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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A new-and-improved meningitis vaccine, Menactra, might be available to college students within the next few years, if the drug is approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Olin Health Center offers a current vaccine called Menomune, but spokeswoman Kathi Braunlich said depending on costs, the university will consider the new alternative. "Menactra is not yet on the market, but we are keeping an eye on it to see what the price might be and if insurance will cover it," Braunlich said. The current price of Menomune is $91 at Olin Health Center, the projected price for Menactra is $80. T.J.
Educating students in Zambia, providing text books for children in Poland or organizing documentary film festivals in Romania are some of the tasks Peace Corps volunteers perform. Mark Holbert, an education graduate student and campus recruiter for MSU's Peace Corps Recruiting Office, volunteered in Sibiu, Romania.
MSU head coach John L. Smith was in a much better mood Monday, two days after what he called a "gut-wrenching loss" to Ohio State, 32-19. "It's a beautiful day," Smith said.
Local health departments and private medical practices in Michigan are shifting their focus from local influenza vaccine shortages to a statewide scope. The main concern is now in the distribution of the vaccines to the highest-risk areas, rather than hoarding the vaccine for separate counties.
Johanna Nugent spends her Sunday mornings stretching her body into pretzel-like poses. The biosystems engineering senior and MSU Yoga Club president said she uses yoga to unite her body and mind.
Several insecticides tested against the emerald ash borer have proven to be somewhat effective, MSU researchers said. About six different products have worked fairly well, said David Smitley, a professor of entomology and an MSU Extension specialist.
MSU greek officials will discuss implementing new rules Wednesday to avoid hazing as the University of Michigan continues to investigate recent incidents on campus. MSU has had no reports of hazing this semester, but has seen problems in past semesters. U-M officials investigated five fraternities and two sororities last month following reports that fraternity pledges were forced into a car's trunk, and sorority pledges were touched by fraternity members.
Late into the evening of Election Day, and even into the early morning hours, contention in the race for president was shared between three major candidates - the re-elected President Bush, Sen.
Saturday's loss to a below average Ohio State team at home is the final straw. Head coach John L.
The youth vote leaned toward Sen. John Kerry on Election Day in Michigan, but its impact on Michigan's slim Democratic majority on Nov.
A plan to finance a $7 million condominium project on the west side of East Lansing has surfaced at the City Council level. Although the East Lansing Planning Commission still needs to review the project - which would classify vacant property next to Beaner's Gourmet Coffee, 270 W.
An executive decision to create a campus safety task force was issued on Wednesday by the Residence Halls Association.
The early morning sunlight was just beginning to dry the dew off the field grass when Julie Slezak stepped onto the front porch of her Clarksville home to begin her day.
I love going to MSU basketball games. They're fast-paced, intense and a lot of fun. Plus, Breslin Center is huge.
State election officials could soon be gearing up for a second count of Michigan ballots as one MSU Board of Trustees candidate says he wants to make sure every vote cast for him will be counted. Phil Thompson, a Democrat running for the board, said because the Nov.