Hockey: Sweep drops team in polls
The Spartans fell to No. 3 in this week’s USCHO.com national poll and No. 4 in the USA Today/American Hockey Magazine rankings after being swept in their weekend series with Nebraska-Omaha.MSU (3-2-1 overall, 3-2-1 CCHA) entered the series at No.
Railroad companies should take responsibility for bad crossings
Earlier this semester, when I was supposed to finish reading a journal article that needed to head for an editor, prep a lecture for class and evaluate a bunch of papers for my students, I was instead consumed with thoughts of something that affects everyone’s lives on campus. It concerned the railroad situation at MSU and the possibility of more deaths than we have had because of the seeming lack of concern by the railroad interests that grind the university to a halt before 8 a.m.
Columnist gives advice on finding right costume
When I was 8 years old, I dressed up as a pumpkin for Halloween. When I was 9, I was dressed up as a dancer and when I was 10, I was a witch.
Group kicks out common delicatessen
Electronica and groove-based music with repeated loops is a delicacy.
E.L. could face potential budget woes following economic slowdown
Balancing the East Lansing city budget for the coming fiscal year may prove more cumbersome than in the past. The slowing economy because of the Sept.
Faculty plan 9-11 classes for future semesters
John Hudzik has noticed changes in the interests of MSU students in the seven weeks since the Sept.
Activist to speak on apartheid
Eddie Daniels, a South African political activist, will share some of his life experiences with the MSU community at noon today in 201 International Center. His visit is being sponsored by the African Studies Center. Daniels, who has worked to end apartheid and struggle in South Africa, was imprisoned on Robben Island with the former president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela. Robert Vassen, associate director of the English Language Center, is friends with Daniels and asked him to speak at MSU. “It’s important for people all over the world to know exactly what is happening in South Africa as the new country emerges from the apartheid era,” he said. David Wiley, a sociology professor and director of the African Studies Center, said Daniels was a leading figure in the apartheid struggle. “Daniels reveals how a person decides to put their life on the line for principles and justice instead of the comfort of home and family,” he said.
Womens soccer: Offense arrives late in season
Late in the season, the MSU women’s soccer team seems to have finally found its offense. And just in time - only two games remain on the team’s (8-7-2) regular season schedule, the first of which is being played at 3:00 p.m.
Workshops aid grads
The first workshops of the year aimed at improving graduate school education and solving conflicts between MSU graduate students and professors were held Monday and Tuesday.The Conflict Resolution Workshop was created by Karen Klomparens, dean of the Graduate School, and John Beck, associate director of the School of Labor and Industrial Relations, in 1997 after receiving a grant from the National Department of Education and the Hewlett Foundation.“The workshops train students and faculty in using an interest-based approach to conflict management,” Klomparens said.
Muddy Waters tribute outfit to perform
In the 1950s, Chicago was a blues Mecca, and Muddy Waters was king. He was considered a master of postwar blues, having established himself on the Chicago blues scene. It was about that time that he met up with Luther “Guitar Junior” Johnson, a guitarist who worked in a steel mill outside Chicago.
Mens basketball: Freshmen get ready for Magic
When MSU men’s basketball head coach Tom Izzo recruits players he promises them the chance to win championships and to play against great players.Izzo’s three newcomers, freshmen guards Chris Hill and Kelvin Torbert and guard-forward Alan Anderson, will take advantage of that final promise when they play an exhibition game against the Magic Johnson All-Stars with the legend himself on the floor.
Foreign studies
The potential drop in the number of international students studying in American colleges is an unfortunate circumstance of the Sept.
Whats Happening
EventsAbrams Planetarium: Orion Rendezvous, a Star Trek Voyage of Discovery, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 4 p.m.
Groups body cards promote healthy self-image
As the holiday season approaches, Respecting and Understanding Body Image, an MSU student group, is trying to change unhealthy dieting habits and give women and men more confidence about their bodies.The group has created body cards - fliers urging people to give up dieting and find happiness with their bodies.
Coach not to blame for teams mistakes
While reading the Opinion Page in Thursday’s State News I ran into the letter by Nick Friant criticizing Bobby William’s poor coaching job (“Coach disgraceful, dismiss Williams”). Now, I don’t watch a lot of football - college or otherwise - and I don’t claim to know the game.
New Wet Kojak give pizzazz on latest
Much like its other three releases, its 1995 self-titled debut, 1997’s “Nasty International” and 2000’s “Do Things,” the latest ditty from New Wet Kojak, featuring Scott McCloud and Johnny Temple, better known for their work with indie-rock masters Girls Against Boys, is signature of its reputation. It focuses on creative drum lines that sound out of tune but magnificent, but manages to stick in vocals like a free-style poetry reading.
Local police, volunteers promote safe trick-or-treating
With police officer and fireman topping the list of popular costumes at local Halloween shops, area residents can expect to see more on the streets - in costume and in uniform.East Lansing and Lansing police will be keeping watch over trick-or-treaters tonight, along with volunteers from the community.
Nike deals with labor issues
In a recently signed Nike athletic apparel contract, the University of North Carolina took a specific and outwardly public stance on labor rights. And MSU’s Students for Economic Justice say MSU should follow suit. In North Carolina’s eight-year, $28.34 million deal, signed Oct.