Make-A-Wish to hold 5K walk on campus

The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan will host a 5K walk at 7:30 p.m. today, beginning and ending at the Auditorium.

'U' looks to other schools for possible selection methods

The MSU Board of Trustees will look at other schools who have recently selected presidents as they begin their search this summer for a top executive.

MSU Women's Golf Team struggles through second round

The MSU Women's Golf team is halfway through the NCAA Championships and currently sits in 24th-place with 612 points with 12 teams to finish the course. UCLA is in first, followed by Duke and Oklahoma State. Senior golfer, Allison Fouch is in a six-way tie for third with 60 players still to finish round two.

RIAA strikes back

The old saying goes, "don't do the crime if you can't do the time." Or is it, "don't do the crime if you think you might get caught?" Or better yet, "don't get caught doing something stupid if you don't know the consequences." The Recording Industry of America is making an example of nine accused MSU students who they say chose to share copyrighted music using the university network. The university was required by a court order to release the names of the students involved to the RIAA. While the school was responsible for locating the identified individuals, they did not take part in their punishment nor did they take the matter any further within the university.

Pitt leads 'Troy' to top of 'must see' list

The new blockbuster epic film - "Troy" - overflows with great acting, fantastic action scenes and the incredible aesthetics of the actors and scenery. Starring Brad Pitt and Orlando Bloom, the film is based on the Greek writer Homer's epic poem, "The Iliad." The film chronicles the last battle of the lengthy war between the Greeks and the Trojans.

Act to ease tuition fees

Racial, ethnic and economic minority students will not be disappearing from MSU lecture halls and dorm rooms this fall if the College Access and Opportunity Act passes. The bill, which recently was proposed in the U.S.

Police briefs 05/18/04

State tourism topic of Dearborn fourm

The first Michigan Tourism Investment Forum will be held May 26-27 at the Hyatt Regency in Dearborn.

Announcement should have waited

Could (MSU President M. Peter) McPherson possibly have worse timing? On a day dedicated to celebration for the graduating seniors and their friends and family, our esteemed president has to steal the limelight by announcing plans for his retirement at the university's convocation ceremony.

Women's track places fifth at the Big Ten

MSU women's track team took fifth place with 75 points in the Big Ten Outdoor Track and Field Championship at Purdue University this past weekend. The tournament, which concluded Sunday, consisted of 21 events with Michigan taking first place.

Policy harmful to campus living, city

What a cop out, what a crock: Editor's note: It is the practice of The State News to not identify the race of accused, at-large suspects unless other descriptive factors exist that will narrow down the list of suspects substantially.

Men's track finishes Big Ten meet near bottom

The MSU men's track team took tenth place with 34 points in the Big Ten Outdoor Championships at Purdue University, in West Lafayette, Ind.

'U' formula car cruises to international meet

Lovingly, a few students wiped dew drops off their self-made formula racing car Monday, following a heavy rainfall - allowing the green gleam of the car's fresh paint to shine all the brighter. Starting Wednesday, the student-built race car will compete in the Society of Automotive Engineering International Competition at the Pontiac Silverdome. Last year, MSU placed third overall. After dedicating a full year to creating, building and designing the car, the MSU Formula SAE team is optimistic about racing its newly designed car against those from schools in 139 countries. "It's the best car we've had yet," said Nick Periat, an engineering arts senior at MSU and the project's chief engineer.

Summer blockbuster review

Summer has arrived in Hollywood. Last year's blockbuster season gave the release of such hits as "The Hulk" and "Bad Boys II." Summer 2004, which by the Hollywood calendar has already begun, will be no different.

City Council faces budget woes, vote

Cuts to sidewalk and building repairs along with reduced library funding will likely be passed today by the East Lansing City Council during approval of the city's annual budget. The proposed $54 million budget, which is down 2.34 percent from the present one, recommends some large budget cuts - including a $524,000 reduction in emergency street and sidewalk repairs.

More than 8,000 jobs coming to Michigan

State, national and international companies have chosen the state of Michigan over other regions to expand or locate their businesses, resulting in more than 8,000 jobs for Michigan citizens and $90 million in private business investments.With help from Lansing Mayor David Hollister, Gov.

Mich. businesses look to profit in Iraq

Lansing - Like any good marketing executive, Luis Arias is looking for future business opportunities for his company.

Team has mind on possible title

After missing the 2003 NCAA Championships, the MSU Women's Golf team returns to the nationals, making it's fourth appearance in five years.

Factual evidence missing in report

This is in response to the State News, front page article "Risk vs.

MSU to face Texas A&M at Regionals

A broad smile formed on Jessica Beech's face as she couldn't contain her excitement after learning her team's destination for the NCAA Tournament. The senior pitcher clapped loudly with her teammates as cheers erupted throughout the Berkowitz Basketball Complex.