Spartans fans faced shameful Saturday
I am a die-hard MSU fan who graduated in 2000 and was a varsity MSU cheerleader for four years. I have literally lived the highs and lows of MSU sports.
'American Idol' winner's CD forgets gospel roots
We all remember "American Idol" winner Fantasia Barrino who won over America with her powerful voice and touching songs dedicated to her daughter and family. Fantasia, who dropped her last name after winning the competition, put that voice and those songs on vinyl when she released her first album, "Free Yourself" on Nov.
Clean campus
The first step in understanding how the Residence Halls Association could dump its dorm recycling program is knowing how recycling at MSU works. The contents of those big plastic newspaper recycling bins outside of classrooms and the recyclables coming out of MSU's cafeterias are processed by the Office of Recycling and Waste Management.
Bradley discusses election
The 2004 presidential election and its outcome was the focus of former senator, professional basketball player and former Democratic presidential candidate Bill Bradley's speech Friday.
Group provides support for transgender students
Providing a support system for transgender individuals is the primary focus of a new campus group established this semester. Phi Tau Mu, the Greek letters FTM in English, stands for "Female to Male" and allows those in the transgender community to hold serious discussions about issues they deal with on a daily basis. There are five members in the group who have formed a brotherhood and understand each other on levels other people cannot, said T.J.
Bar lowered for men's hoops team
I think that my college eligibility runs out when I graduate Saturday. The odds of me finally getting my break and suiting up for the MSU hoops squad is minuscule at best, but that's the hand I've been dealt, and I'm going to cope. This means that I'll never play a minute of college basketball - I'll never get to set one screen, take one jump shot or get to pretend I'm Scott Skiles.
Veterans share memories of war, equipment
When Mel Buschman prepared to go overseas during World War II, he put everything he needed into a sack, including his dress uniform. But all Buschman eventually carried was a canteen, a jacket and a raincoat. "We slept 46 days and nights with nothing over our head but a raincoat," he said.
ASMSU still debating $600,000 account
ASMSU has been surrounded by a cloud of arguments and concerns in the past two weeks about an account of unused student tax dollars. In the face of arguments from some student groups about the $600,000 risk management account, they argued could be divided between deserving groups, many in MSU's undergraduate student government still agree it's necessary. David Green, a financial planning specialist at Smith Barney and ASMSU's risk management fund manager since 1990, said the account increased by 20 percent last year through investments in various stocks and bonds.
Charter schools are lagging far behind
As an employee of the Michigan Education Association, I was appalled at Wednesday's column by Bryan Dahl, "Teacher's unions are to blame for lax improvement in public schools" (SN 12/1). I personally believe he is wrong on a variety of points, but I believe wholeheartedly he has a right to have and express his opinion. However, as a journalism instructor at MSU and a former State News employee, I cannot ignore the shoddy reporting techniques shown in the column.
'Producers' to play Wharton Center Tuesday
Mel Brooks' "The Producers" proves that it has become the best of Broadway. With 12 Tony Awards, the show has won more validation than any other production in history and is scheduled to open Tuesday at Wharton Center. "It's a hilarious piece that anyone who wants to have a few laughs can definitely enjoy," said actress Charley King, who plays Ulla in the production. The story stars Max Bialystock, a grumpy and forgotten theatrical producer and his naive accountant, Leo Bloom.
Philadelphia band shines through different genres
Is it jazz? Possibly folk? Maybe bluegrass? How 'bout rock? Three-part harmony? The trio, Maggi, Pierce and E.J., straight out of Philadelphia, makes music that is absolutely out of this world.
Two sided
Currently, during times when journalism as a profession is accused of reporting false information and withholding information, we at The State News have to be careful about what we say and print.
MIDDAY UPDATE: UAB hosts a dance, dance revolution
A dark International Center was filled with flashing lights, a large crowd and frenzied dancers during the University Activities Board's first "Dance, Dance Revolution" Tournament on Friday. More than 50 students signed up to compete in the new form of break dance. In the dining area for Crossroads Food Court, tables and chairs were pushed aside to make room for the three machines loaned by Pinball Pete's, 220 Albert Ave.
MIDDAY UPDATE: Advent prepares church for new year
Two snow-white candles flickered in an evergreen wreath this morning symbolizing that two weeks of Advent have taken place - a pink and white candle remained untouched by flames. The season of Advent marks the month before Christmas and the Christian church's new year. "The purpose we use Advent for is to prepare the heart and mind for the celebration of Christ's birth," said Terry Ferguson, minister at the University Christian Church, 310 N.
WEB UPDATE: Bowling Green slips past MSU hockey, 2-1
Untimely penalties, missed chances and a hot goaltender all led to the MSU hockey team's demise at the hands of Bowling Green (7-3-2, 4-2-2 CCHA), 2-1, Friday night at Munn Ice Arena. "(There were) too many bad penalties," MSU head coach Rick Comley said.
Spartans outplayed by George Washington in first round of BB&T Classic
Washington, D.C. - The No. 11 MSU basketball team lost 96-83 to George Washington Saturday afternoon in the first-round of the BB&T Classic. "I'm extremely disappointed, to say the least, with the way we played," MSU head coach Tom Izzo said.
ASMSU's current bicameral model of government is still best method
With all of the talk that has been flying around over the last week or so about ASMSU, I feel that I need to clarify a few facts about the organization.
Strike out
At this time last year, a federal grand jury was told what the rest of us had been wondering since home-run records began shattering seven seasons ago: Who in baseball is using performance enhancing drugs. In December 2003, some Major League Baseball players were subpoenaed to testify about their involvement with the Bay Area Laboratory Co-Operative - known as BALCO, but better known for being to baseball what Enron Corp.
Charter schools do not outshine public
The Dec. 1 column lambasting teachers unions for holding back school improvement "Teacher's unions are to blame for lax improvement in public schools" (SN 12/1) was shoddy and irresponsible. While Bryan Dahl is entitled to his opinion, he is not entitled to lie - or to fail to check his facts. Among the many errors in the column is the statement that Gov.