Chairs to open this weekend

It’s not often when an opportunity arises to see a play with more than 40 chairs, but this weekend is an exception. “The Chairs,” by Eugene Ionesco, opens at the MSU Auditorium’s Arena Theatre on Friday. Actor Matthew Alfano, a theater senior, knows most students will be studying this weekend, but hopes they’ll come see the play anyway. “It’d be a perfect play to take a break,” he said. It may not be a break from thinking though.

Flick resonates sky High in the clouds

We’re coming to the end, folks. The only movies left to review are ones that haven’t hit theaters yet, and with only a few days until break, there aren’t many available. Of course, lucky me gets to see “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” on Thursday, so ha ha.

Wrong to criticize Calif. bowl game

The fact The State News would criticize the Spartan football team for going to a bowl game out in California is ludicrous (“Bowl bound,” SN 12/4). The State News doesn’t consider all of the facts either. While it’s great the university wants pride instead of money when deciding to go to the bowl game, The State News incorrectly portrayed a major fact. Consider that Iowa and Purdue are going to better bowl games.

Police briefs 12/06/01

Forum calls out to citizens to discuss plans for city

Citizens and workers of the Lansing area are invited to attend a town forum tonight to discuss regional growth. The Tri-County Regional Planning Commission will conduct its second basic growth forum in a series of three.

Todays rock music lacks message

While driving around the rainy streets of Detroit a few weeks ago with one of my best friends, I learned something new: Kid Rock makes punk rock.

Positive start

Members of the Task Force on Student-Police Relations have come a long way since September, but student concerns aren’t resolved yet.The three subgroups of the task force released preliminary findings and recommendations Tuesday, setting the stage for final recommendations at the next meeting Jan.

U Extension helps community celebrate Christmas together

A group of Upper Peninsula residents gathered for the first time as a community to celebrate Christmas on Saturday.The party included their first Christmas tree lighting and Danielle Bammert, community coordinator for the Sawyer Community Association, hopes it isn’t the last.The community association is located at the former site of K.I.

Officials to oversee historic ornament creation for White House Christmas tree

Four pieces of Michigan’s heritage will dangle from the White House Christmas tree over the holidays.Each state donated four ornaments to adorn the tree for this year’s theme, At Home for the Holidays, which was chosen by First Lady Laura Bush.

Fiercest Foe

MSU has a lot in common with No. 7 Arizona, the team that poses the most imminent threat to ending the Spartans’ record home winning streak.The game, at 2 p.m.

Band is one unit, should travel as one

This is my fourth year in the Spartan Marching Band. Although I am excited at the possibility of showing my Spartan spirit for our football team, I realize I will probably be watching the bowl game on TV come the end of December. It has been my privilege to perform in Spartan Stadium and cheer our team to victory the past four years.

Dont let racism catch you sleeping

The last few issues of The State News have really upset me. Ever since the end of October, I have read some of the most off-base comments from some students.

Center to provide variety of features

The rooms and hallways of the East Lansing Hannah Community Center are still filled with workmen and tools of the trade, but a feeling of excitement is mounting among city staff.The center, 819 Abbott Road, now scheduled to open in mid-January after originally being scheduled to open Saturday.

Spartans could improve to 7-1 with win today

The MSU women’s basketball team hits Breslin Center floor for the first time in more than two weeks tonight.After winning four of five games on the road, the Spartans (6-1) look to continue their early season success against Oakland (2-2) at 7 p.m.

Thornhill makes conference team

MSU senior linebacker Josh Thornhill was the only Spartan named to the All-Big Ten first team by coaches and the media.

Too much pressure on students to be something, just be yourself

I was somewhere in the third hour of my LSAT when the words began to lose focus. They began to dance around, disappearing into the page only to pop up again in other places.

Diver named athlete of week

Senior diver Carly Weiden took first place in both the 1-meter and 3-meter diving events in MSU’s win in the Miami (Ohio) Invitational on Sunday.

Spartans face stiff competition in ongoing rivalry against Florida

The MSU vs. Florida matchup is turning into a mini-rivalry.It began when Spartan kicker Paul Edinger sealed a 37-34 win over the Gators in the Florida Citrus Bowl on Jan.

Group seeks volunteers for senior citizen program

Using a helping hand to spread some cheer may be appreciated by some local senior citizens and individuals with disabilities this holiday season. Volunteers of America Michigan, 430 N.

Loss in Alaska demotes Icers to No. 5, No. 6

MSU’s surprising loss to Alaska-Fairbanks on Friday dropped the Spartans to No. 5 in this week’s USCHO.com poll and No.