Trustees to vote on anti-discrimination amendment

The MSU Board of Trustees will decide Friday whether to add gender identity to MSU's anti-discrimination policy, and officials said an approval could push the university closer to acceptance of every person on campus. The amendment, which was first introduced about two years ago, would add the phrase "gender identity" and a footnote under the harassment section of the discrimination policy. "People need these kinds of things to protect themselves," said Henry Silverman, president of the Lansing Branch of the Michigan American Civil Liberties Union.

'Haunted' lacks charm, humor

What is it with Hollywood? If one formula works, then why not do it again, right? Wrong. "The Haunted Mansion" is hot on the heels of "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl," the surprise hit of the summer. Only what "The Haunted Mansion" lacks is Johnny Depp,who made the other movie the hit it was.

Lansing yard waste collected this week

The City of Lansing will be collecting leaves and yard waste raked to the curbside this week. Residents can dispose of leaves and grass clippings in any large 30-gallon paper bag or 30-gallon rigid metal or plastic container that has a composting identification sticker. It's illegal for residents to rake leaves into streets, and all bags and containers must weigh less than 30 pounds or they will not be picked up. Identification stickers are available for free by calling the Waste Reduction Services Hotline at (517) 483-4400.

Critic says goodbye to MSU, shares his top 10 films

Get out your hankies, kids; this is my final address, not only as the film critic, but as a reporter for MSU's student-run newspaper.Since the fall of 2000, I've been hitting the keys of an iMac at 343 Student Services, always keeping an eye on the position I took this fall.It's been fun, and I hope those of you who read my stuff enjoyed it, thought of me as clever and even occasionally chuckled.

New beer guy: Warm up with Scotch ales

I wanted to my final column a wrap-up of my favorite beers in some way - some kind of "Beer Guy: Best Of." So I borrowed a roommate's car - and some of his money - and drove over to Lansing's Oade's Big Ten West, 314 E.

Conference shows campus community seeks diversity

Members of the MSU community are highly interested in learning about diversity programs and services available on campus, evaluations of October's Best Practices in Diversity conference indicated. The conference aimed to share ideas on increasing diversity and multiculturalism between colleges and programs at MSU.

E.L. to make decision on Northern Tier plan

After several months of postponement, the East Lansing Planning Commission could soon make its decision on a new development proposed for the Northern Tier.

Students need to relax, take criticism

In response to Steve Schauer's letter "Math valuable beyond classes" I would like to say a few things. First off, when did this school become so uptight?

Duke nuked 'em

In what was slated as a long-awaited battle between two top-college basketball programs, Duke marched into Breslin Center on Wednesday night and embarrassed MSU in front of an ESPN audience. Turnovers plagued the Spartans all evening, preventing them from establishing any momentum on offense.

MIDDAY UPDATE: Kucinich outlines platform at stop in E.L.

Presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich briefly stopped in East Lansing Thursday, promoting his plan to pull the troops out of Iraq in 90 days.About 200 people attended the public reception, hoping to hear the platform of the Ohio congressman."There are people that believe war is inevitable," Kucinich said.

T-shirts protected by free speech

In regard to this whole "offensive" T-shirt debacle, I need to lend in my two cents. Yes, the shirts were offensive; they didn't offend me personally, but apparently, some people (albeit, it appears to be a small group) found the shirts offensive.

Politicians' daughters campaign

With schedules that often are incredibly hectic, politicians running for office have turned to mediums more lively than television or radio as of late: Their daughters. MSU will get a taste of this campaign tactic today as Vanessa Kerry, daughter of presidential hopeful Sen.

Local centers to receive funding for prevention programs

Mid-Michigan community service projects will receive more than $300,000 for drug and violence prevention programs as a result of a grant from Gov.

Top 10 singles

1. "Stand Up," Ludacris featuring Shawnna, Disturbing Tha Peace/Def Jam South (Last week: 2)2. "Hey Ya!," OutKast, Arista (3)3. "Baby Boy," Beyonce featuring Sean Paul, Columbia (1)4. "The Way You Move," OutKast featuring Sleepy Brown, Arista (5)5. "Holidae In," Chingy featuring Ludacris & Snoop Dogg, Disturbing Tha Peace (4)6. "Here Without You," 3 Doors Down, Republic/Universal (6)7. "Suga Suga," Baby Bash featuring Frankie J, Universal (8)8. "Walked Outta Heaven," Jagged Edge, Columbia (9)9. "Damn!," YoungBloodZ featuring Lil Jon, So So Def (7)10. "Step In The Name Of Love," R.

Zoo sparkles for festival visitors

More than 4,000 green, red and white lights sparkled at the Potter Park Zoo on Wednesday night as visitors wandered through the zoo for Wonderland of Lights. The annual light display, which runs through Dec.

Police briefs 12/04/03

Childcare offered at E.L. community center

The East Lansing Parks, Arts and Recreation Department will offer winter break childcare at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road. The program will provide several activities, including indoor and outdoor games, art projects, dramatic play activities, swimming and free play.

Student adds to math world though friend factor divided

Michael Shafer said he felt like he won the lottery on Nov. 17 after reading the computer screen in his Engineering Building office that said, "New Mersenne prime found." The 26-year-old chemical engineering graduate student's name instantaneously hit the record books as the person who discovered the largest prime number known to man.

One-man band comes to Mac's

Sometimes, musicians just have to take the bull by the horns, and Chicago's mellow rocker Bobby Burg is no exception. He's in two acts, the one-man band known as The Love of Everything and a group called Make Believe, and he has another project as well.

Old beer guy: SN alum gives 'State of the Beer' address

Good day, beer-lovers of Michigan State University. For those of you who only recently discovered the joys of reading The State News, allow me to introduce myself.