MICHIGAN
City to discuss wetland developments
The East Lansing City Council will discuss the development of wetlands at tonight's meeting.
MSU
Museum founder recalls near-lynching
James Cameron was scheduled to be lynched in Marion, Ind., on Aug. 7, 1930.The 89-year-old man sat in his wheelchair in front of a full auditorium in the Kellogg Center on Monday speaking in a slow and calm, yet strong, voice about his near-lynching experience.
COMMENTARY
Poor lifestyle can cause Freshman 15
In response to "Freshman 15 should not be perpetuated" (SN 9/10), the freshman 15 could be something to think about. I have observed friends and other peers around the campus who have gained a noticeable amount of weight after one or two years in college.
MICHIGAN
Business offers repairs, gaming
Electric-blue walls greet visitors as sounds of characters throwing punches at one another in Xbox's "Soul Calibur II" resonate through the Fast Repair and Game Center.F.R.A.G.
COMMENTARY
Number game
In 1855, the state Legislature passed an law to establish the Agricultural College of the State of Michigan.
NEWS
Mentors try to focus on retention
Founders of the new African American Student Mentoring Program said they're confident the program will successfully increase retention rates and build a stronger community at MSU.
NEWS
Bush pushes energy legislation
Monroe - Beneath the steel beams and metal pipes of a towering Detroit Edison warehouse, President Bush promoted environmental and energy plans Monday that would ease regulations for Detroit-based DTE Energy, one of the nation's largest coal-fired plants.After touring the Monroe plant, Bush said his Clear Skies legislation would allow energy companies to modernize equipment and create new jobs."We can grow our economy and protect the environment at the same time," Bush said of Detroit Edison and its parent company DTE Energy.
MSU
Program will discuss foster experiences
Surviving and Thriving in Foster Care, the kick-off event for the third annual Child Welfare Learning Collaborative, takes place tomorrow in the Gardner Middle School auditorium.The event runs from 4-6 p.m.
MICHIGAN
Cristo Rey displays classic cars
Lansing - Classic cars and motorcycles filled the Cristo Rey Community Center parking lot on Saturday to help celebrate its 35th anniversary.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball team returns from disappointing weekend
The No. 17 MSU volleyball team went into the U.S. Bank/Arby's Classic, facing three higher-ranked teams, looking for answers to where they stand nationally in the college volleyball ranks.The Spartans now know.After what could be dubbed a disappointing weekend, where they won only one match, the Spartans (6-2) found hope when recalling their pre-tournament thoughts - a possible three-loss weekend.Sunday's victory saved face."One win makes this a successful weekend," head coach Chuck Erbe said.
SPORTS
Nonconference play ends with win
The MSU women's soccer team finished nonconference play with a 5-1 defeat of Western Michigan on Sunday.
FOOTBALL
Forced out of the shadows
With Jeff Smoker in at quarterback, MSU amassed 186 yards of total offense in the first quarter and most of the second.
MSU
Music School starts program for seniors
The MSU Community Music School will launch the New Horizons Band program, which will give senior citizens an opportunity to develop new musical skills.
MICHIGAN
Humane society hosts annual walk
The dog days of summer may be coming to a close, but for the Capital Area Humane Society, it is a great time for a walk. The Capital Area Humane Society 2003 Walk for the Animals will be held Saturday from 10 a.m.
NEWS
MIDDAY UPDATE: Mars approach has 'U' looking up
Megan McCullen was one of about 1,000 people who ventured to the MSU Observatory in early September to catch a glimpse of Mars during its closest approach to Earth in nearly 60,000 years."It's like a concert event out here," the anthropology graduate student said.The MSU Observatory, located on the corner of College and Forest roads, invites the public to view the skies through its high-powered telescope one weekend each month, physics and astronomy Professor Horace Smith said.
FEATURES
Reflections on 'The Man in Black' bring timeless musical memories
We all knew when to chime in.My dad, being the only male in a house full of estrogen, sang Johnny's part, of course."How high's the water, Mama?" his deep voice demanded to know.
SPORTS
Teams leaves Kentucky with 2 victories, much confidence
The No. 8 MSU field hockey team kept its successful season rolling with a pair of victories in Kentucky over the weekend.On Saturday, a feisty Spartan offense demoralized Southwest Missouri State with an 8-1 victory.
COMMENTARY
Stripping not a harmles way to make some money
I wish now that I had withdrawn my $5 support of The State News last week along with the protesters.
FEATURES
Top 10 songs reflective of MSU football
Last week's loss vs. the almighty Louisiana Tech Bulldogs has Spartan football fans scratching their heads.
COMMENTARY
Not a crime to hurt someone's feelings
I would like to offer my support of Jason Miller's "Standard for Free Speech is Truth" (SN 9/3). In view of both the letter and the spirit of the First Amendment's guarantee of freedom of speech, we must understand that both our personal responsibilities and our constitutional liberties are both equal and valid.