SPORTS
Lost in the maize
Under the pouring rain at the MSU Field Hockey Complex, tears were raining down from the faces of the No.
MSU
Eco drums up protest on recyclables
Seven members of an MSU environmental group sounded their dissatisfaction with the campus recycling program Friday afternoon by banging on plastic containers, pop cans and using laundry detergent containers as maracas outside of Wells Hall.Eco members organized a "Debris Drum Squad" to protest the Residence Halls Association student tax they claim is not fulfilling its purpose to help fund an adequate recycling program within residence halls.RHA recently signed a new one-year recycling contract with MSU's Office of Recycling and Waste Management after ending five years of service with Waste Management.
MICHIGAN
Campaign looks to buckle drivers in
Wearing safety belts might help drivers save their lives as well as their money beginning today, as Michigan begins participation in a nationwide safety-belt mobilization. Known as "Click it or Ticket" or "Buckle Up or Pay Up," the mobilization will put extra officers on Michigan roads from Nov.
NEWS
Professor honored by 200+ at visitation
Close friends and family of Ruth Simms Hamilton gathered Sunday to honor and recall the life of the pioneering urban affairs professor.More than 200 of Hamilton's friends and family attended her visitation at the Gorsline-Runciman Co. East Chapel in East Lansing on Sunday evening.Hamilton, 66, was killed in her Meridian Township home on Tuesday.
NEWS
MIDDAY UPDATE: Democrats reveal plan to nurture state jobs
State House Democrats unveiled an eight-bill package aimed at protecting and creating jobs Monday.The Michigan Jobs and Opportunity Bring Success Act comes after the announcement of a $920 million state budget shortfall and three weeks after Republicans in the Legislature introduced their jobs package.Representatives for the Democrats say the plan improves the Republican plan by being revenue neutral, addressing rising costs of heath care and prescription drugs and supporting Michigan Economic Development Corp.
MSU
Student Web site offers more options, interaction
MSU students surfing for school help online and a little interaction with other students now have an alternative to the ever-popular www.TheSpartanWeb.com provides a place for students to receive help from one another with classes, rate professors, set up car-pool rides across the state, voice their opinions on issues and place ads. Computer science freshman Kyle Mcauliffe co-owns the site, which was launched on Oct.
NEWS
Sustainability, finances force ag department consolidation
The MSU Board of Trustees voted unanimously Friday to integrate three departments from the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources into a newly developed program. The departments of Agriculture and Natural Resources Education and Communication systems, Resource Development, and Park, Recreation and Tourism Resources were combined into the department of Community, Agriculture, Recreation and Resource Studies. Long-term sustainablity of the department and reduced expenses are a few reasons why MSU officials supported the proposal. "It allowed us to bring together critical mass, where we had small programs that were not sustainable," said Jeffrey Armstrong, dean of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
FEATURES
'Magnificent Seven' a quintessential western
Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson and James Coburn were legendary badasses. But oddly enough, so were Yul Brynner and Robert Vaughn. Or at least they all were in "The Magnificent Seven." One of the greatest Westerns ever made was the American take on the Akira Kurosawa film "Shichinin no samurai (Seven Samurai)." The plot is the same - a group of peasant farmers hires seven gunfighters (or, in the case of the original, seven samurai) to get rid of some evil bandits who terrorize them. The gunfighters are bitter and dangerous but have a softer side that comes out in the presence of these peaceful farmers who only wish to raise their children and crops in safety. At first glance, it might seem odd to see Brynner as a cowboy.
COMMENTARY
Paper deserves award recognition
This is in response to Jill Schwab's letter "Pacemaker Award given to liberals" (SN 11/12) criticizing The State News for winning the Pacemaker.
MSU
'U' researchers raise obesity awareness
Across the United States, and especially in Michigan, the problem of obesity is growing at alarming rates.As state obesity statistics rise, MSU researchers are working to define exactly where the problem lies and what people can do to slow the increase.In a report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 56 percent of Americans were overweight or obese in 2000.
COMMENTARY
Bashing people isn't good debate
This could be in response to Jill Schwab's ridiculous indictment of The State News ("Pacemaker Award given to liberals" SN 11/12), but in all reality, it is more in response to the general tone of the editorial page of late.
COMMENTARY
Wrong penalty
The debate over capital punishment is not about to drop dead anytime soon. Colorado Gov. Bill Owens and former Illinois Gov.
SPORTS
Women's cross finishes 3rd; men finish 11th
At the NCAA Great Lakes Regionals hosted by Indiana State on Saturday, the MSU women's cross country team finished third out of 30 teams, and the men finished 11th out of 32. Senior Michelle Carson finished second overall in the women's 6K race at 20:26.
SPORTS
Grapplers lose to No. 1 Oklahoma State 29-12
Three MSU wrestlers earned wins during the Spartans' 29-12 loss to No. 1 Oklahoma State at Jenison Field House on Sunday. Nate Mesyn garnered the Spartans' first victory in the 184-pound weight class.
COMMENTARY
Goodwill to all
Listen. You can hear it if you're quiet. It might be faint, but it gets louder and louder as the holidays get closer.
NEWS
'U' e-mail: Funding at risk; write lawmakers
Through a series of e-mails and letters, university officials are encouraging MSU community members to contact state legislators, urging them to keep looming higher education cuts to a minimum. The campaign is geared toward educating students, parents of students and alumni on the connection between state appropriations and tuition costs.
NEWS
Michigan mushers
They're called mushers for the miles of snow they slush, the mountainous terrain they climb and the dogs they train.
MICHIGAN
Holiday sales to increase with building economy
The nation's clouded economy shouldn't affect holiday retail this year, as Michigan retailers are projecting a 5-percent increase in holiday sales over last year's figures, according to the Michigan Retailers Association.
SPORTS
Swimming and Diving teams beat Ball State
The men's and women's swimming and diving teams return victorious from Muncie, Ind., where they faced Ball State on Sunday.
MICHIGAN
Revenue-sharing forum today
A special forum held today will offer citizens in East Lansing the chance to voice their concerns regarding the effects of the state budget cuts.The forum will be held at 1 p.m.