MICHIGAN
Rogers answers questions on attacks
Lansing - Veterans, young people and other concerned citizens turned out to ask questions and get reassurance.U.S.
MSU
Study finds interaction differences
While black students have more contact with their professors, white students find faculty members more approachable, understanding and encouraging, a nationwide study found.The study, which was conducted in 1997, surveyed 1,755 students at universities across the country.
COMMENTARY
Student: Parking now, not in 2020
I think it is great plans are being made to make the campus a better place for 2020 and thereafter, but aren’t there some smaller steps that could be taken now? Parking has been such a problem on this campus and even though the new ramp was installed off of Trowbridge Road, it doesn’t help commuters who have class on the other side of campus.
NEWS
Sketchy People exposed in shows
By Sarah Emery For The State News Tom Foote said he knows what it is like to meet up with the adult form of his inner child on a daily basis. Foote, a 1990 MSU graduate, is the founder and director of Sketchy People, a Lansing-area improvisational group. The group is based on the mantra that “improv exercises your brain.” Foote said it teaches the importance of challenging thought through the use of various stage games and antics.
NEWS
Worm slows campus computers to a wiggle
A new virus-like creation could be worming its way into computers around campus. The software program, known as W32-Nimda, could cause more problems than this summer’s “Code Red” worm that infected hundreds of thousands of computers. W32-Nimda infected tens of thousands of computers worldwide Tuesday and forced some companies offline. “What we’ve got here is some local symptoms of what is a national problem at the moment,” said Paul Hunt, vice president for libraries, computing and technology.
MSU
Caf-II-Go choices garner criticism
University Housing has been receiving complaints from students about changes made to Caf-II-Go this fall, and officials say they are working to solve the problems.Bruce Haskell, residence halls food service coordinator, said students began to complain when Caf-II-Go reduced its vegetarian selection and changed its deli and salad bars to pre-made sandwiches and salads to make the experience faster and more convenient.
FEATURES
Hardball strikes out
Ahh, predictability. Almost all of modern sports movies are full of obvious twists and turns you can see coming before you even buy your ticket - and I’m not just talking about Adam Sandler movies. Every team is awful at first, gets good, undergoes tragedy and then overcomes that tragedy to attain victory.
FEATURES
Writing series displays rich literary heritage
Famous Michigan writers and poets have the chance to display their work by taking part in the Michigan Writers Series, which is presented by the MSU Libraries. Beginning in 1992, the annual fall event was created to recognize writers who had ties to Michigan and bring those ties to campus. Because of increased popularity and audiences from 25 to 75 people, the yearly gathering of writers was eventually changed to a series. “I realized the audience was larger, so I decided to switch it to a series,” founder Peter Berg said. Writers now have more chances to express their work, while allowing the audience to hear some of their favorite readings and interact with them. From its creation, the series has been a complement to the Michigan Writers Collection, which is a primary resource for the rich literary heritage existing in Michigan. The collection was started to recognize the works created by MSU students that went on to earn national and international recognition.
FEATURES
Bad Ronald aptly titled
If you haven’t heard of Bad Ronald then you probably haven’t been to the mall lately. The group’s self-titled debut is an ideal soundtrack for most mall clothing stores frequented by college students.
NEWS
Distractions part of college life, balance needed for good experience
A month ago, while sitting at my kitchen table soaking up the last few lazy days of summer, before the homework piles up and professors assign you to read more in one night than you’ve read in your whole life, my mother said to me, “You better be careful this year, Erica.
MSU
McPherson to speak at RHA meeting
MSU President M. Peter McPherson will speak at an open forum today during the Residence Halls Association’s meeting.McPherson is expected to arrive at the meeting at around 8 p.m., and the forum will last about an hour.
NEWS
Ping Pong Club brings table sport to U
By Amanda First For The State News Small white balls zip across a flat, green table in a mesmerizing back-and-forth pattern.
MSU
Discussion series clarifies meaning of on Alert for U
As the nation’s leaders continue to proclaim a “war on terrorism,” many students are wondering how they could be affected. Some of them received answers to their questions Tuesday during an informative session, “What Does It Mean for the Country to be on Alert?” presented by Lt.
MSU
U seeks students advice on energy problem
MSU administrators are asking for students’ help to solve energy problems facing campus. The Office of Campus Sustainability is seeking 60 students to participate in a Campus Energy Summit to be held in November. Terry Link, director for the Office of Campus Sustainability, said energy usage must be addressed. “We waste energy here left and right,” he said.
COMMENTARY
Muslim harassers are U.S. terrorists
Any person who would intimidate or harass our Muslim neighbors is, in effect, declaring their support of Osama bin Laden.
FEATURES
Under Construction builds busy week
The average band doesn’t often get the opportunity to play on national television or star in a documentary, but Under Construction isn’t the average band.The East Lansing band is making an appearance on national television, headlining a Saturday night show at Rick’s American Cafe, 224 Abbott Road, and debuting a documentary about Under Construction - all in the same week.Under Construction is the guest band on the Mitch Albom Show on Wednesday afternoon, which airs on the radio station WJR in Detroit from 3 to 6 p.m., and on MSNBC Cable from 3 to 5 p.m.On Thursday night, lead singer Jesse Young will be debuting his documentary about the time and work that goes into Under Construction for an MSU film festival called Lawn Shorts.
MICHIGAN
State leaders raise funds
Lansing - State leaders stood on the Capitol steps Tuesday afternoon to lend support for breast cancer fund-raising efforts.Lee National Denim Day is an annual event by the Susan G.
NEWS
Provost returns from travel limbo
MSU Provost Lou Anna Simon ended her stint as a “refugee” administrator and returned to MSU early Saturday morning. “I was at the airport for four hours on Friday trying to get a flight back,” she said. Simon was stuck in California after her Tuesday flight back from an American Association of Universities meeting was canceled due to the grounding of all domestic flights following last week’s terrorist attacks. She spent her extended stay chatting with colleagues from across the country. “There is no doubt that the security at the airport is dramatically different,” she said.
NEWS
Airport closing woes force student into 21-hour journey
Devon Allard said he suspects people will always remember where they were on the morning of Sept.
SPORTS
Can Jordan Be Like Mike? A longtime fan doesnt beleive
The tragic events of the past week overshadowed what now seems to be a very trivial personal disappointment. Reportedly, Michael Jordan told three Chicago reporters Sept.