Her composite drawings of criminals have led to arrests throughout Mid-Michigan for five years, but before she became a forensic artist, Heather Johnson had never sketched a human face. "I took art all through high school, but then after high school ... I just kind of doodled," Johnson said.
While watching NFL analysts critique the decision for the Detroit Lions to take wide receiver Mike Williams, I was surprised to hear how much flack the organization was taking for its first-round draft choice. Radio talk-show hosts were ripping the front office for their decision. The obvious question asked was why the Lions would draft another offensive player when defense is what they needed the most? You have to take Williams because he was the best player available in the draft when the Lions were picking. I love the fact that the Lions should have one of the best offenses in the NFC if not in all of football next season pending that all of the key offensive weapons can stay healthy. Charles Rogers, Roy Williams and Mike Williams - it's probably the best corps of young receivers in the NFL, and don't forget about recently acquired Kevin Johnson and Marcus Pollard. The Lions have great depth at the wide receiver position, if nothing else.
Student activism has a long history on campuses throughout the country. Recently, two MSU activist associations, Students for Economic Justice and Direct Action, have faced negative press following recent activities.
Thousands of students are graduating next week, and if you're one of those students, chances are you don't know what will happen after you walk across that big stage. Some of you might go home and chill for a while.
While a majority of students leave MSU and East Lansing during the summer, some who take classes or work in the area will be left to fill the rental vacancies. Rather than sign a new housing agreement, some students move into apartments already locked into a yearlong lease.
"I just got fired from my other one, so it's time to start looking." Justin Cherwinski economics senior "I've had more than 50 interviews.
MSU Hillel Jewish Student Center recently decided to bring some fresh faces to its Executive Board. Five new officers were elected earlier this month to bring a new direction to the organization, which promotes Jewish identity on campus. Jennifer Bloom, a political theory and international relations sophomore, will serve as the organization's next president.
The MSU softball team plays a doubleheader against IPFW starting at 3 p.m. today at Old College Field. The Spartans currently have an 18-24-1 overall record, 6-6 in the Big Ten, and sit fifth in the Big Ten conference.
Graduation. Sounds good, doesn't it? The word resounds with a feeling of accomplishment and significance.
The results of the new GEU contract negotiations should be of concern for all members of the university community.
Tommie De Riemaecker needed statistics on how the Macomb County Sheriff's Office used Breathalyzers - how often police used them, the arresting officer, what alcohol percentages people blew, etc.
For Jewish students participating in Passover this week, the Hillel Jewish Student Center, 360 Charles St., is offering lunch and dinner every day during the eight- day celebration. "It is difficult for students who do observe it, while living in dorms or on campus, since there are such strict dietary rules," said Jennifer Bloom, president of the Jewish Student Union.
The MSU women's golf team earned a No. 14 seed in the Central Region of the NCAA Women's Golf Regional Championships on May 5-7 in Lubbock, Texas, the Spartans' seventh consecutive appearance in the championships. The NCAA Championship round, May 17-20 in Corvallis, Ore., will feature the top eight teams and two individual players from each region. The Spartans finished third in the Big Ten Championships this past weekend in Ann Arbor.
The MSU baseball team added a midweek contest scheduled for 4 p.m. today at Kobs Field against Indiana Tech. The Spartans currently are 15-8 and 6-6 in the Big Ten.
A $90,000 parking agreement between the city of East Lansing and MSU might be approved at tonight's City Council meeting. About 100 MSU faculty and staff could be displaced into East Lansing's parking system while a parking ramp to be located near Morrill Hall is constructed. "At peak times, we are at about 59 percent capacity," said Dan O'Connor, East Lansing's parking administrator.
Riverwalk Theatre's Black Box Series has brought the notch up for classy acting. "Vampire Lesbians of Sodom" opened this weekend at Creole Gallery, 1218 Turner St.
I'm just writing to help people understand what the election of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger as pope means.
Two more former MSU football players were taken following the NFL Draft on Sunday. Defensive end Clifford Dukes was signed by the St.