Spring break journey reveals merits of helping out less fortunate

Claustrophobically crammed into a stiff little seat, miles above the ground in a jet plane, I am content.

No. 1 seed MSU faces No. 16 seed Braves

One of the things that the NCAA Tournament offers is the opportunity for teams to compete against other teams they have played only a few times before or never at all. This holds true for the No.

Friends' concern can be beneficial

I am writing in response to the editorial "Take notice" (SN 3/17). From my own personal experience, I know how hard it is to admit that one has an eating disorder.

Minorities underrepresented in state advising positions, study says

Minorities remain underrepresented as top advisors to the nation's governors, according to a new study at the State University of New York at Albany. Findings in "Democracy Unrealized," a report by the Center for Women in Government & Civil Society at the university showed that, in 2004, minorities made up 32 percent of the nation's population, but held just 16 percent of key appointed policy positions in state governments. Nationwide, Chicano and Latino appointees held the lowest share of executive positions, only 4.3 percent, relative to their share of the U.S.

MSU and ODU play for the first time in history

The No. 5 MSU men's basketball team looks to snap a two-game NCAA Tournament losing streak when it squares off against No.

Wrestlers continue NCAA Championships

Wrestlers continue NCAA Championships Three MSU wrestlers are seeded for the NCAA Championships, which started Thursday in St.

Police briefs 03/18/05

Copy errors take focus from articles

I'm sure The State News is a wonderful newspaper, but for as long as the front page throws stories with glaring and persistent typos at me (see the first sentence of the article "Plans set to move FCE dept.," (SN 3/14), for excellent examples), I'll probably never recognize it as one. For me to take you seriously, please take your copy editing seriously.

Slainté!

St. Patrick's Day is more than just a drunken holiday. It has a rich and colorful history full of snakes (we're not zoology majors) and a guy named Patrick.

'Bride' adapts classic novel

An old story with a new, colorful twist, "Bride & Prejudice" takes Jane Austen's classic novel "Pride and Prejudice" and places it in current-day Amritsar, India. Director Gurinder Chadha keeps much of the original story line intact, introducing the four Bakshi sisters, primed for marriage by their mother.

ASMSU Programming Board short on funds

After having budget problems last school year and asking the Student Assembly for additional funding halfway through 2004, ASMSU's Programming Board has returned this year with similar financial problems. Programming Board officials had said the group would be more fiscally responsible this year with budgeted funds than it was last year, but the board still ran out of money.

Breaking down Old Dominion

So what's the deal with Old Dominion, anyway? Old Dominion is a university located in Norfolk, Va., and is home to 20,802 students with 16 intercollegiate athletics teams. This is the No.

Police briefs 03/17/05

WEB ONLY:'Reefer Madness' comes to campus

"Reefer Madness," a musical comedy adaptation of the 1938 anti-marijuana film "Tell Your Children," will be shown at 8 p.m.

Courts review security following Ga. shooting

Ninety-two weapons - including box cutters, a sharpened broom handle and two guns - were collected in January and February at the entrance to the Lansing City Hall. The City Hall screening has been in place for about five years, said Murray Britton, City Hall conflict security administrator. "The screening is considered a necessary part of what we're doing," Britton said. Lansing 54-A District Court is on the sixth floor of City Hall. Courthouses have been reviewing their security measures after Friday's courthouse shootings in Atlanta, Ga.

Venues give students spotlight

For students who don't make the cut for the MSU Department of Theatre's productions, or who just like to act but don't like the pressure of a university play, four theater venues currently are open for auditions. Riverwalk Theatre, Lansing Civic Players, Sunsets with Shakespeare and the Lansing Community College Humanities and Performing Arts Department all are seeking enthusiastic thespians to join them in their musicals and plays. Each group has a policy of open auditions for the community and encourages MSU students to join the ranks. "Our goal is to give people the opportunities to do shows, that's it," said Todd Heywood, artistic director of Sunsets with Shakespeare.

Vodou event focuses on Haitian culture

Musician and dancer Erol Josué's melodic voice filled a room decorated with lit candles and a colorful drum on Wednesday.

E.L. study looks at growing cost of rentals

East Lansing rental property values increased during the past several years, a study compiled by the city revealed. The study also said student housing is often worth more than its owner-occupied counterpart because of city restrictions that limit the number of rental properties in East Lansing and, therefore, raise prices.

Drunkenness not accepted in Italy

I am writing in response to Joseph Saari's letter ("Open-alcohol ban can't solve problem" SN 3/15). I'm not writing to add to the debate on the open-alcohol ban at MSU, but I feel the need to correct errors in his comments regarding alcohol use in Italy where he is studying.

Marathon of majors today in Bessey Hall

Students looking for help pinpointing a major, clearing up graduation requirements or locating job opportunities can find assistance at the Marathon of Majors today from 5 p.m.