The last time the General Educational Development test was rewritten, the New Kids on the Block had a hit album, John DiBiaggio was the president of MSU and the Berlin Wall was still standing.Like music and history, high school education has changed, and come Jan.
Michigan area middle-schoolers have been trying their hands at new technology during the third annual Kids Learning In Computer Klubhouses, or KLICK, Leadership Camp, held on MSU’s campus this week. The KLICK program is an after-school program designed to teach middle-schoolers of low economic backgrounds or communities how to use new technology.
Kelcey Anderson is all geared up for the 63rd annual National Folk Festival. “As far as I’m concerned, it’s here,” the festival committee’s community events specialist said.
CHICAGO - Minnesota Viking tackle Korey Stringer, a former star in the Big Ten while playing for Ohio State, died Wednesday after a grueling practice at the Vikings’ training camp the previous day. “It’s every family’s and every coach’s nightmare,” Michigan head coach Lloyd Carr said at the 2001 Big Ten Kickoff Luncheon. The 335-pound lineman developed symptoms of heat stroke, including weakness and rapid breathing, following the practice Tuesday held in temperatures in the low 90s and high humidity.
An MSU graduate is coming back to Michigan to publicize his new book, “Queen of Aces.” The book, which has received a number of good reviews, is the story of a female pilot during World War II who deals with sexism and a love triangle.
CHICAGO - With the beginning of August comes open season on all college football-related talk.And coaches and players from all 11 Big Ten schools are on hand at the annual Big Ten Kickoff Luncheon at the Sheraton Hotel and Towers this week to, well, talk football.“This league is extremely close right now,” said Illinois head coach Ron Turner, echoing just about everybody’s sentiments about conference parity.
Candidates for East Lansing City Council are encouraging residents to vote. The primary election, which will send four of the eight candidates to the Nov.
The Ann Street Plaza Concert Series comes to a close this weekend with performances from Rachael Davis with Brett Hartenbach on Friday and the Sea Cruisers on Saturday.The concert series has already hosted 12 acts this summer since its opening weekend June 15.Ami Field, East Lansing community events specialist, said the concerts have been held for more than 15 years and have become a tradition in East Lansing.“We work very hard to have free events that improve the community,” Field said.
Soaked from head to toe, 4-year-old Mason resident Adrienne Hough grinned from cheek to cheek.“I like the frogs,” Hough said, as she danced under the squirts of water coming from cement frogs, one of the features in the Michigan 4-H Children’s Garden.Hough was one of about 50 children who enjoyed art under the hot sun during the garden’s “Art Day.”Mason resident Karen Krepps said she took the morning off from work to spend the day with her grandchildren, Jacob and Faith Krepps.“It’s great,” the elder Krepps said.
The air is heavy and sticky and circular objects are flying around like meteors, misdirected and scattered.
Hot jazz and spicy food will highlight the 2001 Lansing Old Town JazzFest this weekend. Terry Terry, president of the Old Town Business and Art Association, said the association organized the annual festival seven years ago to provide an art medium for the community. “This is one of the most diverse events you will find in the area,” Terry said. Terry, who is also the owner of The Message Makers, 1217 Turner St.
This weekend, some Lansing streets will be flooded with a showcase of pride.The second Annual African American Pride Parade will be held at 11 a.m.
The smell of fresh bread baking will be wafting through Meridian Township next month. Panera Bread, a bakery-cafe, is expected to open Aug.
Ryan Weltzer’s recent column was one of the best reasoned and crafted pieces on the complexities of student/permanent resident relations the paper has run in ages (“Residents, students can learn from each other,” SN 8/1). As a former Welcome Week edition editor, I encourage you to include the piece in the Welcome Week edition so more students can read it.
“That was an awesome dive. Beautiful. Beautiful.”These were the words coming out of the mouth of MSU diving coach John Narcy as he watched his two National Championship-bound divers, senior Carly Weiden and junior Summer Mitchell, practice Wednesday at the IM Sports-West outdoor pool.The 2001 U.S.
In response to Craig Gunn’s column (“ ‘U’ is not to blame for broken guarantee,” SN 7/25), I would like to voice a few concerns.
Some stereotypes about college towns are obvious. Partying, businesses - namely bars and restaurants that stay open late - and a diverse live music scene.
Perry Farrell Songs Yet to be Sung (Virgin Records) Those familiar with Perry Farrell’s name will recognize him as the frontman of early-1990s rock group Jane’s Addiction, one of the forerunners of popular alternative rock.
The 2000 presidential election created controversy across the country in regards to voting procedures.