E.L., McPherson clarify med plan
The East Lansing mayor and MSU's president spoke Tuesday to clear up a miscommunication about an agreement concerning the possible relocation of MSU's College of Human Medicine to Grand Rapids. The "framework of understanding," released without MSU officials present at a press conference Monday, outlines several requirements community leaders hope MSU will adhere to if the university decides to expand the school.
Benefit personal to Brushfire
The seven members of Brushfire could pose as poster children for the experiences and talent one can gain from being part of the Spartan Marching Band.
WEB ONLY: 60 James Madison College students attend same-sex marriage debate
When two state representatives didn't show up to Case Hall Tuesday night for what was supposed to be a debate on same-sex marriage, the evening turned into an open discussion on the issue. Rep.
'Real' traveling
Randy from MTV's "Real World San Diego" shared his travel expertise with students Tuesday night at the Union. As part of STA Travel's Europe Night, the MTV cast member and STA representatives gave students looking to travel abroad tips on how to make their experiences worthwhile. "I don't think I've known anyone who has traveled to Europe or gone on vacation where it hasn't been a positive experience in their life," Randy said.
SN editorial ignores candidate's agenda
Friday's editorial about my candidacy for the Board of Trustees, "No chance" (SN 3/26), was devoted to arguing that I probably won't win.
Greedy student deserves jail time
I am writing this letter in response to the story "Student accused of fraud" (SN 3/29). It is a shame that Denita Dorsey was so greedy that she would stoop to the level of stealing the identities of others so that she could purchase luxuries for herself, including a $40,000 vehicle.
Self-defense classes empower students
This letter is in response to Randolph Flick II ("Crime wave should make 'U' proactive" SN 3/29). I have been taking self-defense classes for three months now and just recently have started teaching them.
Faculty council addresses graduate mentors, benefits
Graduate and postdoctorate issues were the topics of discussion during Tuesday's Faculty Council meeting. Eric Crawford, chairman of the University Graduate Council, presented a set of four recommendations regarding research mentoring of graduate students. The first recommendation was for materials for graduate handbooks.
Idols' looks go to people's heads in new reality show
Nausea, pure disgust, utter fascination? No one word can truly describe the mad rush of emotions I experienced after a bit of Monday night channel-surfing that led me to MTV's latest addition to the reality TV pool, "I Want A Famous Face." The new series tracks self-loathing wannabes going under the knife to get Brad Pitt's nose and Britney Spears' breasts or getting liposuction and slicing off skin to get Kate Winslet's body.
Inconsistency hurt Spartans through year
The MSU hockey team's season-long struggles with offensive production and maintaining consistency hurt the Spartans when it mattered most - the NCAA Tournament. MSU finished the season with two losses to stand at 23-17-2, but in those two losses, only one goal was scored and only two players tallied points. "It's such a blessing in today's game to score," head coach Rick Comley said after Saturday's loss to Minnesota-Duluth.
Caught in the middle
Last summer, Michael Vicente Perez spent his own money for the chance to put his life in danger.
2 Spartans enshrined in Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
Two former Spartans were inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame on Tuesday at Detroit's Renaissance Center. Joe DeLamielleure, a former Spartans offensive guard, and Fred Stabley Sr., former MSU sports information director, were honored as part of the 50th-anniversary induction class, which included Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers owner Mike Ilitch and Detroit Pistons majority owner Bill Davidson. DeLamielleure said receiving the award was a honor, particularly considering all the people who were influential in his life, such as his wife and high school coach. "It feels great because a lot of my MSU buddies are here, and I grew up 10 miles from here," he said.
Kerry's campaign jump-started by veteran's Vietnam rescue
Few political stories in 2004 have been as dramatic as U.S. Sen. John Kerry's rise from defeat and political oblivion to an overwhelming come-from-behind victory in the Iowa Caucuses, a victory that eventually propelled him to the Democratic Party nomination. Only days before the Iowa caucuses, as the Democratic candidates in Iowa were marshalling their resources and supporters for the final push, Kerry had been written off by almost everyone. I had the privilege of being in Iowa during the weekend prior to the caucuses, spending my time as a volunteer for one of Kerry's Democratic opponents, Sen.
Carbon dioxide levels reach record highs
A greenhouse gas is showing up in the earth's atmosphere at record-high levels, and officials say global climatic patterns could be impacted in the future. According to a report released earlier this month by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's climate monitoring lab in Hawaii, carbon dioxide levels have reached record highs in the past year.
Mixed signals
Nestled between stations in Oxnard-Ventura, Calif., and Boise, Idaho sits Lansing, the 120th-largest radio market in the United States, where familiarity rules the airwaves. If local stations are playing it, local listeners can already sing it. "The Lansing market is not cutting-edge," said Dave Johnson, market manager of Rubber City Radio Group in Lansing.
Keep it here
MSU maintains outreach centers, study programs and extension sites around the world. It truly is a global university that works to educate in all corners of the earth.
Grand Ledge McDonald's beefs up, supersizes image
Grand Ledge - Customers at a recently renovated area McDonald's restaurant might soon skip ordering at the drive-through window, opting instead to eat their fast-food meal inside, sitting on plastic wood-like chairs next to a roaring fireplace. After closing its dining room for one month of renovations, the McDonald's at 608 S.
'U' student faces added accusations
MSU student Denita Dorsey, charged on Friday with stealing more than $100,000 by using other students' personal information, was arraigned Tuesday on more charges, this time for writing bad checks and committing larceny. Dorsey, a 22-year-old communication senior, stood before Judge David Jordon in 54-B District Court and was charged with three counts of forging checks and one count of larceny. Jordon read the charges against Dorsey, which included a larceny in March 2003 at Melrose Apartments, 16789 Chandler Road, and forging a check on three separate dates in April, totaling almost $430. Tuesday's charges will be in addition to the four identity-theft and fraud charges Dorsey received on Friday, East Lansing police Capt.
Comley needs time to build top program
Well, Eric Morath, half of your wish has come true ("Must-win for 2nd-year coach" SN 3/26). Indeed our Spartans hockey team did fall this weekend to the Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs, and yes, we are out of the playoffs again.