Thanksgiving means laughter at Connxtions

If the annual ritual of seeing a movie during Thanksgiving break is a bit boring for your comedic tastebuds, Connxtions Comedy Club, 2900 N.

'Master' a satisfying high seas adventure

It's nice to see Peter Weir put himself among recent filmmakers who are reviving epic flicks. But "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World" deserves to sit with the mediocre rather than the good.

Turkey-Day tips to deter foodborne illness

As thousands of students return home this holiday weekend for turkey, pie and other treats, an expanding waistline isn't the only health-related thing people should keep in mind.Last week, the Michigan Department of Community Health released a list of tips to prevent foodborne illnesses during the holiday season and raise awareness about healthy kitchen practices."Whenever you're preparing food for massive groups of people, you have to be very mindful of what you're doing," said T.J.

Transgender people need protection

As a transgender activist, I ask the people of Lansing to pass a civil rights ordinance that will protect the transgender population.

Who says you can't teach an old bird new tricks

Turkey Day is finally here. Time to prepare the feast, but this year could be different. Fake it, fry it, freeze it ? drink it?

'U' should teach conflict resolution

I am an MSU alumnus and a Vietnam infantry veteran. On Nov. 14, I gave a short address to the MSU Board of Trustees.

Williams a finalist for Eastern coaching job

Reports from The Grand Rapids Press on Tuesday named former MSU head football coach Bobby Williams - along with MSU running backs coach Reggie Mitchell - as two of six finalists for the Eastern Michigan head coaching position. Neither Williams nor Mitchell were available for comment Tuesday, although Eastern Michigan athletics director David Diles maintained that the Eagles would not be confirming reports considering their vacant coaching position. "I will not confirm or deny anything regarding (the position)," Diles said.

Police briefs 11/25/03

Smith modest about feat

Ending the season with eight wins, head coach John L. Smith finished with the most wins a first-season MSU football coach.

McPherson addresses Iraq

Seventy-two-year-old Iraqi Sam Hindi stood before a packed crowd at the Union on Monday and thanked MSU President M.

Injuries coming at wrong time

Every team has injuries, but for the MSU volleyball team, most have come over the past two weeks. Senior setter Nikki Colson, senior middle Jenny Rood, junior outside hitter Sara Villwock and sophomore middle Brooke Langston have all sat out because of injuries. "It's hard when you come into practice and your starting setter is sitting out, your starting M1 (middle) is not dressed for practice and your L2 (leftside hitter) is wearing a boot," head coach Chuck Erbe said. Colson has had tendinitis in both knees and shin splints in one leg, but the problems have gotten worse over the past two weeks. Rood has been dealing with shin-splint problems as well, but it has become a big problem for her when she jumps and lands.

Gameday citations increase

The final numbers are in on police citations during the 2003 football season - and police say it was a boisterous one. During the seven Saturdays when the football team took to the field at Spartan Stadium, MSU police arrested 405 people on campus, mostly for alcohol-related disruptions, such as disorderly conduct and underage drinking. On average, police arrested nearly 40 percent more people per game than in 2002, when 291 citations were issued during eight football Saturdays. MSU police Sgt.

To the MAX

Lansing - It's here. Since it was announced last spring, film fans and cinemaphiles have watched the construction and fantasized of what might come. Like little kids at Christmastime, they have held their noses pressed against the glass windows of their cars, dreaming of the plush red chairs, crisp stereo tones and a screen large enough to totally immerse a viewer in the movie-going experience. And all of that will end at 6 p.m.

Children's book artist to give presentation at Schuler Books & Music

For those with an interest in painting or drawing, Schuler Books & Music, 1982 Grand River Ave. in Okemos, will host an afternoon of art with featured children's book illustrator Michael Monroe.

Local charity offers food for holiday

Lansing - Some low-income north Lansing families will receive turkey, yams and all the trimmings for Thanksgiving this year, thanks to a local charity project. The third annual Compassionate Feast, a food-donation program organized by founder David Such and the Old Town Commercial Association, will assist about 60 families this Thanksgiving. Such started Compassionate Feast after visiting various soup kitchens one Thanksgiving as a news photographer.

Dome project deserves support

This is in regards to The State News opinion on the issue of lighting the state Capitol dome for Michigan one evening a year, in the colors of the nation's flag "Bad timing" (SN 11/14). Any time is the right time to pay honor and homage to people who have earned the right to be respected in tribute for their endeavors to mankind - in good times and less than them.

Emmons to try keyless entrance

MSU officials announced plans Monday to test a keyless entry system next fall in Emmons Hall, a significant step in the university's plans to enhance security in residence halls. When students return to the Brody Complex residence hall in August, they will need to use their university identification cards to enter exterior doors and living areas, University Housing Director Angela Brown said. During the pilot program, officials will collect information about the effectiveness of the system before determining whether to implement keyless systems in other halls. "We looked at a lot of different types of security technology, and what came through loud and clear from students is, they don't want to feel locked in," Brown said.

T-shirt site lands student in trouble

A student who allowed his Web site space for the advertisement of anti-University of Michigan T-shirts could face possible suspension, according to a Student Life policy.But telecommunication, information studies and media senior Joseph Doss said he has no affiliation and only is the host for a site selling a T-shirt bearing the phrase "Wolverines Pack Fudge."Doss said he will meet with Student Life Associate Director Rick Shafer on Wednesday and is confident he will not be reprimanded for his involvement in the incident.In October, before the MSU-U-M football game, a flier was distributed across campus for the T-shirts, which featured explicit drawings of wolverines.The Alliance of Lesbian, Bi, Gay and Transgender Students and the Residence Halls Association rose in opposition to the sale of the shirts.

AMU delivers budget message

The Association of Michigan Universities, or AMU, began a letter-writing campaign in November to urge students to voice their concerns about higher education funding during the state's $920 million budget woes.AMU spokeswoman Sara Neitzke said it only takes community members a few minutes online to help colleges avoid future tuition hikes by contacting legislators."The letter-writing campaign is a way to incorporate students, parents, professors and administrators for the worthy cause of higher education," Neitzke said.By going to www.helphighered.org, people can e-mail their legislators and tell him or her that higher education is important, Neitzke said.On the Web site, people can enter their ZIP codes and fill out blank forms before sending e-mails to officials who have a direct hand in deciding how the $38.6 billion state budget is trimmed.All of AMU's 15 public universities are getting involved, Neitzke said.

MIDDAY UPDATE: Judge rules drinking ordinance illegal

A U.S. District Court judge ruled Tuesday that a Bay City ordinance requiring people under age 21 to take a breathalyzer test or be fined up to $100 is illegal.In an opinion issued on Thursday, Judge David Lawson struck down the ordinance, which is almost identical to Michigan law, saying it was a violation of the Fourth Amendment.