Gravity will be challenged today. Not by scientists, but by dancers. The Pilobolus dancers, famous for their unnatural poses and balance sequences, will perform at 7:30 p.m.
The future of a heart attack victim's insurance policy will be decided this weekend in the MSU College of Law building - at least 30 different times. Starting today, the law school is hosting the National Trial Advocacy Competition, a three-day tournament that pits 20 teams of four law school students from universities across the nation against each other in three rounds of competition. "This is a way to get students ready for real life practice," said Sara Presler-Hoefle, the National Trial Advocacy Competition director.
Michael Moore is visiting campuses to convince students to hold their noses and vote for John Kerry.
What does it mean to be compassionate? Those magnanimous souls among us endowed with the grace to empathize with the less-fortunate are truly respected among our societal communities and especially in our faith communities.
With Halloween still more than a week away, it's time to pack up the pumpkins, stow away the costumes and polish off the fun-sized candy bars. Haul out the holly and deck the halls.
Lansing - Billboards touting Bush-friendly messages have caught the attention of some residents, but many say the advertisements aren't likely to affect their votes. "People vote their political party, not their political mind," said Rae Herig, president of the House of Car Stereo, 5101 S.
Despite missing final report deadlines, university officials say they are hopeful the Committee on College Reorganization and the New Residential College Program Planning Committee will have reports complete in the next several weeks.
To "heart" something is an artificial emotion, a cop-out. Besides not actually being a verb, "hearting" something means avoiding a true personal commitment or expressing real love.
What is it?: A deck of playing cards strung together to create a table cover, placemat, curtain, wall hanging - pretty much anything.
Katherine Dern said although she hasn't reviewed the university's financial situation and isn't too familiar with the plan to move part of MSU's College of Human Medicine to Grand Rapids, her political beliefs and balanced decision making are needed by MSU.
The gloves were off Friday on CNN's "Crossfire." In one corner was political analyst and uptight conservative Tucker Carlson.
The safety of women on campus, college reorganization, and the higher education budget were a few of the topics discussed at "Conversation with the Provost," held Monday.
The Capital Area Transportation Authority is offering free rides to the polls for voters who show valid voter registration cards on Election Day. Debbie Alexander, assistant executive director for CATA, said the program has been underway since the late 1980s.
In addition to working on theses, graduate students will also spend today writing to Congress. The Council of Graduate Students, along with groups from other universities across the country, are taking part in National Student Day of Action today.
On a gray afternoon, seven patrons shuffle into Oz - a local shop that specializes in glass pipes. They know what they want, and one guy asks a man behind the counter about a glass bong he'd heard was retailing for about $30.
New York City is a blender of life. It has a crude case of insomnia, a heavy history of street violence and a population that stems from all walks of life.
I am writing in response to John O'Connor's column "Dems made family members fair game in presidential election" (SN 10/19). He states that Elizabeth Edwards "completely misses the point." Unfortunately, John, you are the one who misses the point. Did you not read the very quote you included from John Kerry at the debate?
For journalism junior Kevin Curtin, learning is more important than money. "The most important thing in life is being educated and knowing what's going on in the world," said Curtin, 20.
Back in high school, MSU volleyball freshman setter Maggie Griffin was the girl who got pegged with the nickname "Jolly." As in, the Jolly Green Giant. At 6 foot, Griffin was easily the tallest girl in school, but she didn't mind the nickname - it was being tall that helped her play the game she loved so much. In her first season at MSU, Griffin already has proven her worth as a powerhouse on the court, despite being a rookie to college sports, head coach Chuck Erbe said. "She's a special player," Erbe said.
A blue denim slip-covered couch accompanied by three chairs - two red- and orange-dotted dish chairs and one black and purple shoe chair - fill the living room of a West Akers Hall suite. Creative light fixtures composed of red, blue and green push lights attached to a black panel, adorn the walls. The room is a result of the Room 4U Project, a campus housing makeover program that is part of the Division of Housing and Food Services' attempt to encourage students to live on campus. For more on this story please see Thursday's edition of The State News.