RHA president outlines vision
Tuesday's State of the Union address given by President Bush is probably a difficult act to follow.
Dieting without drugs
Nutrition stores' shelves are lined with products bragging their effectiveness: Lose weight fast, trim inches in days, gain energy, drop pounds. And now, the bottles have a new slogan to boast: ephedra-free. Since the U.S.
Purdue to challenge winning streak
MSU continues its road odyssey at No. 23 Purdue on Sunday, and the matchup between two of the Big Ten's top teams isn't likely to come down to shooting, turnovers or even defense. "The toughest team's going to win, hands down," junior swingman Alan Anderson said.
'Saved By the Bell' taught life lessons, raised a generation
Ah, the early '90s. That magical half-a-decade where most people of the 20-something persuasion grew up, laughed, loved and learned a lot.
Road paves successful Spartan route
Road tests. I'm not talking about your 16-year-old variety here. Thus far, the 2003-04 NCAA basketball seasons for the MSU men's and women's basketball teams are far from being mirrored. One team - the women's - has succeeded on the road, defeating 5-of-7 opponents away from its home floor.
Roster depth, experience push Spartans to aspire tourney berth
Even after dropping its first two matches, the MSU women's tennis team remains confident about the remainder of its season. "My outlook is the best it's been since I arrived here," head coach Tim Bauer said.
Freshman guard adjusts quickly to college game
True freshmen are supposed to come to college unsure of themselves, especially athletes who have to adjust to new surroundings. MSU women's basketball freshman guard Rene Haynes doesn't seem to be having those problems, and if she is, it doesn't show on the court. "I think what's really helped me along is the coaches and the players having patience with me," Haynes said.
Domination first, NBA jump later
If a sophomore is even contemplating entering the NBA draft, he should be a "special player." That could mean a dozen things, but one thing it does mean is that you can't be a player who scores just 16 points per game with half of those coming from the free-throw line.
Students offended too easily by ads
The idea that someone is going to commit a rape because the Ned's Book Store gorilla made him view women as objects is ridiculous.
Late professor commended for ethics
Retired MSU Professor Mary Gardner, who died Thursday at the age of 84 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease, was a woman of firsts. She was the first woman to earn a doctorate in communication at the University of Minnesota, the first woman to earn tenure as an MSU journalism professor, and the first woman to be elected president of the Association of Journalism and Mass Communications. In the mid-'80s, Gardner helped establish MSU's Hispanics in Journalism program, the first of its kind in the country, with a $100,000 grant from the Gannett Foundation.
One game lead: Uncle Joey has hold on C. Mack, predictions
Last week, Uncle Joey (3-0) took an early one-game lead on C. Mack (2-1) in their quest for College Basketball Prediction Paradise, or as it's known in smaller circles, "The State News kid who picks more winners." Uncle Joey's bold North Carolina pick paid off while C.
Air it, ASMSU
East Lansing, Meridian Township and other surrounding cities do it. And if everyone's doing it, why shouldn't we? ASMSU Director Vikas Menon has been looking into broadcasting assembly meetings on campus cable.
Pottery store allows play
Stressed out and running out of clean dishes? An Okemos store offers a way to kill time, express creativity, relax and construct cute, homemade bowls and cups. Nestled inside 4750 Central Park Drive in Okemos, Art Unlimited is an outlet for people itching to roll up their sleeves, get their hands dirty, pull out their paintbrushes and exercise their artistic muscles. "It's kind of fun to go here before an exam, or any time would be good for a first date," said Anne O'Connor, owner of the year-old studio.
Friend to the road: Spartans winning away from Breslin Center
For a successful Big Ten season, a team must win on the road. The No. 20 MSU women's basketball team is getting the chance to do just that as they are in the midst of a three-game road swing. "We know we have this three-game road trip and it's going to be tough, but we just have to focus on every game," junior guard Kristin Haynie said.
Spartans keys for success
The MSU men's basketball team is just past the halfway point in its season and that calls for a progress report.
Local figure 'Ernie the Can Man' remembered by community
He biked across campus and the city every day to collect cans. No one knew why, and few asked.
WEB ONLY: No. 20 women's basketball team snags overtime win against Northwestern
Evanston, Ill. - The No. 20 MSU women's basketball team won its fourth straight game Thursday night at Northwestern, but it was anything but easy. The Spartans (14-3 overall, 4-2 Big Ten) ran into a hungry Wildcats team (7-10, 0-6), which was looking for its first conference win and almost pulled off the upset.
'Migration' only looks at basics, ignores questions
Geese used to fly over my front yard by the thousands. They would show up year after year, as if following some North American turnpike in the sky.