Reading, writing, arithmetic and conservatism. It doesn't flow as well, but if a group of Republican lawmakers get its way, it might soon be the list of standard subjects taught at higher education institutions.
It was as if age didn't matter for the MSU hockey team.The Spartans (3-3-0 overall, 2-2-0 CCHA) bounced back from an Ohio State series last weekend that grossed only one goal and two losses by sweeping Western Michigan (2-3-1, 2-3-1) with 11 total goals in two games.
A new MSU program will teach aspiring politicians about the process of running for office. The program, "Tomorrow's Political Leaders," will be offered by MSU's Institute for Public Policy and Social Research and is geared toward recent graduates and upperclassmen who are about to enter Michigan's work force. Institute project manager Brian McGrain said the two-week program is very competitive, and officials will only accept about 30 percent of its applicants. "It's a necessity for anyone who's young and wants to get involved with politics," McGrain said.
Although the Desert Fathers' music might sound complex and deep to first-time listeners, guitarist and vocalist known as Acquaman does not want fans at his band's shows to get bogged down in the hidden meaning of each song."You just feel it," Acquaman said.
Families and children in East Lansing are encouraged to enjoy a night of "safe" trick or treating Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m.
The flame quickly is dying for community fire-protection funding, and future budget cuts are threatening to completely snuff it out.
MSU President M. Peter McPherson will address the financial state of the university in light of the state's $900 million budget shortfall when he presents to the Academic Council on Tuesday. University spokesman Terry Denbow said putting MSU's budget in the context of the state budget shortfall is essential. "It's important for him to report to the university and say where we stand, and what we should expect in the months ahead," he said. Jon Sticklen, chairman of the Executive Committee of Academic Council, said no one in the MSU community is expecting the definitive word on what will happen. "What is clear is that there will be another budget problem," Sticklen said.
This letter is in response to the letter written by Steven Birn "Comley ruined hockey program" (SN 10/22). I read his letter with some amusement and surprise.
East Lansing is going to host a party people might be dying to get invited to. Local filmmaker Jeff Burton will premier his horror film, "The Invitation," at 7 p.m.
Four groups hosted a conference this weekend to inform the public about the Free Trade Area of the Americas trade agreement and its possible consequences. The "NO WAY FTAA!
Spartans' men's soccer shut out Wisconsin, 1-0, Sunday in Madison, Wis. The game was scoreless for the first half and much of the second half before senior midfielder Jeff Krass made a goal off an assist from junior attacker John Minagawa-Webster.
Lansing Community College will host the 10th Annual Great Lakes Anishnabek Traditional Pow Wow beginning at 11 a.m.
The MSU men's basketball team sent a clear message to the nation at Saturday's Green and White game - look out below. The Spartans put on an offensively charged, highly athletic performance at the annual intrasquad scrimmage, which served mainly as a showcase of what each MSU player had been working on all summer. Junior swingman Alan Anderson and junior guard Kelvin Torbert appeared comfortable with their improved perimeter shooting - the pair made six of nine 3-point attempts - sophomore center Paul Davis and redshirt freshman forward Delco Rowley were aggressive in the low post and sophomore guard Maurice Ager nearly put on a shooting clinic. Ager led the Spartans with 34 points, 25 of which came in the first half on 5-for-6 shooting from behind the 3-point line.
An unknown assailant sneaked behind his victim at the corner of Spartan and Albert avenues on Thursday night, punching and kicking a man before stealing his cell phone and jacket, police said.East Lansing police said the attacker, described as a 6-foot-3, 20- to 30-year-old white male with dark hair fled the scene.
As the buses transporting 103 Marines pulled into the Lansing Navy and Marine Reserve Center around 11 p.m.
The last film in the Israeli film series will touch on one of the country's most heralded heroes."The First Israeli in Space," an Israeli documentary about the space shuttle Columbia and, specifically about Ilan Ramon, will be shown at 7:30 p.m.
The MSU greek community will host the seventh annual Safe Halloween at East Lansing sorority and fraternity houses tonight.Fraternity and sorority members will greet children and pass out treats at all houses on M.A.C.
If one were to place a beatnik in a beatnik-sized blender, the moans of pain that would be audible from the victim as the device's blades tore off his or her limbs would be similar to what the Lolls' debut CD sounds like. The San Francisco duo's "Come On" album is beyond simplistic, and on several of the album's 10 tracks, the yelling of lead singer Gail Conway sounds part beatnik and part illiterate. The indie music scene is important to music, because it gives many artists without the resources of a major label a chance to shine.
After scrutinizing Lee Ehlers' opinion on "Columnist incorrect on 'God' in pledge" (SN 10/20), I found only two credible statements: That "separation of church and state" is not in the Constitution, and that the Constitution states that the government cannot pass a law establishing a religion or preventing anyone's practice of theirs.
This Friday will be a huge game for the MSU women's soccer team. The Spartans will take the road to match up against Michigan in Ann Arbor.