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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

Plans for Kresge unveiled

Kresge Art Museum officials unveiled plans on Tuesday for an $11- to $12 million expansion that will begin in 2006.The museum plans to add 32,000 square feet for exhibitions, educational programming and a better visitor atmosphere by 2009, celebrating the museum's 50th anniversary.

God's not just getting stones thrown through his window

There is a Jewish proverb that says if God lived on Earth, people would break his windows. But the sad reality is that God is alive on Earth and we do far worse things to him every day. When we see him hungry, we let him starve.

Events create neighborhood

For humanities and pre-law senior Chris Kroll, apartment living is about more than having a place to sleep at night. Kroll, president of the University Apartments Council of Residents, said he wants his neighbors to get to know each other, and he hopes his work on the council will achieve that goal. The council was founded in the 1950s and serves those who reside in Cherry Lane Apartments, Spartan Village Apartments or University Village Apartments.

Police briefs 04/08/03

Riot effects extend outside of campus

I am sick to my stomach after hearing MSU's name being dragged through the mud all last week. Unfortunately, all of the negative press was justified by the morons who participated, and those who came out and watched last Sunday.

Union sets date for grievance arbitration

A date has been set for a third party mediator to hear arguments between the Graduate Employees Union and university officials regarding a dispute on the wording of a 10-month-old contract.Union President Scott Henkel said the arbitration hearing will be held May 20 in the Union.The hearing was originally scheduled for March 5, but was canceled after a snowstorm prevented the Southfield-based arbitrators from making the drive to East Lansing, Henkel said.

E.L. council to review revised noise recommendations

East Lansing officials are closing in on a strategy for reducing noise problems in the city. But quiet zones and developing university punishments for off-campus actions aren't expected to be used as solutions.The city council will receive reports today from city and student groups with suggestions on how to improve the 14 noise recommendations developed by the city in November.

Cross judgment

Despite critics who say a 50-year-old Virginia statute that makes it a crime to burn a cross as an act of intimidation compromises First Amendment freedoms, a divided Supreme Court ruled justly Monday when it upheld the law. "The protections afforded by the First Amendment

Players honored at annual banquet

Several players snagged honors at the annual field hockey banquet. The squad's Most Valuable Player award went to senior midfielder Cynthia Martin, while sophomore midfielder Annebet Beerman and sophomore back Judith van Haeringen were chosen as Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year, respectively. Rookie of the Year accolades went to goalkeeper Christina Kirkaldy.

Flatfoot needs to make music to match its indie rock image

The East Lansing band Flatfoot's debut record "Down in the Cellar," shows the band has probably lived

'Making Cents' a breakthrough for hip-hop

Hip-hop is a door not easily accessible in Ann Arbor and definitely less in Lansing. Artists have fewer options of places they can perform which causes problems building an audience and attracting fans. Members of Ann Arbor's Switch Stance, who have been together since 2001, have been finding a way to break the stereotype and surrounding frustrations while putting together solid beats and rhymes.

'U' minority enrollment increasing

Enrollment is up among black, Asian Pacific Islander and Hispanic freshmen according to MSU's Office of Affirmative Action, Compliance and Monitoring's annual progress report on affirmative action, released today.As these minority groups saw an increase in freshman enrollment, American Indian enrollment has decreased 13.64 percent, the report said.American Indian enrollment for 2001 was 66, while it fell to 57 in 2002.There are 237 Hispanic freshmen at MSU, up from 220 last year - an increase of 7.73 percent.The report also indicated Asian Pacific Islander enrollment has increased 6.02 percent, while black enrollment has increased 3.93 percent.For more on this story, please see Wednesday's edition of The State News.

Cinco de Mayo comes early during 'U' event

All students are invited to attend "Our Multicultural Tapestry," a celebration of Cinco de Mayo from 11:50 a.m.

Smith keeps players on alert with coaching style

MSU football head coach John L. Smith has his players on their toes this spring.From his casual stride around the Duffy Daugherty Football Building and his approachable, personable demeanor, it wouldn't be expected that Smith is forcing his players to keep one eye open for him at all times."Some of the time, you think he's around," sophomore wide receiver Kyle Brown said, shifting his eyes for emphasis.

House parties offer venues for local musicians

Music comes from the bottom up. It walks by bars and moves past concert halls. It comes up the walkway of a house and casually invites itself in with as many people as it can pack inside.It is music so pure it doesn't ask about the age of the people coming to see it.