I am so sick of uneducated people saying things about affirmative action, especially white females, because they are covered under this policy as well ("U-M policy doesn't award for hardship," SN 2/20). I would like to give you the basics on what affirmative action is.
Lansing police officers say the area where three MSU students were assaulted last week is not drug infested, but say the area poses a unique threat to residents. Police said intruders may have mistaken the students' apartment for a nearby residence where a drug bust occurred about two months earlier. "People from time to time move into an apartment and they sell a few drugs out of it and they move on," Lansing police Lt.
Bath Twp. - When Kenya Harvey returned home from work early Saturday, she said a \"burned black mannequin head with a knife in it\" awaited in a tree outside her apartment. Earlier that morning, before leaving for work, the telecommunication junior heard people outside her Village at Chandler Crossings apartment chanting, \"burn, baby, burn.\" Bath Township police could not be reached for comment on Saturday. Later that day, community leaders and students met at Crossings, 3839 Hunsaker St.
Despite a valiant career performance from sophomore guard Chris Hill, MSU dropped a much-needed nonconference matchup against No.
The MSU hockey team's hopes for an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament took a major hit Saturday night at Munn Ice Arena.Despite outshooting Northern Michigan 42-15, the Spartans bumbled their way to a 4-2 loss in the teams' series finale.
Despite claims that universities could afford to drop a few pounds in funding, MSU Trustee Don Nugent says MSU already is a "lean university." Facing $1.7 billion in spending cutbacks, Gov.
Lansing - John Pollard said he thinks Lansing City Council is in desperate need of a change."This is by far the worst city council in the past 30 years, or maybe in Lansing's history," said the Lansing resident, who has been attending meetings for about 20 years.Pollard is organizing a recall to remove city Councilmembers Geneva Smith and Larry Meyer - and he's gathered about five dedicated supporters.Pollard said the recallers are not happy with the entire city council, but are targeting Smith and Meyer because they're the only two council members who are able to be recalled at this time."I don't have anything personally against them," he said.
NAISO convention to gather future leaders The North American Indian Student Organizational presents its first Gathering of our Future Leaders conference today and Saturday at the Union.
MSU-Detroit College of Law will celebrate African American Law Day on Monday to encourage legal careers among minority students. More than 100 students from Lansing's Sexton High School are expected to attend.
Lansing - As he cooked dinner late Wednesday, Kurt Richmond heard a knock on the door of his apartment.
Grapplers target 7th consecutive victory The MSU wrestling team heads into the last weekend of Big Ten action on a six-match winning streak. The ninth-ranked Spartans (9-5 overall, 5-1 Big Ten) take to the road after they bested five top-25 teams at Jenison Field House, including No.
If ignorance is bliss, the happiest people in the world must be walking around MSU's campus. This is in response to "U-M policy doesn't award for hardship," (SN 2/20). I'm tired of the lack of support for affirmative action and the ignorance about who it helps.
What would you do if you were stuck in an empty apartment with an attractive member of the opposite sex? Would you make a move on them despite the fact you are involved with someone else?
West Lafayette, Ind. - After holding the lead through 14 minutes of the second half, MSU let an upset slip away, losing a heartbreaker to No.
Every year, hundreds of former college players push their bodies to the point of exhaustion, in hopes of obtaining their dreams. Such is the life of more than 300 prospects at the NFL's combine in Indianapolis this week.
All you need for a music scene are some good bands and a bit of community love. On Saturday, six local bands will take the stage at the Michigan Theatre in Jackson to set that theory in motion. The festival, which runs from noon until midnight, is all about the music - be it alternative, rock, reggae, jazz or blues.
A new upscale golf course is set to attract golfers to the East Lansing area. The East Lansing City Council approved an overall site plan of Eagle Eye Crossings, a 232-acre 18-hole golf course, which will soon be an attraction in the Northern Tier, between State and Stoll roads, west of Chandler Road.
Michigan could soon take advantage of its natural resources and jump on the alternative energy bandwagon, due in part to legislation approved in the state House on Thursday.The bill, introduced by state Rep.
The ninth annual Dia de la Mujer Conference will take place Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Kellogg Center. The conference is a meeting of Chicana and Latina women from all parts of the Midwest to celebrate and share information and discuss issues of concern. This year's theme is "Abriendo Caminos, Mujer a Mujer," which translates to "Opening Pathways, Woman to Woman." The day includes workshops, exhibits and entertainment focusing on the personal, professional, political and academic aspects of Chicana and Latina women. Registration begins at 7:15 a.m.
In response to "No such thing as a free notebook," (SN 2/20), I would like to invite students to an ASMSU meeting.