MICHIGAN
East Village plan to be discussed today
Advancements in the Cedar Village redevelopment project will be discussed at an open meeting at 5:30 p.m.
MSU
Students address abortion during Respect Life Week
At the end of the first trimester of a woman's pregnancy, the baby has distinguished arms, legs and a head.
NEWS
'The Da Vinci Code' to be discussed at East Lansing Public Library
"The Da Vinci Code," which church officials condemned and conspiracy theorists cheered, combines fact and fiction to showcase author Dan Brown's premise of a Catholic Church cover-up and the men who kept the truth of Christ's lineage alive. The ideas presented in the story force readers to look at Leonardo da Vinci's art in an eye-opening new way.
COMMENTARY
Keep local election in mind on Nov. 2
Vote on Tuesday, Nov. 2, but don't forget - if your city, township, village, or school district isn't already talking about next year's elections, you'll be stuck with the consequences. Local governments have until Dec.
MSU
Nursing professor leaves 'U'
The College of Nursing will lose a staff member in November when Jeanette Klemczak, an assistant nursing professor and director of clinical practice, takes the new position of chief nursing executive for the Michigan Department of Community Health. Gov.
VOLLEYBALL
Spikers travel to Ann Arbor looking for edge vs. U-M
The MSU volleyball team (6-6 overall, 1-3 Big Ten) is heading to Ann Arbor with a grudge as the Spartans prepare to challenge the Wolverines (13-2 overall, 3-1 Big Ten) at 7 p.m. Last year's matches between the two rivals were split, with each winning at its opponent's house and this year, the Spartans want to take it all. "It seems like as you get older, you get more of a grudge toward the Wolverines," junior setter Mickey Davis said.
COMMENTARY
'U' disregarded ASMSU tailgate concerns
I would like to take the opportunity to clarify a few things regarding the current situation with tailgating on campus and ASMSU's role in it.
NEWS
E.L. officials want continuing part in tailgating talks
East Lansing officials want to ensure their tailgating concerns remain in university discussions, said Mayor Mark Meadows at Tuesday's City Council meeting. City officials were present during an MSU meeting regarding tailgate restrictions on Monday, and said they want to make sure decisions made on campus don't move problems across Grand River Avenue. "When alcohol was banned in the dorms, suddenly we had a huge increase in parties … in neighborhoods," Meadows said.
FEATURES
Bumpy ride to Capitol bothersome
Every day I travel from Lansing to East Lansing via Michigan Avenue. In the mornings, it's pretty mundane.
SOCCER
Carlson emerging as integral part of team
Every good recipe has an important ingredient that makes the concoction successful. For the MSU women's soccer team, senior goalkeeper Erin Carlson is that special ingredient that not only keeps the defense in check, but verbally guides the team throughout every game. In the shadows of former MSU goalkeeper Stacy Heller, Carlson worked all throughout her college career to be where she is today - a starter for the Spartans squad. "I have been waiting for this time to be able to be out there and show (Coach) that I can be out there and play with these great athletes," Carlson said.
FEATURES
'Fahrenheit 9/11' released on DVD, possibly TV
Days before "Fahrenheit 9/11" hit stores Tuesday, Director Michael Moore said he wants to expand the film's audience, even if it means breaking distributor contracts and forgoing a possible Oscar nomination. During a speech on Thursday at MSU, Moore said he wants to get "Fahrenheit 9/11" shown on television before voters head to the polls on Nov.
MICHIGAN
Food auction to help March of Dimes today
Greater Lansing-area chefs will auction off donated packages of services today to raise money for the March of Dimes. Each of the 15 chefs will auction their culinary specialties at Kellogg Center from 6-9 p.m.
COMMENTARY
Side by side
Editor's note: Each Wednesday, The State News editorial board will address a key issue of the presidential campaign.
NEWS
'Anybody but' view typical for voters
"Impeach the terrorists." "Don't kill for oil." "Bush Lies." These are some of the phrases that appear on products lining the walls of In Flight Sports.
MICHIGAN
Odd Halloween costumes fill local stores
Delta Township - In the back of a large costume shop, a Halloween prop dangles from the ceiling.
MSU
South Complex to focus on tailgating
The trash, the noise and the disorderly people - it has all become too excessive for students living in South Complex. Stemming from recent tailgating restrictions and discussions, Wilson Hall's auditorium will host a town hall meeting 7:30 p.m.
NEWS
Michigan GOP: Moore violated law with bribery
Lansing - The Michigan Republican Party is asking the Ingham County prosecutor to file charges against filmmaker Michael Moore, charging that he illegally offered underwear, noodles and snacks to college students in exchange for their promise to vote. The GOP said it also asked prosecutors in Wayne, Antrim and Isabella counties to charge Moore with violating Michigan's election law. "We want everyone to participate in this year's election, but not because they were bribed or coerced by the likes of Michael Moore," said Greg McNeilly, executive director of the state Republican Party. The election law prohibits a person from contracting with another for something of value in exchange for agreeing to vote. During a visit to MSU Thursday, Moore threw packages of Ramen noodles and underwear to students who promised to vote for either candidate.
MSU
MSU museum receives award for folk festival
The MSU Museum was awarded the Most Outstanding Humanities Project, 1974-2004, from the Michigan Humanities Council.
FEATURES
'Twelfth Night' stars share stories
The MSU Department of Theatre will present its first production of the season, "Twelfth Night," on Thursday.
MICHIGAN
Potter Park artificially inseminates bongo
Veterinary researchers delivered some male at the Potter Park Zoo in Lansing Monday. A group of animal experts injected the semen of a male bongo from Louisiana into a 13-year-old female bongo at the Potter Park Zoo.