Fretter fights off illness, works to make impact on ice
Colton Fretter would have been a perfect son a few generations ago because he tends not to speak unless spoken to.The freshman right wing's quiet demeanor is in stark contrast to most MSU hockey players - generally a vociferous bunch.
Volunteers' drive keeps non profit theaters alive
For a weekend or two, actors bask in the glory they have earned by spending countless nights perfecting each line and movement.
Go sell it
The Residence Halls Association has some earnest explaining to do if it wants students to take the organization's request to renew its $21 per semester tax seriously in the spring. In the same vein, it is important for the more than 14,500 students living in the residence halls, who foot the bill, to take the time to hold their RHA representatives accountable.
Winter weather greeted by chili competition, festivities
East Lansing is welcoming the cold weather with a hot chili contest and other free activities to greet the holiday season this weekend.The East Lansing Winter Festival and Chili Cook-Off will take place from 1-5 p.m.
MIDDAY UPDATE: Campus Jewish center offers holiday comfort away from home
This year, many Jewish students at MSU were thankful that they were able to celebrate the beginning of Chanukah with their families over the Thanksgiving break."For the first time in four years, Jewish students were able to spend the beginning of Chanukah at home," Jennifer Stotter, president of the Jewish Student Union at MSU, said.
SN shouldn't publish intolerant opinions
I could not believe The State News chose to publish such an awful column ("Religious majority doesn't understand atheist views," SN 11/26). The author was not only wrong, but completely intolerant. I find it ridiculous that we pay money for a paper and are force-fed liberal ideas every day.
Trustee Pittman all business
Business has always been a passion for Trustee Randall Pittman, but even after 150 mergers and acquisitions, he said he enjoyed helping people so much that he was ready to try his hand in another facet of entrepreneurship - health care.As chief executive officer of Forest Health Services Corp., Chatham Capital Corp.
Conflicted plan
If work continues as they have been, mid-Michigan could soon be brought up to speed on the information superhighway thanks to the help of MSU's services.
Group asks colleges to stop Internet file-sharing
Telecommunication junior Jason Shamberger says he downloads material from the Internet on a regular basis, such as movies, music and software.But there's a group that wants to prevent college students from enjoying such freedoms.Recently, there have been efforts to persuade officials at American colleges and universities to make students aware of the dangers of file-sharing, or downloading copyrighted materials from the Internet.On Oct.
E.L., 'U' prepare for expected budget cuts
The long battle to protect MSU's fire station may have been in vain.State lawmakers face a tough decision today as they are handed an executive order that would cut about $470 million from the state's current budget - a move that would likely harm cities such as East Lansing, which stands to lose between $200,000 and $400,000.In September, Gov.
'Extreme Ops' an extreme flop
Throw in a group of skiers, stunt performers and camera crew trying to shoot an extreme commercial with the Austrian Alps and a war criminal and you're bound to get a confusing film. "Extreme Ops" is just that. The distinction between the actor and characters is blurred by the separate goals of the film and its characters. The production crew discovers an unfinished ski resort at the top of a range dividing the former Yugoslavia and Austria.
Antarctica program proposed
MSU students will be able to study abroad on all seven continents next winter if a proposed plan is approved for travel to Antarctica. MSU already has 183 programs in 57 countries. Paul Roberts, director of study abroad and international training for the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, said the college hopes to send the proposal to Study Abroad by the end of the week.
MIDDAY UPDATE: Higher education funding to be cut 2 percent
After hours of debate between Gov. John Engler and the Senate Appropriations Committee, higher education funding will take a 2-percent state funding reduction rather than one of 2.5 percent as was originally outlined in an executive order. Although they can't speak for future semesters, MSU officials say a tuition hike for spring 2003 is not likely. "I can't predict how it will affect tuition in the future, but I can say we wouldn't do this to students and families right now for the spring," said MSU spokesman Terry Denbow. State Sen.
Art show returns from Austria, set to open on campus
From university classrooms to the foreign soil of Austria, combined efforts of international programs and university affiliates have given 57 student art works a new home.
Budget cuts might close Listening Ear
Helping hands might need to be tightfisted this year.With state budget cuts on the horizon, the Listening Ear Crisis and Intervention Center, 1017 E.
Spartans beat No. 22 Virginia
The MSU men's basketball team thrived off an energized crowd and an ESPN audience Wednesday to pick up an impressive 82-75 win over Virginia on Wednesday night. With the victory in the ACC/Big Ten challenge, the No.
MIDDAY UPDATE: Campus Jewish center offers holiday comfort away from home
This year, many Jewish students at MSU were thankful that they were able to celebrate the beginning of Chanukah with their families over the Thanksgiving break."For the first time in four years, Jewish students were able to spend the beginning of Chanukah at home," Jennifer Stotter, president of the Jewish Student Union at MSU, said.
'U' group raises funds for shelter
The American Association of Blacks in Energy-MSU held a coin drive this week in the International Center to support MSU Safe Place, an on-campus domestic violence shelter.The organization raised funds for the Safe Place last year, raising $400 in two days.
Students can pick up free blue books from ASMSU
Tuition and rent may not be free, but blue books are.With finals week looming, students are rushing to bookstores around the area to pick up the small blue item essential for final exams.But ASMSU, MSU's undergraduate student government, is trying to help out by offering blue books, which cost less than $1, for free.The blue books program has been in effect for the last five years, but recently it has gained momentum as more students have become aware of the service, said Academic Assembly Chairperson Matt Clayson."The first batch lasted two and a half years.