Members blame policy for lack of eligible applicants

With ASMSU elections a day away, the student government is once again having trouble finding enough people to fill its open seats. And ASMSU members said their election code could be the cause of the problem. History shows that not many students apply for student government seats, and candidates running have no problem getting elected because of the lack of competition. This year, the Academic Assembly has 13 seats still open, and the Student Assembly, which has two more seats than 2003, has 17 open. Last year, of 26 seats open on the Academic Assembly, nine were filled.

Too far

In recent years, the government has taken to making itself a part of people's most personal decisions. It's given views on issues such as abortion and a woman's right to control her body, the country's recognition of gay marriages and the extent of civil liberties and privacy. On Monday, U.S.

Air traffic keeps growing locally, nationally

In February, 46,564 passengers flew through Lansing's Capital City Airport - more people than the number of students who attend MSU. This was an increase of 6.3 percent in a month, following a national trend of increased air travel traffic. The Federal Aviation Administration released a forecast Thursday, stating that more than 1 billion passengers will travel yearly by air by 2015.

Icers underachieved throughout season

Nobody would have predicted in September that the MSU hockey team, ranked No. 10 in the preseason, would have finished the season with a 20-17-4 record and miss the tournament cut. But that's how the Spartans finished, missing the NCAA Tournament for the second time in three years. Many things went wrong for the Spartans this year.

Search for lighthearted subject matter leads to drinking, Pink Floyd

Not long ago, a random reader e-mailed that he'd grown weary of my joyless and monotone columns; he urged me to "lighten up" and write about something that made me happy.

Gas prices leap to new record highs

The average price of regular gasoline in Michigan hit a record high Monday at $2.13 per gallon, according to AAA.

MSU athletes still watched, tested for steroid use

As national attention turns to steroid use among athletes, health and MSU officials say it is a constant battle to monitor new drugs. Last week, Congress heard testimony from several professional baseball players in an effort to shed light on steroid use. It is an important health issue, said Robert White, spokesman for the House Committee on Government Reform. "What we heard from the hearing is this is not just steroids," White said.

Sen. speaks on Social Security

College students need to be concerned with the future of Social Security, because changes to it will affect them, U.S.

Private property should stay private

I am writing in response to the editorial titled "Coast conflict" (SN 3/18). The ignorance of the author is so blatant I was rather stunned to see the article in print. First of all, I want to state for the record that I agree with the idea that anyone should be allowed to utilize public property, provided they use it properly.

Sparty's worker named MSU employee of the year

For his work at Sparty's Convenience Stores, advertising senior Justin Best has been named MSU's Student Employee of the Year. "It's quite an honor.

Med school dean finalist for position in New York

Although he didn't apply for the job, Glenn Davis is one of five finalists for the position of vice president for Health Services at the University at Buffalo in New York. The MSU College of Human Medicine dean has been "aggressively recruited," said Ilene H.

Workers' rights an issue of morality

I am writing in response to the editorial "Sign up" (SN 3/21). I just wanted to express my thanks to The State News for taking a position on this issue and bringing it to the attention of members of the student body who may not have been familiar with it.

Man steals truck, kills Okemos resident

An accident near the intersection of East Grand River Avenue and Hagadorn Road killed an Okemos man and injured a Marshall man early Friday morning, police officials said. John Allen Hawkins, 46, died when he was driving west on East Grand River Avenue and his sport utility vehicle was hit head-on just outside Capitol Villa apartments by a one-ton service truck stolen from MSU's campus, East Lansing police Capt.

Bands compete in 3rd annual battle

Eleven local bands with sounds ranging from ska to electronica took the stage and battled for prizes Friday night during the University Activities Board's 3rd annual Battle of the Bands competition.

WEB ONLY: Sen. Stabenow to visit E.L. to discuss Social Security

U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., will be at the Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road, at 9:30 a.m.

Students 'come on down' to UAB's 'Price is Right' event for thrills, prizes

Elicia Robertson almost didn't attend the University Activities Board's adaptation of the television game show "The Price is Right" on Saturday night at the Business College Complex. "I decided to come at the last minute," the English sophomore said. But at the end of the night, it ended up being a good decision. Robertson had the closest bid in the event's Showcase Showdown and walked away with an $1,860 prize package that included a plane ticket to Europe and a 15-day Eurorail pass. Altogether, about $6,000 in prizes were given away, most of which were donated by local businesses, said Rachel Bomeli, officer of UAB's special events committee.

Police briefs 03/21/05

Soel's 'Memento' seductive, spicy

It's a Saturday night and you're ready for some quality time with that special someone. The candles have been lit, the wine has been poured, but there's one thing missing - the music. Fear not my friend, because that's where Parisian trumpeter/composer Soel's debut album, "Memento," comes in. It could be the way the musician's West African-inspired moniker, pronounced "soh-el," gently rolls around the mouth when said out loud.

Rushdie's works are all ficticious

I hope it will never cease to amaze me how many ways MSU finds to broaden minds - if only through the actual practice of free speech.

Faculty must take steps to better accommodate inquiring students

Before I decided to attend MSU, several recruiters said to me, "this university is equipped with faculty that will go the extra mile for students and that welcome you into their offices with open arms." As each day passes and I continue to pursue my educational career at this intuition, I realize those statements are becoming more of a myth than fact. Here's my gripe. I'm interested in participating in a study abroad program to Australia.