With closure on the Spartan basketball season, much optimism is already surrounding the 2003-04 campaign. The Spartans stumbled out of the gate, and by early January, the Spartans were the "biggest disappointment" of the season.
Former Secretary of State James Baker will speak at 6 p.m. today at the Great Hall at Wharton Center.From 1976 to 1992, Baker served as secretary of the treasury and commerce and led campaigns for Presidents Gerald Ford, George H.
Remote electronic door sensors and a neighborhood watch are on the list of recommendations released Wednesday by a group assembled to study residence hall security after a student was attacked Jan.
How much would you love to strike the word diva from our nation's vocabulary? Better yet, how about killing off the actual concept?
"Basic" Confusing, poorly written and wholly dissatisfying, this thriller about an investigation into a military murder hits all the wrong notes.
1. "American Idol-Tuesday," Fox, 19.8 million viewers. 2. "American Idol-Wednesday," Fox, 19 million viewers. 3. "Survivor: Amazon," CBS, 16.7 million viewers. 4. "Law & Order," NBC, 16.5 million viewers. 5. "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," NBC, 15.8 million viewers. 6. "Friends," NBC, 15.6 million viewers. 7. "Fear Factor," NBC, 15.6 million viewers. 8. "Everybody Loves Raymond," CBS, 15 million viewers. 9. "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," NBC, 14.5 million viewers. 10. "Wanda at Large," Fox, 14.3 million viewers. Source: Nielsen Media Research for the week of 3/24-3/30
Editor's Note: The following story was originally printed in The State News on April 2, 2000.
I was in East Lansing on Sunday and was appalled at the activities of a group that night. That group: the police.
The outbreak of a deadly virus in several foreign nations is forcing officials in MSU's Office of Study Abroad to discuss potential program changes. No decision has been made to bring home two MSU students who are studying in Asian nations identified as high risk areas for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, or SARS, said Kathleen Fairfax, director of the Office of Study Abroad. "We're still taking a wait-and-see approach because the information is still evolving," Fairfax said.
If you're willing to take the chance of getting rained or snowed upon, dining outdoors in early spring can be a nice experience.
The MSU baseball team said playing at home for the first time this season could be the medicine for its losing ways.And as it turns out, Kobs Field provided a perfect remedy Wednesday afternoon as the Spartans used a late offensive surge to defeat Indiana-Purdue Fort Wayne 10-4."It was a good win," MSU manager Ted Mahan.
For the first time, a task force, which would bring representatives from the student, administration and city level, will begin meeting over issues of diversity.
MSU's School of Hospitality Business will sponsor a black tie reception and dinner on Saturday called Les Gourmets.
Lansing - Students came from across the state sporting school sweatshirts and banners - all 50 of them. Students Protecting And Representing Education, or SPARE, held a rally at the Capitol on Wednesday to maintain higher education state funding as the state faces a budget crisis with a $1.7 billion deficit. "This is embarrassing," said Jared English, SPARE member and ASMSU director of university and governmental affairs.
The MSU win Friday sparked a peaceful celebration which provoked police to arrest several people for things as minor as the following: one young man with an open can of beer who debated with officers about pouring it out, a student who questioned officers why they were arresting his friend and a gentleman who was merely tackling his roommate in celebration of victory. On Sunday evening, the instances that occurred truly proved "two wrongs don't make a right." Although unruly students might have been destructive, the police reaction was completely out of control.
Sitting on a porch in Chicago, OK Go lead singer Damian Kulash says he's realized something about the world of FM radio. "It's extremely, extremely commercial and extremely, extremely (messed) up," Kulash said in a telephone conversation.
Week two of my journeys through Michigan beers continues, this time heading out west to the cereal capital of the state, Battle Creek, and Arcadia Brewing Co. It's well known they make some great cereal in Battle Creek, but does their expertise with grain extend to craft brewing?
War protesters gathered outside Wells Hall on Thursday to "raise awareness about the loss of life in Iraq."The all-day protest, which began at 10 in the morning and lasted until about 5:30, was coordinated by Students for Economic Peace and Justice."I'd be willing to concede if the government was doing anything right," said Michael Perez, of Students for Economic Peace and Justice.
Ah, Jimmy John's. Good food, yes. But the chain raised its prices in January. Is it still possible to get a decent meal - with a drink - for less than $5?The food: The Vito - an Italian sub sandwich ($3.50) - and a regular Minute Maid lemonade ($1.19)Total with tax: $4.97Place: Jimmy John's, 643 E.