Small percentage of inconsiderate citizens should be sent away
A couple of nights ago, a fraternity brother stepped off the curb on Collingwood Drive - directly in front of the car next to me that was turning right - and proceeded to arrogantly parade in front of my car.
'Million Dollar Baby' absolute knockout
Sometimes, you can gauge the power of a film by what the audience does once the credits roll. Do they start talking right away?
Guest grillers advocate healthy body image
MSU graduate student Deb Bassett said she didn't know anything about RUBI before her dinner was cooked by a member of the group Monday night at BD's Mongolian Barbeque. As Respecting and Understanding Body Image members took over the long grilling swords and began flipping meats and vegetables, they also were raising consciousness and money for National Eating Disorders Awareness Week at the end of February. In addition to cooking at the restaurant, 2080 W.
Volunteer vigor
MSU is full of internationally minded students and our ranking as one of the nation's top 10 producers of Peace Corps volunteers is a perfect example of that. Our school is globally focused, which can be seen by MSU's Study Abroad program, one of the largest in the country.
Civil rights lectures to discuss activism
Four veteran activists will visit MSU in February to contribute to a lecture series honoring those who fought civil rights battles in the 1950s and 1960s.
Board: Ban will not alter tailgate parties
Tailgating won't be affected if open alcohol is banned on MSU's campus. University officials are prepared to make only a few changes to the football pastime if the MSU Board of Trustees approves the proposed ban next week. Administrators will recommend that the ban be lifted on all football Saturdays in all areas of campus except for Munn field, which has been alcohol free since 1998, and a perimeter around the stadium, MSU spokesman Terry Denbow said. That means Spartans fans would still be allowed to walk across campus drinking alcohol on game days. Denbow added that the open-alcohol ban would only be lifted so fans can tailgate five hours before kickoff and three hours after the game.
MSU professors read poetry at gallery
The Creole Gallery, 1218 Turner St. in Lansing, is offering African American poetry and storytelling by Charles Thornton, MSU professors of history Richard Thomas and Harry Reed and others.
Dire developing
The East Lansing City Council is building a wall around campus. It's a great wall of exciting street-level businesses under tiered condominium housing, stretching from Grand River Avenue all the way to East Village. But unlike the ancient structure that defended China from Mongol invasions, this wall will keep students separated from campus, help suck in young professionals and empty-nesters and, perhaps, ultimately win Gov.
SN sports writers pick Super Bowl winner
All eyes are in Jacksonville, Fla., the site of Super Bowl XXXIX pitting the New England Patriots against the Philadelphia Eagles at 6:30 p.m.
Restaurant's party to benefit area club
Troppo Restaurant, 101 S. Washington Square, in downtown Lansing will hold its annual Super Bowl party to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Lansing at 5 p.m.
City to have dance for dads, daughters
The East Lansing Parks, Recreation & Arts will host its annual Daddy/Daughter Valentine Dance at 7:30 p.m.
ASMSU approves urination bill
ASMSU officials passed a bill last week supporting the university's proposal to ban public urination on campus. Paul Harmon, ASMSU association director, said the group supports the proposal because people should not be urinating on campus. "As long as the university makes facilities available for people to use, I don't see why we wouldn't support something that protects the image of MSU," he said. Internal Vice Chairperson of Student Assembly Patricia Smith said the ordinance could improve MSU's image during tailgating season.
Center to host free sing-along concert
The Mid-Winter Singing Festival will take place on Friday and Saturday at the Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road.
Civil rights play at Fairchild on Thursday
MSU's Department of Theatre is presenting "Blues for Mister Charlie," a story of Emmett Till, an African American youth murdered in Mississippi during the 1950s. The murderer was acquitted, but later spoke to a writer about the details of Till's murder. The play begins at 7:30 p.m.
Valentine's reading offered at Creole
As a precursor to Valentine's Day and in a celebration of love, the Creole Gallery, 1218 Turner St.
Olivia The Band album bottoms out with atrocious mainstream sound
On the back cover of Olivia The Band's self-titled debut release, the four perfectly tanned band members flash pearly smiles while the sun glints serenely off the ocean behind them. It's an image that's just as cheesy and unoriginal as the music within. Hailing from the sunny shores of Oahu, Hawaii, Olivia The Band is more than just your average, run-of-the-mill, sell-out, wannabe-punk, pop group.
Spotlight shines on E.L. on game day
Expect the excitement level around campus to reach a new level today. Watch for the masses wearing white shirts and the line of news vans outside Breslin Center to stretch farther than ever before. And good luck finding tickets as even upper-level seats are selling for up to $200. With No.
MIDDAY UPDATE: MSU officials propose public urination ban
University officials are aiming to lessen the punishment that comes with urinating in public by proposing an ordinance that bans it. The ban would bring the offense under a local ordinance specifically related to public urination.
Lawmakers propose medicine restrictions
Last week, Christina Kim headed to the aisles of CVS Pharmacy, 240 MAC Ave., when her roommate needed cold medicine. But if some legislators have their way, the advertising sophomore might have to show identification to a licensed pharmacist if she wants to buy cold remedies in the future. As part of a bipartisan push to fight small methamphetamine labs popping up around the country, legislators want over-the-counter medicines to be sold behind pharmacy counters, and not in gas stations or grocery stores. "Currently, meth manufacturers go to grocery stores and pharmacies and buy out their entire supply," said Scott Gerber, spokesman for Sen.