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.

House bill damages reproductive rights

Like many students on campus, I am concerned with reproductive freedom. Currently there is a bill, House Bill 4655, on the floor of the Michigan House that would infringe on the reproductive rights of any student who utilizes the services of our local Planned Parenthood.

Pagan organizations celebrate seasonal change

In the light of the moon, about 30 pagans danced, chanted and read poetry in celebration of the changing of the seasons. Melissa Hill, a member of Green Spiral: MSU’s Eclectic Pagan Network, shared a poem and affirmed her growth in the group. “It’s changed my life,” said Hill, a horticulture senior.

Feminists support Day of Action with march

In an effort to spread awareness and gain information about women’s issues, Feminists Ending the Misogynist System sponsored the Feminist Fun March on Tuesday afternoon at the rock on Farm Lane.The event was in honor of National Young Womyn’s Day of Action, a campaign designed to end gender discrimination by educating women and promoting activism.

Student offers help for credit problems

Your recent coverage of college students and credit cards, “Credit card debt” (SN 10/18), although important, failed to include information about an existing program at MSU.

Police briefs 10/31/01

Trick-or-treaters head to city for Great Pumpkin Walk

Three-year-old Conor Clifford may be a witch, but he still loves chocolate and Hershey’s Kisses.Among ghosts and goblins, Conor, from East Lansing, joined his 1-year-old brother Brady and hundreds of area children in pursuit of sweet treats Tuesday.“I love all of the costumes,” Conor said, pointing at miniature versions of Winnie the Pooh and Tigger who strolled by - candy-collecting bags in hand.More than 90 businesses in downtown East Lansing participated in the Great Pumpkin Walk by decorating their business fronts and passing out candy to all children, whether dressed as teddy bears or football players.“I’m the executioner,” said A.J.

Boo!

Today is the day circled in red marker on thousands of little kids’ calendars. Children count the days until Halloween each year. Our job is not to ruin the day kids have been looking forward to.

Football: Spartans silent on Saturdays rivalry struggle

Place your friendly wagers, begin the talk trash and get ready for the hype. MSU’s matchup with No.

Exaggeration used too often in debate

I am pro-life. Fine. Each to his own, right? Yet I was surprised the other day to read that people who share that belief are right-wing, fundamentalist radicals who don’t know how to properly use the term genocide (“Pro-life exhibit vulgar propaganda,” “Genocide not an appropriate analogy,” SN 10/26). Though I can understand disagreement, let’s be honest.

Patriotric spirit spurs rise in Halloween sales

Halloween sales may not be that scary for local businesses.Nikki Bernstien, manager of communications for the International Mass Retail Association, said households are spending an average of $61 compared to $43 from last year.“They are spending more money because they want to,” she said.

Study: Full-time faculty posts decline at nations institutions

Percentages of full-time faculty positions in colleges and universities nationwide are being cut, a recent study says. The study, conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics in 1999, showed a significant change in the size of full-time faculty from 1993 to 1998.

Police briefs 10/30/01

Loved ones to be remembered Tuesday

By Chad Previch The State News The memories of lost loved ones will spark light Tuesday night by family and friends at the St.