'U' requirements worthwhile later on

In response to Ryan Gartland's letter

With Special Guest plays last show

Surrounded by wooden paneling covered by music posters, With Special Guest members gathered Monday night to practice another time before their final upcoming gigs. Walking into the basement practice space of the old East Lansing house, it's easy to feel immediately comfortable.

Shoe store thrives on individuality

When Richard Liscombe first laid eyes on a Birkenstock shoe in the early 1970s, he viewed the footwear as "uniquely different." "The vast majority of people who saw them thought they were ugly," he said.

Endorse 'em

Here's a quick exercise to keep your mind sharp if you're reading this between classes. If you're reading this elsewhere, play along. Name the words that comprise the acronym "ASMSU." Congratulations if you even know what ASMSU is.

High-tech trade

Lansing-area recyclers might have a new way to keep Michigan clean. Freecycling, a system where people can exchange unwanted items - at no cost - through online postings, is getting attention as a way to reduce landfill trash from Ingham County and surrounding communities. "It's kind of like a garage sale where everything is free," said Aaron Liepman, the creator of the Mid-Michigan Freecycle Network.

'U', Penn State meet available on CSTV

The Spartans wrestling meet against Penn State that took place Friday is now available to College Sports Pass subscribers.

Wozniak right, TV's influence negative

In no way was Shawn Wozniak's column "out of touch" ("TV teaches people to value material wealth not humanity" SN 2/13). His insight is more in touch and morally correct than most college students here today.

Police briefs 02/18/04

Stereotypes should offend all of society

I wanted to thank Bryan Newland for his article, "Outkast performance insulting, should be reprimanded by all" (SN 2/17). Why didn't anyone say anything?

Council reviews campus dynamics

The Faculty Council heard presentations about campus sustainablity and a procedure to replace a retiring faculty member during its Tuesday meeting. Terry Link, director of the Office of Campus Sustainablity and chairperson of the University Committee for a Sustainable Campus, provided a slide presentation with information to supplement the Campus Sustainability Report. Sustainability is the interdependence of living organisms and communities over time, stated the report, which was compiled in September 2003. The report viewed the campus on a timeline from 1990 to 2001 and concentrated on social, economic and environmental factors. "We want to use money and resources in ways that benefit us both today and tomorrow," Link said. Many figures and tables are available in the report, ranging from average SAT scores to electricity consumed on campus.

'Belleville' offers triple the enjoyment

In a day of Pixar computer effects and "South Park," traditional, 2-D, hand-drawn animation is being viewed as a dying art form.

RHA perks extended off campus

A new program from the Residence Halls Association is hoping that off-campus students will partake in programs and events that, as of now, only those living in dorms can enjoy. RHA has begun to offer membership to students not living in residence halls.

Teleconference focuses on civic engagement

On Thursday, nearly 60 college campuses in 27 states will participate in the National Teleconference on The New Student Politics.

Boiled down

MSU's recent motto has been "find a way to win." Fouls plagued the Spartans' game against Purdue, but the Spartans persevered, pulling out a 62-55 victory at Breslin Center on Tuesday night. "I think we took 'find a way to win' to whole new level," MSU head coach Tom Izzo said.

MSU aristocracy needs to follow rules, 'peasants' should uprise

Have you ever driven across campus and seen someone from your class pulling into a faculty-only parking space and getting out of his or her car, while rather arrogantly locking the door and striding toward class?

Provost to release blueprint

MSU Provost Lou Anna Simon will reveal her long-awaited "blueprint" for MSU's liberal arts and sciences reconstruction at noon today on her Web site.

Von Bondies bring Detroit to E.L.

In the wake of the Detroit garage-rock resurgence, The Von Bondies are selling out shows in Paris and Detroit.

SN editorial way too liberal for reader

"A racist perpetuation of American Indian traditions and customs?" Wow, The State News is even more liberal than I thought for sanctioning such an opinion in its Monday editorial about OutKast performing at the Grammys ("Careless costume" SN 2/16). So, The State News thinks that, after hunting them down, killing them and kicking them off their land, now we should let all the Native Americans' traditions and customs die off as well?

Libraries to sponser Chicano, Latino read-in

The MSU Libraries are sponsoring a literature read-in program in celebration of Chicano History Month from 1 to 3 p.m.

Hamilton case nears trial stage

The case of accused murderer Bramlett Hamilton will move forward now that a psychiatric evaluation has been completed and released to attorneys. His lawyer, Vincent Green, said the examiner who completed the evaluation acknowledged in the report that Bramlett Hamilton is dealing with certain mental disorders, but still felt he was competent to stand trial.