MICHIGAN
Capitol connection
Amidst the uninhabited wilderness of Mid-Michigan, a hastily constructed, temporary state Capitol arrived in Lansing 156 years ago.
NEWS
MIDDAY UPDATE: Coalitions battle over affirmative action petition
Two Michigan coalitions are squaring off over a proposal that would let voters choose the fate of racial preferences in admission to universities and their uses in other public agencies. The Michigan Civil Rights Initiative kicked off a petition drive Monday to gather about 317,000 signatures from registered voters in order to put the proposal on the November ballot as an amendment to the state constitution. But those against the movement are already on the defense.
SPORTS
Departure of guard leaves Izzo 'jilted'
Freshman point guard Brandon Cotton's defection from the MSU men's basketball team last week was a shocking revelation to head coach Tom Izzo, but it wasn't the first time a player surprised Izzo by leaving the team. "Do I feel a little bit jilted?
FEATURES
'Ashes' reflects a surreal conversation
Riverwalk Theatre's newest Black Box production is somewhat like a puzzle on stage - frustrating, perplexing and, at the very end, rewarding.
NEWS
MIDDAY UPDATE: Tenants relocate for flood clean-up
A month after a water pipe burst crippled an East Lansing apartment building, some MSU students are still without a home. As clean-up crews gut apartments and renovate the Delta Commons building, 315 W.
FEATURES
Memorable vacations are best spent on the couch
I absolutely hate it when people ask me what I did over vacation because, honestly, I never remember.
MICHIGAN
State launches newdisease Web site
Lt. Gov. John Cherry aided in the launch of a new state Web site on emerging diseases Dec. 16. The new state-operated site, http://www.michigan.gov/emergingdiseases was a joint effort between the Department of Natural Resources, Department of Community Health, Michigan and U.S.
MSU
Board debates tuition, parking
The MSU Board of Trustees passed several proposals at its Dec. 5 meeting to create more campus parking and electrical power and to add gender identity to the university's anti-discrimination policy. The board also, in light of the state's $920 million budget shortfall, pledged not to increase tuition for the spring semester if the state holds appropriation cuts at 3 percent or less. When Gov.
COMMENTARY
Gender identity clause not enough
I applaud MSU for adding gender identity to the harassment clause of their anti-discrimination policy, but chide the administration for not including gender identity in the discrimination clause.
COMMENTARY
Christians can base their faith on fact
John Bice in his recent column ("Americans fail to think critically, fooled easily" SN 12/04/03) has truly encouraged us to think critically.
SPORTS
Spartans earn respect for roller coaster season
The MSU football team traveled a wide and quite unexpected spectrum of success and strife in 2003. Emotions in East Lansing ran rampant as the Green and White endured a fairy tale season that nearly came crashing down near the end.
MSU
Career planning focus of senior seminar
Tips on networking, finding job openings and career planning top the list of advice that speaker Linda Gross, MSU's Career Service and Placement assistant director, will cover in the seminar, "Using Internet Resources to Find Job Opportunities." The Senior Class Council and the MSU Alumni Association will host the program at 7 p.m.
NEWS
'U' leader supports 'racinos'
MSU President M. Peter McPherson recently put the university's weight behind several bills that would add video slot machines and telephone and Internet wagering to Michigan's racetracks, despite considerable comments from both sides of the debate. A portion of the revenue from the bills, which have been approved by the Michigan House of Representatives and now await a state Senate vote, most likely would head toward agriculture and higher education, which is why McPherson said he supports the bills. "The legislation, as is proposed, provides significant revenue for agriculture research," McPherson said.
SPORTS
Spartans set record in season opener
The gymnastics team finished third in its home season opener Friday night, setting the third-best balance beam record in school history. No.
MICHIGAN
Identity theft bill headed to House
The state Senate passed legislation on Dec. 10 that will aid in the prevention of identity theft.
COMMENTARY
Having faith is not an irrational idea
I cannot believe John Bice would assume all people of religious faith to be ignorant ("Americans fail to think critically, fooled easily" SN 12/4). Certainly a rational man like Bice would see just how irrational an idea such as that is.
SPORTS
Men's track finishes in top spots at invite
Four Spartans took home first or second place individual honors in the men's track and field indoor season-opener Saturday in Ann Arbor. Senior All-American Steve Manz finished first in the shot put with a throw of 55 feet 4.25 inches, while freshman Jason Brown finished in the runner-up spot with a throw of 53 feet 2.75 inches.
SPORTS
Purdue seniors dominate young 'U' squad
The No. 23 MSU women's basketball team ended its holiday season on a sour note with losses at No.
MICHIGAN
Police patrolled area, assisted surrounding departments during slow break
With the majority of students out of town during the semester break, public safety officials said activity on campus and the streets of East Lansing remained calm. MSU police Sgt.
MSU
Soil quality focus of farming program
"Principles and Practices for Improving Soil Quality," a program showcasing soil quality control techniques, will take place at 9 a.m.