A resolution to express opposition to U-M's affirmative action policy was approved in the state House Committee on Government Operations last week. The resolution is directed at the Supreme Court, who will hear U-M's case on April 1.
Students from MSU and the University of Michigan put their rivalries aside Friday to discuss a Supreme Court case challenging U-M's admissions policy.
In regards to your editorial "Left Behind" (SN 2/20), I am wondering why The State News is surprised by the actions of the Democratic members of the House Appropriations Committee in their support for Gov.
Sophomore guard Chris Hill delivered a dynamite performance Sunday afternoon, but the rest of his teammates dropped the bomb. The Spartans couldn't take advantage of Hill's spectacular 34-point game, falling in a 76-75 thriller. Hill set a Big Ten record with 10 3-pointers en route to his career-high 34 points.
The sun is setting on a warm day, you're driving down a country road, going a little faster than you should be.
Down just one point with 17 seconds left to play in Sunday's game against No. 15 Syracuse, MSU called a time-out to set up an open look at the game's winning basket. It wouldn't come. The Spartans (14-11 overall, 6-6 Big Ten) dropped their second home game of the season against a nonconference opponent Sunday afternoon, narrowly losing to the Orangemen (19-4) in frantic fashion, 76-75. MSU had three short-range chances - albeit obstructed ones - from sophomore guard Kelvin Torbert, senior forward Adam Ballinger and sophomore forward/guard Alan Anderson to nail the game-winning shot in the game's final seconds.
It seems university and state officials would rather spend time whining and pointing fingers than actually working together to find the best way to allocate limited funding sources. Gov.
Orange, pink and brown feathers fanned in the air atop ceremonial headdresses shaped like birds, as 10 Aztec dancers cycled in circles to the frantic beat of three drums in Kellogg Center on Saturday. With raised hands and decorative shells wrapped around their ankles, the dancers honored women through dance, calling attention to the spiritual world at the 10th Dia De La Mujer conference. Dia De La Mujer, which means Day Of The Woman, was created to celebrate Chicana and Latina women and address issues concerning them, founder Maria Zavala said. Before the yearly celebration commenced, "there was a day for women and no one was doing anything about it," said Zavala, who was a member of Movimiento Estudiantil Xicano de Aztlan. "This is a day for women to enjoy themselves, and to deal with the issues they need to deal with," she said.
While the days of flying saucer-shaped cars might still be far off, the state Legislature is making a small step toward securing Michigan's future with a tax break given to biofuel creators. We're talking about a greener, brighter future in which the fuel put into our vehicles is fashioned with renewable sources such as soy.
While the band played a-ha's "Take on Me," Sparty jumped out from the middle of the dance floor and dragged Kelly Higginbotham onto the floor to finish out the song.A little reluctant, Higginbotham left her friends at the table and danced hand-in-hand with the 6-foot, tuxedo-wearing mascot."It was the highlight of my evening," the journalism sophomore said.
Bath Township - When Kenya Harvey returned home from work early Saturday, she saw a "burned, black mannequin head with a knife in it" in a tree outside her apartment. Earlier that morning before leaving for work, the telecommunication junior heard voices outside her Village at Chandler Crossings apartment. "I heard people chanting outside my apartment saying, 'Burn baby, burn,'" she said.
A proposal to amend MSU's Anti-Discrimination Policy to add a gender identity footnote will reach MSU's Academic Council on Tuesday, after going through several committees in the Academic Governance system since the fall.
In Matt Treadwell's latest column "Being anti-war doesn't make one unpatriotic, pro-Saddam" (SN 2/19), he wrote how unfair it is that those who oppose his views blindly label him as a traitor to his country and a supporter of Saddam Hussein.
MSU students benefit from the university's reputation. I'm not talking about our reputation for having a good time, but the research that our university is known for.
MSU researchers searching for grant money will face tougher competition for money after Gov. Jennifer Granholm slashed $12.5 million from Michigan's Life Sciences Corridor last week. The money - which lowers the year's total available grant money to $32.5 million - will be used to help offset the state's $158 general fund deficit. "It's too early to tell what specific effect it will have except to say we have less money to work with," said Paul Krepps, a spokesman for the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, which administers the life sciences initiative. Grants won't be awarded until May and the program is meanwhile reviewing proposals from 69 applicants - 10 of whom are affiliated with the university. For more on this story please see Tuesday's edition of The State News.
MSU officials are looking to give the best seats in Spartan Stadium to the top money donors, however, Athletics Director Ron Mason said student seating will likely be untouched.Under the plan, fans that pay more money would get seats closer to the 50-yard line for football games.
I am writing in response to the editorial "Nothing to fear," (SN 2/21). This opinion piece demonstrates many of the problems inherent in the way some people view security and homeland security specifically.
Jackson - Though Saturday's severe weather and extreme temperatures left many empty seats at Michigan Theatre, bands were still jammin' and fans still having a good time supporting local bands. MSU sociology junior Courtney Sunzeri, who came to support her fiancé Joe Antonelli, lead guitarist for East Lansing-based LeGusta, said it was cool to see the project come together. "The audience reaction is wonderful," Sunzeri said, stressing the importance of supporting local artists. "I love live music," she said.
Jackson - Ten years after being rescued from a long-standing state of decay and neglect, Jackson's Michigan Theatre is on the right track to restoration. Some walls still lack paint or plaster and many of the 1,500 seats need replacement, but during the past 12 months, the 73-year-old structure has proved itself a diamond in the rough. "I think the whole community is behind the idea of bringing the old girl back to what she used to be," said Bob Moles, executive director of the theater.
Getting the audience involved in the production was one of the better parts about "Night of January 16." The Lansing Civic Players, putting on the play at the Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road, definitely have enthusiasm, but the energy its members put into its performances could have used a little more direction.