MSU
Taking a stand
As the first notes of the "Selena" soundtrack began, a group of about 25 students began cutting loose on the first floor of the Administration Building on Thursday.
MICHIGAN
E.L. officials, greeks discuss city policies
Almost a hundred members from the greek, East Lansing and university communities brought together their ideas on the city's noise ordinance, redevelopment plans, tailgating and other topics at the "Building Bridges" dinner on Wednesday. The event, which takes place annually, was organized by the MSU Interfraternity and Panhellenic councils and held at the FarmHouse fraternity, 151 Bogue St. Attendees included the presidents of roughly 30 MSU fraternities and sororities, representatives from the East Lansing police and fire departments, city planning commission members and Mayor Mark Meadows. City officials spent some of the time clarifying possible misconceptions about various housing issues. Lynsey Little, a member of the East Lansing Planning Commission, said a lot of the backlash against new development projects, such as the Northern Tier, stems from miscommunication between students and the city. Located about three miles north of campus on Abbott Road, the Northern Tier properties include The Village at Chandler Crossing apartments and Capstone Commons apartments. "One of the biggest misunderstandings about the Northern Tier is that the city wanted students out there," Little said.
NEWS
Teams shooting better in Breslin than on own courts
The chants of the Iowa's Hawks Nest or a raised court at Minnesota should have intimated the MSU men's basketball team this season - adjusting to new environments takes time and is just one of the advantages home teams have.
FEATURES
Critics conglomerate, predict Oscar winners
Come Sunday, some of the biggest names in Hollywood will be carousing the red carpet in pursuit of one thing - the glamour, prestige and success of taking part in the 77th Annual Academy Awards.
COMMENTARY
Conservatives, liberals both have their fair share of shortcomings
A note on the political climate in the United States: None of us have it right. Don't assume from this sentence that I think I do, but it serves well to reflect time and again. Since the election last November, liberals have complained and conservatives have rejoiced. Liberals think the world is going to hell and that America is largely responsible.
BASKETBALL
Losses to ranked schools no longer a sore spot for team
It's hard to imagine the MSU men's basketball team had any losing streaks associated with its 20-4 record. The two streaks that have lingered over the team for two years were seemingly erased from the current scouting report and filed into the history books Thursday as the No.
COMMENTARY
Fallen alumnus will be sorely missed
It is with my deepest regret that I learned this weekend of 1st Lt. Adam Malson's death. Adam was not only a fellow soldier, but a best friend. I first met Adam four-and-a-half years ago as a freshman at MSU.
NEWS
Raising the bar
There were four minutes left in the clinching game, but everybody knew what was happening, and it was only fitting that the two seniors left the game at that point to get their final ovation. The culmination of hard work for an entire season and the dedication the team had put in, beginning in the summer, has finally started to pay off.
BASKETBALL
Losing streak to Badgers over
He's done it again - and this time it was perfect. MSU senior swingman Alan Anderson once again showed up for his team when it mattered most and propelled the No.
COMMENTARY
Great job
Chalk one up for the MSU women's basketball team. With at least a share of the Big Ten Championship under their belts, the Spartans head to Indianapolis March 4 to compete in the Big Ten Tournament.
NEWS
National scene heats up with key matchups
Baby it's cold outside - still - but for The Boss, things are just getting warmed up. The Boss went an impressive 4-0 last week, moving his season record to 14-9 on the season.
FEATURES
WEB ONLY: 'Noises Off' production offers insider's look at behind-the-scenes theater
We all wonder what actually goes on backstage at a show. Whether the actors are nervously pacing the ground before going on stage, or busy flirting or bickering with each other, there's always something going on the audience doesn't see. For the next two weekends, Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Drive in Lansing, presents "Noises Off" in an attempt to share the thespian world with the audience. "Noises Off" is a British sex farce following an acting troupe through the process of putting on a show.
MICHIGAN
Conference addresses urban water planning
MSU ecologist Erin Dreelin has only lived in Michigan for a few months, but she said she's ready to make her mark in the state. She is part of a growing community of people who attended the Smart Growth for Clean Water Conference 2005 on Thursday at the Kellogg Center and are trying to change the ecology of cities, she said. "Coming from the ecological point of view, I've been seeing the effects of urbanization on streams and aquatic systems," Dreelin said.
NEWS
Students beat racial statistics
Computer science junior Rayshawn Holbrook's academic life at MSU hasn't been the same since his freshman year - when his family of four children first began. "Life happens," Holbrook said.
COMMENTARY
Columnist's 'nerd' viewpoint offensive
Aaron Foley's column in Wednesday's The State News entitled "Hackers create headaches, celebrity break-ins" (2/23) was the most hateful piece of juvenile trash I have ever read in The State News.
NEWS
Bill would increase college funding
A bill introduced in the state Senate would give public universities, schools and community colleges an annual funding increase equal to the inflation rate, or 5 percent, depending on which is lower. Senate Minority Leader Robert Emerson, D-Flint, introduced the bill and said it's time for politicians to stop talking about increasing funding and act on it.
NEWS
Body of missing Lansing girl found
A 36-year-old man was arraigned Thursday on one count of open murder in connection with the death of a 12-year-old Lansing girl whose body was found in DeWitt Township, police officials said. The body is believed to be that of Samantha Detzler, missing since Saturday night from her grandmother's house in north Lansing, Lansing police Lt.
SPORTS
MSU closes out regular season vs. Oklahoma
The No. 20 MSU wrestling team faces off against No. 7 Oklahoma tonight, in a dual that will feature two marquee matchups, which could give fans a sneak preview of two late NCAA championship matches. At 125 pounds, No.
NEWS
Spartans built to win titles
On a championship team you need a number of different parts or pieces. The No. 6 MSU women's basketball team had them all - which is why they are the 2005 Big Ten Champions. A veteran point guard, senior Kristin Haynie, has the experience and the savvy to know when to push the ball and when to control the pace of the game.
NEWS
MSU gets 9 days off before tournament
A layoff at the end of the season could be just what the No. 6 MSU women's championship team needs, MSU head coach Joanne P.