Columnist didn't make it by himself

Living in a society that has already gone beyond the depths of materialism, a new light has been shed.

So what if I wanna complain? Fake bags, people, diet pop, winter get blood boiling

There's nothing worse than fraud. Fake people, fake fur, fake smiles and all of these fake clothing brands and accessories should all be gathered together in a room and torched. I've been watching you around campus.

Police briefs 02/04/04

'Person of the year' topic of noon lecture

The Department of Student Life will host the second speech in its "Noontime Conversation Series" today. The speech "Person of the Year: The American Soldier," will be held from 12:10 to 1:00 p.m.

Linebacker, Tampa native picks 'U' over Iowa State, Connecticut

Spartans football gained another linebacker Monday with the oral commitment of Tampa's Tyrone McKenzie. McKenzie, who stands at 6-foot-3 and weighs in at 220 pounds, visited MSU this weekend and committed upon his return.

Ethnic food kicks off Diversity Week

Advertising graduate student Colleen Norwine was pleasantly surprised on Tuesday afternoon when she stopped by the lobby of the MSU-DCL College of Law building on her way to use the library. Instead of finding students studying or waiting for class to begin, she walked right into the thick of Ethnic Food Day. "I saw the sign, and I love ethnic food," she said.

Sororities seek pledges

The Spring 2004 sorority recruitment week kicked off Monday with a fair at the Union. All 13 chapters of the Panhellenic Council were on hand, manning booths that sported pictures and bulletin boards as members of each sorority answered questions and concerns from potential recruits. Abbey Mansfield, president of the Panhellenic Council, said Spring recruitment is less formal than Fall and gives recruits a chance to get to know each house on a more personal basis.

Chalkboard ads, band draws believers

Some stood with both arms lifted firmly to the sky. Others raised a hand more tentatively, held closely into their bodies. Still others bowed heads and silently mouthed the words of the Christian song hanging in the air at Conrad Hall. "I'm forgiven because you were forsaken," the image freezes for a second before moving to the next set of lyrics in the song. For Julia Hilliker, an agriscience freshman, this was a private moment she could share in a public forum.

Jackson stoops low, bares breast

Adam Vinatieri pulled off another Super Bowl victory for the New England Patriots in the final seconds of the game; however, the image that remains etched in the minds of the billions of Super Bowl viewers (including children!) is that of the sparkling sun conveniently placed over Janet Jackson's nipple. Justin Timberlake sang that he'd have Jackson naked by the end of the song and, with that, pulled out her breast.

MIDDAY UPDATE: E.L. house fire under investigation

An early morning fire in the Hawk Nest community in northern East Lansing is still under investigation by fire officials. Shortly after 12:30 a.m.

MIDDAY UPDATE: 12,000 mail, online voting applications rejected

Almost 10 percent of voters who applied to vote by mail or online in the 2004 Michigan Democratic Caucus were not approved. The application process ended on Saturday, drawing a total of 123,000 applicants, according to Michigan Democratic Party spokesman Jason Moon.

Snow dangerous, unsafe for students

I would just like to ask Jennifer Miller, "Get snow shoes; quit complaining" (SN 1/28), a few questions.

Boob tube

Parents everywhere rushed to cover their children's eyes during the Super Bowl halftime show, all because of Janet Jackson's inability keep her top on.

New Release

BLUES"Tell Me Baby," Jimmy Dawkins, Fedora Though he was born in Mississippi, Jimmy Dawkins is always associated with Chicago blues.

Barrel of laws

It was one of the only bars in town that allowed the young and the old to mix - with alcohol present.

Police briefs 02/03/04

Room-decorating contest scheduled

Like the popular TLC television show "While You Were Out," MSU's Division of Housing and Food Services will decorate a lucky resident's dorm room while he or she is on vacation.

Dorm evacuated after alarm sounds

In a scene vaguely reminiscent of a building evacuation nearly a week ago, a handful of students gathered outside Hubbard Hall Monday afternoon after a fire alarm went off. But for the second time, it wasn't a fire that brought the residents in contact with the chilly air. Maintenance worker Sean Sullivan said he checked the control panel on the way out of the building. "The alarm panel just says it's a water issue," said Sullivan, a communication junior, citing possibilities such as overflow or a clog.

Saving face

It takes a lifetime to build a reputation. It takes a thief seconds to steal an identity and destroy a name.

Milestone has Izzo considering future

When it comes to the expectations placed on college basketball coaches these days, perhaps Janet Jackson said it best with the title of her 1986 hit, "What Have You Done for Me Lately?" Coach Tom Izzo will have a chance to notch his 200th win as MSU's head coach against Iowa on Wednesday.