On Thursday, both the Michigan House of Representatives and Senate introduced bills that might prevent the sales of liquor via the Internet and mail. Senate Bill 600 and House Bill 4959 might amend the 1998 Michigan liquor-control code.
After hearing the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to have federal law supersede state laws regarding medical marijuana, I couldn't help but jump for joy.
Michigan senators approved the higher-education portion of the state budget on Thursday that provides funding for public universities and colleges. Senate Bill 273, which now goes to the House of Representatives for consideration, might provide a total 1-percent increase to universities and a total higher-education increase of 3.1 percent, according to the Senate Fiscal Agency. MSU would receive an increase in funding by 0.6 percent, according to that analysis. Northern Michigan University and Wayne State University received significant cuts under the proposed budget. Senators also held a hearing on Thursday to look at another bill that might increase state funding by up to 5 percent. The bill, which was introduced in February, would increase state funding to K-16 by no more than 5 percent, or by an inflationary rate based on the cost of living, said Sen.
Alanis Morissette has put a new spin on old success by re-releasing her 1995 album, "Jagged Little Pill." The songs are about the same as the original CD but stripped down and less produced. The rawness of the CD is evident in her popular track, "You Oughta Know." In the first version, this song is carried by hard drums and Morissette's screaming voice.
The independent commission reviewing the April 2-3 disturbances questioned local police officials about the use of force and tear gas after reviewing video footage of the event during a Friday meeting. Joe Tuchinsky, a representative from the American Civil Liberties Union, said the films did not show a need for police intervention.
Part of being professional is being responsible and willing to be held accountable for things that go wrong.
I mean, how lucky are we to have such a cool team? I am arguably the biggest Detroit Red Wings fan one can find, but the Detroit Pistons are threatening to take that title away very soon ... just how lucky are Detroiters, that we have an NBA team that can pick up the slack, and just like that, start to give the city championship hopes and then actually deliver on it.
Two people were arrested and charged with an armed robbery that occurred in Chandler Crossings apartments early last week. The Bath Township Police Department is continuing its investigation into the incident. Jawan Laderdale and Frederick Lilly were arraigned on felony charges of armed robbery and possession of a firearm on Wednesday.
An interim budget for the 2005-06 academic school year was approved Friday by the MSU Board of Trustees. The board voted to permit the operation of the university at its 2004-05 budget expenditure levels until next year's budgets have been established. Last year, the 2004-05 budget and tuition rates, which included a 2.4-percent hike for in-state students and a 5-percent increase for out-of-state students, were established at the board's June meeting.
It was disconcerting to read The State News article ("Fox News, ESPN 2 added to campus TV" SN 6/13) about the Residence Halls Association's elimination of The New York Times readership program in order to fund the inclusion of Fox News into the student cable system.
Many MSU students, faculty and staff will have yet another password to remember this fall. Last Tuesday, Academic Computing & Networking Services, or ACNS, sent out the first in a series of e-mails to active MSU Webmail accounts informing users that they will have to update their passwords before Sept.
This year's incoming freshman class will be slightly smaller than last year, according to admission rates so far, but a smaller class doesn't mean it will be less diverse. Jim Cotter, senior associate director in the Office of Admissions and Scholarships, said they are confident the freshman class will be more diverse than last year. "I feel more students now look to MSU for diversity," he said.
Delivering nothing out of the ordinary - except French subtitles - the slasher flick "High Tension" is a mix of blood, guts and gore. In fact, the movie could define itself by the tagline: "The more blood the better." "High Tension," or "Haute Tension" in French, is about two college girls - Alex (Maïwenn Le Besco) and Marie (Cécile De France) - who go for a visit to Alex's house.
The Lansing Lugnuts didn't have much to play for in their final two games of the first half of The Midwest League season, after being eliminated from the playoffs by virtue of losing 2-1 at Fort Wayne on Friday. However, Lansing (37-32) didn't let that get in the way of winning the final two games of the first half, including a 4-3 win Sunday afternoon.
Jay Diller said he doesn't regret leaving for military duty in Iraq. "A lot of people ask 'Why do that?' or 'Why go to Iraq?'," said the criminal justice sophomore and National Guard member.
Jay Diller said he doesn't regret leaving for military duty in Iraq. "A lot of people ask 'Why do that?' or 'Why go to Iraq'," said the criminal justice sophomore.
With less than three months until the season opening game against Kent State, the Spartan Stadium addition continues to take shape. "This isn't only to benefit the people who can afford the (suite and club level seating)," Associate Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Greg Ianni said.
An interim budget for the 2005-06 academic school year was approved today by the MSU Board of Trustees.
Missy Higgins, "The Sound of White" (Reprise Records) Even though Missy Higgins is not well-known, she's on her way with her newest release. "The Sound of White" is a delightful change from the sounds of the all-too-popular rap and hip-hop artists.