Gov. John Engler accepted the resignation of Michigan Department of Corrections Director Bill Martin on Wednesday.“Over the many years I’ve known him, Bill Martin has served the citizens of Michigan ably,” Engler said in a written statement.
Jodie Simons, a study abroad veteran, got her passport in time to leave for the United Kingdom.A decision that not only made her mass media trip to London easier, but also pleased her mother.“I held off probably until March,” the journalism junior said.
Okemos - BioPort Corp. was approved by the Food and Drug Administration today to start shipping the anthrax vaccine.The FDA approved the pharmaceutical company’s Spokane, Wash.-based Hollister-Stier Laboratories to fill vials of the vaccine.The only FDA licensed producer of the vaccine, BioPort’s Lansing facility located at 3500 N.
Angela Brabant isn’t asking for much. She just wants the most convenient, fastest way to get a refill on her contact lens prescription.She turns to 1-800-CONTACTS and gets a refill within two to three days.“It doesn’t cost a lot less, but it’s a lot more convenient,” the family and child ecology junior said.
The Woldumar Nature Center has several programs approaching geared toward family education.“Winterfest” will be held from 10 a.m.
Kambiri Amadi isn’t the typical college student. He owns his own record label, has completed internships with some well-known record companies and is working with radio station WQHH (96.5-FM) in Lansing - this along with balancing a hectic class schedule and social life. “It was really difficult and I’m surprised I stuck with it,” the interdisciplinary studies and business senior said. Amadi had an internship with Warner Brothers Music Group in New York City during the spring and with Interscope Records in Detroit last fall. Sheree Bell is the associate director of marketing for Warner Brothers Music Group. “He has this passion for music and this willingness to want to learn and grow in this industry,” she said.
When Brian Maloney is on the ice, people take notice. And referees and opposing players have started to take extra notice. That’s because the 6-foot-1, 208-pound junior left wing has earned a reputation as one of the CCHA’s toughest enforcers. Maloney, 23, is the oldest and most-penalized player on the Spartans - the least-penalized team in the CCHA.
The MSU women’s basketball team is looking for retribution following a loss to Wisconsin three weeks ago. The Badgers defeated the Spartans 86-78 in double overtime Jan.
I have been told that in this existentialist age in which we live, nothing is funny anymore. I cannot help but be saddened by such a bleak outlook on the state of humor in modern times.
While reading an Associated Press news story Monday, I learned a popular version of the Bible is being revised to include gender-neutral wording.
Here we go again. It’s nice to see artists out there still playing rock ’n’ roll writing their own music and attempting something other than the mainstream - but being able to differentiate between a band’s songs is key as well.
9:15 p.m. E.S.T., Jan. 29, 2002THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Mr. Speaker, Vice President Cheney, members of Congress, distinguished guests, fellow citizens: As we gather tonight, our nation is at war, our economy is in recession, and the civilized world faces unprecedented dangers.
As President Bush delivered his first State of the Union address before Congress Tuesday night, a nation enduring a year that included terrorism, recession and war tuned in. “I’m glad that he focused on the most important things,” said Jason Ahrens, of the MSU College Republicans who was encouraged by Bush’s response to terrorism.
Study abroad trips and spring break vacations could end much sooner than expected for students if they don’t start dealing with the logistics now.Representatives from the U.S.
The MSU men’s basketball team beat its in-state rival Michigan, 71-44, Wednesday night at Breslin Center.MSU (12-8 overall, 3-4 Big Ten) controlled all but the first three minutes of the game as it dominated U-M (8-10, 3-5).U-M opened the first half by scoring the first five points before MSU got on the board three minutes into the game.
MSU head coach Ron Mason’s decision to leave the hockey program and become MSU athletics director surprised many of his colleagues across the nation. “We’re certainly going to miss him at a collegiate hockey level,” Boston College head coach Jerry York said.
Students looking to end the East Lansing School District’s ban on travel received a promising sign.But the green light could still turn red depending on Superintendent Tom Giblin’s decision.“We are still going to ban trips out of the United States, but the other trips are going to be reviewed on a case-by-case basis,” Giblin said.The reversal came during Monday night’s school board work session, and in response to East Lansing High School students’ concerns.
Barb Dunlap returned from an MSU study abroad trip 28 years ago, and now she’s reliving the experience as her daughter prepares for her own venture.“I absolutely loved the program,” said Barb Dunlap, an East Lansing resident.