Spartan Village Elementary School's doors will not open next fall after nearly 50 years of educating East Lansing children.The East Lansing School Board approved 5-2 the closure of Spartan Village Elementary on Monday, which is on the MSU campus, and the reorganization of the additional six elementary schools.
In response to TJ Jourian's column "Inconveniences caused by protesters minor in context" (SN 3/24), I would like to voice my opinion on the paragraph in regard to Demonstration Hall and the ROTC cadets who train there.
Storrs, Conn. - Every senior wants to earn a victory in the last game of their career. And even though the Spartans lost 50-47 to Texas Christian in the first round of the Women's NCAA Tournament on Sunday, Syreeta Bromfield walked away with her head up.Bromfield went out with a roar during her final game in green and white, nabbing game-highs with 18 points and 15 rebounds.
Editor\'s Note: The following story was originally printed in The State News on March 17, 2000. Statenews.com will post stories from the Spartans
Parents hung their heads low Monday after the East Lansing School Board approved the closure of Spartan Village Elementary School and the restructuring of the district's elementary schools."I just feel empty and drained and tired," Janet Navarro, an elementary school parent, said as she left the meeting.The school board voted 5-2 to close the school next fall and to change the district's six elementary schools into four kindergarten through fourth grade schools and two fifth and sixth grade schools.
Since the end of last semester, Katie Houghton has felt like a part of democracy. The social relations and Spanish freshman joined the MSU student group RESULTS earlier this school year to fight for more action in Congress. RESULTS is a national network of local advocacy groups working to end hunger and poverty.
The African Students Union will present African Culture Week '03 starting Wednesday with a discussion about different experiences African students have had in the United States. The event begins at 7:30 p.m.
Free Speech? Yeah, you're allowed to say anything you want to, which is exactly what I'm going to do.
I am writing in response to Brenda Sternquist's comments regarding classroom seating ("Quiet, comfy classrooms aid education" SN 3/14). I completely understand and am trying to sympathize with her about the closeness of the seating in lecture halls, unpadded chairs, fixated seats, etc.
Please excuse the band's name, it's not the most convincing or memorable. But if you don't judge it by its name (or in this case, also its cover) Grand Rapids-based Four Lincolns and its new release "Laxadaisical" have the ability to shock. Opening track "Never in Love," illustrates the band's abilities to write extremely strong lyrics - as does much of the CD. Although strong lyrics make a song, well, a poem, they aren't anything without the singer's ability to relay their meaning.
Workouts have begun for the Lansing Lightning semi-pro football team. Any interested participants should apply at the Baseball Academy of Mid-Michigan, 5849 Enterprise Drive in Lansing. Practices are held from 8-10 p.m.
While the nation is involved in a war with Iraq and considering its short-term effects, some officials are analyzing the lingering aftermath caused by the Gulf War.According to a study released Wednesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association, veterans of the Gulf War who received 12 weeks of group therapy or regular aerobic exercise reported "significant" improvements in some symptoms of the Gulf War illness.Symptoms of the Gulf War illness - a term applied to the similar, unexplained symptoms shared by a large number of veterans who served in the 1991 Persian Gulf War - include fatigue, pain and memory loss.The $9.6-million study, funded by the U.S.
There's a war going on against an oppressive regime that has been consistently stripping its populace of their rights and their voices, and one needn't turn on CNN to witness it.
Scampering about the linoleum floor in her bare feet, 4-year-old Sydney Watson eyed her mom from the opposite side of the kitchen table.Her cavorting ended when Kristina Watson called her name and asked her to put on her shoes and socks.
The U.S. troops fighting in Iraq have publicly gained the attention and support of the state Legislature, but Americans should be thinking of the soldiers who are protecting our nation without the push of lawmakers. A senator and representative introduced resolutions in their respective houses which supported Michigan troops in the war and operations in Iraq.
Dave McAuliffe finished his 11th season as an MSU assistant hockey coach Thursday. Soon afterward, he found out he won't be around for a 12th year.Head coach Rick Comley decided against renewing McAuliffe's contract for next season.
2003 spring practice football roster.Starters are bolded.Offense:Defense:Specialists:QBSTUDPKDamon Dowdell (6-1, 225, Jr.) orGreg Taplin (6-5, 257, Sr.)Dave Rayner (6-2, 208, Jr.)Drew Stanton (6-3, 225, R-Fr.)Clifton Ryan (6-2, 281, R-Fr.)Bobby Belmonte (5-9, 167, So.)Jeff Smoker (6-3, 215, Sr.)Alphonso Townsend (6-5, 295, Jr.) Aaron Alexander (6-5, 196, So.)Brian Davies (6-5, 257, Jr.) RBDTPJaren Hayes (5-9, 178, So.) orBrandon McKinney (6-3, 312, Jr.)Jason Daily (6-2, 179, Sr.)Tyrell Dortch (5-10, 209, Jr.)Greg Yeaster (6-1, 265, Jr.)Brandon Fields (6-5, 216, R-Fr.)Jerramy Scott (5-10, 185, R-Fr.)DT Kevin Vickerson (6-5, 287, Jr.)Anthony Belasco (5-9, 196, R-Fr.)Jason Teague (5-9, 185, So.)Matthias Askew (6-6, 292, Jr.) WRRUSHSN(SLOT) Agim Shabaj (5-10, 188, So.)Clifford Dukes (6-3, 266, Jr.)Brian Bury (6-0, 255, R-Fr.)Paul Cummings (6-1, 188, Jr.)Luc Mullinder (6-4, 291, Sr.)Andrew Petterson (6-0, 200, Jr.)Charles Barber (6-0, 165, Jr.)David Herron Jr.
The City of East Lansing is turning its citizens' trash into profitable treasure.This spring, the city's Department of Public Works and Environmental Services has initiated several recycling programs aimed to reduce waste and promote the reuse of materials.Now through May 31, East Lansing residents tossing out worn and used athletic shoes at the department's athletic shoe recycling drive drop-off site, 2000 Merritt Road, have the chance to continue the reuse loop all the way to Nike Inc.Dave Smith, environmental specialist for the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services, said East Lansing and Lansing have both teamed up to join the Reuse-A-Shoe program, a partnership between Nike, the National Recycling Coalition and 30 communities across the country to collect worn athletic shoes.Smith said any brand of athletic shoe will be accepted, but the shoes must be dry, and thongs, sandals, dress shoes, boots, pumps or those with spikes or cleats will not be accepted."This is a positive event for recycling an item that wouldn't normally be recycled," Smith said, adding at least 200 shoes have been donated since the program's start in February.
The female journalism sophomore diagnosed with a meningitis-like disease was released from Lansing's Sparrow Hospital last week, a source close to the student said Monday. The student, who was a resident of the ninth floor on South Hubbard Hall, was diagnosed with meningococcemia on Jan.