Fee-d up

University officials are considering charging students living in residence halls an Ethernet-access fee in addition to room and board rates beginning in the 2003-04 academic year. Such a measure would be a cheap way of passing the buck to students. David Gist, MSU’s vice provost for libraries, computing and technology, said Housing & Food Services will have to propose the fee in April to the MSU Board of Trustees as a part of the housing-rates budget before it approves the university’s 2003-04 budget because on-campus Internet traffic is exponentially rising.

Midday update: ASMSU wants U off party school list

ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, wants administrators to work on changing MSU’s “party school” image.MSU appeared on the Princeton Review’s and Playboy magazine’s 2003 top party school lists.ASMSU Student Assembly Chairperson Matt Weingarden said when MSU’s categorized as a party school, prospective students are more likely to choose a different school to attend.

Columnist assumed too much about crowd

Kudos to Craig Gunn for his address on the decline of American civilization, particularly in the way our current generation behaves (“Education goes beyond books, class; teach your kids” SN 10/22). He was correct in stating that many American youths today are not so much inclined to the reality of world issues as they are to events that surround their own daily lives.

Womens club sports vie for varsity status

Every club team at MSU hopes it will someday be called up to varsity. And why wouldn’t they? Varsity teams are supported with millions of university dollars; club teams scratch by on pocket money and friendly donations.

College of Education awarded 2 grants

The MSU College of Education will be part of two grants worth about $20 million awarded by the National Science Foundation to improve education. MSU is the only university to be part of both grants at the K-12 and post-secondary level. The grant, awarded for the study of Higher Adult and Lifelong Education, is worth $10 million over five years and will launch a relationship with the University of Wisconsin and Penn State University to establish the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning. “Starting from day one for this to be a success it will go way beyond Wisconsin,” said James Fairweather, MSU educational administration professor.

U employee gets obscene call

An MSU employee received an obscene phone call from an unknown man stating he was coming after her last week.Police say a 34-year-old woman received four obscene phone calls in her Administration Building office between 8 a.m.

U alumni open enhanced Novi theater

Novi - A new business sprouting up in the jungle of commerce that is the Detroit suburb would normally be just another business. But MSU alumni Ruth Daniels and Carl Slemer hope a theater that offers amenities others don’t will make their Emagine theater stick out. The 86,000-square foot anchor of the Fountain Walk retail complex opens Monday to movie patrons who will see films in comfort.

Williams may play bigger role for Spartans

After MSU’s second consecutive blowout loss, head coach Bobby Williams said he would consider calling plays.

Letter writer missed point of feminism

In the letter to the editor “Feminist outlook full of ‘real choices,’” (SN 10/21) the writer makes some impressive points. Ask any pro-choice woman if she is against everyone bearing children and having a fulfilling family life.

Arnold Air Society serves community

Lansing - Communication sophomore Amy Shingledecker and fellow members of the Arnold Air Society helped clean up after Empty Bowls 2002 at the Center for the Arts, 425 S.

Team looks to go undefeated at home

MSU field hockey is just 70 minutes away from an undefeated season at home, and Kent State is the final obstacle in the Spartans’ way.In its inaugural season at the MSU Field Hockey Complex, MSU (15-2 overall, 3-1 Big Ten) has successfully defended its turf, winning all nine games.But numbers aside, head coach Michele Madison said today is just another tough game.“We’ll definitely have to bring our ‘A’ game to the field,” Madison said.

Tesitmony offers Southern soul, vocals

Dana Glover has a sultry voice that emanates with Southern charm as her long, brown, wavy hair gently caresses her beautiful features. But this is about her music so we’ll focus on that, regardless of the fact that Glover has been a model since the young age of 16.

Community readies for screening of movie

Today’s screening of “Fahrenheit 451” at 7 p.m. will headline this weeks “One Book, One Community” events at the Hannah Community Center.

U professors among lowest paid in Big Ten

MSU professors earned one of the lowest average salaries in the Big Ten for the 2001-02 fiscal year.

Board of Trustees, students to debate

Four of the candidates for the MSU Board of Trustee will debate at 6 p.m. Wednesday in 145 Communication Arts and Sciences Building. Bill Ballenger, editor and publisher of Inside Michigan Politics, will serve as the moderator. The 90-minute debate, sponsored by the Council of Graduate Students and The State News, will include incumbents Colleen McNamara, a Democrat, and Don Nugent, a Republican, as well as State Sen.

Police briefs 10/23/02

Cooks, family men among statewide candidates

Come Nov. 5, a pair of state senators plan to become the state’s second-in-command. John Cherry, D-Clio, was chosen in August to run alongside Attorney General Jennifer Granholm on the Democratic side of the gubernatorial ticket.

Student group to host Meet the Candidates

Seven candidates running for office will stop on campus Wednesday night for a “Meet the Candidates” night. The event, organized by the MSU Student Voters’ Coalition, will feature candidates for 69th District state representative, 23rd District state senator and secretary of state.

Williams deserves chance to succeed

I am reading a lot of anti-football head coach Bobby Williams letters to the editor in The State News lately, and I can’t take it anymore.

Secretary of state to gather food for hungry

Secretary of state branch offices will participate in Harvest Gathering for the fourth consecutive year.