Shoe store makes final sales
Eric Berryman rummaged through heaps of multicolored footwear piled high atop folding tables Wednesday in search of a pair of PF Flyers.The Cyclotron operator came to Sherman Shoes, 539 E.
My money's on Dowdell to start
Since John L. Smith decided not to name a starting quarterback this week - leaving MSU fans in the dark until Saturday - I'm going to take my best shot at reading his mind. Embattled senior Damon Dowdell will be under center Saturday at Rutgers Stadium, taking the first snap for the Spartans' offense this season. Why is Dowdell embattled?
'U' students benefit by seeing MSU productions
As one of the most ancient forms of art, theater has been a cultural icon for years. The French gave us Jean Anouilh, the Arabs recently contributed comedian Dawood Hussein, the Spanish had Pedro Calder
Asian-American specialty offered
Courses dealing with Asian Pacific Americans exist at MSU, but this semester marks the first time students are able to elect the studies as a specialization. Faculty, staff and students have been trying to heighten Asian-American awareness at MSU for the past 20 years said Maggie Chen Hernandez, director of the Multicultural Center.
Council honors 4 'U' projects
The Michigan Humanities Council will celebrate its 30th anniversary and honor four MSU projects in the process. With the limited edition of its 30th Anniversary Commemorative Publication, the council features its top projects. Four of the hundreds of MSU's humanities projects are focused on in the publication. Council-funded projects have included exhibits from the Department of Writing, Rhetoric and American Culture, Kresge Art Museum and the MSU Museum. The Michigan Humanities Council receives funding from Congress which allows them to grant money to various programs as long as the projects meet a few required standards that are applied by the council's board. The council has funded more than 1,500 projects since 1974, said Scott Hirko, spokesman for the Michigan Humanities Council. Since 1999, MSU alone has received more than $150,000 in grants from the group. "Our relationship with MSU has been a wonderful opportunity to demonstrate diversity in cultures, history, heritage and community impact," Hirko said. "I believe we have funded more projects at MSU then any other organization in the state, working mostly with the Kresge Art Museum and the MSU Museum." The long-term relationship has been vital to the university, MSU Museum spokeswoman Lora Helou said. "This is a tremendous honor to be named among 30 that has impacted the council in such a way that would encourage them to include our works within their publication," she said.
WEB ONLY: Movies reflect personality, character
There's a difference between the greatest films I have ever seen and those that have become my favorites. Movies such as "Citizen Kane," "Lawrence of Arabia" and "Schindler's List" are indisputable in their greatness.
Railroad sees small repairs
A railroad company is making minor repairs on its Farm Lane crossing this week, but a much larger upgrade is in the works. After its annual inspection, CSX Group LLC, noticed a rail defect in the Farm Lane crossing that could escalate quickly if not fixed.
American Indian program seeks to be heard
Heads bowed and eyes closed as linguistics and language instructor Helen Roy of the Ottawa tribe said a prayer in Ojibwe at the American Indian Student Welcome Reception Wednesday evening. Roy said in her prayer she was glad to see students following their dreams and her wish was for teachers to help them on their journey. "Language has been lost within the Native community for decades - hundreds of years already," Roy said.
E.L. not 'a place to crash' for students
Your editorial, "Unwelcome" (SN 9/1), makes a number of rather astonishing comments - astonishing at least to one who is a permanent resident who has gone out of his way to help make students welcome and been rewarded with trash in his yard.
Police ask motorists, pedestrians to pay attention on campus, city roads
After a series of traffic accidents both on and off campus Tuesday, MSU Police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor told motorists and pedestrians to stay attentive and have more patience. Four accidents happened during the day on Red Cedar Road, and there was a six-car pileup just off of campus that injured three people, sending two to a nearby hospital. A westbound driver on Red Cedar Road told police he didn't see whether the light at Shaw Road was red, McGlothian-Taylor said.
Amendment should have been struck
In the opinion titled "Out of Bounds" (SN 8/31), you took the Michigan Board of State Canvassers to task for rejecting language used on the petition to ratify the Michigan Marriage Amendment.
Elizabeth Edwards to visit Lansing Friday
Elizabeth Edwards, wife of Democratic vice presidential candidate John Edwards, will visit Lansing on Friday, said John Kerry presidential campaign spokesman Rodell Mollineau. Time and location have not yet been determined. Edwards is active in the Wade Edwards Foundation, which was named for her 16-year-old son who died in a car accident.
Misspoken?
Some things to think about: "No government should ignore the threat of terror, because to look the other way gives terrorists the chance to regroup and recruit and prepare.
Unwelcome
Blasting rental housing to rubble is not the smartest way to win the hearts of college students. Then again, warm student-resident relations never seem to be the modus operandi for city operations. Pending an approval of a $2.3 million loan from the U.S.
ASMSU bill criticizes E.L. housing ordinance
ASMSU passed a bill Thursday denouncing an East Lansing City Council ordinance that restricts the conversion of houses into rental properties. Under Ordinance No.
Competition for starting positions heat up for 'U'
There isn't much competition before the first game of the year, but after losing key players from last season, many positions - particularly that of the setter - have been in high demand, MSU volleyball head coach Chuck Erbe said. "The bottom line is putting the right people on the floor to bring about victories," Erbe said. Erbe announced this week that freshman setter Maggie Griffin will start instead of junior setter Mickey Davis.
E.L. cyclists raise money riding to Mackinac Bridge
A group of East Lansing bicyclists are pedaling across Michigan toward the Mackinac Bridge to raise money for bicycle-related organizations and causes. The 34th annual "Dick Allen Lansing to Mackinaw" bicycle tour, organized by the Tri-County Bicycle Association, began today at the MSU Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education. East Lansing resident Roger Simkin was one of 30 participants from East Lansing. "I have been doing this for 12 years," Simkin said.
Democrat wants apology for Kerry criticism
Lansing - Democratic congressional candidate Bob Alexander held a rally at the office of Rep.