MICHIGAN
E.L. organizations learn about orderly meetings
The East Lansing City Council has a set order. ASMSU's Academic Assembly follows a set philosophy.
FEATURES
B.Y.O.B. [Brew Your Own Beer]
Mmm, beer. Whichever way you like it - off the tap, out of the bottle or in a shameless red plastic party cup - there's no denying, if you love beer, there's nothing better than a tall, cold one.
COMMENTARY
Women's history not worthy of front
Were the editor of The State News a man, women would be up in arms had he the gall to place only male "pioneers" on the front page.
MICHIGAN
MSU, E.L. police: Stun guns helpful, but not used often
Since recently receiving stun guns, officers in the East Lansing and MSU police departments say they aren't often used but are a good tool. Stun guns are weapons that look like guns but shoot prongs instead of bullets.
MICHIGAN
Week celebrates open government
Today marks day four of the nation's first Sunshine Week - a time dedicated to shedding light on the significance of open government for citizens and journalists. "The idea of public access to government information, documents, meetings and knowing how their tax dollars are being spent is a fundamental tenant of democracy," Sunshine Week Coordinator Debra Gersh Hernandez said.
NEWS
Taking control
Cherie Langkabel felt she had led a secret life for years. The MSU social work junior stood up to tell her story about her eating disorder behavior that she had hidden to a crowd that included close friends and family two weeks ago at Respecting and Understanding Body Image's, or RUBI's, "Take Back Your Body" night. Since her freshman year, Langkabel suffered from bulimia nervosa, an eating disorder characterized by periodic binges on food, followed by purging. The disorder developed soon after she came to college.
BASKETBALL
Team, media names Anderson team MVP
The MSU men's basketball team announced its award winners at its Basketball Bust on Monday. Senior swingman Alan Anderson was named the team's Most Valuable Player by both the team and the media. Along with senior guard Kelvin Torbert, Anderson also was awarded the John E.
COMMENTARY
St. Patrick's Day not students' only opportunity to be irresponsible
Can you stand it? I know I can't. In less than 24 hours, we will experience the culmination of our last 364 days on Earth.
ICE HOCKEY
Bear hat proving more than its worth
Riding the bear. That's been the superstitious motto of the MSU hockey team's recent five-game winning streak after a goofball bear hat purchased by senior captain Jim Slater at an airport in Alaska has proven to be an unlikely good luck charm. "I was going to get a wolf one," Slater said.
NEWS
Bracketology 101
The field of 64 is set and the "madness" has begun. So break out your brackets, get your pens ready and take note from The State News' resident tournament experts. Reality check Hardcore home team fans should be wary of MSU.
MICHIGAN
Capitol showcases Ten Commandments today
The Ten Commandments monument that cost Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore his job in 2003 will be on display today in front of the Capitol.
MSU
Guest speaker focuses on Hawaii
For Paul Neves, the island of Hawaii is much more than leis and Hawaiian T-shirts. It's about preserving his heritage and family - things he said he believes strongly in.
FEATURES
Scion line looks, drives sublime for college crowd
Can Toyota, a company known in the automobile industry for having the recipe for continual success, create a vehicle that has more spice without compromising the entire dish?
NEWS
Fans show support for players at rally
With the NCAA Tournaments right around the corner, students and other basketball fans got one last chance to cheer on the Spartans players before the teams hit the road this weekend. On Tuesday in the Wonders Hall Kiva, members of the women's and men's basketball teams attended a pep rally put on by the Wonders Hall government. Wonders Hall President and chemistry sophomore Jessica Banion organized the event to give players and students a chance to meet in a nongame setting.
COMMENTARY
Iditarod dogs not faced with cruelty
I believe Ms. Jury should do a little more research before telling us about how she some how knows how dogs feel.
MSU
Marathon of Majors today in Bessey Hall
The Undergraduate University Division is sponsoring a Marathon of Majors from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday on the first floor of Bessey Hall. Representatives from all of MSU's academic colleges will be present for students to meet with and ask questions.
MICHIGAN
Word on the street: What are you thoughts about public safety in East Lansing?
"I always see cop cars and fire trucks around, so it's obvious they're out working. There needs to be better security at night though, better lighting and more patrols maybe." Sarah Slama no-preference freshman "I'm a mentor on 6 East Akers and every time I've had to call the police, they've been really helpful - their response time has been really fast. Clark Llanzmzon political science senior "I was here for a few of the riots in the past, and then it seemed to me like the cops were pushing the students to do something.
MSU
Author to speak about lesbian, Jewish issues
Lesléa Newman, author of more than 40 books for children and adults about the intersection and collision of the lesbian and Jewish identities, will speak at 7:30 p.m.
MSU
Exhibit provides continuing tsunami education
MSU is trying to create new ways to keep students informed about the Dec. 26 tsunami. At the "Tsunami: Wave of Destruction" exhibit at the Main Library, social work junior Dekayla Carr said she learned new things about the tsunami that took place in Southeast Asia.
NEWS
Becoming a politician
So you say you want to be a politician? OK, now where do you turn - is it to the library to study archived Robert Kennedy stump speeches, or maybe to the bookstore to catch up on Bill Clinton's memoirs. It can be a hard road into politics, with early political careers marked by campaign failures and diminished bank accounts. So in an effort to alleviate some of the growing pains and ills of future politicians and to fill legislative seats opened by term-limit restrictions for Michigan lawmakers, MSU's Institute for Public Policy and Social Research created a political boot camp of sorts for students entering the field. The two-week program that began last May and is scheduled again this year, is called Tomorrow's Political Leaders, or TPL.