Commission spots open

MSU students have the opportunity to have their voices heard in East Lansing government by applying for a seat on any of seven city commissions. Commission members serve the community by recommending policies concerning various aspects of the city, developing new programs, reviewing city council legislation and giving feedback to council members on how their decisions affect students. This year, there are three at-large seats open on the University Student Commission, as well as the arts, environment, housing, transportation, human relations and planning commissions. Councilmember Beverly Baten said she appreciates the opinions of the student members. “I like hearing from the students and working toward helping them understand what we do here,” said Baten, who serves as the liaison of three city commissions.

Association re-accredits museum

The MSU Museum is considered among the nation’s best by the American Association of Museums.The association recently granted the museum re-accreditation - an honor it has held since 1977.Kurt Dewhurst, MSU Museum director, said the association considers many factors when deciding if a museum is accreditation worthy.

Cher to play Breslin this fall

Tickets went on sale Friday for Cher’s final tour, which makes its way to Breslin Center Oct.

MIDDAY UPDATE: Study deems merit-based scholarships biased

White students from upper-class families tend to be the primary recipients of merit-based state scholarships ,while many minority students in need of money are being slighted, said a study released this week.Harvard University’s Civil Rights Project conducted the study analyzing the programs of four states, including Michigan.

Lansing hires counsel in gas pipeline battle

Lansing - The Lansing City Council voted Monday to obtain outside legal counsel in its battle against Wolverine Pipe Line. The company plans to construct an underground gasoline pipeline that would extend about five miles through Lansing. Differences between Wolverine and the council climaxed with the council’s decision earlier this month to deny consent for the project.

Schulers Poetry Series begins next week

Imagine having the opportunity to indulge in verses of poetry read by a professor without concentrating on the dry aspects that tests usually outline.

Police briefs 08/27/02

Off-campus living not what expected, but worth experience

Three weeks ago, I had the honor of entering my friend’s new off-campus house, which he had moved into with about nine other guys.

Weekend party lures U to Auditorium

The grassy knoll to the south of the Auditorium was scene to medieval warriors, “The Price is Right” and a foosball table Saturday night.But this was not anarchy - it was Party at the Aud.More than 300 student groups - about 20 more than last year - assembled outside the building hoping to lure some of MSU’s nearly 43,000 students into joining their organizations.“This is probably our biggest recruiting campaign,” said Charlie Cove, Fencing Club president and a food industry management senior.

Despite weather, heavy loads, move-ins without problems

The thick humidity and drizzle outside didn’t stop roommates Ben LaPlante and Eric Melone from moving in to their Mason Hall dorm room on Friday.Melone, an advertising sophomore, is an old pro at moving into the dorm - he lived in Mason last year.

Critic offers six tips for movie-watching success

I’m sure, depending on how observant you are, there have been many noticeable changes since students migrated to parts unknown in May.

Come to U

While the locations for Michigan’s gubernatorial debates are not yet set, the candidates should jump at the chance to hold at least one of their forums in East Lansing - more specifically, at MSU. The AARP, the official name of the American Association of Retired Persons, has contacted the campaigns of Democratic Attorney General Jennifer Granholm and GOP Lt.

U back on party list after 2 years away

The Spartans have partied their way back onto the charts. After not making the list for the past two years, MSU landed the No.

Residence hall cafeterias beef-up meal options

Seated at a small table in the corner of the crowded Landon Hall cafeteria, English junior Danielle Redfield and education junior Jenny Kish gazed around the room, quick to mention differences in residence hall dining.“The lines to wait for food are really long,” Kish said, pointing to a row of students slumped behind one another to pick up an entree.

Baseball strikes out with paper, football fans win

Huntsville, Texas - In protest of a possible baseball strike, a small Texas newspaper won’t be running major league coverage at least until Friday’s strike deadline.Managers of The Huntsville Item polled readers before deciding to drop America’s pastime from its pages.

Police briefs 08/26/02

Lugnuts clinch spot in playoffs

Lansing - The wait is over. With their 11-6 win over Kane County Friday, the Lugnuts (34-30 second half, 71-62 overall) snapped a seven-game slide and officially clinched a berth in the 2002 playoffs.

Parties nominate trustees

The race to fill two spots on the MSU Board of Trustees took form this weekend as state Democrats and Republicans submitted their candidates for the Nov.

Simone pleases with digital hottie, pokes fun at Hollywood stereotypes

Remember the feeling you had the first time you saw Penélope Cruz in “Blow” or Brad Pitt in any of his films?

Rainy weather becomes Welcome Weekend tradition

With cloudy skies and rain greeting students back to school the past three years, damp weather has become a late-August tradition for many returning to MSU.