Womens tennis falls to strong Iowa squad
The women’s tennis team lost 6-1 to Iowa on Saturday in Iowa City, Iowa. MSU (11-9 overall, 3-5 Big Ten) scored its lone point in the No.
Pi Kappa Phi wrong
I am writing in regard to the actions of the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity. I find it disgusting that this “nondiscriminatory” organization would be so blatantly offensive toward a group of fellow human beings.
Former mayors remember terms
On Saturday afternoon, former and current mayors of East Lansing gathered to reminisce on their terms and reflect on changes in the city.The meeting, held in the Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road, featured three former mayors and current Mayor, Mark Meadows.Ted Staton, East Lansing city manager, moderated the panel hosted by the East Lansing Historical Society.“I think all of us run for council because we have an issue that’s dear to our hearts and a love for the community,” said Liz Schweitzer, mayor from 1989 to 1993.
Students march to show unity
Dressed in colors of the rainbow Friday afternoon, about 50 students gathered at the rock on Farm Lane holding signs with phrases such as “Don’t Legislate Hate” and “Homophobia is Gay.”The group participated in the Pride March, organized by lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender students at MSU to demonstrate support and promote visibility of their community.
Program to be suspended for lack of funding by state
East Lansing may suspend a program that would create more sidewalks for joggers and bicyclists.The program was passed in 2000 and would connect major portions of the city that do not have sidewalks, City Manager Ted Staton said.“We are just going to suspend it for a year,” he said.
T-shirt issue blown
I am writing, as I expect many people will, regarding the Pi Kappa Phi suspension. If this isn’t a clear-cut case of free political speech, I don’t know what is. Of course they were ridiculous T-shirts.
Mens tennis upsets No. 57 Hawkeyes 4-3
The men’s tennis team upset No. 57 Iowa 4-3 Saturday at the Indoor Tennis Facility. The Spartans (14-9 overall, 2-6 Big Ten) won the doubles point to start the match after juniors Adam Hourani and Jimmy McGuire took the No.
Spartans close spring practice
The MSU football team concluded spring practice Saturday with its Green and White spring game at the Duffy Daugherty Football Building. “This has been a very positive spring practice for us,” MSU head coach Bobby Williams said.
Housing cost hike follows Big Ten trends
Students living on campus next fall will be hit with one of the steepest rate hikes in recent memory, the MSU Board of Trustees decided at its Friday meeting. The board approved a 5.4 percent increase in residence hall room and board, and a 6 percent increase for living in University Apartments. The increase is one of the largest approved by university officials in the last 11 years.
Weed out
The national headquarters of the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity should heed Friday’s request of its MSU branch to review the chapter’s membership.
Hip-hop world should get real when it comes to material things
I consider myself to be the epitome of a female hip-hop chick. Some days you’ll find me dressed in my knee-high boots, fishnet stockings and bluejean minis.
Junior League fund-raiser promotes community with auction, entertainment
Okemos - It wasn’t unusual to see a Porsche and a BMW parked inside Williams Auto World. But the hanging banners showcasing a man riding an elephant, a hot-air balloon floating by a mountain and other traveling sites and the buffet lines were certainly out of the ordinary for the Okemos auto dealership, 2186 Jolly Road. The dealership’s altered state provided the ambiance Saturday for the Junior League of Lansing’s fund-raising dinner. The night included food provided by restaurants such as Troppo, Beggar’s Banquet and Coral Gables, a live auction and dancing. The event normally is held in November to raise money to support the organization’s goals of community, volunteerism and increasing the role of women, but the date was changed this year. Junior League members still expected 500 guests, each paying $45, despite the change, league President Kim Hartman said. “This year we decided we would try a different venue and a different time, for a change of pace,” she said. Lansing resident Alex Dimmig said he attended because of his girlfriend but supported the group. “I like the whole idea,” he said. The auction, with auctioneer MSU women’s basketball coach Joanne P.
Event shows mixture of culture
“Halo halo” is the name of a popular Filipino dessert of fruits, nuts and other items.
Union, administrators prepare for negotiations deadline
MSU officials and the Graduate Employees Union have continued to sign tentative agreements as they approach their target date for completing negotiations. University and union officials signed an agreement Wednesday to commit April 22 as the deadline.
Socks improve performance
Okemos - Campus athletes, MSU alumnus Dr. Graham Kelly wants you to wear tighter socks. Not a smaller-sized sock, but a pair of the Lansing physician’s new G Fit Oxysox.
Fraternity members right to act dumb
The anti-gay actions of the members of the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity are a disgusting reminder of the moronic anti-social behavior that is all too common in the MSU greek system.
Spartans get shut out by Golden Gophers in Sunday doubleheader
The Spartan hurlers pitched well enough to win, but their batters couldn’t get it done. The MSU softball team (20-25 overall, 3-7 Big Ten) dropped both games of a Sunday doubleheader at Old College Field to Minnesota by a combined score of 5-0.
SPORTS UPDATE: Homers propel Spartans to win over Indiana; teams split weekend series
The Spartans rallied Sunday to salvage a weekend series split with Big Ten leader Indiana at Kobs Field.MSU (22-8 overall, 6-5 Big Ten) started slow Sunday, but outlasted Indiana 10-6.
SUNDAY UPDATE: Alumnus creates state-of-the-art socks; becoming popular among pro athletes
Athletes are using a new tool to help them run faster and jump farther.They’re buying MSU alumnus and Lansing physician Dr. Graham Kelly’s G Fit Oxysox, a sock designed to increase blood circulation in the feet.The idea has been used by physicians for some time in treating patients with poor circulation or for rehabilitation after injuries, but Kelly’s socks have become quite popular among the general public as well as the athletic world.The Detroit Lions, Pistons, Red Wings and Kansas City Chiefs have all bought the socks and the NHL has looked into making them the official socks of the league, sock spokesman Bill Kennis said.And Kennis said they’re still pursuing others, including Michael Jordan.“You know Michael’s out now,” he said.