If MSU student John Fournier and alumnus Matthew Mitroka think they can usurp East Lansing City Councilmembers Vic Loomis and Bill Sharp, they better bring their A game. The political theory and constitutional democracy junior and current city Planning Commission member have quite a challenge in front of them.
In reading Tuesday's article on the Northern Tier ("A northern attraction"), I was rather shocked to find former E.L.
Capaciflectors, proximity sensors and retro-rockets might not take them back to the future, but some MSU students are finding they can lead to future careers. Students in the electrical and computer engineering senior design class will show off projects ranging from self-controlled robots to a new style of Mars rover during the annual Design Day, which starts at 9 a.m.
A new organization aimed at working toward legalizing same-sex marriage kicked off its work by holding a rally at the Capitol on Wednesday. Students for Gay Marriage is a group dedicated to overturning the amendment in the Michigan Constitution that bans same-sex marriage.
"Take Your Child To Work Day" is on MSU's campus today. The target age group is from 8 to 14 years old. This year's theme is "Sharing Power & Possibility," which involves daughters and sons participating in work, family and community responsibilities.
The Grant W. Howell Trust awarded $150,000 to MSU's School of Journalism earlier this month. The money will be used to establish an essay contest on media bias, as well as a scholarship program.
At first, the tempo started off fast and the dancing was quick to the beat of such songs as Jennifer Lopez's "Get Right" and Amerie's "1 Thing." A woman stood at the front of the room yelling out commands to a confused group through a microphone. "You have to have this look that says 'I'm here,'" she said, stressing the importance of the looks on the group's faces.
Kim Wilcox's visit to MSU will be a his first in almost 30 years. The 1976 MSU graduate returns today as the fourth of five provost candidates. Wilcox is the dean of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at the University of Kansas.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The MSU women's tennis team is trying to rebuild its program. Senior Keri Thompson has gone from the No.
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.
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.
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.
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.
At Okemos High School, student athletes know there is a three strikes policy if caught using performance-enhancing drugs, said Athletic Director Keith Froelich.