Grad school applications up

Nick Reister didn't even bother applying for any jobs when he graduated."The economy was in a state where it would be more beneficial for me to increase my education," said Reister, a first-year MSU-Detroit College of Law student, who graduated from Hope College last year.Reister is among a growing number of students who are opting to attend graduate school rather than looking for work amid the slumping economy and difficult job market.

Investigative journalism uncovers early draft of speech

I have spent the past month engaged in deep undercover investigative journalism in Washington. In the course of this dangerous work, I uncovered a very early draft of Tuesday's State of the Union Address.

Conservative side needs to be heard

Lately it seems people with conservative opinions have not been able to express their ideas on this campus. Oftentimes, being labeled a conservative is as good as being labeled a racist or a bigot.

Students leaving school with greater debt

Sarah McEvilly doesn't even want to think about how much money she's borrowed for college.A journalism junior from Illinois, McEvilly estimates she will have accumulated a debt of $80,000 for tuition and living expenses by the time she graduates."I really don't think about paying school off now," McEvilly said.

Handicap parkers unable to find spots on campus

Taking a drag from a cigarette on a 15-degree day outside of East Wilson Hall, Melinda Haus sits in her wheelchair impatiently waiting for a bus to take her to class.A few minutes later, a bus that was supposed to pick her up at 5 p.m.

Postal service hopes classes will prevent identity theft

Those wanting to learn how to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft can do so at 1 p.m. Monday at the community room in the MSU Department of Police and Public Safety Building.Cheryl Smith from the Detroit division of the Postal Inspection Service will be talking about the topic, which is cited as the leading consumer scam perpetrated in the United States.For more information contact Mike Lee, customer relations coordinator for the U.S.

Ozone deserves Izzone-type respect

I am writing because once again I sat through a Tom Izzo-coached basketball game and was offended by how many times we were overlooked.

Uprising

The show has been just waiting to break loose from both the local and national hip-hop underground. After two years of phone calls, contacts and conversations, Dominic Cochran of Urban Renewal Sound System is now just hours away from hearing, smelling and seeing his dream line-up play on the main stage of The Temple Club, 500 E.

Olin official: Meningitis shots administered, old shots still effective

Olin Health Center officials say the number of meningitis vaccinations administered have increased since a female journalism student was hospitalized for meningococcemia last Thursday.

Police briefs 01/30/03

Victories away from home not coming easy for Big Ten teams

MSU women's basketball team picked up its first road win of 2003 on Sunday by defeating Indiana 64-53 at Assembly Hall. Prior to the victory, the Spartans had posted a 3-4 record away from East Lansing, dropping their last three road games - all conference games. But MSU (11-7 overall, 4-3 Big Ten) is not alone.

Columnist took show too seriously

After reading the "Sex and the City" column, I was furious ("'Sex and the City' promotes negative images," SN 1/27). I think the columnist took the show way too literally.

Football recruiting class up to 12, more might come

MSU's recruitment class has quickly jumped to a dozen with the addition of a speedy running back - and two more recruits could be on the way. Former Antelope Valley College sophomore running back DeAndra Cobb verbally committed to MSU during winter break. Canadian offensive lineman Mike Gyetvai said he has not committed to MSU and the university expects an answer from him by tonight.

Local band to celebrate release of new album tonight at Rick's

Getting the ball rolling on a new record is a daunting and dubious task for a local band. Recording studios are expensive, and finding the right professionals to help put the music to disc is never simple. But East Lansing's The Flow took matters into its own hands and built a home studio to record its new album "Aurelius," which will be available at the band's CD release party tonight at Rick's American Café, 224 Abbott Road.

Players help each other adjust

From kangaroos and balmy weather to squirrels and snow advisories, Australia and Michigan are worlds apart.

Lansing zoo hosts book fair

The Potter Park Zoological Society will host its third annual Wildlife Book Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Paid connection

The university's proposed Ethernet fee for August is unfortunate, but because of increased use on campus, an added expense is necessary to cover the expansion of cost.

Man robs Meridian Township bank

Standard Federal Bank, 2731 E. Grand River Ave., was robbed Thursday after a man demanding money walked in indicating he had a weapon.The man got away with an undisclosed amount of money, Meridian Township police Lt.

Former Spartan Moss sentenced to 20 days in jail

Former Spartan tailback Dawan Moss was sentenced to 20 days in jail today for his conviction last month on charges of drunken driving, fleeing and alluding police and resisting arrest.Moss, a co-captain last season, expects to serve nine days in jail according to his lawyer Stephan Holland.

Downloaders warned, not identified by 'U'

Record companies could ask universities for names of students who illegally download music from file-sharing programs such as KaZaA, but MSU officials say they will warn students first.Although the recording industry won a case last week that will make it easier for them find people who illegally trade copyrighted music, they don't intend to hunt for names of students.But industry executives didn't rule it out.David Gift, vice provost for libraries, computing and technology, said the recording industry is getting tougher on file sharing, and MSU is trying to help solve the problem."We always investigate the complaint and ask the person who is sourcing the materials to stop," Gift said.