'Dawn of Dead' a worthy, creepy update

George A. Romero's 1978 original "Dawn of the Dead" is an undisputed horror classic.

Icers to face pesky Wildcats squad

Northern Michigan always seems to get in the way of the MSU hockey team's quest for a CCHA championship. This year is no exception. The No.

Cafeterias offer low-carb options

MSU cafeterias might not label its food "Atkins-friendly" in the midst of a nationwide low-carbohydrate dieting craze, but officials say they offer plenty of options. "Given what we offer, people can pick and choose," said Bruce Haskell, food service coordinator for the Division of Housing and Food Services.

LBGT bulletin boards offensive to some

The article "Same-sex marriage fliers vandalized" (SN 3/5) describes PRISM's reaction to having parts of its bulletin board ripped down.

Eatery is best kept secret in E.L. after 30 years

For more than 30 years, Hobie's Restaurant has been tucked away in the Trowbridge Plaza but it remains one of East Lansing's best untapped resources for sandwiches and soup on the go. Once part of a thriving franchise, Hobie's, 930 Trowbridge Road, has survived a near closing. "Parents know about this place because back in the '70s and '80s, this was the place to come to," Hobie's owner Dave Baker said.

Rebounding a must

Rebound or else. That is the motto MSU head coach Tom Izzo tells his team heading into the NCAA Tournament.

Caribbean cruise has drunken insanity

Last week, I dealt with people stumbling around like wild banshees. Students exposed themselves and peed in hallways.

Speech to focus on South African past

Andre Odendaal, an honorary professor from the University of the Western Cape in South Africa, will be speaking at noon on Thursday in 201 International Center.

Capital punishment resolution moves to full House

Lansing - The state House is expected to vote this week on a resolution to allow voters to decide the fate of the death penalty in Michigan.

Luck o' the Irish

If Liam Kelly were back home today, he wouldn't have to worry about his 7 p.m. U.S. agricultural policy test.

Groups rally for new Multicultural Center

Leaders representing various student groups have plans to initiate a lobbying effort for an expanded Multicultural Center. After years of frustration with their small facility, located in the basement of the Union, members from groups such as the Council of Progressive Students and the Council of Racial Ethnic Students are looking to create a group lobbying effort by the end of the year, said ASMSU Student Assembly Chair Missy Kushlak. "We keep getting the runaround from the administration," she said.

Take Seven

Seven years ago, Susan Woods took the reins of the first East Lansing Film Festival while looking to add a bit of cinematic art to a town sorely in need of it.

Donation allows Welsch to give back

I am responding to the article about organ donation and Peter Welsch ("Give and take" SN 3/15). Going through life, we college students believe we are invincible and nothing can touch us.

Economic trends in state focus of talks

A "Trends and Prospects in the Michigan Economy" seminar will take place today from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Arts reorganization devalues humanities

The reorganization of several of MSU's colleges is seen by many to be merely an administrative matter, affecting office personnel primarily, and as we are all quite well aware of, a number of teaching assistantships available to graduate students.

Council collects pledges for senior class gift, 'Sparty' project

The rock on Farm Lane, scholarships and building signs probably didn't come gift-wrapped, but all are gifts to the university from past senior classes. This year, MSU's Senior Class Council has been working to raise money for the first senior class gift in nearly a decade.

Police briefs 03/17/04

MIDDAY UPDATE: Memorial service to be held for slain 'U' professor

A memorial service and symposium have been planned to honor MSU Professor Ruth Simms Hamilton.Hamilton, 66, was found dead in her Meridian Township home on Nov.

Big money

Because the MSU men's basketball team finished the Big Ten season with a 12-4 record and was the third of three conference teams selected to represent the Big Ten in the NCAA Tournament, Tom Izzo will have to switch to Kroger-brand canned peaches. In certain respects, collegiate basketball is more of a business than a sport.

Television has been 'sexified' for years; Jackson isn't to blame

While watching an episode of "The Simpsons," Marge Simpson, speaking in a futuristic vision from 2010, comments, "You know, Fox turned into a hard-core sex channel so gradually, I didn't even notice!" In a related story, last Thursday, the U.S.