ASMSU fills Human Resource positions

ASMSU’s Student Assembly applauded its new director and assistant director of Human Resources after they were appointed to the positions last week.

Super Bowl party features more cucumbers, less dip

When Super Bowl XXXVI kicks off at 6 p.m. Sunday, some will sit on a salon chair instead of a couch. Steven L.

The Count worth a shot

All the time I hear complaint after complaint. And I understand, believe me; I make my living complaining.

Decision ripples through program

Ron Mason’s crossover from head hockey coach to athletics director will have profound implications for the world of Spartan hockey.

SPORTS UPDATE: In wake of statue strike, MSU-Wolverine rivalry taken to higher level

A rivalry in men’s basketball? It seems so. MSU and Michigan square off at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Breslin Center, with both teams looking to rebound and the Wolverines excited about their prospects of beating the Spartans for the first time in four years. The Spartans (11-8, 2-4 Big Ten) have dropped the Wolverines (8-9, 3-4) seven straight times, by an average of 20.4 points. Both look at Wednesday’s game as a crucial conference contest - and the hype appears to be soaring.

Residents help E.L. see the Big Picture

Bruce Veltema took time away from seminars to sit down and have a snack.The East Lansing resident had attended a seminar on commercial development during Saturday’s Big Picture event.The Big Picture was held at Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road, and gave East Lansing residents the chance to get involved in the city’s comprehensive plan for the future.Veltema attended the event so he could see what his neighbors had to say about the issues in the community, he said.“They wanted input from the people, what we’d like to see in the future,” Veltema said.

State figures gather to raise consciousness

In an effort to raise awareness about education, health care, civil rights and the state of the economy in the black community, a group of Michigan’s most notable figures gathered Monday night during two panel discussions.The 2nd Dialogue for Action, titled the “State of Black Americans in Michigan” was held at Lansing’s Bethlehem Temple Church, 1500 S.

Hollister highlights neighborhoods, education in speech

Lansing - Focusing on the importance of neighborhoods, Mayor David Hollister declared Monday night that “the state of our city is good.”“Lansing is a wonderful place to live, work, learn, recreate and raise our families,” Hollister said to a crowd gathered in Lansing Community College’s Dart Auditorium for his ninth State of the City address.“Now let’s work together to make a good city a great city.”The mayor, re-elected in a landslide victory in November, recognized strong neighborhoods at the cornerstone for the city’s revitalization.

Football experiment helping Spartans cope

One common factor exists among the Spartan men’s basketball and football teams, but that factor may soon multiply.Since freshman quarterback Aaron Alexander joined the team Thursday, basketball head coach Tom Izzo has liked what he’s seen.In fact, Izzo’s been impressed enough with Alexander to continue talks with football head coach Bobby Williams about the possibilities of adding other bodies to his depleted roster.“There’s one or two other guys we’ve looked at, and maybe feel like we could use,” Izzo said.

Smoke free

In life there are those who smoke and those who don’t. Members of each group should feel comfortable residing in their designated areas. The Housing Options Committee approved measures last semester to give students living on campus the choice to live in smoke-free environments. Next fall, all rooms in South Hubbard and East Shaw halls with be designated smoke-free environments.

Federal bill establishes stable interest rate for students loans

After a long conversation with her family this weekend, Betsy Newman decided she needed help paying for college. The interior design junior said she receives half of her college money from her parents and works three jobs to pay the rest. “I was going insane,” Newman said.

Super Troopers cast to visit U, offer free viewing of film

While walking past Wells Hall today, people will be confronted with a booth a little different from the norm. Instead of getting people to sign up for a rowing team or pick up religious pamphlets, these guys will be talking to people about their new movie, “Super Troopers.” “Super Troopers” will be released nationwide Feb.

Program asks volunteers to watch court

A new domestic violence court watch program, organized by the Capital Area Family Violence Coordinating Council and MSU Safe Place, will observe people involved in both circuit and district court cases. “Our goal is to get a better response and awareness about domestic violence within the court system,” said Alyssa Baumann, volunteer and advocacy coordinator at MSU Safe Place.

Police briefs 01/29/02

StateWalk under new management

Despite opinion claims, the Residence Halls Association could not take that claimed step back by “scrapping StateWalk” at its last meeting (“A step backward,” SN 1/24). As key interpreters of the RHA constitution, only the policy committee can initiate a removal of StateWalk, so reading that StateWalk was on the chopping block was quite the surprise to me.

Malcolm Xs daughter to speak on campus

As part of the Black History Month Kickoff Program, Malikah Shabazz, daughter of slain militant activist Malcolm X, will speak on campus Thursday. With Black History Month approaching, various events have been organized throughout February to celebrate the month. Shabazz organized the National Organization of African Studies in America, which mentors high school and college students.

Past police experiences shouldnt influence outlook

It’s hard for people like me not to be skeptical of the new Student Support Division created by the MSU police.

RHA has worked to preserve program

I am writing in response to your editorial “A step backward” (SN, 1/24), and would like to address misconceptions in the editorial.

Basketball showmen trot to U

Fans saw everything except a traditional basketball game when the Harlem Globetrotters invaded Breslin Center Saturday.The Globetrotters defeated the New York Nationals 74-44 in a circus-like basketball contest.Not only were there fascinating dunks, behind-the-back shots and passes that had NBA written all over them, there was singing, throwing water on the spectators and dancing.At one point, while there was a “timeout,” children flooded the floor and helped the players do the YMCA.St.

Role change

Although it may be hard to grasp the concept of hockey head coach Ron Mason not being ice-side forever, it’s a fact of life the Spartan family will have to learn to swallow. Mason, 62, will likely step down from his coaching position in June to become MSU’s 16th athletics director.