New episodes of South Park promise hilarity
They're baaaaaaaaack.Within 24 hours, the newest episode of South Park will air, marking the beginning of 7 weeks of fresh harassment, offensive jokes and parody.And although last season's episodes were kick-ass, I have a feeling we ain't seen nothin' yet.A few recent happenings in the world of Comedy Central and South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone lead me to believe this season will be unforgettable.• Kenny is back.
2 grapplers make NCAA debuts
In any sport many rookies hope just to come in and contribute. They rarely expect to make an immediate impact and perform as if they are seasoned veterans.Freshman Nick Simmons and junior college transfer Ryan L'Amoreaux are excellent examples of the latter.
Despite war, people should be pro-USA
Feelings about the situation with Iraq are getting stronger and becoming increasingly more public. The recent protest at the Shell gas station in Frandor is just one example. In my hometown of Augusta, Mich., different people are reacting differently just as they are here in East Lansing. The voice for "no war" is a loud one wherever you go.
Greeks seek 'U' vote in proposal
Greeks want you to vote, so they can have a vote. As students log on to vote in the ASMSU elections Wednesday they will face several issues, including a proposal to allow representatives for the Interfraternity and Panhellenic councils to have a voting seat on Academic Assembly. Steve Schauer, author of the proposal and Interfraternity Council representative for Student Assembly, said membership in MSU's undergraduate student government allows greeks to share their viewpoints on student issues. "It allowed us to speak and have ideas," he said.
Hill, Anderson snag team MVP accolades
Sophomore guard Chris Hill might need to devote an entire room to house the individual awards he's piled up this season. Monday, Hill and sophomore forward/guard Alan Anderson were co-recipients of the MSU men's basketball team MVP award. The award, voted on by members of the team, was presented at the Spartans' annual Basketball Bust, an awards dinner to recognize team achievement. Hill also nabbed MVP honors from MSU's media and the team's Scholar-Athlete Award. Senior forward Aloysius Anagonye won the Chairman of the Boards Award for leading the team in rebounds (166) and the Antonio Smith Glue and Guts award for toughness.
SN snubbed women in tournament hype
Indeed it is March Madness as noted by The State News' special sports sections on Monday - "Courtside and Bracket Madness." Unfortunately, those sections failed to give the whole story of March Madness.
Hot deal for 'Hot' tickets
If you know someone who likes it hot, get him or her a free ticket. The Wharton Center is offering a buy one student ticket get a second student ticket free for the production of "Some Like It Hot," starring award-winning actor Tony Curtis. The play is based on the film that also starred Curtis along with Jack Lemmon and Marilyn Monroe.
Lansing semi-pro football team holds registration
The Lansing Lightning, a semi-professional football team, is registering all interested players from 8-10 p.m.
U-M's affirmative action policy to be debated today
Legal representatives from both sides of the affirmative action issue will be debating the University of Michigan's admission policy at 6:30 p.m.
President's address draws mixed reaction
For journalism senior David Warden, President Bush's narrowing timetable for war "is too little, too late." Without the support of allies such as Germany and France, Warden said he believes it isn't the right time for the United States to wage war. "We shouldn't attack them at all because the U.N.
Council may restrict rental licenses
East Lansing officials might put a halt on rental licenses in single-family zones during its 7:30 p.m.
Sharing customs
The smell of Indian food cooking wafted through the Hannah Community Center on Saturday as Veena Mandrekar put on an demonstration for people attending a bazaar, the first of many India Week festivities. "The idea is to get people to learn about other cultures and get people exposed to them as well," the East Lansing resident said. Four rooms at the center, 819 Abbott Road, were used for different activities ranging from vendors selling Indian clothes and jewelry to a slide show on India.
Citezenship 101
On Wednesday, at about the same time when you've checked your e-mail for the ump-teenth time or during that period of the day when you are wasting your life away chatting on AOL Instant Messenger, take a few seconds to be a contributing member of society. Don't forget to vote in MSU's 2003 student referendum by logging onto www.studentelections.msu.edu.
Want peace? Learn to respect people despite differences
I began to think of the many things that one could offer opinions on this week. I thought of trying to focus on the war with Iraq, the economy that is affecting MSU or the upsurge in vicious rhetoric that has seen racist comments on doors, ministers calling Mohammed a monster and innocent people being killed because they were in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Irish celebrate holiday with patriotism
Dublin, Ireland -Patriotism was all around me Monday as people sported the three colors of the country they love most - orange, white and green. I must admit I was ecstatic to learn that the dates of my Ireland study abroad program coincided with the celebration of the famous Irish holiday, St.
Arraignment of man postponed
The arraignment of the man charged with lying to federal authorities about misusing more than $400,000 in federal research grant money has been adjourned until Monday, so the man's lawyer can prepare for the date, Assistant United States Attorney Lloyd Meyer said. Scott Matthew Doree, a former microbiology graduate student, has been accused of making false statements to FBI agents, mail fraud and misapplication of fraudulently obtaining federal funds. Steven Scharg, Doree's attorney from Detroit, submitted the request. Doree will appear in court at 2 p.m.
Former U.S. secretary of state, Brazilian ex-president to speak
A former president of Brazil and a former U.S. secretary of state are slated to speak at MSU in the final two lectures of the World View Lecture Series. The lectures will take place March 24 and April 3 in Wharton Center's Pasant Theatre.
Demonstration was off target with point
This letter is in response to the "War fears fuel protest" (SN 3/13). I can't believe that more than 30 people wasted their time by trying to build a human blockade at a local Shell gas station. How does buying Shell gasoline prevent a war?
New releases
Although there isn't much in the way of new music in this week's releases, tributes and greatest hits are all the rage.Willie Nelson follows last week's The Clash with "The Essential Willie Nelson." The album, which contains a number of original recordings remastered, contains two discs, which features Julio Iglesias, U2 and Aerosmith.The New York Dolls releases "20th Century Masters -- Millennium Collection: The Best of the New York Dolls," which celebrates the band's six-year stand.