COMMENTARY
Only place to put riot blame is on moronic rioters
So it's been a week now, and I've been thinking a lot about the riots last weekend. Scratch that, the madness last weekend.
NEWS
'U' officials suspend 2 students
University officials suspended two students Friday for their alleged involvement in disturbances following two MSU basketball games that caused more than $40,000 in damage to campus and city. The suspensions are the first responses by the university in reaction to the celebration and riot, which took place between March 28-30, resulting in more than 20 student arrests. At least five students have been arraigned in 54-B District Court for disorderly conduct charges, but none have gone to trial. The cases of eight other students are moving through the university's judicial process. Under university policy, suspended students can petition for reinstatement to the university pending the final resolution of their cases.
FEATURES
Riverwalk comedy's humor 'Absent' in more ways than one
There is a difference between British and American humor. If you have ever flipped on a public broadcasting station and watched a British sitcom, you know how easy it is to get lost in a lot of the jokes and dialect.
COMMENTARY
Ads present often neglected viewpoint
As noted on our Web site (www.campustruth.org), in placing the ads our goal was to make sure opinions other than those of the anti-Israeli crowd could be heard on college campuses across America. It is our belief that American college students are the newest targets of the Arab propaganda machine's disinformation campaign and are systematically being targeted for intimidation on college campuses.
FEATURES
Strange venue, band's antics mark Go show
One by one, girls grabbed their boyfriends' hands and dragged them - some quite unwillingly - up the sides of the elevated stage. Staring at a still audience while others kissed and hugged, couples waited as shaggy-haired OK Go frontman Damian Kulash promised the audience a song for lovers.
MICHIGAN
11-year-old dies in weekend car accident
An 11-year-old East Lansing girl was killed Friday night when the truck she was riding in ran into a telephone poll on Coolidge Road near Ramblewood Drive, East Lansing police Sgt.
FEATURES
'Noise' has powerful messages
Shackled by the slave traders who ravaged their continent, millions of Africans could do little to prevent the loss of their freedom. But despite lashings by slave owners and the inequity of U.S.
NEWS
April snow showers blanket campus, city
When psychology junior Carolina Fuentes happily sent home her winter clothes two weeks ago, she never thought she would be caught in a spring snowstorm without the proper necessities."I had to go to the Salvation Army to buy a new coat this morning because all my winter stuff was gone," the Chicago resident said.
COMMENTARY
SARS' severity
As Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, or SARS, gains worldwide attention, we need to know university officials are concerned with the health of MSU students and promptly make according changes to study abroad programs. On Thursday, university physician Beth Alexander sent a campuswide e-mail to notify students about the virus and reported cases of its effects in Michigan.
FOOTBALL
Smith says one QB 'needs to step up'
With no single player emerging as a favorite for MSU's vacant starting quarterback position, a dead heat is on.With two spring scrimmages under the Spartans' belt, incumbent junior quarterback Damon Dowdell is battling redshirt freshman Drew Stanton for MSU's starting spot in the Aug.
NEWS
E.L. scraps plans for quiet zones
East Lansing officials no longer plan to create quiet zones throughout the city or pass additional punishments for off-campus behavior, as they said they might last November.City council will be briefed today on the changes made to 14 noise recommendations that were developed to help solve the noise issue.
COMMENTARY
Not all students acted negatively
As I prepared for the basketball game to start at my friend's apartment in Cedar Village, I was astonished to see over 20 police cars driving through the complex.
SPORTS
Eagles' Schwab still a champion despite defeat
So, Marquette lost by 33 points in the Final Four to Kansas Saturday evening, so what? Yeah, the Golden Eagle players like Dwyane Wade and coaches like special assistant Trey Schwab were probably all very distraught afterwards, but they'll be smiling again soon, hopefully. You see, most teams can celebrate a Final Four appearance by thinking, "Wow, next year we'll be back, we'll be better." But then again, most teams aren't like Marquette. While Wade, Marquette's star guard, was working on his game all season in hopes of leading his team to victory against the major programs in the tournament, Schwab was working out in hopes of gaining his strength back after undergoing constant tests and treatments as he prepared to do battle with a deadly disease. Just over two years ago, Schwab was told he'd have a 40 percent chance of living to see the end of this year. But that didn't stop him from heading to New Orleans this past weekend. Plain and simple, the man has courage, just like his team. He is an underdog and has been fighting an uphill battle for years, just like his team fought its way through a tough season and into the Final Four. Yet there is one major difference between the Golden Eagles future and Schwab's: Because the team lost, they will return next year with hopes of returning to the Big Dance.
MICHIGAN
Protests continue as war wages on
About 25 people stood in a row along the curb on Grand River Avenue Friday in downtown East Lansing, holding signs and protesting the war with Iraq as they hoped for motorists' reactions.
NEWS
Recruitment stays steady for military despite war
War with Iraq isn't inspiring flocks of potential recruits to enlist in area military posts. Since U.S.
NEWS
Satrang celebrates Indian culture with music, dance
Under a thick veil of smoke and multicolored lights, 16 dancers dressed in green and white entered stage left at Satrang in Breslin Center on Saturday. Seven women in skirts twirled, snapping striped sticks to the fast beat of Indian music.
COMMENTARY
House resolution relies on prayer to solve U.S. conflict
A recently issued resolution asserts "the public need for fasting and prayer in order to secure the blessings and protection of Providence for the people of the United States and our Armed Forces." It suggests that Americans "... submit to the wisdom and love of God." By doing such things, Americans may procure "the enduring grace and benevolence of God." This religious proclamation calls on all Americans to pray, fast and "seek guidance from God." Surprisingly, this resolution did not come from a religious organization.
NEWS
From the archives, 1979: Spartans shoot to kill, and ISU's Bird falls victim
Editor's Note: The following story was originally printed in The State News on March 28, 1979. By Joe Centers The State News Salt Lake City - "Sensational!" That's how MSU's senior Gregory Kelser felt as he watched his teammates cut away the net following the Spartans' 75-64 win Monday night over previously undefeated Indiana State University to claim the NCAA basketball title.
NEWS
Satrang draws crowd to witness Indian music, dance
Under a thick veil of smoke and multicolored lights, 16 dancers dressed in green and white entered stage left at Satrang in Breslin Center on Saturday.Seven women in skirts twirled, snapping green and white striped sticks to the fast beat of Indian music.
NEWS
'U' suspends 2 students for riot involvement
MSU officials suspended two students from the university for their involvement in last weekend's disturbances in the city and on campus."These actions have been taken because it is believed that the students are in violation of either the general student regulations or student disorderly conduct policy," said Lee June, vice president for student affairs and services.