MSU
Group to host town hall forum
ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, will be hosting a town hall forum at the Wonder Hall Kiva to debate the topic of Proposal 4 at 6:30 p.m.
MICHIGAN
E-mail spells trouble for Senate hopeful DeWeese
An e-mail state Rep. Paul DeWeese sent out during the third week of September has received attention from more than just the people who received it.Democrats accuse the Williamston Republican of misusing the state employee e-mail system to influence voting decisions and are calling for an investigation into the matter.DeWeese says he sent out the message to show support for state employees.Voters will choose between DeWeese and state Rep.
NEWS
Dont overlook the fine print in rental leases
If criminal justice junior Kelly Geiger learns nothing else during her college years, she will walk away with one lesson she had to learn the hard way - caveat emptor, or buyer beware. As soon as Geiger and five other roommates moved into their East Lansing house they started noticing problems: the screens broke constantly, the downstairs would flood when it rained and the toilet wouldn’t shut off and often overflowed.
COMMENTARY
Country cannot let up against terrorism
I love our society and its way of handling tragic events. Just a little more than a year ago, our nation fell under attack from a terrorist organization.
NEWS
MIDDAY UPDATE: Experts say gubernatorial debates have minimal effect
While political party advocates disagree about which candidate “won” Monday night’s gubernatorial debate, some say the debates won’t have any affect on who wins the Nov.
NEWS
Co-op housing offers an escape from dorm, apartment living
Some students that have lived in the dorms for a few years are now looking for a new place to stay.
NEWS
Students, families coexist in E.L.
On any given weekend, crowds of students cross to the north side of Grand River Avenue looking for a good time - and causing headaches for some neighborhood residents.“I hate it,” East Lansing resident Kaylee Ferris said.
COMMENTARY
Administration not strapped for cash
Generally, I try to restrain myself from responding to insipid, uninformed letters to the editor based on opinion rather than fact.
SPORTS
Spartan golfers tie for tournament title
In its first tournament win of the season, the MSU men’s golf team was declared co-champions of the 2002 Wolverine Invitational Sunday at the University of Michigan Golf Course. The No.
MSU
Professors launch project to offer support for breast cancer patients
A collaborative pilot project between professors from two Michigan universities aims to give women support after completing breast cancer treatment.The project, Transition to Survivorship - Following Breast Cancer Treatment, acts as a trial-run support group for women who have recently gone through treatment after the early stages of breast cancer.
NEWS
Dorms help residents learn different cultures
After spending all her life in India, Aditi Pandya had a lot to learn when she first arrived in the United States less than two months ago to attend MSU.The zoology sophomore was surprised by the many extracurricular activities American students participate in and the vast amount of freedom they enjoy.Although foreign to many U.S.
ICE HOCKEY
Western Ontario provides tuneup for Spartans
Seventh-ranked MSU probably won’t be challenged by Western Ontario tonight, but the Spartans know what’s looming just three days from now.The ice hockey team’s exhibition game against the Mustangs tonight is a mere speed bump in MSU’s collision course with No.
NEWS
Students hit the streets in search of houses
It’s that time of the year again when students begin searching for off-campus houses to live.
COMMENTARY
Campaigners right to join pro-life rally
I would like to thank state representatives Paul DeWeese, R-Williamston, and Andrew “Rocky” Raczkowski, R-Farmington Hills, state House hopefuls Larry Ward and Don Vickers, and Congressman Mike Rogers, R-Brighton, for coming to the Pro-Life Youth Rally on campus Saturday and supporting students as they rallied for life.
NEWS
Noise violations can quickly break up parties
It was supposed to be an innocent birthday party. Eminem’s “Cleaning Out My Closet” was blasting from the stereo as zoology senior Julie Cunningham and 25 of her friends gathered to celebrate a roommate’s 20th birthday.
NEWS
E.L. noise complaints decrease
Partygoers dropped the noise by a few decibels each of the past four weekends, East Lansing police reported Monday. Decreasing complaints is music to the ears of some residents and community leaders who grumbled at a city council meeting two weeks ago about noise-related problems.
SPORTS
Womens tennis team topples Wolverines
MSU proved to be victorious against Michigan this weekend, as women’s tennis sophomore Dora Vastag defeated Wolverine Chrissie Nolan (6-3, 6-1) to capture the singles title Sunday at the Wolverine Fall Tennis Classic in Ann Arbor. Vastag also paired up with junior Caroline Lay to win the Victors doubles flight title, defeating Michigan’s Jennifer Duprez and Kim Plaushines 8-6.
MSU
Undercover rules added to student guide
A memo from President M. Peter McPherson released to The State News on Monday said new undercover surveillance guidelines will be placed in the Spartan Life: Student Handbook and Resource Guide starting next year.Spartan Life, which is distributed to all on-campus students, establishes rules and laws for MSU students.The addition is the result of more than a year and a half spent on revising the rules for undercover operations by MSU administrators and student leaders.
FEATURES
Cool graphics, sounds make long wait for Star Fox worthwhile
This game was originally designed as a Nintendo 64 game, but eventually switched formats to the more powerful GameCube.
COMMENTARY
U should choose to vote pro-life
There are times in our lives when we only get one choice - one path to choose and then go down. Deciding to have sex is one of those times.