NEWS
'U' family lineage attracts recruit
Some study law because their parents studied law. Others go into medicine because it was their parents' occupation.
COMMENTARY
Holland wrestles with allowance of Mexican ID
Producing white-out conditions, the lake-effect snow persists in its steady slant, rendering what appear to be historic landmarks - schools, businesses and a small number of pedestrians indiscernible from one another.
MSU
Trustee's ring back on eBay
The ring has returned. Angelo DiMeo, the Lansing jeweler who tried to auction two bowl game rings belonging to MSU Trustee Joel Ferguson, has placed one of them back up for sale on the Internet auction site eBay. DiMeo is now asking $1,999 for a 1990 gold John Hancock Bowl ring formerly owned by Ferguson.
FEATURES
'Biker Boyz' not worth your money
Collaborations are an interesting topic in music. Sometimes they can be a dimensional can opener which takes music to places never thought possible - other times it sounds just like the new soundtrack for the crotch-rocket blockbuster "Biker Boyz." With tracks by big names such as Ja Rule, Metallica and Redman, one might expect a more solid effort on some commercial pop level. Instead, a combination of R&B, metal, electronic, hip-hop and rap creates an album which often sounds misguided and noisy. Metallica rears its other face with an interesting collaboration with Ja Rule and Swizz Beatz.
MSU
Security in question after dorm incident
The early closing of Case Hall may only be a temporary measure to assess dorm security following an attempted armed robbery Thursday, officials said.As of Sunday, night receptionists will go on duty at 9 p.m.
NEWS
Matter of war
Melanie Grooms always wondered if she could be "that type of person who could join the military." "I can't picture myself doing something like that," the general management senior said.
COMMENTARY
Anti-conservatives don't discuss issues
A recent letter in The State News ("All opinions are present on campus," SN 2/3) completely missed the mark on conservative complaints.
ICE HOCKEY
Maloney playing 'possessed'
Nobody on the MSU hockey team has played with more intensity since the semester break than senior left wing Brian Maloney. Overall, the 6-foot-1, 207-pounder has skated faster, hit harder and forechecked more fiercely and consistently than any of his counterparts.
NEWS
Student balances possible deployment with school
For the past month, Mark St. Louis has been gearing up for what might be ahead. He spent three days last week at Fort Custer in Augusta, Mich., joining in Michigan Army National Guard mobilization exercises in preparation for possible wartime service.
FEATURES
Fans can expect a let down from first live release
Disappointment is the word when referring to the first live release by Detroit blues rockers the Soledad Brothers.
COMMENTARY
Beyond safe
Welcome to the real world - and we're not talking about the MTV supposed reality program. This is the place were life is usually safe and peaceful while the threat of danger sometimes lurks around the corners.
MICHIGAN
President resigns after scandal
Capital Area United Way President Bob Berning resigned Monday as the Board of Directors voted to change leadership in the aftermath of the $1.88 million embezzlement scandal."The board of directors voted to accept Bob Berning's resignation," Board Chairman Tom Chirgwin said.
MICHIGAN
School board talks budget
"We are meeting to figure out where we go from here," she said. The closing of Spartan Village Elementary School, eliminating the East Lansing high school alternative program and the restructuring of the district will be discussed at 7 p.m.
MICHIGAN
'U' commission to voice noise concerns
MSU students will levy in their voice on noise violations policies to the East Lansing City Council at 7:30 p.m.
COMMENTARY
Shady source
MSU Internet use has been increasing with 1.817 billion megabytes of Internet traffic used last year compared to 38 million megabytes used in the 1997-98 fiscal year.
FEATURES
McConaughey talks about Texas, life and a new film
Matthew McConaughey knows after working with fellow celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck and Kate Hudson, that he's reached superstar status. But he's still just a boy from Texas at heart. "Texas is my home - that's where I have the ranch," he said.
COMMENTARY
Bush's speech contradicts itself
This letter is in response to Tim Phelps' letter on the editorial "State of Fear" (SN 1/30) ("Lambasting of Bush shows liberal bias," SN 1/31). During his State of the Union address, President Bush said, "Jobs are created when the economy grows; the economy grows when Americans have more money to spend and invest; and the best and fairest way to make sure Americans have that money is not to tax it away in the first place." He then proposes "only" a 4-percent increase in the federal government's discretionary spending limit, committing an additional $400 billion during the next decade to strengthen Medicare, creating a research fund of $1.2 billion to develop hydrogen-powered automobiles, earmarking $450 million to bring mentors to disadvantaged youth, a new $600-million drug treatment plan and a $15-billion commitment to treat AIDS in Africa and the Caribbean. Something smells fishy.
NEWS
Recruiting update: Spartans expect to sign 17 players Wednesday
On the eve of national signing day, 17 recruits have verbally committed to the Spartans. Head football coach John L.
COMMENTARY
Letter's defense of Bush off the mark
Tim Phelps' letter ("Lambasting of Bush shows liberal bias," SN 1/31) criticizing The State News' liberal bias contains an element of truth.
NEWS
Amtrak seeks more funding for continued service
The fate of railway services in Michigan remains hanging in the balance after meetings Tuesday.Officials from Amtrak and the State Department of Transportation representatives met in Lansing to negotiate a deal to prevent the possible loss of trains routes in Michigan.Amtrak's contract with the state expires March 31, and the railway system is seeking a $2.2 million increase in annual funding."We want to work to make sure our service keeps going," Amtrak spokeswoman Kathleen Cantilllon said.For more on this story please see Wednesday's edition of The State News.