FEATURES
'The Incredibles' fly into deep, edgy adult humor
How many 10-year-olds want to watch a middle-aged man sadly realizing he no longer has a 32-inch waist?
NEWS
Council debates housing for young professionals
After a lengthy discussion of numbers and policies, Mayor Mark Meadows serenaded the East Lansing City Council with a rendition of the University of Michigan fight song at Tuesday's work session. He lost a bet with Ann Arbor Mayor John Hieftje after the Spartans lost to the Wolverines on Oct.
FEATURES
Rock your body
Welcome back to "Rock Your Body," The State News fitness and nutrition column. Each week, we hit up our local experts with some questions and pass on their wisdom to you. But before we get to the goods, we thought we'd tell you a little bit about who'll be giving you advice. Tom Ostrander: Tom is the owner of Powerhouse Gym, 435 E.
MSU
Center analyzes world job markets
Asian pacific countries have some of the highest growing markets in the world, according to MSU's emerging markets potential index.
MICHIGAN
State representatives approach end of term, work to pass bills, knowledge
As incoming state House members trickle into Lansing for this week's initiation, term-limited members are concentrating their efforts on rounding out their six-year tenure. New members will succeed the incumbents in 37 districts who lost their seats because of term limits - 24 of them Republican, 13 Democratic.
SPORTS
Coach optimistic of postseason
With three weeks left to make their mark on the season, MSU volleyball head coach Chuck Erbe insists the Spartans' destiny is in their own hands as they shoot for an NCAA Tournament bid. "That's at the front of my forehead," Erbe said.
NEWS
MIDDAY UPDATE: 'Miss Greek' pagent held to raise funds for the Red Cross
Sorority members posed on a small, crowded stage in mini-skirts, halter tops and high heels Tuesday evening, as audience members whistled and cheered. People packed inside The Temple Club, 500 E.
FEATURES
'Polar Express' entertains despite creepy faces
The classic Christmastime story "The Polar Express," known for its enchanting illustrations and touching message to believe in Santa Claus, is now engaging its readers on the silver screen. After years of reading the book to his children, actor Tom Hanks decided "The Polar Express," by Chris Van Allsburg, would make a good movie. The book tells the story of a young boy who had mixed feelings about the existence of Santa.
NEWS
MIDDAY UPDATE: National guard soldier prepares return to 'U'
For Sgt. Brian Brooks, sleeping in has been a big part of readjusting to civilian life. "I have to learn to stop waking up at 8 a.m.," the 24-year-old said.
COMMENTARY
SN made illogical mascot argument
I find a strange logic working in the editorial "Hurtful mascot" (SN 11/8). The staff opinion states "Mascots work better sticking to the realm of animals and mythological creatures" and "isolating and ascribing certain behaviors to a group of people will cause only one thing - prejudice." However, our own mascot here at MSU is not an animal nor a mythological creature.
FEATURES
Local stand-up competition to be held at Connxtions today
Local comedians have braved the lonely stage of open-mic night with a sweaty brow. Now they must test their wit for another battle of laughs. Connxtions Comedy Club, 2900 N.
MICHIGAN
Commission to look at rental restriction
The bulk of East Lansing's Planning Commission meeting tonight will be spent addressing four petitions that are intended to freeze the amount of rental units in certain neighborhoods.
MSU
Students fight cancer
The Common Grounds Coffeehouse in the basement of Akers Hall hummed with conversation as about 50-60 students scribbled on envelopes and donation forms during the fourth annual Up 'til Dawn Letter Writing Party. The Tuesday night event was held to raise money for St.
MSU
MSU police confiscate unlicensed clothing
T-shirts emblazoned with "2004 Big Ten Showdown" and "Michigan State vs. Ohio State" that circulated at Saturday's home football game were confiscated from unlicensed sellers milling around several campus parking lots. The four men were cited for selling merchandise without a permit before Saturday's football game.
COMMENTARY
Gay marriage vote reflects America
In response to Nathan Crandall's outrageous attempts to blame the religious right for the downfall of society ("11 states mistaken in marriage votes" SN 11/8), if you truly are ashamed to be an American, move to Canada. Yes, 11 states passed proposals concerning gay marriage.
SPORTS
'Grinders' also posing as scoring threat
Finding the right combination of players is essential for any hockey team. The MSU hockey team has found its winning combination with the line of junior Colton Fretter, sophomore Drew Miller and freshman Chris Mueller, who have combined for 22 points thus far. Miller, who had 10 points all of last year, already has six points in only eight games. "You find a line that you can really play with and try to do the best you can," Miller said.
SPORTS
No. 13 Spartans open exhibition today
Elite college basketball teams don't just win exhibition games, they dominate them. That's what the No.
NEWS
Fate of liberal arts program undecided
The fate of the liberal arts programs and colleges are still up in the air after the release of the final report from the Committee on College Reorganization.
MSU
'U' debates war on terror
The current war on terror may later be referred to as World War IV, a guest professor said Tuesday. The magnitude of the current war on terror could be later considered on par with other world wars, said Tim Luke, a political science professor at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
MICHIGAN
House debates pipeline
Testimony for a bill to allow a gas pipeline to run through Lansing and replace the one running through East Lansing was heard Tuesday in the Michigan House. The bill, introduced by State Rep.