When does progress stop and playing God begin? When South Korean researchers announced Thursday that human embryos had been successfully cloned in a laboratory, the instant ethical ramifications flared up like a Roman candle. There is no right to play God, opponents of embryo-cloning contend.
There's just something missing with "Barbershop 2: Back in Business." The original "Barbershop" was such a breath of fresh air, a comedy about the everyday life of an inner-city barbershop faced with foreclosure that was so funny and so touching that you just couldn't help but love it. All the principle characters return for the sequel.
At the halftime show of the prognosticators' meeting, a clothing malfunction didn't stop C.
Deep in the basement of Wilson Hall in a candle-lit room Thursday night, students formed a circle on the floor to exchange scary Chicano tales about the devil, spirits and death.
Citizens caught in the zoning crossroads of East Lansing are taking a calculated risk - if they buy a home near a vacant commercially zoned area, a business might plant down next to them, or they might get lucky and be able to keep that warm, fuzzy neighborhood feeling.
The Spartans are in the thick of another grueling practice. For the past week, their coach has publicly criticized their defensive intensity, and now he demands improvement. "Get a hand in his face," head coach Tom Izzo shouts with the authority of an army general. Players in green jerseys, mostly starters, shuffle side-to-side with their arms extended as the white shirts, mostly walk-ons and bench-warmers, pass the ball along the perimeter, waiting for the perfect opportunity to attack their teammates' defense. The practice squad struggled to find a hole in the defense but, recently, opposing teams have attacked MSU's defense with alarming success. "If you want to win a championship, if you want to get in the NCAA Tournament and make a run, there's certain things you still have to do," Izzo said.
It's a sea of green and white decked with a pair of National Championship banners - the most recent from 2000.
Though the Spartans' 24-point loss at Illinois further substantiated coach Tom Izzo's claim that they aren't playing good defense, the team is far from panicking. "We've got destiny in our own hands," Izzo said. MSU (12-9 overall, 7-3 Big Ten) is tied for second with Illinois in the conference and is a half game behind first-place Wisconsin (16-4, 7-2). The Spartans don't play Illinois again, but their last regular-season game is against Wisconsin, meaning they will own at least a share of the Big Ten title if they win out. "We don't need help from anywhere; we don't need teams to lose," sophomore center Paul Davis said. After playing Illinois on the road, MSU returns home to play Minnesota on Saturday.
A balanced team is a team with players who know their roles but can do multiple things on the floor. The No.
Lansing - Michigan's 2005 Executive Budget was unveiled Thursday, introducing a number of proposals that officials say could eliminate an estimated $1.3 billion shortfall in the year's $39.7 billion budget. Rumored increases to the state's cigarette tax and liquor markup were proposed, as well as a plan that will reduce the operational spending for higher education by 5 percent. State Budget Director Mary Lannoye presented the budget to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees, telling legislators it represents a commitment to conserving services for citizens while maintaining a competitive cost of living. Gov.
In the words of Madonna, "You can dance for inspiration. Come on, get into the groove." This weekend at the Fairchild Theatre, dance lovers will have the opportunity to watch bodies bend and move at the Repertory Dance Concert directed by MSU dance professor Dixie Durr.
If MSU hasn't improved its defense yet, when will it? Defensive intensity isn't like a light switch you can turn on and off.
The Barenaked Ladies livened up Breslin Center on Thursday night, playing for more than 4,000 people, many of whom didn't sit through the full two-hour set. The Canadian chart topping rock group was full of energy and never stopped telling jokes or involving the delighted audience. The band took the stage just after 9 p.m., following opening acts Butterfly Boucher and Gavin DeGraw. By the time the Barenaked Ladies took the stage, the lower bowl was fully packed and the upper bowl had a healthy crowd. Bassist Jim Creeggan celebrated his 34th birthday and the band sang "Happy Birthday" to him - on multiple occasions.
Your television is a wasteland of sin and indulgence. On your television, you'll find many shows where we find out about celebrities' exploits off-camera.
Following a strong performance at this past week's Meyo Invitational at Notre Dame, the MSU men's and women's track and field teams will travel to Ames, Iowa this weekend to compete in the 14th annual Iowa State Classic.
After listening to nearly two and a half hours of testimony from the developers and the public, the East Lansing Planning Commission voted 4-1 against approving a recommendation to rezone a local abandoned property. The commission also voted 3-2 to approve a recommendation to grant Strathmore Development Company a special-use permit to redevelop the property as general office space. The recommendations are given to the city council, who will officially vote on the future of the property, located at 1427 W.
The MSU Board of Trustees approved several university building renovations Friday, including a $3 million addition to the Cyclotron.The board also discussed a proposal to renovate and expand the MSU Clinical Center, but no decisions were made.Construction to the Cyclotron will begin soon and should be completed by December, according to University Engineer Bob NestleThe Board of Trustees also discussed hiring an architect for clinical center renovations.
Ann Arbor - Junior guard Kristin Haynie only scored one basket against Michigan Thursday night, but her timing couldn't have been better. Haynie's 3-pointer with 3:05 left in the second half gave the No.
Nothing says love like "Basket Case" by Green Day. Or, for the more traditional wooers, maybe a selection by Nat King Cole.