Student interest in yoga increases

Ruth Fisk, cross-legged in the middle of a dimly lit room, faces about 15 students with her arms upstretched above her head.

Creole Gallery presents eclectic folk rockers Saturday

Tahmineh Gueramy describes her band, Pub Domain, as an easily accessible, traditional Irish band - with a twist. “We include some American stuff like bluegrass, Cajun and old time Celtic too,” the fiddler said. Pub Domain will perform a CD release party Saturday at the Creole Gallery, 1218 Turner Road in Lansing. Mandolin player and guitarist Mike Cutler said the self-titled new album is the dead opposite of the band’s first. “On the first one, of 17 tracks, 11 were instrumental,” he said.

Distinguished professor to commemorate Black History Month at LCC

Johnnetta Cole is not your typical retired college professor. Cole travels to remote places such as the Philippines while juggling roles on community boards and organizations, publishing books and speaking to college students. Cole will be the keynote speaker at Lansing Community College’s Black History Month Keynote Address from 3-5 p.m.

Basket Case could use slight alterations

Some authors have the gift to write books and know they will be successful. Carl Hiaasen is of that category.His eighth novel, “Basket Case,” is another quality piece of fiction from his already incredible résume of novels, including 1994’s “Striptease,” which was made into a movie starring Demi Moore.“Basket Case” keys around Jack Tagger, an obituary writer at a less-than-successful newspaper that is under constant pressure to be sold to new ownership.

Group highlights Buddhist culture, political freedom

About 40 students seeking enlightenment gathered together this week at an event sponsored by MSU Students For A Free Tibet.“Everyone possesses the Buddhist nature inside,” John Grimes said during his presentation Tuesday night.

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Professors gear up for bowl advertising blitz

For many people who gather every year to watch the Super Bowl, the advertisements will always be more important than the game itself.

Antivirus program a welcomed gift

I want to express my appreciation to the MSU officials who made Norton AntiVirus available to all students, free of charge.

Gospel offers good time

The MSU Gospel Chorale presents “Didn’t You Know?,” a play about holding onto your morals, at 7:30 p.m.

Mentors could have role in decreased violations

Although residence hall alcohol and drug violations have dropped since the 2000 switch from resident assistants to mentors, there are varying perspectives on why the drop occurred.In 1999, there were 655 reported alcohol violations in residence halls.

Free throws lead to Spartan victory

Madison, Wisc. - For the second time this season, the Badgers and Spartans went down to the wire, but this time MSU picked up a 58-57 win over No.

Abortion debate often fueled by emotion, not facts

I hate columns about abortion - along with brochures, pamphlets, speeches and signs - for two reasons.

BREAKING NEWS: Engler taps trustee for judgeship; departure could give GOP board majority

Robert Weiss, one of the MSU Board of Trustee’s most outspoken members, could be leaving the governing body to fill a judgeship in Genesee County.Weiss, a Democrat, has been tapped by Republican Gov.

Voter guide designed to reduce error in elections

State election officials announced Wednesday a campaign to combat voter error.That announcement follows a presidential election in which some East Lansing voters were turned away from polls at on-campus and off-campus precincts for not being registered properly.Secretary of State Candice Miller started a public awareness campaign designed to reduce voter error by educating the state’s more than 6.8 million registered voters.The Michigan Vote America program will include a Voter Information Guide on the department’s Web site.“It will be a wonderful tool for people to access,” Michigan Department of State spokeswoman Elizabeth Boyd said.

BREAKING NEWS: A foot of snow pummels area; U remains open as faculty asked to be flexible

Capital Area Transportation Authority buses are back in service after a nearly two-hour hiatus in service, caused by this morning’s combination of heavy snowfall and freezing rain.The average CATA bus weighs 26,000 pounds, and vehicles that size don’t do well on slick roads, said Dave Smith, director of operations for CATA.“On ice they are just about the worst vehicle in the world,” Smith said.

U gets funding freeze

Gov. John Engler will recommend no increase in state funding for MSU and Michigan’s other public universities in his annual budget proposal, Lansing-based NBC affiliate WILX reported Wednesday. Engler, who attended the MSU-University of Michigan basketball game Wednesday evening at Breslin Center, would not confirm the report with The State News.

Nonsmokers need smoke-free halls

This is in response to the editorial “Smoke Free” (SN, 1/ 29). The State News’ commentary suggests that students who wish to live in a smoke-free environment should have a right to do so.

SPORTS UPDATE: Spartan win strengthens hold on rivalry; future remains uncertain

With its eighth-straight win over the Wolverines, the Spartans reaffirmed their dominance in the state’s age-old rivalry. MSU (12-8 overall, 3-4 Big Ten) has maintained a 23.6-point average margin of victory during the streak. On Wednesday, Michigan (8-10, 3-5) started strong, scoring the first five points, but MSU responded quickly with an 11-0 run to take control.

Professors, residents to discuss methods to rejuvenate economy

A day after a group of MSU professors and state representatives met to discuss urban issues in Michigan, a group of MSU professors and East Lansing residents will broaden the issue and ask how to turn around the U.S.

Whats happening?

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: CHARLA presentation featuring Anne Gilman, a visiting artist from New York, 3-4:30 p.m.