NEWS
Tuition bid wins more support
Four more of Michigan's 15 public universities have jumped on board the MSU-led initiative to accept Gov.
NEWS
Endowment plan at 'U' $93M ahead
MSU's endowment investments are above the national average for the latest term, but it's not a surprise to some university officials. According to figures from The National Association of College and University Business Officers, university endowments earned an average of 3 percent on its investments during this past fiscal year.
COMMENTARY
Columnist preaches to wrong crowd
Shawn Wozniak's column on the evils of our culture was tragic ("TV teaches people to value material wealth, not humanity" SN 2/13). Somehow, he has managed to spin the solid principle of love into a hyperbolic tirade against individuality. Wozniak is completely out of touch with his audience.
MICHIGAN
Taxes would hurt bar business
Although 4:40 p.m. would not typically be considered peak business hours for a bar, almost 20 patrons sat in The Peanut Barrel Restaurant at that time Monday - a few eating one of the establishment's hamburgers, some simply perched at the bar for a drink. Among the latter was Johnny Stewart, who sat reading the paper with a large glass of beer in his right hand.
FEATURES
New releases
BLUES"Changing the Game," Willie Clayton, N-Zone Entertainment Willie Clayton is known for his longevity in the music business, recording for more than 30 years.
MSU
Campaigning policies change
Members of MSU's College Democrats and College Republicans issued a joint statement Monday requesting that ASMSU, MSU's undergraduate student government, re-evaluate its new election code. But ASMSU's new code was finalized Friday. Last year, almost 40 candidates were disqualified from ASMSU elections when the two college groups released unapproved candidate endorsements in fliers, postcards and e-mails.
MSU
Impact wins broadcast award
Like music to its ears, MSU's college radio station, WDBM (88.9-FM) was named College Station of the Year by Broadcast Music Inc. and the Michigan Association of Broadcasters.
FEATURES
Quick's album gathers guitar inspiration
Annie Quick loves her guitar. And why wouldn't she? It's a 1972 Gibson SG and her name is Georgette and the focus of Quick's sophomore release, "Bigger." On the album, Georgette is personified into a female guitar player.
COMMENTARY
Support integrity of E.L. neighborhood
As one of the neighbors that lives on Cowley Avenue, I take offense to your editorial on the site of the former Albert Pic Motel ("In the zone" SN 2/13). Why should we suck it up? Would you like to see strip malls on every corner of East Lansing?
FEATURES
'Years' missing a little spice
The newest Peppermint Creek Theatre production is just like a chili recipe - the more ingredients put in, the more flavorful the soup.
COMMENTARY
OutKast performance insulting, should be reprimanded by all
Millions of people tuned in to last week's 46th Grammy Awards show awaiting some sort of apology and resolution to Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake's overblown, Super-Bowl halftime performance.
NEWS
E.L. strives for coolness
What's cooler than being cool? Those with a vested interest in the city of East Lansing are working to make sure the answer, as well as the city's future success, isn't "ice cold." Last week, an East Lansing "Cool Cities" partnership met for the first time.
COMMENTARY
Crass cash
Not everyone can laugh at the state of race relations in America. White, black, whatever. Some people have a problem with a serious topic like racism and stereotyping being mocked.
MICHIGAN
Bush campaign continues to grow
Campaign supporters say the re-election effort for President Bush is in full swing, even though he doesn't have a definite opponent. Katie Allardyce, chairperson of MSU Students for Bush, said they have been working to recruit volunteers to spread Bush's message.
COMMENTARY
Just a buck
You can't get much for $1 any more. Fast food seems to be getting more expensive by the minute.
BASKETBALL
Senior shares tale of rings
At nearly 7 feet tall, it's doubtful anyone would confuse senior center Jason Andreas with a Hobbit.
MSU
U-M, 'U' battle for blood
When it comes to competing with University of Michigan, Spartans bleed green. And throughout February, it's time to give blood. The Great Lakes Region of the American Red Cross is organizing the second annual Cold Blood Battle between the universities, asking community members to donate as much blood as possible.
NEWS
MIDDAY UPDATE: Pilot e-mail nears termination
Return-to-sender messages soon will start filling e-mail in-boxes of friends and family of MSU students and faculty who continue to use the Pilot e-mail service.The deadline to switch to the MSU Webmail system is fast approaching.
MSU
RHA seeks to raise semester tax by $1
Members of the Residence Halls Association's General Assembly voted Wednesday to increase the organization's tax on dorm residents from $21 to $22. Assembly members voted 23-3-1 on the bill, which must gain approval from students in a March vote to take effect.
COMMENTARY
Argument against math not adding up
I have just a couple of questions for Ryan Gartland ("Math requirement waste of time, cash" SN 2/12). Who would decide which majors would be required to take math and which ones weren't?