The weekend's sudden change in weather brought a community outside, many converging in downtown East Lansing.As if a cloud was removed from over East Lansing, retailers welcomed a mass of walk-in traffic and attribute it to the better weather.Bryan Spratt, assistant manager of Steve & Barry's University Sportswear, 515 E.
Somewhere in the middle of Missouri, Pvt. Andrew P. Johnson (Andy to me) spends his days learning how to prevent and respond to biological attacks. My 18-year-old friend from high school is training to be a chemical soldier - the first line of defense in the event of chemical warfare. He graduates from his training in May and was supposed to come home for a while before heading off to his first duty station. But all of that has changed now. My cell phone rang Sunday afternoon with an unfamiliar number on the screen and a strange voice on the other end. "Who is this?" I asked. "Andy." "ANDY!" I shouted. A co-worker agreed to fill in while I stepped away from my desk to talk to the voice I hadn't heard since Jan.
Although the East Lansing School Board delayed approving a $4.2-million cut to the district's budget Monday, teacher union representatives said a longer wait is necessary. "I think the school board is still in a rush," Michigan Education Association spokesman Mike McEachern said.
In reaction to looming war in Iraq, Gov. Jennifer Granholm said there is no indication Michigan faces security threats. "As hope for a peaceful solution fades and anxieties rise, we want to send a very clear message to all of our citizens," she said.
At 10:15 Wednesday evening, President Bush told the world the United States had begun efforts to disarm and dismantle the government of Iraq. In his address, which lasted about four minutes, Bush said, "We will accept no outcome but victory." Bush said 35 nations have taken the responsibility of defending world peace and that forces have the spirit of American behind them. "The peace of a troubled world and the hopes of an oppressed people now depend on you and that trust is well placed," he said. The president also warned the war may take longer than some people would like. "Our forces will be coming home as soon as their work is done," he said. He said Saddam Hussein's final act against his people is using them as shields for the war. It is "a final atrocity against his people," he said. The world will no longer live at the mercy of the Iraqi dictator, Bush said and that threat will be met by the Army. "The people you liberate will witness the honest and decent spirit of the American military," he said.
My top 10 reasons not to invade Iraq: 1. According to the CIA World Factbook, the average male life expectancy is 66.31 years, and Saddam Hussein is 66 years old.
When it comes to explaining university finances, MSU President M. Peter McPherson says his school has the "best story" to tell. He will be among leaders of state-funded universities that will break down the impact of proposed budget cuts on their institutions before a House subcommittee today. McPherson plans to tell lawmakers MSU has established itself as a university able to survive tight budgets while holding down tuition. "I think it's the best story of handling efficiency and productivity of any university in the state," he said.
Concerns about the impending war with Iraq seem to be everywhere lately. They were present during a recent benefit concert for The Listening Ear Crisis Intervention Center when fans of local music and anti-war activists came together at Erickson Hall Kiva to hear arguments against military action - and some good tunes. Although the main focus of the event was to raise money for the crisis center, some of the songs had a strong anti-war message. "I don't think (protesting's) futile," said Paul Fagan, a member of Lansing-based Direct Action who spoke at the concert.
Wine.It's red, white, sweet, dry, cheap and expensive.It's also used to raise money for the MSU Museum.
With mere days to the Oscars, critics are making a mad dash to force their predictions on you. I am no exception.
What a farce. There is nothing that burns me more than misinformation, and The State News Opinion Page has been riddled with it lately.
On Tuesday, President Bush reminded Americans of the oath he took to uphold the Constitution and defend the great democratic experiment born nearly 227 years ago. But the commander in chief is dangerously close to faulting in his duties and destroying the American dream. If the president pre-emptively orders an invasion of Iraq and implements American military rule in that country for any period of time, he will have effectively helped the United States become everything it fought against for freedom more than two centuries ago.
Carolyn O'Laughlin is battling discrimination by MSU and the former Mason Hall assistant director is to be commended for not going quietly. O'Laughlin has been facing university discrimination because she is in a same-sex relationship with French graduate student Rebecca Linz.
MSU President M. Peter McPherson is heading to China this weekend. McPherson will participate in the fourth annual China Development Forum, which takes place March 22-24.
As MSU President M. Peter McPherson introduced a panel of lawyers who would be discussing the legal aspects of affirmative action, a crowd of about 50 students wearing all black came to their feet.The students held signs reading: "Just say no to Jim Crow," "MSU is an affirmative action 'U'?" and "Why won't 'U" support affirmative action?"McPherson said he was not surprised by the students' initiative.
The following is President Bush's address to the nation, given at 10:16 p.m. Wednesday: My fellow citizens, at this hour, American and coalition forces are in the early stages of military operations to disarm Iraq, to free its people and to defend the world from grave danger. On my orders, coalition forces have begun striking selected targets of military importance to undermine Saddam Hussein's ability to wage war.
In a presentation to a House subcommittee, MSU President M. Peter McPherson said the Department of Agricultural Engineering will be eliminated under Gov.
Air raid sirens sounded in Baghdad and the anti-aircraft guns fired shortly after 9:30 p.m. eastern time.The word from the White House via spokesman Ari Fleischer was that "The opening stages of the disarmament of the Iraqi regime have begun."President George W.
Bobby's World gasped its last collective breath Monday night, as Student Alumni Foundation members chose a new name for the fan section at Spartan Stadium
Roll out the red carpet and get ready for some bed sores because the Academy Awards, one of the most prestigious (and longest) award ceremony known to man, is scheduled for Sunday night.This years' nominees are quite the grab bag, ranging from musicals, historical epics, fantasies, indies and off-the-wall satire.