East Lansing city manager requests funding for security from legislative committees
East Lansing City Manger Ted Staton testified to legislators Thursday in hopes using homeland security funding to restore funding once received from state fire protection grants. Staton told members of the House Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security Committee in Lansing the effects of the $470,000 loss in fire grants this year is too much money to cut if places such as East Lansing and MSU are to be adequately protected. "Please resist plans to distribute funds across the board," Staton said.
Former U.S. secretary of state offers inside view of conflict
Former U.S. Secretary of State James Baker gave more than 400 members of the MSU community an inside view of the war with Iraq on Thursday night. Military rule will be necessary to stabilize the recovering nation in the first months after the war ceases, said Baker, who served as secretary during the Persian Gulf war in 1991 under President George H.
Pricey protection
To remedy the rampant security concerns on MSU's campus, perhaps armored guards should be brought in to man residence halls.
Quarterbacks impressive in scrimmage
With seven spring practices in the can, the MSU football team is finding itself knee-deep in sorting through head coach John L.
Expectations higher for 'U' next season
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 to speak at 'U'
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.
Dorm security recommendations set
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.
SMITH: Artists' egos often bigger than the band
How much would you love to strike the word diva from our nation's vocabulary? Better yet, how about killing off the actual concept?
KRYZA: At the movies
"Basic" Confusing, poorly written and wholly dissatisfying, this thriller about an investigation into a military murder hits all the wrong notes.
tv's top 10
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
From the archives, 2000: Grinder with Wisconsin shows 'tough teams win'
Editor's Note: The following story was originally printed in The State News on April 2, 2000.
Officers to blame for inciting disturbance
I was in East Lansing on Sunday and was appalled at the activities of a group that night. That group: the police.
Virus may affect 'U' overseas studies
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.
Patios open for dinner
If you're willing to take the chance of getting rained or snowed upon, dining outdoors in early spring can be a nice experience.
Sluggers rally for victory
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.
Task force targets diversity on campus
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.
School to hold dinner
MSU's School of Hospitality Business will sponsor a black tie reception and dinner on Saturday called Les Gourmets.
SPARE rally not as 'U' hoped
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.