MSU
Campus briefs
Dog team, animal lessons featured at Vet-a-Visit The College of Veterinary Medicine is having a Vet-a-Visit open house from 9 a.m.
NEWS
Coaches seek junior college recruits when others go pro
The road to a successful college basketball program is a winding one. Around one turn could be a devastating injury.
MICHIGAN
Byrum to enter state House race; Democrat term-limited in Senate
State Sen. Dianne Byrum filed the paperwork Thursday to run for a seat in the state House. “I’m forced to leave the Senate because of term limits,” the Onondaga Democrat said.
COMMENTARY
Student shouldnt complain about food
As a Christian, I was saddened to read Allison Thompson’s letter regarding Lenten cafeteria fare (“Observing religion hard to do in cafs,” SN 4/4). I could only imagine her standing at the foot of the cross, complaining about the menu.
MICHIGAN
Interns help victims of abuse in court
Calley Cerano sits in a courtroom three days a week waiting for people who may not even show up. But Cerano isn’t a judge or even a lawyer.
MICHIGAN
Greek Week events to benefit community
The campus greek system has existed for 130 years, and part of that tradition, the Greek Week celebration, will return Sunday. Billy Molasso assistant director of Student Life, said Greek Week is based around leadership, scholarship, friendship and service.
COMMENTARY
City government not, college-oriented
As I read The State News on Wednesday morning, I could not help but feel the hypocrisy in what Mayor Pro Tem Sam Singh stated (“City designates rental buyback as a priority,” SN 4/3). In the article, Singh said “we have always had priorities with students in mind.” I believe these statements are hollow at best.
MICHIGAN
E.L. honors passing of former chief
East Lansing police Chief Louis Muhn remembers when he was first hired into the department by former police Chief Stephen Naert.Naert, who became the city’s chief of police in 1972, died Monday at age 75.“I remember he had a tremendous memory for names, one I truly envied,” Muhn said.
NEWS
Former U President Wharton addresses globalization Thursday
The College of Human Ecology welcomed former MSU President Clifton Wharton to Kellogg Center Thursday, when he discussed corporate and personal responsibility.Wharton delivered a keynote address to about 100 people focusing on responsibility in an era of globalization.The fourth Paolucci Symposium, honoring former College of Human Ecology Professor Beatrice Paolucci, also welcomed former President Gordon Guyer and President M.
FEATURES
Sesame Street brings friendship message to Breslin
“Sesame Street Live” visits Breslin Center today and Saturday with its production of “Let’s Be Friends!” Marketing manager Tara Peplowski said everyone can enjoy the humorous “Sesame Street Live.” “‘Sesame Street Live’ is a family program that comes to the Breslin every year,” Peplowski said.
NEWS
Senator declares trustee candidacy
State Sen. Joanne Emmons announced Thursday her candidacy for one of the two open seats on the MSU Board of Trustees in November’s election. The Big Rapids Republican, a 1956 MSU graduate, is the first woman to serve as Senate majority floor leader in the Legislature. “MSU really helped develop me and make me understand that I could do anything,” Emmons said.
MSU
Forum lets U display research
Music majors and medical students will find common ground today at the 10th annual University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum. The forum, which consists of oral and poster presentations from 127 students, will take up most of the Union’s second floor.
COMMENTARY
More people should have heard speech
I am writing in response to David Satcher’s campus visit (“Former surgeon general speaks to ‘U’ about health care backgrounds,” SN 4/2). Satcher gave an articulate, well-informed lecture.
FEATURES
Strip dreams
Royal Oak - With a foosball table and entertainment center adorned with beer bottles complementing a pair of skis in the corner, Adam Miller’s apartment has that laid-back college, bachelor pad feel. But Miller, a 1998 MSU graduate, is no longer a college student - he’s an engineer in Royal Oak grappling with his transition into the working world. Sitting in the living room after a long day of work, he seemed wistful for his college days but noted his beer posters, often standard college decor, had been replaced by a few paintings and other kinds of artwork. When Miller, 27, was a student, he studied engineering arts.
NEWS
Terrorism expert speaks
Peter Bergen remembers the night in 1997 when he was searched, blindfolded and driven under heavily armed guard into the mountains outside Jalalabad, Afghanistan. “It was about midnight when Osama bin Laden appeared out of the darkness,” he said.
SOFTBALL
U pitches shutout against Eastern
Riding the arm of sophomore Jessica Beech, the MSU softball team defeated Eastern Michigan 2-0 on Thursday.The game, originally scheduled for Tuesday, was the Spartans’ (14-21 overall, 1-3 Big Ten) fifth shutout of the season.
MSU
Month aims for sexual assault awareness
As summer approaches, many students are preparing to leave campus - but some groups still are preparing to keep students safe. To honor survivors and unite supporters of sexual assault prevention, April is deemed Sexual Assault Awareness Month and is dedicated to raising awareness of violence against women. Thirty-five of every 1,000 women on a college campus will experience complete or attempted rape during a school year, a December 2000 study by the U.S.
MICHIGAN
Fraternities to host event for children
Phi Kappa Psi and Kappa Alpha Theta are hosting Phi Psi 500 on Saturday in Valley Court Field, which is behind the corner of Abbott Road and Grand River Avenue, from noon-4 p.m. The event is geared to children and features games with prizes, face painting, a K-9 police dog, music, a fire engine, an air trampoline, balloon animals, a dunk tank, free parking and food. “I think this event is important to the community because it gives kids something fun to do in the spring,” said Adam Wosneski, Phi Kappa Psi Philanthropy chairman.
COMMENTARY
Border patrol
It’s understandable that during the last eight months, American security has been elevated to the highest level possible.
SPORTS
Sports briefs
Tennis teams ready for Big Ten action The men’s tennis team takes to the road in Big Ten action this weekend, while the women play at the Indoor Tennis Facility. The men’s team (13-7 overall, 1-4 Big Ten) will play Saturday at Ohio State (15-2, 4-0) and Sunday at Penn State (7-9, 0-4). The Spartans are coming off a 5-2 loss Wednesday to Michigan (11-5, 2-3). The women’s team (10-7, 2-3) will also play Penn State (6-7, 1-3) and Ohio State (16-1, 4-1) this weekend. The Spartans host Penn State Saturday and Ohio State on Sunday. Spartans ready to run The men’s and women’s track and field teams will be in action this weekend. The men’s team will compete at 9 a.m.