Health officials say only those in close contact with a journalism sophomore admitted Thursday to Sparrow Hospital for a meningitis-like illness need to be worried about their health.The student, who lived on the ninth floor of South Hubbard Hall, is being treated in intensive care for meningococcemia, a bacterial infection that affects the blood.
Angela Kuciban spent the first week of classes cleaning the paint off windows at All-American Pita and preparing it for potential buyers. Customers who called the store heard a somber message from Kuciban, the store's owner, on the answering machine, which said All-American Pita, 553 E.
I feel compelled to challenge Matt Treadwell's definition of patriotism ("Utilizing free speech doesn't equal a lack of patriotism," SN 01/22) for the following three reasons. One, a true patriot is willing to kill an enemy or die to preserve the fundamental principles of America.
Meningitis is the swelling of the lining around the brain and spinal cord. There are two types of meningitis; viral and bacterial.
It seems the road to peace could take an unexpected turn through France and Germany - two nations with a hostile history - after the two countries celebrated 40 years of reconciliation Wednesday.
Meningitis is the swelling of the lining around the brain and spinal cord. There are two types of meningitis; viral and bacterial.
Attorney Geoffery Fieger reflected on a long career at the MSU-Detroit College of Law Building on Thursday. Fieger, who gave a $4 million donation to DCL in 2001, was the inaugural speaker in a lecture series that bears his name. "He is wonderfully inspiring," DCL Dean Terence Blackburn said.
The East Lansing City Council and school board members are looking to unite - hoping to soften the blow of budget troubles. Members of both groups met and discussed possible collaborations including sharing mowing and plowing services, human resource and auditorium staffs and pool management expenses. "I can say that I don't know any other place in Michigan that's working together like this," Mayor Mark Meadows said. Officials say they plan to find ways to combine city and school district staff positions. East Lansing lost nearly $720,000 from state revenue funding and fire protection grants in December after an executive order by then-Gov.
MSU officials, including representatives of the MSU police, met with students Thursday night in Shaw Hall and addressed racial insensitivity and the importance of black caucuses after a derogatory flier was found in the building Jan.
One of MSU's most promising young football players said Thursday he has left the team. Freshman tailback David Richard, the Spartans' leading rusher last season, said he plans on transferring. "It's true," Richard said.
South Bend, Ind. - It wasn't easy, but the Spartan hockey team scratched out its sixth straight victory with a 2-1 decision over Notre Dame on Friday night at the Joyce Center.Sophomore goaltender Matt Migliaccio was superb for MSU (14-9-1 overall, 10-6-0 CCHA), turning away 40 shots, including 19 in a hectic third period.The Fighting Irish (9-12-4, 7-9-1) hounded the Spartans in the third, keeping the puck in the MSU zone for most of the frame.
If you're in the mood for a night of jamming and wild dancing - and maybe a little bit of a patchouli - tonight's Umphrey's McGee concert at The Temple Club, 500 E.
A female MSU student has been diagnosed with meningococcemia, a disease similar to bacterial meningitis, university officials confirmed Friday. The disease is a "very grave" illness, MSU spokeswoman Deb Pozega Osburn said.
Students and professors who use the course management system Blackboard will notice a change after MSU announced Tuesday it will switch to a new program. ANGEL, or A New Global Environment for Learning, is similar in appearance and will provide many of the same services as the 4.0 version of Blackboard MSU uses. "Version 4.0 reached the point where we couldn't make it hold as many users as MSU needed," said David Gift, vice provost for libraries, computing and technology.
MSU's Residence Halls Association said Thursday the 2001-02 movie budget was never overspent. "The RHA administration told the general assembly that they were going over budget," said Brian Winters, the association's public relations director.
Lansing - Standing in front of a 4-H Club judge, with a dead chicken in his arms and his shirt covered in chicken vomit, state Rep.
Ann Arbor - They're back. It has always taken two teams to make a rivalry, and after an extended hiatus, it seems Michigan is ready to hold up its end of the bargain.
I am writing in response to Melanie Thomas's letter to the editor ("Right to abortion needs to remain," SN 1/23). It is quite obvious we are living in dark times right now.
Writer/director P.T. Anderson just might be unstoppable. With the critically acclaimed films "Hard Eight," "Boogie Nights" and "Magnolia" under his belt, the director took on a new challenge - turn gross-out comedian Adam Sandler into a respectable actor with "Punch-Drunk Love." The two must have done something right.