FEATURES
Patch, ring offer alternatives to pill
Ask the Advocates is a column appearing Wednesdays on www.statenews.com that discusses different health issues affecting MSU students.
MSU
Minority graduate enrollment rises
Enrollment in MSU's graduate programs has increased by more than 100 students including across-the-board growth in all minority groups.MSU's Annual Progress Report on Affirmative Action and Diversity Within the Community, released Tuesday, reported an 8-percent increase to 1,690 for total graduate enrollment.This year there were 2,943 students admitted to the graduate school, but not everyone who is admitted ends up enrolling.
NEWS
Final three students arraigned today in disturbances
The final three students allegedly involved in disturbances that caused more than $40,000 of damage to campus and the city were arraigned today in 54-B District Court.A total of 22 people, including 17 students, have now pleaded innocent to charges ranging from inciting a riot and indecent exposure to being intoxicated in public and minor in possession.Some of the cases - mostly those involving inciting a riot and property damage - will go to the Ingham County Prosecutor's Office, while others will stay within East Lansing officials' jurisdiction.Five students arraigned in the charges have contacted ASMSU, MSU's undergraduate student government, for legal help, said Brian Jeffries, one of the legal services lawyers.Four students have been suspended by university officials for their alleged involvement following two men's basketball games.
COMMENTARY
Destruction isn't good way to party
I am writing to vent my incredible disgust for some of my fellow students here at MSU. In my sociology class this week we had a discussion about the riot.
NEWS
Ceremony to honor grads
In addition to celebrating their graduation at the MSU commencement ceremonies, students are invited to celebrate their graduation and achievements in the African American Celebratory on May 2.The celebratory group is sponsoring its first annual "Grad Week" this week, with a host of activities including an Annual Family Reunion Picnic to be held from 2-6 p.m.
FEATURES
Lack of good nickname is bothersome
The other day I was hanging out with my buddies the Irishman, Jewie Lewis, Grandpa Jaeger and Arnie.
NEWS
Riots lead to 2 more suspensions
Two more students were suspended Tuesday for their alleged involvement in the disturbances that occurred during the March 28 weekend, officials announced. The most recent action brings the total to four students who have been temporarily suspended in the aftermath of the riot which caused $40,000 in damage to city and campus, said Lee June, vice president for student affairs and services. Twenty-one students were arrested during the disturbances that followed men's basketball games in the NCAA Tournament, but officials expect more to come as additional information is obtained and more charges are added. Officials have refused to release names of those who have been suspended, citing the Family and Educational Rights Privacy Act.
NEWS
House party
To most people, house parties are nothing special, just places for kids to get drunk and socialize. To others, they are a showcase for local artists, shows as opposed to parties. "It's almost like this big secret thing," telecommunication senior Mike Pasky said. As event coordinator at the Brown House, 404 E.
COMMENTARY
Riot does damage to 'U' reputation
I am a graduate of MSU and am proud of our basketball team. How great is it that they have made it to the Elite Eight four out of the past five years?
NEWS
Men's basketball associate head coach leaving 'U'
MSU men's basketball associate head coach Brian Gregory flew the coop Wednesday afternoon.The Dayton Flyers announced Gregory as their new men's basketball head coach, after he spent the past four seasons with MSU.
FEATURES
Diesel, Tate set film 'Apart' from rest
For the first time since "Saving Private Ryan," Vin Diesel is actually in a fairly good movie. The hugely popular actor has made a lot of money acting in an arsenal of crappy movies such as "Pitch Black" and "The Fast and the Furious." Now comes the unfortunately titled "A Man Apart," an undeniably entertaining action drama with a balance between emotion and explosions nary present these days. The plot is very familiar territory, taken most notably from the revenge epic "Death Wish" and its four horrid sequels.
MSU
'U' vies to bring Rare Isotope Accelerator to campus
MSU is one step closer to studying rare isotopes previously found only in outer space.The Board of Trustees is expected to form a partnership with the California-based architectural firm Parsons, to help with the planning and construction of a Rare Isotope Accelerator."It's the forming of a partnership to work through the construction issues," MSU President M.
COMMENTARY
War, not basketball, should get 'U' riled
It's really a shame that basketball and alcohol seem to be the only way to get a big group of students out into the streets to make a scene.
NEWS
Breslin plays host to Pow-wow of Love
To many Native Americans, drums represent the heartbeat of their culture.This weekend, they become the pulse of Breslin Center.The North American Indian Student Organization is presenting the 20th Annual Pow-wow of Love on Saturday and Sunday.
MICHIGAN
Sen. hopes for safer schools
Sen. Buzz Thomas, D-Detroit, knows what it's like to get picked on in school."When he was younger he used to weigh around 400 pounds," Thomas spokesman Dennis Denno said.
SPORTS
Manz, Krzyminski garner team MVP honors
Eight Spartan athletes were honored at the combined awards banquet for the men's and women's cross country and track and field teams this weekend. On the cross country side, sophomore Chris Toloff and junior Michelle Carson were named the teams' most valuable performers, while juniors Andrew Marsh and Sarah Pepera were voted as the most improved runners. For the track and field teams, juniors Steve Manz (throws) and Jamie Krzyminski (distance) were dubbed team MVPs.
NEWS
'U' minority enrollment up
MSU enrollment has increased among black, Asian Pacific Islander and Hispanic freshmen, according to an annual report released Tuesday. The overall numbers indicate "historic highs," said Paulette Granberry Russell, head of the Office of Affirmative Action, Compliance and Monitoring, the office which released the report. "We're doing an outstanding job in terms of our efforts to recruit, to increase the diversity of our student body," said Granberry Russell, senior adviser to MSU President M.
MICHIGAN
Corridor reserves spot for research
Novi - MSU, along with four other research institutions in Michigan, teamed up to reserve their spot of "precious real estate" at the Michigan Life Sciences Corridor Conference on Tuesday. Faculty members from MSU, University of Michigan, Wayne State University, Van Andel Research Institute and officials from science companies gathered for the conference.
COMMENTARY
Officials shouldn't dole out rewards
First, I must say I am appalled at the students involved in the riots and their actions. But I am even more appalled our university is not doing things to boost our reputation.
NEWS
Academic Assembly closes its doors to State News reporter
A State News reporter was asked to leave an ASMSU Academic Assembly meeting Tuesday while officials discussed candidates for its top governing board. During the closed portion of the meeting, the assembly discussed who would become next year's chairperson, internal vice chairperson and external vice chairperson.