Michigan’s big budget questions will be answered Thursday when state Budget Director Don Gilmer, presents Gov.
Lansing - Vacated spots in state government may not mean more jobs for graduates, according to an early retirement program Gov.
Reflective and bittersweet - this is Neil Halstead’s songwriting. The frontman of Mojave 3, Halstead illuminates perfection in every song with his long-awaited debut solo effort. Halstead plays these songs in an intimate manner, inviting the listener along on his personal journey. The beat is always minimal, but strong enough to keep things steady and calm.
This has been a tough year for The State News editorial cartoon department. They lost a very talented and very astute artist last year and had to find someone to fill his shoes.
Evanston, Ill. - With their floor leader sidelined with an injury, the Spartan men’s basketball team fell victim to the Northwestern Wildcats 61-49 Wednesday night at Welsh-Ryan Arena in a scrappy, defensive Big Ten contest.Sophomore guard Marcus Taylor, MSU’s leading scorer with 15.2 points per game, sat out the contest, recovering from a mild concussion suffered Sunday against Illinois.And with Taylor out, the Wildcat defense pounced on the depleted Spartans (13-9 overall, 4-5 Big Ten). Northwestern (13-8, 4-5) shut the door on the Spartans down the stretch, limiting MSU to four points in the final six minutes.Wildcat forward Winston Blake dropped 16 points to lead all scorers, including four Wildcat scorers in double-figures.
Friendshop’s after-school drama club allows elementary school students to explore their acting abilities while college students decide whether they can act out the part of teacher. Meghan Smiley and Michelle Pace played that lead part at the first drama club meeting Wednesday at Pinecrest Elementary School, 1811 Pinecrest Drive.
Shannon Houghton For The State News I’m irritable and mopey. I have dark circles under my eyes, sluggish movements and may be heard mumbling, “Need to get home.” I haven’t gotten my nap today.
MSU head coach Ron Mason, a voter in the USCHO.com national poll, said he wrestled with his ballot this week after the nation’s top teams endured a weekend full of upsets. Last week’s No.
Kudos to MSU athletics officials for doing the footwork required to honor more than 300 female athletes with long-overdue varsity letters. After nearly a year of searching via e-mail, word of mouth, print advertisements and a special university Web page, athletics officials have found hundreds of Spartan women who played at MSU before 1980. Female athletes from as far back as the 1930s were found and will be honored Saturday during halftime at the women’s basketball game against Illinois and at a special ceremony Sunday at Kellogg Center. Although not all of the athletes tracked down will be in attendance, more than 200 will be on hand to receive their individualized plaques with the trademark Spartan “S” in the middle. MSU began recognizing women varsity athletic participants in 1975 - three years after the gender equity legislation Title IX was enacted.
Ann Arbor Republican and MSU alumnus Randall Pittman was appointed by Gov. John Engler to MSU’s Board of Trustees on Tuesday, leaving what was a politically balanced board Republican heavy. Trustee Robert Weiss accepted a judgeship in Genesee County Probate Court, Engler announced.
As the country endures national security concerns in the wake of Sept. 11, Michigan senators will vote today on part of an anti-terrorism package that would limit public access to state emergency-response plans. The bill was introduced by Sen.
Despite reports of crime in residence halls, Diana Dade feels safe in her Phillips Hall room. “I feel safe for the most part, but I take precautions,” the MSU special education junior said.
For a few days in March, Gina King will forget about classes and focus on partying. But Olin Health Center representatives want to make sure MSU students stay safe while they’re away. “We hope to soak up some sun and party a lot in Panama City (Fla.),” said King, a no-preference freshman.
Art • Barista Cafe, Case Hall: Exhibition, Friday through Feb. 28. The “Art on the Wall” program presents “A Celebration of African American Heritage - Art and Artifacts.” For more information, e-mail knightt@msu.edu. • Kresge Art Museum: Gallery walk of “Wrapped Words: Handmade Books for Cuba’s Ediciones Vigla,” 6:30 p.m.
With her turquoise scarf blowing behind her, Julia Reges walked in front of the Capitol steps carrying a sign that said, “I don’t need a test to tell if I’m smart.” The neon pink letters of her sign reflected the sentiments of the five picketers who stood in front of the building Tuesday afternoon.
The rumblings between state legislators and governors to crack down on the availability of public records to hinder terrorist actions is not the correct solution. Governors and state legislators are worried terrorists could use information from public documents and meetings to attack the United States. Michigan is one of eight states seriously considering restricting access to government documents and meetings. Some issues being considered for restrictive measures include water supplies and sewer systems, ongoing criminal investigations, evacuation plans and bioterrorism response assessments. The Michigan Senate introduced a bill in December that would restrict public records and security plans from Freedom of Information Act requests. Lawmakers across the country are in favor of local governments meeting secretly to discuss terrorist prevention plans for water, sewer and electric utilities.
It’s disgusting the author of “Cuba detainees are being treated fairly” (SN 2/4) believes the al-Qaida and Taliban captives don’t deserve civil rights because they aren’t human.
Students looking for a unique way to surprise their sweetheart this Valentine’s Day don’t need to look any further than the MSU Dairy Store and Owen Graduate Hall.
Series to feature Peru As part of its Odyssey travel series, the Kiwanis Club of Okemos will be presenting a narrated travel film at 2:30 p.m.