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.
If the annual ritual of seeing a movie during Thanksgiving break is a bit boring for your comedic tastebuds, Connxtions Comedy Club, 2900 N.
In response to the recent media coverage on the budget cuts coming before the House and the Senate, I must advise caution to our state government.
By Blake Schmidt Special for The State News At the age of 7, she was listening to hip-hop. By second grade, she had learned to break dance. Now, 26-year-old Jaime Wilkins, aka Addverse, is the owner of Code of tha Cutz, a record store specializing in hip-hop and vinyl that opened earlier this year. The store, located at 317 E.
Colleagues of Ruth Simms Hamilton are hoping to hold a symposium on the African Diaspora to memorialize and honor the 66-year-old sociology professor, who was killed two weeks ago.
After more than two months of mourning and mystery, officials still are attempting to figure out what caused the seizure-like episode that ended Brian Ottney's life. Ottney, a former MSU football captain, died at 12:59 a.m.
A Bay City ordinance that requires people younger than 21 to take a breathalyzer test or face a $100 fine is illegal, a federal judge ruled Tuesday. Officials from the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan say the ruling impacts young people - especially on college campuses - because state law is identical to the illegal ordinance. The ruling makes the state law unconstitutional, ACLU officials say.
MSU students interested in expanding their international experience and perspective will have some additional options this spring. Academic Council approved the addition of two new specializations Tuesday - one in international business in the Eli Broad College of Business and one in Muslim studies through James Madison College.
Turkey Day means the fantasy season is drawing to a close.The highlighted week usually is an indicator of the waning clock on the season.
If you haven't had the time to volunteer at a soup kitchen or haven't had the opportunity to donate to the needy, there will be a comedy show on Saturday to help the less fortunate at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
East Lansing City Council members will see a presentation on the American Campus & Alcohol Project during their 7 p.m.
Forget the red and green. Bring on the green and white. The reason for the season festivities should be the MSU football team, because fans have a lot to be thankful for after this year's run. After a surprisingly successful season that started with a bang, the Spartans beat Pennsylvania State University on Saturday, to finish the season with its best record since 1999.
MSU students and area residents don't have to spend a lot to give a lot, according to the MSU School of Social Work.
When Jared English found out he had been awarded a prestigious international award, he was elated."I couldn't believe that I had won," said English, an international relations and finance senior.English was one of two MSU students who will spend the next two to three years in England.
I am writing in response to Jason Misleh's column "Police officers put themselves at risk, deserve 'U' respect" (SN 11/17). The purpose of police officers is to serve and protect.
Students and legislators will discuss how statewide budget concerns will affect higher education at a public forum hosted by the Coalition of Labor Organizations at MSU.Coalition chairman Wayne Cass said nine Lansing state representatives and senators were extended invitations to answer questions about how public universities will be affected by budget cuts.The coalition created the forum in response to Gov.
I read, with no small degree of interest, Mike Dunker's letter "Required classes are waste of time" (SN 11/19), regarding being required to take a remedial math course in order to graduate.
Looking at the recent flurry of letters, you'd think Preeti Prasad had ordered the head of every child on her plate ("Right to abort between women, doctor not her legislators" SN 11/11). She didn't. The point that she made is that the ban signed by President Bush targets a procedure used in the third trimester - when abortion is only legal if a woman's life is in danger.
If you're overly focused on logic and accountability, "Gothika" will frustrate you to no end.
Presidents from the state's two biggest public universities will discuss Michigan's budget deficit and its effects on higher education tomorrow via the airwaves.MSU President M.