COMMENTARY
Walking, biking far surpass using cars
I wholeheartedly disagree with the complaint of the student who tried to "inform" the campus road biker about the traffic problem he was causing.
NEWS
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Make sure if you live in the dorms to bring a fan. There isn't air conditioning in Mason, Abbot, Snyder and Phillips halls and keeping the window open doesn't help at all.
NEWS
Major worked with Army Corps of Engineers
By Scott Cendrowski The State News Ken Reed had been through the Iraq experience before. A soldier in the Persian Gulf War, Maj.
MICHIGAN
380 sworn in as U.S. citizens
With her grandson by her side to interpret, Saliha Azizi made her way into Wharton Center on Monday to take the oath to become a United States citizen. Originally from Afghanistan, Azizi joined about 380 people from Michigan at the Swearing-In Ceremony of New Citizens.
NEWS
Signing a lease doesn't have to be a headache
Michael Sanford sat down in November with two other roommates in an apartment complex leasing office - in front of them sat an intimidating 38-page lease. Sanford said they didn't understand the legal jargon in the lease. The door to the office closed and six hours later, the three emerged, victorious - they had signed a lease for their first apartment. "It took so long because I wanted an understanding of the lease and the different fees and prices.
COMMENTARY
State sex offender database can be useful for recovering victims
I've been aware of the Michigan sex offender database for years, but like most people, I've never looked at it that closely.
NEWS
Some people never get over bad dorm life experiences
My first year in the dorms was an experience I try to forget. I want to forget that I was one of the many unfortunate students overassigned to a two-person room, and I was the one forced to move.
NEWS
Some dorms offer 'luxurious living'
Although residence halls might not be the lap of luxury, most of them have special amenities that make living in them a little bit more comfortable. Conveniences such as leather couches, penthouse apartments and bubble tubs are hard to come by on a student's limited income, making MSU students some of the lucky ones. Psychology junior Bianca Johnson didn't know when she applied to live in Holden Hall as a freshman that she could live in an apartment on the seventh floor.
NEWS
Group houses offer friends, food options
When deciding where to live off campus, some students choose to live in group cooperative houses. The Student Housing Cooperative Inc. offers 12 different houses to pick from, and each have unique qualities about them. Each house divides the chores equally and makes rules regarding how the house should be run. However, the price of the houses vary and do not have a set price. "If the costs of utilities go up, or if the house decides to make a decision, such as to upgrade their cable, that will raise the costs," said Evan Dayringer, member services coordinator for the MSU Student Housing Cooperative.
NEWS
Chicano month honors past, present identity
Before Juan Cruz came to MSU four years ago, he did seasonal labor with the rest of his family at a produce farm in Manchester, Mich.
MICHIGAN
E.L. woman killed by car while crossing road
Services have been set for an East Lansing woman killed Friday evening after being hit by a car while crossing Haslett Road near Hagadorn Road. Tulin Stavely, 30, was pronounced dead at the scene after being hit at about 7:30 p.m.
MICHIGAN
Pastor looks to empower women
Stacia Pierce was in her element as she stepped before a Wednesday night congregation at Life Changers Christian Center in Lansing. A co-pastor at the non-denominational Christian church, Pierce received cheers and hearty "Amens" as she shared her message that has gained national attention and even earned a nod from the White House last month. Pierce was invited to meet with pastors' wives from around the country and to listen to President Bush, first lady Laura Bush and former Secretary of State Colin Powell during inaugural events in Washington, she said. "One thing we all agreed upon is we need God to change things in our communities," Pierce said.
MSU
MSU 'family' gathers to celebrate past, progress
It was like a big MSU family reunion at Friday's Founders' Day celebrations. Everyone from former presidents to faculty members gathered at Wharton Center to honor MSU's 150th birthday and the inauguration of its 20th president, Lou Anna Simon. "I love seeing all these people," MSU Board of Trustees member Dee Cook said.
SPORTS
MSU cruises past Badgers
Madison, Wis. - Balance was the key once again for the No. 9 MSU women's basketball team as the Spartans had four players in double figures, picking up their sixth win in a row over Wisconsin, 84-60. The Spartans (22-3 overall, 11-2 Big Ten) started to see their lead slip away early in the second half before junior guard Lindsay Bowen hit two 3-pointers in back-to-back trips down the floor to help pull away from the Badgers (10-12, 4-8). "We played a very good game against a solid Wisconsin team that never gave up," MSU head coach Joanne P.
NEWS
MSU swears in 20th president
MSU Board of Trustees Chairman David Porteous held a gold presidential medallion in the air and waved it around. The audience at Wharton Center chuckled lightly.
NEWS
Making it last: Love advice from old pros
When he was overseas during World War II, Gib Hocking wrote passionate letters to his new wife, Judy. More than a half a century later, Judy Hocking still has the love notes. "It's kind of silly," Gib, 84, said of Judy keeping the letters. But Judy, 81, begs to differ. "No it's not - it's poetic and romantic," she said. The Okemos residents will celebrate their 61st anniversary in March and say they are as happy as ever. "We spent years and years making it work because we want it to work, and it's working - it's really working," Gib said.
MSU
Powwow celebrates culture
Mallets began beating a precise cadence as the first high-pitched vocals soared into song. Slowly, to the drum's beat, a line of feather-adorned dancers began shuffling into the center of the arena. The dancers were performing in the 22nd annual "Pow-Wow of Love," which took place inside the Jenison Field House this weekend.
FEATURES
'Blink' looks at decisions made quickly
By Adam FinkelSpecial for The State News Let's take a step back and examine why you made the swift decision to pick up a copy of The State News this morning.
MICHIGAN
Library hosts medieval event including sword fights, crafts
By Gabrielle Russon Special For The State News Swords clashed and whips cracked during the "Dragon's Faire" at the East Lansing Public Library on Sunday afternoon. The medieval-themed event featured The Ring of Steel, a student performing troupe from the University of Michigan, who showcased their sword-fighting skills and medieval talents for about 200 people.