E.L.P.D. investigating 2 shootings
East Lansing police are investigating two shootings that occurred Friday in the city.A 21-year-old male nonstudent was shot in the chest by a rifle shortly before 2 a.m.
Emotional poem wins first place at 4th annual Keepin' It Real
Amid the soft glow of multicolored flashing lights and rotating circles and diamonds on a background screen, performers took the stage at the fourth annual Keepin' It Real on Saturday at the Lansing Center.The talent show was coupled with Taste of Blackness which highlighted the creative talent of blacks from MSU and the Lansing community."Taste of Blackness is a display of African-American culture," psychology senior and Spartan Soul performer Ebony White said.
ASMSU passes measure supporting U.S. troops
As Danielle Brown walked across campus last week she passed by members of the baseball team and ROTC, noticing both dressed in green. "If you took these guys and switched their uniforms, you wouldn't know the difference," said Brown, ASMSU Student Assembly representative for the College of Human Ecology. So at MSU's undergraduate student government meeting Thursday, Brown introduced a bill to support Spartans and other soldiers serving in the Middle East.
Pro-protest
In a country deeply split over whether military action in Iraq is a proper part of the solution to world peace, U.S.
'The Last Waltz' a goodbye to The Band, era of music
The Band's final concert was not only a goodbye to a group who'd set strides in the folk/rock genre but also a goodbye to an era of the musical family. The night was Thanksgiving of 1976; big name musicians Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Emmylou Harris, Muddy Waters, Dr. John, Ron Wood, Neil Diamond, Ronnie Hawkins, Paul Butterfield, Ringo Star and The Staples all shared the stage with The Band. Captured on film and directed by Martin Scorsese, "The Last Waltz" is a documentary of that magical night when more than 5,000 fans crowded into San Francisco's Winterland Arena, where The Band performed its very first show about 16 years before.
Caps are uncalled for along with cuts
I'm really amazed state representatives can even consider imposing a tuition cap after cuts of more than 10 percent in higher education funding over the last two years.
Parents, children cope with reality of war
Four-year-old Sydney Watson doesn't yet know her multiplication tables and she probably couldn't tell you the capital of France.
Class in context
With the events taking place around the world in the wake of war, classes at MSU should integrate discussions of world issues into the regular curricula to increase awareness on the topic.
Spartans miss NCAA Tournament
Sixteen hockey teams flashed across the screen on the NCAA Hockey Tournament Selection Show on Sunday evening.
System could use change
John Markell's team had just been smacked around Joe Louis Arena by Northern Michigan. Dutifully, the Ohio State head coach withstood a press conference during which he had to explain why his players seemed devoid of urgency in their 4-1 loss to the Wildcats in the CCHA Super Six consolation game. As would be expected, once the reporters' questions ceased, Markell made a beeline out of the Joe's makeshift interview room.
Sorority scholarship deadline approaches
April 16 is the deadline to apply for a $250 book scholarship awarded by Zeta Phi Beta sorority. Applicants must be a black MSU female freshman, sophomore or junior; have a minimum 2.3 grade-point average; two letters of recommendation detailing community service; and write a 620-word essay on the topic "How does affirmative action contribute to the well-being of women, especially African-American women in society?" The winner will be announced at the sorority's Blue and White Scholarship Ball on April 25. For more information, e-mail gibsonyo@msu.edu.
Nauseating cartoon had no place in SN
This letter is in response to the Friday's cartoon by Nate Allen, which featured what appears to be oil gushing upward, but in the end is blood from an American serviceman.
Freshmen come up big in blowout
Tampa, Fla. - If the No. 7 seeded MSU's men's basketball team belongs to the sophomores, the freshmen are leasing it out for the NCAA Tournament. For the second straight game, the Spartan (21-12) freshmen have factored heavily into MSU's resurgence as postseason performers. Forward Erazem Lorbek, center Paul Davis and guard Maurice Ager combined for 36 points, 13 rebounds and 71 minutes Sunday in MSU's 68-46 manipulation of second-seeded Florida.
Comic offensive to U.S. troops abroad
I am completely outraged at the "cartoon" you put in The State News on Friday. Why does anyone think it is appropriate to put something like that in a newspaper?
RHA $21 tax renewed in student elections
Voters approved the renewal of the Residence Halls Association's $21 tax last week. From 7 a.m.
Legislators show support for troops in Iraq
Whether or not state legislators agree with the war in Iraq, both the House and Senate showed unanimous support for Michigan troops fighting in the Middle East.Rep.
Kids plan for summer fun at Hannah center
Girl scout Meghann Brunner, 9, is excited to again be attending camp Deer Trails this summer.Like most campers she has fond memories of camp revolving around staying up late, sleeping in tents and canoeing.
From the archives, 2000: Spartans defeat Florida, win NCAA title
Indianapolis - Survivors. Fighters. National champions.As the final horn sounded at the RCA Dome, MSU emerged as all three, after pummeling Florida 89-76 to take home the crown jewel of college hoops.Sixty-four teams had been chiseled down to one, and the Spartans stood alone as the undisputed kings of NCAA basketball."They can't take this away from you," Final Four most valuable player Mateen Cleaves shouted to his teammates as the nets were being snipped down.The senior guard's yell brought closure to a brilliant four-year career at MSU that had its share of high and low points, but ended at the highest level possible."This is as storybook as it gets for Mateen," head coach Tom Izzo said.
Women's basketball drops first-round game to TCU, 50-47
The women's basketball team bowed out of the Big Dance today, falling to Texas Christian, 50-47 in the first round of the Women's NCAA Tournament.Freshman guard Lindsay Bowen missed a 3-point shot that would have tied the game in the final seconds of regulation.