U should utilize transit system more

When I attended MSU, the college was a different place. There were greener places and better parking.

Enthusiasts view Apples latest iMac

Lansing - The Lansing Area Macintosh And Lisa Users Group visited local Apple specialist center Eubulus Computer Solutions, 325-A N.

MIDDAY UPDATE: Officials say $49M Kellogg patent donation grrrrreat for university

Kellogg Co., the Battle Creek-based corporation famous for its cereal which has been a major contributor to MSU in the past, has donated again.The MSU Board of Trustees in a special meeting via conference call Tuesday approved the donation of two sets of patents, worth an estimated $49 million.Kellogg spokesman Chris Ervin said the company donated the patents to MSU because the company no longer uses the technology.

Better late than never, first line takes charge

After the Spartans’ top forward line produced impressive statistics in Saturday night’s 4-3 win over Miami (Ohio), MSU head coach Ron Mason was thinking the same thing as many Spartan fans.“It’s about time,” the longtime MSU foreman said.The three players that comprise the top line - junior left wing Brian Maloney, freshman center Jim Slater and senior right wing Adam Hall - weren’t really slumping.

Wrestlers pinned in weekend matches

The No. 21 wrestling team lost both of its duals this weekend. Friday, the Spartans (5-11 overall, 2-6 Big Ten) fell to No.

Classic childrens tale at BoarsHead

BoarsHead’s Young People’s Theater has added an extra twist to the classic tale “Hansel and Gretel” by using children in the audience as the seventh cast member.

Course examines events of Sept. 11

After serving three years as a military mechanic, the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks hit Tom Horrom’s heart.

Education program in jeopardy

MSU’s visual impairment education program could be eliminated today at a university meeting. A moratorium was placed on the program’s enrollment last summer, when it was being reviewed.

Mens tennis falls in Big Ten openers

The No. 60 men’s tennis team opened its Big Ten season with two defeats this weekend. The Spartans (7-4 overall, 0-2 Big Ten) opened with a 4-3 loss to No.

SPORTS UPDATE: Taylor leads Spartans to win over Ohio State

Columbus, Ohio - The MSU men’s basketball team continued to roll Tuesday night.The Spartans beat No.

Clarinet student memorialized through song

A man who knew very little about a young girl who was stabbed to death in 1998 managed to write a piece of music that will be connected to her life.East Lansing resident John Moss was commissioned to write a song dedicated to the 14-year-old clarinet player, Stacy Davis, who was killed after school on Sept.

Many rodeos treat animals humanely

In the letter, “Rodeos do nothing but harm animals” (SN, 2/22), it was said that animals are cruelly provoked to buck and act wild.

McPherson, faculty lobby for accelerator

Rochester - Three faculty members and MSU President M. Peter McPherson testified before the state Senate Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee on Friday about the state of science research at MSU. McPherson, Cyclotron director Konrad Gelbke and faculty members Shelagh Ferguson-Miller and Jack Harkema spoke to the committee for 30 minutes about research and the proposed Rare Isotope Accelerator project. “The Rare Isotope Accelerator is the nation’s highest priority for nuclear science research,” Gelbke told the committee. The accelerator is a nearly $900 million U.S.

Students need more classroom courtesy

I could not agree more with Justin King’s column (“Leaving class, phones distract ‘U’ professors,” SN 2/20). But I think one more thing needs to be added - the age-old problem of students talking while in lecture.

Seniors career night drives U

The MSU women’s basketball team came up with a big win Sunday, just when it needed to.The Spartans (16-11 overall, 6-10 Big Ten) picked up an 80-72 win over No.

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BREAKING NEWS: ASMSU official becomes fifth chief of staff to resign in past six years

ASMSU chief of staff Ashley Grieve resigned today after about six months on the job.Grieve’s said a variety of problems in the undergraduate student government caused her to leave office.

Filipino conference aims to end stereotypes, honor heritage

For Ryan Abenes, the Midwest Association of Filipino Americans conference this weekend was one step toward ending stereotypes about Filipino Americans.“You have to have these events so people can know about other people’s issues,” said Abenes, president of the MSU Philippine American Student Society.

Week encourages eating disorder awareness at U

Although Erin Ruth can’t pinpoint exactly when her eating disorder started, she does know when it became uncontrollable. During her senior year in high school, the nutritional science junior became overly weight-conscious as she counted calories and eliminated foods from her diet.

Football gets new coach

Danny Crossman was named linebackers coach and special teams coordinator for the MSU football team Friday. Crossman, 35, served as an assistant coach at Georgia Tech the last three years.