RHA looking to fill 2005-06 positions

The Residence Halls Association is beginning to fill its top positions for next year. At last week's meeting, David Sahlin was elected over two other candidates as the group's vice president for next year. Sahlin, a telecommunication, information studies and media junior, said he wants to collaborate with each dorm to find ways for groups to harness their potential. "One of the biggest issues was that a lot of people didn't really believe that hall governments are empowered enough to do everything that they can," Sahlin said.

In the cold

It's been a hard year to be an Izzone member. Between stiff dress codes, tracked game entrance times to determine future membership eligibility, limited absences to retain tickets and other things, the Izzone fan, arguably MSU's most dedicated sports enthusiast, has been put through the ringer. As the MSU men's basketball team advances to the Final Four, fans have weathered the storm to reach the Izzone leaders' goal to become the nation's largest student cheering section.

Cafeterias lack protein options for vegetarians

Before I even start, let me say this: I am not one of those vegetarians who lectures everybody they know about how eating meat is a cruel, inhumane and barbarous practice.

Cesar Chavez day to honor his life, efforts

The life of Cesar Chavez will be commemorated in a variety of events Thursday on campus. The Main Library will honor the civil rights leader at 3:30 p.m.

Old man river

It's not surprising that many students probably perceive the Red Cedar River as filthy and sludge-ridden.

Prof earns position, will teach in Holland

Patrick O'Donnell plans to head to Holland this fall, a country famous for wooden shoes and alternative French-fry toppings, as a Fulbright Distinguished Chairs winner. O'Donnell, a professor of English and chairman of the department, is one of 36 winners who will spend September through December teaching in another country.

Area stores meet demand, stock Final Four T-shirts

Standing in Student Book Store, 421 E. Grand River Ave., on Tuesday, East Lansing High School senior Denny Schwarze held up two shirts trying to decide. It was between a green Nike Final Four T-shirt and a white Gear Final Four T-shirt - the official one the MSU basketball team wore while celebrating its 94-88 victory over Kentucky. "It's the first time in a while since we've been this far in the tournament," Schwarze said. Spartans fans filled area stores on Tuesday trying to get their hands on the latest Final Four apparel.

MIDDAY UPDATE: All Izzone members to get tickets for St. Louis game

All Izzone season ticket holders who applied for Final Four tickets have been accepted for tickets, the athletic department said Wednesday. And the good news doesn't stop there. Not only will all students who applied for tickets be able to attend the Final Four, but they have been upgraded to the lower-level bowl in the Edward Jones Dome in St.

Detroit has many faults it must fix

This is in response to Yvette Lanier's column "Detroit possesses much more than its 'thug'-filled reputation implies" (SN 3/28). I was glad to see that the author was attempting to bring out the brighter aspects of the city of Detroit.

Hoops enthusiasm visible in Wyoming

After leaving MSU, I ended up about as far away as you can get - central Wyoming. People here know about as much about Spartan basketball as I know about cattle rustling.

Dual Final Four trips 6th in NCAA history

MSU has joined a select group of schools that have had both the men's and women's basketball teams in the Final Four. Connecticut was the last school to achieve this feat in 2003-04, winning the national championship on both sides. The MSU women joined the men with a 76-69 win against Stanford, which was ranked No.

Local businesses plan for Final Four weekend

As a large crowd gathered outside of Buffalo Wild Wings, 360 Albert Ave., after the basketball games Sunday evening, general manager Aaron Weiner said there were no security concerns inside. "Everything was very positive," Weiner said. In East Lansing, most of the businesses were closed for Easter Sunday, including Woody's Oasis Bar & Grill, 211 E.

State rep. works to give more voters absentee option

People might be able to cast an absentee ballot at their local county clerk's office in the week before a primary or general election if a bill introduced by Rep.

Tennis team drops 6-1 vs. Northwestern

The MSU women's tennis team lost to Northwestern on Sunday, 6-1. The Wildcats took the lead early by winning all three doubles matches.

Spartan fever made visible in Arizona

To MSU players and fans: I was in the Flying V Bar & Grill at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson, Ariz., on the evening of the MSU-Duke game, and heard University of Arizona fans cheering MSU as they beat Duke.

Bare confidence

Some people would feel naked if they didn't have hair. But when senior Lindsay Kosmala wears a bandana, she feels like she is hiding something. Before Kosmala came to MSU, she considered trying another round of treatment to regrow the hair on her head. After growing up with no hair on her entire body since age 4, Kosmala worried she would be pretending to be someone else. "What would I see in the mirror when I looked at myself with hair?" she asked.

Will Smith debuts 'gritty' release

There comes a point in every musician's career when he or she faces a crucial decision: Should I try something new?

Police briefs 03/29/05

Group could vote on East Village

The East Village Planning Team, comprised of landlords, property owners and East Lansing officials, might vote on a master plan to guide the overhaul of the area at 5:30 p.m.

Peaceful party

You've done well, MSU. Now don't screw it up. MSU students have shown the world that they have the restraint to turn a weekend of March Madness victories into a safe and spirited celebration.