With the Board of Trustees' proposal to spend $30 million on expanding the power plant, campus group Eco needs to get a grip. Eco is upset because the university has decided to convert from coal usage to natural gas, instead of converting to a renewable energy.
Usually, when I've written The State News, it is to disagree with an official editorial or to poke barbs at Andrew Goetz, the scholarly grand pooba of the MSU Democrats, but I find myself shockingly compelled to write in praise of the current editorial staff. They have produced some fine literature with this paper's praise of the debate team's representation of "this little public cow college that could" and how it stuck it to the preppy kids. The State News' opinion on National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice's impending visit was fair and funny, and the analysis that "this arguably is the most important speaker since the day Slick Willy wore a graduation robe here and probably creeped out some co-eds" is just damn good writing. Jason Miller political science junior
MSU's Pride Week kicks off Friday with a series of events to celebrate and educate the campus community about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender identities. "We take time to recognize LGBT identities and the courage it takes to be out in a society that still is ridiculously homophobic," said Jon Hoadley, a social relations and women's studies junior.
MSU astronomers soon will be able to look 15 billion years into the past with the push of a button and the new SOuthern Astrophysical Research Telescope.On Saturday, the completed telescope will capture its "first light" during a dedication ceremony at 7 p.m.
Our public schools are under attack from religious warriors crusading to inject creationism into science classes.
With efforts made by MSU police officers, thefts from vehicles parked in campus lots have remained consistent over the years, despite a temporary reduction in lot surveillance by student volunteers. According to unofficial police records, about 32 larcenies occurred from vehicles parked in campus lots and ramps between Jan.
Tonight isn't about name brands, Abercrombie & Fitch, Gap or basic, everyday fashions you find at the mall.
When half of the students at Wednesday night's Anti-Ableism Workshop tried to complete an icebreaker activity, they quickly discovered their partners couldn't communicate as they expected. The other half of the students had received instructions telling them they had a communication disorder. "My mind is racing.
Don't head to just any bar this weekend in search of a ladies' night. Instead, experience the sonic, artistic and emotional well-being of the four-day Ladyfest Lansing. Live music, art exhibits and workshops aimed at exposing the diverse talents of local and regional women start today as part of the third annual Ladyfest Lansing. With Ladyfests in Asia, Europe and scattered all over North America, Ladyfest Lansing still is the longest-lasting annual Ladyfest in the world.
Jessica Beech pitched her third no-hitter of the season and senior Nat Furrow hit two home runs as MSU swept Oakland on Wednesday at Old College Field by scores of 7-1 and 8-0, respectively. Beech is now alone atop the Big Ten in wins, with 18. "I was thrilled with the effort, because a lesser team would've had a letdown today," MSU head coach Jacquie Joseph said.
It's "pro-life" week here on campus. You might notice the fliers and the rallies. Where do 'U' fit into this?
"The Alamo" About as interesting as fifth-grade history class, this revisionist telling of the fateful battle builds up for 3/4 of the film, only to deliver a lackluster battle.
Education freshman Amy Birkmeier will be the tenant of MSU's coolest campus crib next fall. Birkmeier beat out 240 applicants to win "Room 4U," MSU's Division of Housing & Food Services' dorm room makeover contest, a part of its new Spartan Makeovers initiative. Journalism junior Kristen Waltman and interior design senior Laura Bonucchi will transform Birkmeier's Akers Hall room using materials selected from Meridian Mall in Okemos. Based on popular decorating TV shows such as "While You Were Out" and "Trading Spaces," the makeover process will be presented on the campus UTube network and East Lansing Comcast channel 29 in October. Future Spartan Makeover projects will include roommate, boyfriend and family makeovers.
Becky and Linda can't stop gazing into each other's eyes as they sit on the couch in their cozy Lansing apartment.
A conference this weekend is aimed at challenging students to think outside the box when it comes to race. "Boxed In: Perspectives of Multiracial Communities Conference" will examine the issues that arise for multiracial individuals who face a world of monoracial categories.
There are a lot of people on this campus who dislike Condoleezza Rice for her politics. There are plenty of people who disagree with her reluctance to testify these past few weeks and probably even more who just dislike her for the cold-blooded, pit bull stare.
Downloading the latest Jay-Z tune could become a federal offense if a Detroit representative gets his way. U.S.
Students, faculty and energy specialists gathered Tuesday night to discuss alternatives to a recent MSU Board of Trustees proposal to enlarge the campus power plant with a $30 million expansion. Members of Eco, a student environmental group, organized the panel discussion after expressing discontent with not being consulted about the board's decision. "We're just trying to find the best choices for the MSU campus and get those ideas out there," said Amy Gregory, a general science education senior and Eco coordinator. Yvonne Wood, a zoology sophomore and Eco member, said she thought the board rushed its decision. "It seemed like they wanted to vote on it and get it over with so no one could give them a hard time about it," she said. At its last meeting of the fall semester, the MSU Board of Trustees passed a proposal to spend $30 million on renovations to the Simon Power Plant. Much of the money would be spent to convert coal power to natural gas, which is more expensive but cleaner, said Bob Ellerhorst, a panel speaker and the director of utilities and waste management at MSU.
East Lansing police are searching for a suspect following an early morning robbery at a bank on Grand River Avenue, marking the fourth time the branch has been targeted in less than five years. Police said a man walked into Citizens Bank, 1331 E.