Write-in student candidates battle council incumbents
East Lansing residents will head to the polls today to vote for East Lansing City Council members and a charter amendment to eliminate the local primary election.Mayor Mark Meadows, Mayor Pro Tem Sam Singh and Councilmember Beverly Baten are running for re-election for the city council seats.
Talking to 'U'
By taking time to listen to student concerns, Trustee David Porteous has made positive progress toward improving the relationship between students and administrators. The more the administration hears from students, the more it will learn about the issues students face. Porteous met Friday with a newly formed student committee.
Project could be top U.S. priority
The $930 million scientific project MSU is vying for is a top contender to be named one of the country's most important projects for the next 20 years, an MSU official said.Howard Gobstein, associate vice president of governmental affairs, said the Rare Isotope Accelerator, or RIA, will be named as a high-priority project by the U.S.
E.L. library features breakfast program
Parents looking to get their children involved in reading can head to the East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbott Road, and join Books & Bagels, a discussion group geared at children in grades four and five.
Horford orally commits to Florida, not ready to sign letter of intent
On the recruitment radar for MSU basketball, Grand Ledge senior power forward Al Horford has gone from potential target to foregone conclusion then back again - maybe.Horford, who gave an oral commitment to U-M on Sept.
WWII paratrooper to talk at annual tribute
World War II veteran paratrooper and Muskegon resident Joseph Beyrle will share his experiences as a paratrooper at the annual Veterans Tribute on Sunday.
'U' researchers uncover gene mutations responsible for hearing loss
MSU researchers have discovered a set of gene mutations that might help detect hereditary hearing loss that develops at an early age.The discovery was made after studying a woman from Mid-Michigan for six years.
'Izzone' not only fans of hoops team
Once again, the Izzone gets the credit, and other fans are ignored. During their camp-out, members of the Izzone were visited by coach Tom Izzo and members of the team at some point, and were even provided with a place to watch some football games.
MIDDAY UPDATE: Michigan House passes bill allowing mourning doves to be hunted
More than 300 hunters sporting orange hats and camouflage rallied at the state Capitol on Tuesday, encouraging legislators to make Michigan the 40th state to allow mourning dove hunting.After the rally, the bill that was introduced by state Rep.
Fantasy author gives book reading Friday
Essayist and fantasy writer Jacqueline Carey will give a free reading of selections from her work at 7:30 p.m.
Team seeks improvement
Everything was set for MSU to take the stage Saturday and not only win bragging rights over rival University of Michigan, but put itself in prime position for the Big Ten conference crown. Yet No.
Stars, stripes sting 'U'
While Earvin "Magic" Johnson and Larry Bird smiled from the start to finish of the Harlem Globetrotters 97-83 win over MSU, Tom Izzo wasn't amused. The Globetrotters, featuring Johnson along with Bird as the honorary head coach, didn't goof around with the Spartans.
Abortion procedure is cruel, inhumane
In its editorial, "A Woman's Right" (SN 10/24) The State News editorial board overlooked the rights of children.
Spikers dominate for 2 victories
The sigh of relief heard this weekend came out of Jenison Field House from the MSU women's volleyball team. The Spartans won two matches in a weekend for the first time since Sept.
'Slut' shouldn't appear in paper
In regard to the pregame article "Rivalries: Sports and otherwise" (SN 10/29), I would like to point out the disgusting and ignorant use of the word "slut" in one of the famous rivalries, "Slasher movie killers vs.
Top 10: Cool-down songs for Southern California
The raging inferno known as the California wildfires has captivated the interest of the nation. Some have loved ones whose homes have been torched by the massive flames.
Police investigate 2 armed robberies on campus, in city
A 22-year-old MSU student was robbed at knifepoint as he walked along the Red Cedar River trail near Shaw Hall early Friday, MSU police said. The attack was the third aggressive theft last week and the most recent in a string of violent robberies in the city and campus this fall. The student, who was not injured, told police he was walking westbound at 12:25 a.m.
Holiday mix a low quality CD
For some folks, the holiday season means loving gatherings, beautiful snowdrifts and silent nights. For others, the season apparently means clap tracks, drum synthesizers and women singing about obese aunts. No, I'm not talking about Britney Spears' latest work (heaven forbid). I'm referring to the "Ho Ho Ho Spice: A Hospice awareness and benefit project" compilation CD.
Last-minute rally couldn't save Spartans
As the ball sailed through the air just out of the reach of Aaron Alexander's hands and as Michigan linebacker Scott McClintock came up with it, MSU's dreams were dashed. Hopes for an improbable run at the Bowl Championship Series ended when senior quarterback Jeff Smoker's last-ditch Hail Mary try from 49 yards away was intercepted and the Wolverines won, 27-20. The loss dropped MSU (7-2 overall, 4-1 Big Ten) to No.