I have been reading about Eric Knott for weeks and I am really sick of hearing about it. Yes, I think it is sick MSU would allow someone who allegedly raped a 13-year-old girl to play football.
In lieu of last week’s tragedy, new episodes of some of television’s most popular shows were postponed for an extra week.But as far as most are concerned, it’s not a big problem.
The College Football Hall of Fame canceled its Thursday reception and banquet that scheduled to honor the 104-year rivalry between MSU and Notre Dame.
All of the Betsy Rosses in the world couldn’t have sewn flags fast enough to keep department store shelves filled last week. Sharon Weber, a spokeswoman for Wal-Mart, said sales on American flags chainwide have gone up considerably since last week’s terrorist attacks. “Last week we sold over 450,000 flags,” she said. Weber said the count rose from the 260,000 flags sold last year.
Mental preparation may outweigh physical preparation on head football coach Bobby Williams’ priority list this week.
The refusal of the West Circle dorms’ housing office to install locks on the Williams Hall bathrooms is irresponsible, infuriating and is a threat to the safety of its residents.
Kresge Art Museum went all-out for its second Twilight in the Garden fund-raiser Sunday at the MSU Horticultural Gardens.
An elaborate and well-constructed set was probably the best part of the Lansing Civic Players’ weekend performance of Agatha Christie’s murder mystery, “The Spider’s Web.” Because it is a Christie story, the audience should know what it is in for.
It isn’t a hut, it’s a house.And this house is open late.Pizza House, 4790 S. Hagadorn Road in East Lansing, opened Thursday.
Sept. 11 was a day that faceless cowards destroyed the lives of all Americans and threatened our democracy.
You want blood? Well flip on CNN, grab a six-pack and order a pizza, because sweet revenge is coming live, uncensored and directly to your living room.
The Office of Study Abroad is holding its annual Study Abroad Fair on Thursday, but there may be a different atmosphere this year.Kathleen Fairfax, director of the Office of Study Abroad, said some students are so distracted by last week’s terrorist attacks that the event’s turnout might be smaller than usual.“I think it’s possible, but it might not be as much of a fear as people’s attention being diverted right now,” she said.
For all practical and logistical reasons, there is much reason to doubt and criticize Michael Jordan’s all-but-official return to the game of basketball.
For the first time, a woman is general manager of The State News. Marty Sprigg, who was promoted to the position in August, said she couldn’t be more excited about her new position.“I am very excited and looking forward to the challenges student newspapers face,” she said.Sprigg came to MSU in 1994 to work for The State News as the advertising adviser.
A rude awakening greeted several Spartan hockey fans Monday morning when their student season tickets weren’t available as scheduled in the Athletic Ticket Office in Jenison Field House. The tickets were supposed to be available at 8 a.m.
Much of the U.S. population is crying for war in response to last week’s terrorist attacks on New York and Washington. President Bush has called up thousands of reserve soldiers, preparing for what many believe will be a massive strike against terrorist organizations and the nations that harbor them. America is out for blood. There is talk of unleashing our military might - on the ground and in the air - against Afghanistan, the reported haven for suspected terrorist Osama bin Laden.
Attention MSU affiliates who live off Aurelius Road or Mount Hope Avenue in southeast Lansing: The Capital Area Transportation Authority may consider adding a route that serves this area and MSU.
A new registered student organization has made its way to campus, and members say it may be a valuable outlet for youth - especially those seeking answers after last Tuesday’s terrorist attacks on the United States. Spartan BIGS is an on-campus extension of Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Greater Lansing Inc., which provides one-on-one mentoring programs for some children in the community. The group is recruiting MSU students to become Big Brothers and Big Sisters.
Private donations to the university surpassed $200 million for the 2000-01 budget year, marking the sixth consecutive year MSU has beaten the previous year’s record fund-raising level. A $55.4 million donation from a group of corporate sponsors contributed to a nearly $80 million dollar increase from last year.
Consumer protection agencies are warning potential donors to beware of online collection scams in the wake of the attacks in Washington and New York City.Since Tuesday, scam artists looking to steal donations intended for relief efforts have been out in full force online.Unsolicited bulk e-mail fraudulently requesting donations in the names of victims or of the American Red Cross have turned up, said Kelly Alexander, a spokesperson for the organization.Alexander said the organization is trying to help protect people from scams by putting out information on donation opportunities.“We depend on the generosity of the American public and donations to do our jobs, and to be there for people in times of need,” she said.