defensemen/midfielder Kelley Amormino from Sterling Heights, forward Lauren Carter from Rochester Hills, goalkeeper Danielle Petri from Rochester Hills, midfielder Kristi Timar from Novi, goalkeeper Lindsey Wrege from Portage, goalkeeper Ashley Crandall from Glen Ellyn, Ill., goalkeeper Demaree Bruck from Loveland, Ohio, and midfielder Michelle Telebar from Oakville, Ontario, Canada. "We (are) very happy to have a great group of freshmen eager to come in and contribute to our program in the fall," head coach Tom Saxton said in a written statement.
MSU students will have to wait a few weeks longer than in previous years to receive their tuition bills for the upcoming school year. As tuition for the 2005-06 school year hinges on the authorization of the Legislature's state higher-education budget, the MSU Board of Trustees has delayed the process of setting tuition and sending out tuition bills until the university's state funding is certain. Last year, tuition rates were approved in late June, and students received their tuition electronically on July 23.
The NCAA Division 1 Women's Basketball Committee has selected MSU and the Breslin Center to host first- and second-round games for the 2007 NCAA Women's Basketball Championships. "We're exited as a department to host the first and second rounds," MSU Director of Athletics Ron Mason said in a written statement.
MSU freshman golfer Ryan Brehm finished eighth in 2005 Detroit Newspapers Michigan Open last week. Brehm shot a 288 or even par for the event.