Consider seeing a psychotherapist if depression persists for more than 2 weeks
Ask the Advocates is a column appearing on Fridays on Statenews.com that discusses different health issues affecting MSU students.
Column criticizing Bush was excellent
John Bice's column pointing out the reality of Bush's presidency was great ("First impression of Bush apparently off target" SN 3/25). William Perod's letter, on the other hand, made me sick ("Columnist's choice of discussion awful" SN 3/26). Calling the article "whiny" and "unpatriotic" was way off base.
Program has a chance to join nation's elite
In the second half of No. 7 seed MSU's 68-46 win over No. 2 seed Florida, sophomore forward/guard Alan Anderson dropped a pretty dime to freshman forward Erazem Lorbek for an easy deuce. As associate head coach Brian Gregory strolled by head coach Tom Izzo to call plays he asked, "Where did that come from?" Gregory was referring to Anderson's true point guard-type pass, however, he could have been talking about the entire team's performance.
Bodies on Page One were uncalled for
Who actually likes war? No one. Isn't war hard enough (whether you support it or not) without plastering pictures of dead people on the front page of Tuesday's State News?
BEER GUY: Beer takes long road to Mich. brewery
Living in Michigan definitely has its cons, from high car insurance premiums to sporadic weather. Thankfully, there are more pros than cons. Take, for example, the Michigan beer scene.
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.
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.
At the movies
"Daredevil" Ben Affleck stars as the man without fear in this uneven adaptation of the popular comic book.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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
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.
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.
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.
'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.