Team plays in any kind of weather

By ELISSA ENGLUND For The State News When the snow begins to fall, Mary Vorel isn’t going to be sitting by a warm fire with a mug of hot chocolate.

U invests in electric powered vehicles

MSU’s drive to save natural resources and promote an environmentally-friendly campus is hitting the road - in hybrid cars.The Department of Transportation Services purchased a Toyota Prius and a Honda Insight that run on both electricity and gasoline in March.

Keeping international students from studying in U.S. wrong solution

The Gleaner from Henderson, Ky., on its editorial page proclaimed, “Clamp down on foreign visitors... Make sure that foreign visitors leave when they are supposed to leave... Make sure that they do what they say they are going to do, such as study in our universities.” From these comments, one could quickly move to a belief that we should no longer allow any international students to enter our beloved land.

Student says U handled Linton Hall scare poorly

Mercedes Rivera answered phones, made copies and opened mail in Linton Hall on Oct. 11 like she did every other day at work. She hasn’t returned to work since. The family studies graduate student, who pre-opens mail for office personnel, didn’t realize one of the letters she held would bring police, paramedics, hazardous-material professionals and FBI agents to the Office of The Graduate School the next day when it was read by its owner. Police dispatchers confused a call about a suspicious letter with another call mentioning a white powder.

Families of sick kids get help of society

By LINDSEY GROH For The State News Kaitlyn Black prefers chicken noodle soup. But, the 5-year-old from Fowlerville was still impressed with the 10 to 12 volunteers from the MSU National Society of Collegiate Scholars that cooked her chili Sunday. Kaitlyn spent the weekend at Ronald McDonald House, 121 S.

Major changes part of life for students at U

When the majority of us set foot on campus, we have some idea of what we’re here to do. Of course it’s to get an education and all, but some of us , after a few choice semesters of testing the waters, are still stumped about choosing a major. Lately, when interrogating fellow friends and classmates about their respective majors, I’ve decided to exchange the usual question of “Hey you, what’s your major?” for “Hey, what are you in for?” I have to admit, it’s definitely user-friendly, and the people being questioned usually get a charge out of it. They laugh because it’s true. While the whole connotation of “what are you in for” usually pertains to a prison sentence, being here is definitely, in its own right, a way of serving time.

Group protests Staples paper

Lansing - A handful of members of the MSU student group ECO stood outside of Staples The Office Superstore, 3003 E.

Assembly re-evaluates student position on board

Members of ASMSU’s Academic Assembly had hoped MSU’s trustees would show up at a forum Wednesday night to discuss the potential of a voting student member on the university’s governing body.But they didn’t attend.Still, the trustees’ absence didn’t stop one-half of MSU’s undergraduate student government from talking about the issue and deciding what’s next.They decided the best way to deal with this issue would be to create a committee to improve the student voice on the Board of Trustees - an alternative to advocating a voting student member.Monica Leslie, a representative of the College of Communication Arts and Sciences, said she was disappointed the trustees weren’t there, but the meeting was still productive.“We wanted them to come, so that we could hear their opinions,” she said.

In-state students at U pay less to study abroad

Anne Utech came to MSU from Ottumwa, Iowa, to further her education - and that means she pays out-of-state tuition.But what she didn’t realize was that the higher costs apply to study abroad programs as well.“I participated in a women’s studies program in London, but I had to take less credits and there were some misunderstandings,” the dietetics and nutritional sciences senior said.

Smoker nursing shoulder, Van Dyke practicing, Dortch home from Madison hospital

They are definitely not blockbuster movies by any means. But regardless, MSU will take plenty of time this week analyzing film to try and correct the mistakes made in Saturday’s 37-28 loss to Indiana.

Police, campus groups join forces for holiday goodwill

More than 8 million meals are served every year through MSU’s residence hall system - but MSU’s Department of Police and Public Safety along with hall governments and black caucuses wants more meals served off campus this holiday season.A campuswide nonperishable food drive will continue through Monday, giving students, staff and faculty a chance to drop off that extra bag of noodles or can of soup to any residence hall.This is the second year MSU community police officers are sponsoring the drive, which donates food to area families, MSU Safe Place, the MSU Student Food Bank, the Lansing City Rescue Mission and Lansing’s Cristo Rey Community Center, 1717 N.

Freshmen step up play in win over Detroit

After a miss midway through the second half, drawing shouts of “air ball” from the crowd, Detroit-Mercy guard Greg Grays shook his head Monday night at Breslin Center. Grays, a Southfield native, scored 24 points to lead the Titans on Monday night, but the rebuilding MSU men’s basketball team gave him one more reason to shake his head by the end of the night. With superior rebounding, MSU handed Grays’ team an 80-70 loss, marking the first time in four games his Titans would fall to the Spartans. MSU took the lead early going up 7-2 a minute and a half into the game. “Our plan was to just get the ball and just keep going, keep playing, it was no surprise,” junior forward Al Anagonye said.

Rogers staffer resigns after Vanity Fair interview

The risqué tale of a 22-year-old staff worker in the office of U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers hits newsstands today in Vanity Fair.Last week, Rogers, R-Brighton, accepted the resignation of 22-year-old staff assistant Diana Davis, who told stories of young capital workers lusting to socialize with the powerful in Washington to a Vanity Fair journalist.The article portrays Davis as a young woman determined to climb the political ladder at bars frequented by capital workers.“Her resignation was tendered due to her comments in the December issue of the magazine, Vanity Fair,” Rogers said in a statement.

Taping necessary with riot history

It is amazing how the way a phrase is turned can influence perception. In your editorial regarding police videotaping of student activities (“Candid cameras,” SN 11/9), you call what happened in the Cedar Village area after the National Championship win a “celebration.” What an interesting term for a riot.

Weeklong showcase highlights rich culture

In celebration of Puerto Rican Culture Week, various events will be held through Saturday to promote awareness and provide entertainment. The annual event, sponsored by the Office of Racial Ethnic Student Affairs, features guest speakers, an open mic night, a pig roast and a dance. Marcelina Trevino-Savala, coordinator for Chicano/Latino Student Affairs in the Office of Racial Ethnic Student Affairs, said the week allows students to experience cultural events. “It’s to make people aware of the Puerto Rican culture, history and issues in the community that are happening,” she said.

Police briefs 11/13/01

Charities anticipate donation reduction

The season for giving may have come sooner than some expected.Many charities were flooded with donations after the Sept.

Festival to hold sneak preview

The East Lansing Film Festival will present a sneak preview of “Tape” tonight at 7:30 in 108B Wells Hall.

Kiss Me Kate opens tonight

The popular musical revival “Kiss Me Kate” arrives at Wharton Center today for eight performances that run through Sunday. While on Broadway, “Kiss Me Kate” won the 2000 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical.

Tragedy strikes N.Y. again

About 25 MSU hospitality business students in New York City have not been able to get on a plane to come home.