NEWS
Computers become forum for live, interactive TV network
In many ways, it's just like television - viewers can request their favorite music video and it will be shown on air.
COMMENTARY
Lax teaching policy promotes cheating
After reading the article on allmsu.com ("Cheatin' Hearts," SN 9/3) it made me almost angry.
NEWS
Proposal could give 'U' $8.8M in funding
Lansing - State lawmakers inked a deal Wednesday that could give MSU $8.8 million in state funding days after they risked losing it all. MSU could receive about $287 million total this year from the state funding.
NEWS
Beef sandwich festival turns 70
The members of one Lansing church know how to have a good time - they've been doing it for 70 years. Hosting one of the longest running festivals in Lansing, Church of the Resurrection, 1531 E.
COMMENTARY
Professors entitled to Web site access
Your editorial about the misuse of allmsu.com ("Cheatin' Hearts," SN 9/3) is mostly on target, including the comment that faculty who make it easy to cheat and ignore the problem are being unfair to students who are trying to honestly achieve.
NEWS
Sept. 11 remembered by MSU Orchestra concert
On Sept. 11, there will be music in the air amid American flags billowing in the somber wind. The day will be remembered on MSU's campus with not only quivering candlelight at tearful vigils, but melodic pieces as well.
COMMENTARY
GOP reached across aisle at RNC
As a young Republican, the Republican National Convention last week gave me great hope for the future of my party.
NEWS
MIDDAY UPDATE:Businesses yield to new retail, living space development
Hiroshi Tanimoto tried everything to keep his business afloat. But the owner of Murasaki Restaurant was forced to close his 17-year-old business on the corner of Bailey and Grand River Avenue this summer. He said the proposed demolition and redevelopment of the site to provide new retail and living space would help revitalize business in that spot. "There are certain things I don't want to compromise," Tanimoto said.
VOLLEYBALL
Spikers lead Big Ten in hits, blocks
The MSU volleyball team (3-0) leads the Big Ten in both hitting percentage and blocking after a 3-0 weekend at the MSU/Coca-Cola Classic Championship. The team has a .347 hitting percentage and 3.28 blocks per game, followed by Wisconsin, with 3.11 blocks per game.
FEATURES
Movie's racial jokes offend
Just when you think Hollywood has stuffed its terrible movie quota as far as it can go, surprise, it attempts to slip just one more past unassuming audiences. "The Cookout" is filmmakers' latest attempt to target black audiences by bombarding them with distasteful and offensive jokes about their demographic.
FEATURES
Professor helps 'U' theater prosper
Among classroom photos, dusty books and endless piles of paper, Lynette Overby sits and prepares plans for her 2-year-old arts program. One of the piles contains the theater professor's new list of selected MSU students.
FEATURES
Dave Chappelle to bring his stand-up to Breslin Center
When Dave Chappelle takes the Breslin Center stage on Friday night, some of his fans might not recognize him. He probably will not be donning one of the various braided wigs he uses to mimic the recently deceased Rick James and an inept, yet occasionally thoughtful, Lil Jon.
NEWS
Council debates future college reorganizations
The Academic Council meeting Tuesday was dominated by discussion of liberal arts reorganization. James Madison Professor Stephen Esquith, chairman of one of the work groups on the Committee on College Reorganization, presented the draft report and answered faculty questions.
NEWS
MIDDAY UPDATE: 3rd windy tyrant Ivan heads for Florida
Karin Carver trained with the Community Emergency Response Team to help out in case of a local emergency. But taking off two weeks of work so she could help the victims of a trio of devastating hurricanes in Florida wasn't in the cards, she said. About two dozen area residents are spending several weeks in Florida helping with the aftermath of Hurricanes Frances and Charley, while bracing for Monday's predicted arrival of Hurricane Ivan. Carver flew to Georgia on Tuesday evening to receive further training before heading into the fray. The American Red Cross generally handles the bulk of relief efforts, but with Charley and Frances delivering a hurricane one-two punch, they needed extra help. Tim Rascher's Orlando-area neighborhood was devastated when the storms rolled in.
MICHIGAN
River to decrease for repairs to sea walls
The water level of the Grand River will decrease by 18 inches in Lansing starting today. The Lansing Board of Water & Light lowered the river above the Moores Park Dam so property owners upstream of the dam can repair sea walls and make other property improvements. The river will drop by six inches each day from today until Friday.
COMMENTARY
Convention was retread of misleading Bush-Cheney rhetoric
As the Republican revelry came to a close at the 2004 Republican National Convention last week, the GOP's message was crystal clear: Pay no attention to the man behind the star-spangled curtain.
FOOTBALL
Special teams not a factor; penalties cost 'U' 16 yards
As far as special teams units go, MSU's cast is star-studded. Senior running back DeAndra Cobb is a constant threat to take a kickoff to the house.
NEWS
Legislators return from break to finalize $39.7B Mich. budget
State legislators are working to iron out the final details of next fiscal year's $39.7 billion budget as the final deadline looms less than a month away. Budget talks will dominate their time as they return to session today, much as the issue has kept lawmakers busy during the break. Although today is the first official session of both state chambers in about a month, many lawmakers have been working diligently to work out the specific details of the more than 20 budget bills.
MICHIGAN
E.L. reports drop in crime over weekend
East Lansing and MSU police officials experienced a slowdown in crime this Labor Day weekend, a week after Welcome Weekend and a week before the first MSU home football game. There was nearly a 90 percent decrease in minor in possession complaints and parking complaints in East Lansing during the weekend, and more than 60 percent decreases in other common crimes. East Lansing police Sgt.
FEATURES
MPAA is making its feelings known to students who download
It's Saturday night, there's nothing good at the movie theater and, with five bucks in video store late fees, a rental is out of the question.