I am writing to express my pleasure of the sorely needed objectivity among liberals provided by Andrew Goetz in his column “Conservative voices refreshing compared to liberal campus majority” (SN 2/25). I, too, am a moderate liberal who grew up smothered by suburban conservatism.
Lansing - Eight-year-old Taylor Fowlkes threw her head back in the air and clasped her microphone as her voice mixed with the rest of the Johnson Memorial Temple Youth Choir Wednesday. The Pontiac resident joined many musicians, poets and dancers at a Black History Month program held at the Capitol.
Sally Walshaw loves working with animals, especially the furry little mice and rats used for laboratory research - but she hates the paperwork involved with them.“We already have steps in place that ensure that all of the animals used for research here at MSU are taken care of and treated with the highest quality of care,” said Walshaw, acting director and training coordinator for MSU’s University Laboratory Animal Resources Center.Although birds and rodents are not covered by the Animal Welfare Act, some animal rights activists have been lobbying to have them included in the act, the chief federal law regulating the use of laboratory animals.
For some students, spring break may be extended by one day.A one-day strike that calling for undergraduate students not to participate in class March 11 is being sponsored by Lansing-based Direct Action and Students for Economic Justice.The strike will be in support of MSU’s Graduate Employees Union, which is negotiating for its first contract.
The last two of eight labor unions in the Coalition of Labor Organizations at MSU on Wednesday ratified a new health care agreement with the university. MSU’s Clerical-Technical Union and Administrative Professional Supervisor Association voted in favor of the four-year agreement, which will go into effect immediately and lasts until Dec.
Goodbye Windy City. Hello Hoosier hospitality. The fifth annual men’s Big Ten Tournament will call Indianapolis its new home, after a four-year run in Chicago.However, the 11 teams that compete in the Big Ten shouldn’t make themselves comfortable.Scott Chipman, associate director of communications for the Big Ten, said the move this year is just the first in a series of moves between the two cities.“The tournament is going back to Chicago next year, then back to Indiana,” Chipman said.
Record: 18-10 overall, 9-6 Big Ten 2001-2002 Report Card: Shooting: B+ The Spartans have shot the ball especially well lately, most recently hitting 59 percent from the field in an 81-76 win at No.
With the move to Indianapolis, Big Ten Tournamentgoers won’t be able to rely on the familiar nightlife of Chicago for their entertainment. The intensity of Big Ten basketball promises to be the same.
Optimism and excitement have surrounded the Spartans’ late-season success. But a few months back, the MSU faithful could only look to what lay well ahead for excitement. The future seemed to be at least one year away for the Spartans (18-10 overall, 9-6 Big Ten) not too long ago. Opening the Big Ten season with three straight back-breaking losses, MSU’s youth and inexperience quickly became a stumbling block and postseason hopes seemed to spell NIT. The first was a 70-67 loss at Minnesota on Jan.
The last two of eight labor unions in the Coalition of Labor Organizations at MSU on Wednesday ratified a new health care agreement with the university.MSU’s Clerical-Technical Union and Administrative Professional Supervisor Association voted in favor of the four-year agreement, which will go into effect immediately and lasts until Dec.
Dave Jirikovic can’t wait to sink his teeth into work. And the urban planning senior and newest member of the East Lansing Planning Commission is sure to have a pretty full plate.
The State News is requesting a $1 per semester tax increase when the universitywide polls open online March 12-16. The increase would up the tax from $4 to $5 per semester. “The State News wouldn’t be asking for it if it wasn’t needed,” Editor in Chief Jeremy Steele said.
St. Johns - The DeWitt Township woman charged in the death of her husband testified today, describing her account of the physical altercation which took place before she stabbed her spouse.Jonaki Ray doesn’t deny stabbing her husband Dinesh Balagangadhar, an MSU associated professor of mechanical engineering, at the couple’s home last summer.
Several months ago, some of my readers suggested my connection with the campus might be strengthened if I started reading The State News on days other than those on which my column is published.
It’s been a while since I did a DVD review. Why, you ask? Because it takes friggin’ forever to do one.
Game 1: No. 8 Illinois (14-12 overall, 7-9 Big Ten) vs. No. 9 Michigan (16-11, 6-10) 3 p.m.
Friday • Breslin Center presents veteran rockers REO Speedwagon and Styx on their “Arch Allies Tour” at 7:30 p.m.
War movies seem to be everywhere these days.From the reality-based “Black Hawk Down” to the terrorist theme of “Collateral Damage,” the turmoil throughout the world is available at local theaters.Making it’s way to cinemas Friday is “We Were Soldiers,” a film dedicated to one of the first major conflicts during America’s time in Vietnam.“I’ll bet you 90 percent of people haven’t heard of the battle,” said Lansing resident Clarence Hill, who knows quite a bit about the battle and the war.
Columbus, Ohio - A career night from sophomore guard Marcus Taylor propelled the Spartans past No.
While it is commendable for student groups like Direct Action and Students for Economic Justice to support MSU’s Graduate Employees Union in its efforts to negotiate a contract with administrators, calling for a one-day undergraduate strike from classes is not the best way to show it. The two student activist groups are calling for a one-day strike March 11, in which they ask all students to abstain from attending classes. Members of the groups met with union officials on Monday to discuss terms of the union’s support for the one-day strike.