MSU
Kresge to expand, lose title of smallest museum
Darylisha Jones sits on a wooden bench, taking notes in a thick spiral-bound notebook as she watches Marilyn Monroe.
FOOTBALL
Dortch to battle for top running back spot
Tyrell Dortch has endured much pain and suffering, but the struggles have also simultaneously rekindled his love for football. "I appreciate everything about football now," the junior running back said.
NEWS
At the movies
"Daredevil" Ben Affleck stars as the man without fear in this uneven adaptation of the popular comic book.
MSU
Vendors bring African clothes, goods to International Center
Leather purses, long flowing garments colored in bright hues and intricately carved masks and stools from Africa covered three tables in the International Center lobby Wednesday."We bring the beauties of Africa to people because not everyone gets to go," food industry management junior Alassane Beye said.
MICHIGAN
House committee to discuss budget cuts
State lawmakers will ask university officials to take responsibility for spending the state's money by asking them to account for all income and expenditures.The House Higher Education Committee will invite state university leaders to speak in the next few months in an effort to avoid excess spending and tuition increases.
MSU
Candidates disqualified from ASMSU race
Andrew Ibrahim decided to run for a seat on ASMSU because he wanted to make a difference.With possible university cuts and a tuition increase, the no-preference sophomore said he wanted to be a part of MSU's undergraduate student government so he could have a say in what goes on with the university.But Ibrahim might not get to represent the University Undergraduate Division because he, along with 44 other students - out of 60 applications plus write-ins - was disqualified from the election after being endorsed by political organizations on campus."It was a great shock," he said.
NEWS
Web site sparks war in Iraq discussion
With more than 450 editors, 133,000 listserve subscribers and more than three-quarters of a million Web site connections a week, H-NET is hosting a worldwide debate on the war in Iraq. H-NET: Humanities and Social Sciences Online, is an independent scholarly society hosted by MSU's MATRIX.
FEATURES
Spring inside and out
With the sun beaming down on his face, Jeremy Yeates carefully climbed his way up an intricate vertical sandstone cliff, breathing in fresh air with every move. "This time of year is my favorite," MSU's Outdoors Club co-president and supply chain management senior said. Yeates has been out climbing at The Ledges in Grand Ledge's Oak Park almost every day this week.
NEWS
'U' shows support with blood drive
Brenda Hanes nervously shifted in her seat, clutching a folder of data charts and medical history questions as she watched several nurses bustle about in a flurry of activity."I'm really nervous," the communication junior said as she watched one nurse take a needle and prick a student's finger to gather a blood sample outside of the Iowa Room in the Union.
NEWS
weekend box office top 10
1. "Bringing Down the House," $16.20 million 2. "Dreamcatcher," $15.03 million 3. "Agent Cody Banks," $9.23 million 4. "View from the Top," $7.01 million 5. "The Hunted," $6.51 million 6. "Chicago," $6.18 million 7. "Piglet's Big Movie," $6.10 million 8. "Tears of the Sun," $4.44 million 9. "Old School," $3.90 million 10. "Boat Trip," $3.82 million Source: Nielsen EDI
COMMENTARY
Protests don't seem in support of troops
This is in response to "Inconveniences caused by protesters minor in context," (SN 3/24). This is America and everybody has the right to protest.
COMMENTARY
Recognizing same-sex marriages would solve 'U' problems
Amidst the fighting in Iraq, prayers for our brave troops and the protesting in the streets, another less publicized controversy emerged last week when graduate student Carolyn O'Laughlin resigned as the Mason Hall assistant hall director after fighting against a policy that prohibits same-sex domestic partners from living together in university housing.
NEWS
CHEAP EATS: The Peanut Barrel Restaurant ($4.60)
Now that the weather is finally beginning to warm up, many people are heading outdoors to enjoy the sunny days.
NEWS
'Pruning' too reliant on gags
Even though the leaves aren't on the trees yet, people can enjoy the chance to do some gardening with a production of "Pruning the Family Tree." A slice of dark comedy, the play deserves some recognition for its gutsy look at the relationship of mothers, daughters and husbands and wives.
BASKETBALL
Anderson ignites Spartan offense
A month ago, the Spartans were 14-11 and the NCAA Tournament was seemingly wishful thinking.Since, the Spartans (21-12) have won seven out of eight games propelling them into the Sweet 16.
MICHIGAN
Chicago man involved in shooting arrested
The East Lansing Police Department arrested a man at the Marriott East Lansing University Place wanted in Evanston, Ill.
COMMENTARY
Humane help
The United States and its coalition cannot afford to come up short or late when it comes to getting humanitarian aid to the Iraqi people they are claiming to liberate. The first sizable relief convoy rolled into Iraq during Wednesday's sandstorm, three days after President Bush promised "massive amounts" of humanitarian aid would be delivered. Missing such important self-imposed deadlines is unacceptable for the nation that paved its way for war with Iraq.
NEWS
From the archives, 2000: Sweet 16 next stop for Spartans
Editor\'s Note: The following story was originally printed in The State News on March 20, 2000. Statenews.com will post stories from the Spartans
COMMENTARY
Patriotism is love for one's country
I am responding to something that was said in the March 20 paper by a civil engineering senior about his support for the war ("Students, residents absorb initial visions of war" SN 3/20). He was quoted saying, "American patriotism lies in the fact that we won't back down." This got me thinking, to put it lightly, and I felt a need to respond in this time where open communication is exactly what we need more of.
COMMENTARY
Protests disrespect government, troops
Protesters do not understand the meaning of peace. I can't understand how protesters can protest for peace when protesting is not a peaceful act.