'U' trustees divided on U-M policy
Even though 16 universities have independently filed legal briefs supporting the University of Michigan's affirmative action policy, MSU officials are split on the issue, saying MSU isn't likely to take a stance.
Renewable energy tax needs 'yes' vote
On March 19, students will have the opportunity to vote on a referendum calling for renewable energy to be used on campus.
Cast keeps 'Raisin' true to 1950s roots
Lorraine Hansberry's "A Raisin in the Sun," is undeniably an important piece of black literature.And if it is performed with the utmost respect by talented actors and actresses, the play would tell the struggles of black families in a cruel and unjust world.Done poorly, the play can loose its powerful mixture of racism and sexism.MSU's Theatre Department is holding a production at the Fairchild Theatre and has the recipe to get it right.Directed by Lamont Clegg, the play doesn't shift from its late 1950s roots.The story surrounds the Younger family, a poor black family struggling to survive in Chicago at a time when racism kept them from getting out of the ghetto.Lena Younger's husband died and the family is about to receive a large sum of money from his life insurance.
Chiropractic center offers service to fight brain condition
Holt - When Karen Davis's son woke her at 2 a.m. with a splitting headache four months ago, she had no clue of the road ahead. Joe Davis, a 20-year-old Holt resident, was quickly taken to the hospital that night after he had a stroke and quit breathing.
City might shut down The Dollar Nightclub
Lansing - The Dollar Nightclub, 3411 E. Michigan Ave., may have to shut its doors at the end of the month if they don't pay their $80,000-$90,000 debt in back taxes to the city. "The bar will be up for sale if they don't pay their debt by the end of the month," Lansing City Council President Carol Wood said.
Speaking out
Marching to the beat of unified drums, hundreds demanded peace during the weekend. Signs painted with slogans such as "Drop Bush Not Bombs" were held high as protesters chanted "Peace in Iraq" while gathering for an anti-war demonstration beginning at the Beaumont Tower on Saturday. Standing in the cold near the campus landmark, MSU Students for Peace and Justice co-founder Michael Perez attempted to inspire marchers, who would make their way to the Capitol steps in Lansing.
Williams shifts, will coach Lions' receivers
Former MSU head football coach Bobby Williams is moving to Detroit Lions receivers coach after being named Detroit Lions running backs coach last month, spokesman Matt Barnhart said Monday. The move could reunite Williams with former MSU star Charles Rogers, if the Lions select the highly-touted wide receiver with the No.
Liles, Slater prove worth in Saturday victory
Traditionally, the Michigan hockey team is comprised of fast, skilled players, while the Spartans have a bunch of big, tough grinders. For the most part, that's true.
The Stooges' self-titled debut gave birth to rising star Iggy Pop
Iggy Pop has come a long way. Through all the on-stage acts of self-mutilation, drug addition and random spurts of homelessness, Pop has carved a name into music history as few have managed to do. Helping father the sound of Detroit-rock and garage punk, almost everything Pop has touched has turned into future inspiration for many of today's artists. The Stooges first release, which was self-titled, started the commotion in 1969 when it brought together sounds of distortion, psychedelic wah-wah and lots and lots of feedback.
Stalemate: Rivals defend home arenas
Corey Potter's first goal since Oct. 24 had all the makings of an insurance tally. The freshman defenseman's slap shot from the right point gave MSU a 4-1 lead over archrival Michigan with 11:33 to play Saturday night at Munn Ice Arena.
Soul Nite brings in notable poet
Dana Hawes' emotional words echoed throughout the Wonders Hall Kiva on Saturday night as the crowd of listeners looked on, hanging on every word he read.
Measure would ban flying banners above stadiums
Planes carrying advertisement banners might stop flying over a crowded Spartan Stadium next season. To protect against would-be terrorist attacks, federal lawmakers Friday passed a proposal banning advertising flights above stadiums nationwide.
Terror target
Be afraid. Be very afraid. No, wait. It's OK. MSU will protect you. You're safe here. MSU has a plan. What's that plan you say? Well, there aren't exactly any details.
Columnist doesn't understand threat
I'd like to invite everyone who agrees with Matt Treadwell's article ("For world peace, Bush needs to be removed, not Saddam," SN 2/12) to take a step back and listen to what they are saying.
Campus car accident kills two men, sends third to hospital
Two men were killed in a car accident early Sunday morning near MSU's Pavilion, MSU police Chief Jim Dunlap said. Neither of the victims were MSU students, police said. The crash, which killed a 22-year-old Carson City man and a 25-year-old St.
Activist, historian remembered at service
Anne Tracy, an MSU librarian and lecturer who started a special section at the Main Library focusing on gay and lesbian studies was remembered today by more than 100 people at a memorial service.Tracy died Friday after a two-year fight with liver cancer at the age of 64.
'U' professors voice opinions about Bush tax cuts in NY Times
In agreement that President Bush's tax cutting plan isn't the best way to fix the economy, four MSU professors lent their names to a full-page ad appearing in the New York Times last week.
Everyone doesn't have to conform to society's expectations
Have you ever heard the phrase, "If only you would " followed by a statement as to how something you said or did, or didn't say or do, has resulted in you being harassed, made fun of, criticized or worse?