This seems to be a trend in the world today - live blogging a sporting event. This seems to be a fun idea, so I said, what the heck, I'll give it a shot. 7:31 - The first shots on FSN Detroit's broadcast are of Ben Wallace carrying in his world heavyweight championship belt and of Allen Iverson carrying in ? shoes.
On Friday, a group of MSU physicians will host "Women's Health 2005: Clinical Update for Practitioners." The conference will be from 8 a.m.
Lansing - Just north of the Capitol sits Shirl's Boutique - a small shop located at 304 E.
A 13-year ban on certain silicone-gel breast implants might be lifted, but there is some disagreement among area residents, the government and national organizations on their safety. The U.S.
After making a name for itself through its explosive and charismatic live shows, The Hard Lessons figured it was ready for its next assignment: recording a full-length album. The Lansing/Detroit rock 'n' roll trio learned to make an album the hard way, crunching time in the studio during sparse moments of rest from the band's hectic touring schedule - which logged them more than 100 shows in less than two years. "We recorded the album any chance we had, when we were back from tour or in between shows in Detroit or Lansing," said guitarist/vocalist Augie "Gin" Visocchi.
The University Student Commission and our student representatives in ASMSU and the Residence Halls Association have failed us once again.
An East Lansing burning ban was lifted Tuesday because of recent rains and snows in the area. The fire department issued a ban of all fires on March 24 and extended the ban mid-April because of unseasonably dry weather this spring. All permit holders are allowed to burn recreationally in East Lansing.
Woldumar Nature Center, 5739 Old Lansing Road in Lansing, will hold the first part of a two-part tree identification workshop at 6:30 p.m.
The Kellogg Center hosted the Habitat for Humanity of Michigan Awards Banquet on Wednesday. Gov. Jennifer Granholm spoke and received the Public Official of the Year award. The banquet was held to honor the work done by members of the group this year. "She's a large supporter of low-income housing," Ken Bensen, president of Habitat for Humanity of Michigan, said of Granholm.
At Okemos High School, student athletes know there is a three strikes policy if caught using performance-enhancing drugs, said Athletic Director Keith Froelich.
Racism is not overt like it was several decades ago, but it still exists silently in the hearts of individuals, and Peppermint Creek Theatre is taking the issue head on. The local nonprofit theater troop is putting on "Spinning Into Butter," in an attempt to create discussion and open people's eyes. "It's more about how when we perceive differences, it can create barriers that don't need to be there and how that can hinder us from being a peaceful society," said Chad Badgero, the group's founder and director. "Spinning Into Butter" is set at an East Coast liberal arts college.
This summer, take a break from the costly, crowded atmosphere of your local 28-screen megaplex. Imagine a night under the stars instead, enjoying the company of your friends, the quiet hum of your automobile and the pleasure of seeing two films for the price of one.
Congratulations to the graduate student who is rearing her two sons carefully in order to prevent them from developing abusive relationships ("Survey: Men report more indicators of abuse," SN 4/26). This courageous woman is astute to recognize the link between hurting animals and future violence to other humans: A batterer's first target is often an animal living in the home, the second, a spouse or child.
My world of green MSU pastures and white picket fences was torn apart after working on a story for this newspaper about protests on campus in the late '60s and early '70s.
The MSU women's tennis team is trying to rebuild its program. Senior Keri Thompson has gone from the No.
Details of the police planning and actions in the April 2-3 disturbances have caused mixed reactions among MSU students and East Lansing community leaders. Police released 247 tear-gas canisters when a police-estimated crowd of more than 3,000 people flooded the streets of East Lansing, causing some students to question police motives. Andrew Schepers, ASMSU Student Assembly chairperson, said the police planning before and actions taken after the men's basketball team lost to the University of North Carolina could have been handled differently. "The first thing they need to do is stop talking like this is a military situation," he said.
It is with heavy hearts that we dip our quills in the ink well one last time. Yes, we are also dipping in another well to come up with sappy metaphors to say goodbye.
The Chicago Bears signed former MSU offensive tackle Sean Poole as an undrafted free agent Monday. The 6-foot-7, 290-pound Flint native was one of 10 free agents the Bears signed this week, according to a statement from the team. The Detroit Lions also signed seven undrafted free agents, including former MSU tight end Jason Randall for its post draft mini-camp, LionsFans.com reported. Eight Spartans from last season's team have been signed by an NFL team, including four Spartans that were drafted. Running back DeAndra Cobb (Atlanta), kicker Dave Rayner (Indianapolis), defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson (Miami) and offensive guard William Whitticker (Green Bay) were all drafted.
Right now John Fournier is a political theory and constitutional democracy junior at MSU. He goes to class, works at WDBM (88.9-FM), also known as the Impact, and is the president of the MSU College Democrats.
On the cover art of American Hi-Fi's latest studio album, "Hearts On Parade," the four band members wear leather jackets, striking tough-guy poses behind a graffiti font bearing the group's name.