SOFTBALL
'U' hosts team on 17-game slide
The MSU softball team hosts an Oakland squad that has less than half the wins the Spartans have.
COMMENTARY
Student should stop whining, grow up
I am writing in response to Jason Bentley's letter printed in Monday's State News ("'U', landlords more corrupt than Enron" SN 4/12). He whines about tuition payments, but we all know how much MSU costs, hopefully before we accept our invitation to attend.
COMMENTARY
Peace Team biased toward Palestine
In regard to Mike McCurdy ("Peace Team motive misrepresented" SN 4/8), I believe he misses the point.
MSU
ASMSU increases funds for 2 student boards
In an effort to sponsor more student events and prevent boards from running out of money, members of ASMSU's Student Assembly gave additional money to Programming and Funding boards in its 2004-05 budget. Programming and Funding boards have about $171,000 and $89,000, respectively, from MSU's undergraduate student government.
NEWS
MIDDAY UPDATE: Minority student populations examined in diversity report
MSU has released its annual data report "Diversity within Community" that shows fluctuations in several ethnic minority populations for the 2002-03 school year.The total amount of domestic minority students on campus increased 0.4 percent.
SPORTS
No. 10 Spartans sweep wins at Crew Classic
MSU's No. 10 women's crew team swept its opponents on Saturday, capturing all races in the Indiana Crew Classic. The event featured host Indiana as well as No.
MICHIGAN
Washing of feet a Holy Week tradition
It is necessary to kneel down on the ground in order to wash someone's feet. In the Catholic tradition, it is a symbol of servitude to your fellow man. The ritual is repeated every year on what Catholics know as Holy Thursday, the evening Christians honor their belief that Jesus performed his "Last Supper" and was turned over to the authorities who crucified him the next day. Holy Thursday is one of the days of preparation during the week leading up to Easter Sunday, the day considered most important in Christian tradition and celebrating their belief in Jesus' resurrection from the dead.
NEWS
Rice to speak at commencement
National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice will speak to MSU's graduating class at the spring commencement convocation ceremonies on May 7, university and White House officials announced Monday. Rice, who has been the national security adviser since early 2001, will speak at 1 p.m.
COMMENTARY
Lost memo?
Was the intelligence "actionable" or "historical"? If you actually know the truth, by all means, share with the rest of the class.
SOFTBALL
Senior infielder reunited with longtime rivals
A friendly softball rivalry that has survived almost 10 years and more than 2,200 miles is still alive and well. On Sunday, MSU third base Brittney Green faced two longtime rivals, catcher/first base Meghann Reiss and utility player Kaitlin Reiss of Wisconsin.
COMMENTARY
Undebatable
Michigan State's debate team argued its way to first place in the national championship this month, and students on campus need to realize how cool that is. The team is basking in the glory of its win in the 58th National Debate Tournament on April 5 at Catholic University in Washington, D.C.
MSU
Board to vote on living costs
When the MSU Board of Trustees meets on Friday, it will vote whether to establish a School of Planning, Design and Construction and whether to increase the cost of living in residence halls by 4.4 percent. The new school would be under both the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the College of Social Science, and would combine four different programs from three colleges. "It's a great idea," said Robert von Bernuth, director of the construction management program.
MSU
Stem-cell research prof to speak at U.N.
Jose Cibelli, an MSU professor of animal science and physiology, is scheduled to speak to U.N. national delegates Wednesday about the possible benefits of stem-cell research used for therapy.
MSU
Student & Teacher
Cathleen Clara is pretty sure she knows what she wants to spend her award money on. A winner of the Homer Higbee International Education Award, Clara will spend the $400 prize on books to help build her library in the alternative school classroom where she is a teacher.
MSU
Student environment group to hold forum
The student environmental group Eco is holding a forum at 6:30 p.m. today in B104 Wells Hall to discuss its concern about the approval of a $30 million addition to the MSU coal-burning power plant. Members worry the addition will bring an increase in campus emissions of greenhouse gases and are concerned about the effects it might have on the local environment and global warming. "We're concerned about this because the decision was made without talking to any student committee or any professors who are experts," said Eco member Chelsea McMellen. The forum aims to create a dialogue between affected MSU and East Lansing community members as well as bring a panel of experts and student representation together, she said. "We are hoping to reach a decision of what to do for energy needs and create a compromise," McMellen said.
NEWS
'Phantom Planet' mix of antics, personality
Enjoying the full experience of a Phantom Planet concert might require a fan to push and shove a little bit. Sure, their music rings clearly throughout the venue, but only in the front can you obtain a true appreciation for the lead singer/guitarist Alex Greenwald's talent for putting on a good show. Clad in ripped, skin tight jeans and a zip-up Adidas track jacket, Greenwald walked onto stage during the band's opening song "Know It All," from the band's new self-titled album, and made all of the girls swoon. Facing a sold-out venue of more than 500 fans during a concert performance Monday night at the MSU Union Ballroom, the five-piece band rocked the house and thrilled the audience. Although it was the seventh performance in seven days for Phantom Planet, the band showed no signs of fatigue. Greenwald used every inch of the stage as he shook his hips, leaped into the air and made gestures to act out lyrics to the songs "Making a Living," "Always on My Mind" and "First Things First." Greenwald was clearly having fun throughout the night when he jumped off of the drums set, turned his microphone to the crowd and bumped bodies with guitarist Darren Robinson.
MICHIGAN
Study: Politics important to Muslims
A study of Detroit-area mosques released last week found that even religiously conservative Muslims feel it is important to participate in American politics. An overwhelming number of mosque participants who preferred a flexible approach to Islam said they endorse more Muslim political involvement, indicating a reversal of the isolationism once attributed to many Muslims. "They want to be involved in American society, in the political sphere and in terms of community service activities," said Ihsan Bagby, a University of Kentucky professor who spearheaded the study. Bagby, who has been studying Muslims in the United States for a decade, said this particular study came about after Bagby was approached by the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding, a Michigan think tank with a focus on Islamic issues. At MSU, some students said the survey's findings reflect similar political interests growing on campus and in the community. "It's actually mandatory in our religion to be active and to act responsibly within the government that we're living in," said Fareeha Shuttari, president for Muslim Students' Association.
COMMENTARY
Gas prices low, early 1980s worse
The State News article ("Granholm asks officials to monitor gas prices" SN 4/9) is partially correct.
MSU
Bike Project to hold last of repair clinics
The MSU Bike Project will host its third and final public bicycle clinic at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the ballroom of Demonstration Hall.
NEWS
Q&A: Jacques Brautbar of 'Phantom Planet'
Phantom Planet is group of five guys from Los Angeles, who have exploded onto the MTV airwaves with their catchy tunes and humorous music videos.