COMMENTARY
Rall wrong about Bush popularity
I am writing to state my complete disgust with Ted Rall’s political comic “The Making of the Resident - 2001” published in The State News on Oct 1.
MICHIGAN
E.L. bars give portion of profits to relief aid
Patrons of local watering holes are putting their money where their mouth is.This week, local bars within the Responsible Hospitality Council are contributing money from cover charges and percentages of sales for to aid in relief for the Sept.
VOLLEYBALL
Annual rivalry will test teams depth, composure on the road
When Michigan’s and MSU’s volleyball teams square off at 7 p.m. tonight at Michigan’s Cliff Keen Arena, it will be for more than in-state bragging rights.
NEWS
Whats Happening?
Events Phoenix Rising Drum Circle: Come Drum And Dance With Us, 8 p.m. Friday, Purdue Room in the Union.
NEWS
U professor comes home, remembers Ground Zero
When Norman Sauer heard about the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center, he predicted he would be called into action. For two years, the anthropology professor has been a member of Disaster Mortuary Teams, groups of skilled professionals that assists in the identification of bodies and mortuary services in a disaster. And for two and a half weeks, the professor spent his time working to identify victims in New York and Somerset County, Pa., south of Pittsburgh, where he saw things most people would never dream of seeing. He returned to Michigan last Wednesday after fulfilling his team’s time commitment and seeing his first mass tragedy.
NEWS
Skate Rattle and Roll
Skate hard or go home. That’s the only option for the 23 members of the MSU Skate Club, a group of aggressive in-line skaters, BMX bikers and skateboarders from the Lansing, East Lansing and Okemos areas.
NEWS
Columnist finds her education one of the best
By now, after reading my columns, I’m sure that either A) you are intrigued with what I have to say or B) you think I’m a moron, but you are still compelled to read my columns. What I am saying is that no one is perfect, and no one should ever claim to be.
MSU
MSU receives grant to study celebratory drinking
With Saturday’s “Cold War” hockey game, five more home football games and countless birthday parties, MSU students will find plenty of reasons to celebrate this fall - often with alcohol. Over the next two years, MSU will receive more than $350,000 to study that link between celebrations and drinking.
COMMENTARY
Cold words?
Critics are urging MSU sports officials to change the name of “The Cold War” before Saturday’s record-breaking outdoor matchup.
COMMENTARY
Wrong to paint over U.S. flag on rock
For the past weeks, I have driven and walked past the rock on Farm Lane and found the U.S. flag which had been painted on it to be not only inspiring, but a reminder the MSU community supports our nation’s fallen victims and its heroes. But as of this weekend, the rock has been painted over by Alpha Tau Omega.
MSU
State News reporter, editor awarded Story of the Year
One reporter’s hard work paid off when he was recognized for one of the top honors in college journalism.Jeremy W.
NEWS
Answers demanded of student-police task force
Although Tuesday’s public forum sponsored by the Task Force on Student-Police Relations was meant to hear ideas and opinions about MSU’s Department of Police and Public Safety, it began as a question-and-defend session. More than 70 students and community members attended the forum, many demanding answers to questions regarding parking, alcohol, on-campus student events, e-mail notices and surveillance of student groups. “The mission is to explore the good things we’re doing, the problems we have and come up with very specific recommendations,” said MSU President M.
VOLLEYBALL
Middle blockers contribute for early team success
The job of a middle blocker is simple - don’t stay in one spot for too long and attack from all angles at the net.
MICHIGAN
Police dogs show skills to students, community
There was an eclectic assortment of groups in the basement of the East Lansing Police Department last week.One group was officers.
MICHIGAN
Students gather at Capitol, protest sales tax legislation
Lansing - MSU students chanted “No Internet tax” in front of the state Capitol Tuesday to voice concerns about legislation that would organize efforts to collect online sales taxes.
SPORTS
Wolverines wait for U
Matches between MSU and Michigan always warrant attention, but when both teams are ranked in the top 10 in their sport, the game becomes even more interesting.Such will be the case when the No.
ICE HOCKEY
Icers take spectacle seriously
The spectacle surrounding “The Cold War” worries MSU head coach Ron Mason more than anything the Michigan Wolverines are going to throw at his team Saturday. Mason has to make his players look past the daylong tailgate that could take over campus, ignore the scheduled laser light shows and mini-country concerts accompanying the game and somehow forget about the world-record crowd of more than 72,000 expected to jam Spartan Stadium for the 7:05 p.m.
MICHIGAN
Local group establishes 2 task forces, advocates peace
The Concerned Citizens for Peace in the Greater Lansing Area held its first official meeting Monday night since its creation after the Sept.
FEATURES
Album doesnt live up to hype
Meet Travis Meeks. Travis Meeks likes the name of his band so much that he made its first two albums self-titled. Travis Meeks wasn’t happy with his band, so he dismissed many of the original bandmembers and put himself in the sole spotlight.
FEATURES
Film lacks depth
Like many movie fans, I’ve probably seen 1994’s “The Shawshank Redemption” and 1986’s “Stand By Me” about five billion times.