NEWS
Cultural groove
Wendy Bradfield found her life's calling in the pages of a newspaper. "It was advertised in the paper that someone was offering belly-dance classes.
NEWS
'U' and Lansing school collaborate to teach through the arts
Rashad Jackson Special for The State News Jacklyn Helman stands outside of a Lansing school with four other students, staring at a mural where green, orange and red merge together to form an image of children of different ethnicities laughing, singing and playing musical instruments.
NEWS
Housing over-occupancy can lead to dangerous situations
Students packing into two- and three-bedroom apartments to cut down on high rent is nothing new in East Lansing. During the first full week of October alone, 26 tickets were issued to 13 people for violating the city's occupancy rules, according to city officials.
SPORTS
Men's golf in 2nd after first day of tourney
The No. 23-ranked MSU men's golf team is in second place after the first day of the Duke Classic.
COMMENTARY
Dems made family members fair game in presidential election
In the last presidential debate, John Kerry was asked whether he believes homosexuality to be a choice.
FEATURES
Play praises family values
"Humble Boy" has everything an amusing play should have - a plot comparable to William Shakespeare's "Hamlet," humor and a message that fills your mind with warmth. Throughout the two-and-a-half hour show at the BoarsHead Theatre 425 S.
MSU
Faculty members receive surprise awards
Six MSU supervisors were surprised with Supervisor Recognition Awards last week with the final award given Monday.
FEATURES
Pop singer uses bad gimmicks
Sean Tillman, aka Har Mar Superstar, released his third disc, "The Handler," and while the first single off the album completely rocks, the rest of the CD is flat.
NEWS
Roommate troubles can be fixed
One of the joys of attending college is the quantity and quality of people students are destined to meet, many of whom might become long-term friends.
NEWS
Okemos resident runs for U.S. House Rep
Editor's note: This is the second of four stories previewing the candidates for the 8th District of the U.S.
NEWS
Staying healthy in close quarters
Cold and flu season can wreak havoc on immune systems, especially for students who live in the dorms.
NEWS
Hazy night dangerous, not so lucky next time
"Always remember to bring a towel. It's important." I wish dear Towelie could've been there move-in day my freshman year to pass that sweet nugget of knowledge to me and my roommate.
MICHIGAN
Lawmakers question abortion rights, Roe v. Wade decisions
Seventy million women would be at risk of losing their right to have an abortion if the landmark Supreme Court case Roe v.
NEWS
Options exist for students wanting culture
History junior Razia Mohammed chose to live in McDonel Hall this year in hopes of finding a roommate from Germany so she could get help with the language for a class. But she found herself living with Yuko Ogasawara instead, who traveled halfway across the globe from Japan a little more than a month ago to learn English.
COMMENTARY
Student body voice has little audience
The student body at MSU has no voice. Everyone has their opinions, but so few direct it toward changing things. In this, I am as guilty as the next person.
NEWS
City restricts new rental houses
With approval from the East Lansing City Council, permanent residents can ban or restrict new rental housing in their neighborhood.
NEWS
Great debate: Suites or community
Bush or Kerry? Coke or Pepsi? Students are faced with important decisions daily. However, none quite compare to the struggle in choosing between community and suite bathrooms. "Suite bathrooms are great," communication freshman Erin Foster said.
FEATURES
Famous choreographer comes to 'U'
Everybody does it. Mimicking the dance steps to the classic music videos, movie musicals or Broadway shows in front of the bedroom mirror in hopes that your roommates don't come bursting through the door. But did you ever stop to question who created those moves? Twyla Tharp, an accomplished modern dance choreographer, will give a lecture with the "World View Lecture Series" at 7:30 p.m.
NEWS
High school buddies cause grief, prepare for compromise, violent threats if situation fails
Living in a tiny room with a friend may mean good times for preteen girls at sleepovers everywhere, but when you put two college students in the same predicament it could incite a serious beat-down. The sappy nostalgia of high school events make some of us think it's a good idea to room with friends that experienced those things with us when we go to college.
NEWS
2 men plead guilty in 7-Eleven shooting
Two men arrested in connection with the killing of a Lansing man outside an East Lansing 7-Eleven in February pled guilty Monday, but only one faces murder charges. Hatarie Deamont McCorkle, 29, pled guilty in Lansing's 30th Judicial Circuit Court to second degree murder, and Eric Charles Gordy, 35, pled guilty to fleeing and eluding a police officer. The pleas for both Detroit men came after the case went through three judges, four lawyers and more than seven months in court. Ingham County Chief Trial Attorney Michael Ferency said he had been discussing a plea bargain for about a week with the men's attorneys, but nothing was certain until everyone was in the courtroom Monday. Joanne Adam and Paul Toman were appointed to represent the men in June, after original attorneys David Feinberg and Hugh Clarke withdrew from the case, citing a "breakdown in the relationships with their clients." In addition, Judge Thomas Brown passed the case to Judge Paula Manderfield because his schedule was full this fall. Judge Richard Ball handled the case in East Lansing's 54-B District Court. McCorkle could face 25 to 40 years in prison for shooting Joseph Lavon Parker on Feb.