Although MSU's undergraduate student government doesn't truly govern anything, it is a tax-collecting student body charged with representing its constituents in the university's governance process and therefore, has an obligation to remain accountable to its members. On Tuesday, ASMSU's Academic Assembly was not accountable.
A possible six more arrests related to city and campus disturbances March 28-30 could come as early as Friday, MSU police Inspector William Wardwell said.The Department of Police and Public Safety has received about 70 tips on its tipline since the disturbances and added six additional pictures to its Web site, www.dpps.msu.edu/tipline.
With all the "un-unified" things I wrote about local music in last week's column (at least that's what the hate mail said), I thought I should get on the ball to write something with a happier message and more positive tone. Positive ... hmm. Well, there is this thing on Friday.
After much speculation, MSU basketball associate head coach Brian Gregory accepted the head-coaching position at Dayton on Wednesday afternoon."I'm honored and excited to be named the head basketball coach at the University of Dayton," Gregory said at a press conference.
Some students think MSU leaders have some explaining to do.Mixing it with a live DJ, an open mic, poetry readings and food, members from several student activist groups plan to convene at noon Friday outside of the Administration Building to show support for numerous issues ranging from gender identity to divestment.Meanwhile, in the fourth floor boardroom of the building, MSU's Board of Trustees will meet for the final time this semester.
Dearborn - Decades of fear and frustration were set aside Wednesday as scores of Michigan's Iraqis took to the streets in celebration of the apparent end to Saddam Hussein's regime.
There is a wave of movements engulfing this campus as I write this column and as you are now reading it.
According to a comedian I once watched, my religious background qualifies me as a "Cashew," meaning someone who is half Catholic and half Jewish.
To many Native Americans, drums represent the heartbeat of their culture. This weekend, they become the pulse of Breslin Center as thousands gather for the North American Indian Student Organization's 20th annual Pow-wow of Love.
Why is the rest of the world complaining about our president's plan to liberate the Iraqi people?
Five East Lansing businesses owe the city nearly $10,000 in taxes and officials are ready to collect.
Members of The Party of Helicopters don't care what anyone thinks about them. In fact, they don't think many people will be able to think after their blend of rock 'n' roll blows their minds. With maximum attention to music, a "life-changing" live show and just plain doing what it wants, The Party of Helicopters combines heavy guitars with melodic vocals to make a sound described as alternative rockers My Bloody Valentine meets Van Halen heavy metal. "Nowadays, bands just care about what their press is, public appearances and who they are going to appeal to within a scene," Party of Helicopters guitarist Jamie Stillman said.
The U.S. News & World Report released Friday that four of MSU's colleges are among the top 25 schools in the nation - a refreshing reminder this campus is a place for quality higher education. In light of the university community's recent press for a weekend riot, playing the stage for a Girls Gone Wild stunt and being announced as a destination for a Playboy college photo shoot, it's comforting to know the university is gaining recognition for things other than earning points on the Princeton Review's top 20 party school list, where it places on a regular basis. In all, 17 MSU graduate programs were included in the U.S.
As far-fetched as it might be for Pennsylvania lawmakers to ask citizens for more money during tax season, at least the cash-strapped state Legislature is willing to "think outside the box." Pennsylvania state Rep.
After reading the editorial "Unfair fight" (SN 4/2), I am in a state of disbelief.
Experience, hard work and a new attitude have led to the MSU softball team's excellent start this season.After going 24-35 overall and 4-15 in the Big Ten in 2002, the Spartans (24-9 overall, 4-1 Big Ten) need just one win to eclipse last season's overall and conference win totals.
MSU officials canceled another summer study abroad program in response to the growing threat of a deadly virus striking Asian nations. Before Tuesday's decision, six students planned to study economic development in China during the May program.
A proposal to add gender identity to MSU's anti-discrimination policy was sent back to the committee that developed it Tuesday after MSU President M.
"On the Road Again."That is the tune the MSU baseball team is singing after a short week of home games.