HIV patients to discuss life with incurable illness
As she wakes up, each day promises a challenge for Jennifer Parks. And Wednesday was a typical bad morning.
E.L. seeks fire money
As Gov. Jennifer Granholm prepares to finalize the state's budget, officials from East Lansing are making an attempt to save the city's fire-protection funding.
Good call
John Smith is no longer any old name on campus. It conjures images of cowboy boots, a little "magic" and a prestigious football team, and now it marks the Big Ten Coach of the Year.Head coach John L.
Weak acting, plot keeps 'Timeline' from ticking with audiences
What do you get when you have five gallons of ice cream and one gallon of manure? Well, it's either something you won't eat, or the new Richard Donner film, "Timeline." The trouble begins when a mysterious technology company funds a group of archaeologists on a dig in Europe.
Vietnamese director presents film today
Tran Van Thuy, a former combat cameraman and director of more than 20 films, will visit campus today. The graduate of film school in Vietnam spent five years as an anthropologist with the nomadic Khu Sung people before beginning to focus on the Vietnam War in 1966. Two of his films, "The Story of Politeness" and "The Sound of the Violin in My Lai," will be shown at 7 p.m.
Science center hosts kids' tea
Reindeer, frogs, bears and dogs showed up for refreshments and activities at the Impression 5 Science Center on Saturday as the museum hosted its first Teddy Bear Tea.About 30 children attended the event, which invited youngsters and their favorite stuffed animals to the science center for refreshments, crafts, singing, a visit from Santa Claus and a free health check for stuffed animals as they entered the tea room."It's a fine science," said Impression 5 spokeswoman Heather Nedroscik of the check-ups.
Women need to take responsibility
This is in response to Maria Raviele's letter "Abortion isn't easy decision for women" (SN 11/18). It is refreshing to see that the abortion supporting argument recognizes the "mental anguish" women go through when they decide to have an abortion.
Exorcising the Demons
If a breakout season is what those outside East Lansing are expecting from junior guard Kelvin Torbert, they'll have to be satisfied with a breakout tournament instead. Torbert and No.
Women's basketball still undefeated
The MSU women's basketball team held on to its winning season with a win over Eastern Michigan on Friday.
Spartans take all in Coca-Cola tourney
After beating Penn 77-52 in the first round of the Coca-Cola Spartan Classic, junior guard Chris Hill knew MSU was on the right track toward achieving the goals MSU set for itself at the beginning of the season.
Theaters bettered for patrons with disabilities
Reflective closed-captioning devices, increased seating options and headsets are coming soon to a theater near you.
Life is precious; no need for abortion
I'm tired of the same old story of people saying there is a "need" for abortion. You need air; you need food; there are very few things one "needs," all the rest are choices.
Cuts costly to 'U' reputation, ability
I am a relatively new department head at MSU, having been recruited in January of 2003 from Alberta, Canada.
Council, board weighs Chandler Road Study
Members of the East Lansing City Council and the Bath Charter Township Board of Trustees are considering the implementation of a traffic study on Chandler Road.
Lions still have slim chance of making playoffs
The champagne is on ice, chilling for the celebration of the century. And as the weeks go by, it becomes more and more of a possibility because, contrary to popular belief, the Detroit Lions (4-8) still have a shot at the playoffs. If asked about his team's chances, new head coach Steve Mariucci would certainly deny it, but with a little help and a whole lot of love, the hometown professional pigskin tossers will be sitting pretty in the playoffs. All this playoff talk gets me excited and also makes me remember the infamous words of former Indianapolis Colts coach Jim Mora, who shouted, "Playoffs?
Biofortification does not answer problem
Thank you for highlighting the need for more work on hunger and malnutrition in your editorial "Magic beans" (SN 11/19). However, biofortification is not the magic bullet that will rid the world of malnutrition. Biofortification is a stop-gap measure that will address only a very small portion of the malnutrition problem.
Stores hire for holidays
With the economy improving and holiday retail expected to increase this season, businesses are looking to keep extra help as permanent employees after the holidays.
Early holiday cheer just another irritant
Mother Nature changes her mind regarding Michigan weather about as frequently as I change my undergarments.
Hidden Agenda's newest hit-or-miss
In a letter to me, keyboardist Joe Denslow made it clear his band has no hidden agenda with its debut album, "Believe In America." The Lansing-based quartet known as Hidden Agenda has been making music since the '80s, but has finally released its 15-track album, full of mellow melodies that will put most minds at ease or even into contemplation. Hidden Agenda does fall short in some areas, such as showing off its vocal talent as well as it could, but for the low-key music fan, the album should strike a chord.