Historical books hit digital world

Students can feel like they are traveling to 19th century America by reading the books of their ancestors’ past, part of MSU’s lasted archive collections on the Web. MSU Libraries, through the American Memory Web site at the Library of Congress, released a collection of Sunday school books from the 1800s in a digital format that is free to the public. “The Sunday school books are really interesting in contrast to now because we’re educated to see all the shades of gray and all the sides of the argument,” said Ruth Ann Jones, the digital projects coordinator for MSU Libraries.

U shouldnt deny alumni employment

I must write in agreement with the writer who criticized the university for not hiring MSU graduates (“Employment policy upsets graduate,” SN 7/9). I agree it is kind of sad that MSU does not hire its graduates.

Four Spartan softball players to battle Japanese champions

Four MSU softball players will be on an all-Michigan collegiate team scheduled to play a Japanese national championship team August 9.Sophomore pitcher Jessica Beech, junior outfielder Sandra Lewis and junior infielders Robyn Golden and Margaret Schick will represent the Spartans in the exhibition.The game, which is free, will be held at the Spring Arbor University field in Spring Arbor, near Jackson, at 4:30 p.m.Beech led the team with a 2.54 earned run average, while compiling an 8-8 record for MSU last season, while Schick stole a team-best 14 bases.Schick said she has never been involved in international competition before and is excited for the game.“It’s definitely going to be a great experience,” Schick said.

Program says, Go green, go white, go get a job!

College is supposed to be the greatest time in your life, but sometimes students have too much fun and forget about their careers. Ken Parsons, a philosophy graduate student, said he feels society plays a part in why students don’t take finding a job or career seriously. “We live in a world that accepts extreme debt and parents financing for their kid’s education,” Parsons said. The Career Development Center is here to help impress upon students just how important a career is.

Construction more hassle than help

I have been an employee at MSU for 12 years and I am used to the construction during the summer, but finding a way to get to work and home from work has always been a challenge. Coming in from the southwest has presented a special challenge year.

Deeds, not beliefs, are what matter

Rishi Kundi recently wrote a piece (“Faith without thought is no faith at all,” SN 7/19) about the continuing battle between creationism and evolution which has been in existence since the Age of Enlightenment in the West (Darwin developed notions which had been brewing for some time). After one studies Eastern philosophy a bit, or the teachings of Plato, this topic becomes rather trite and mundane.

Police briefs 07/26/01

Harpers turns retro to raise money for crime victims council

Big hair, leggings and the music of Devo will be back this Friday. The 1980s will be returning to East Lansing, but only for one night. The Crime Victims Advocacy Council is holding a 1980s theme fund-raising event at Harper’s Restaurant & Brewpub, 131 Albert Ave., to help fund the group. “We support and provide services for victims of any crime,” said Heather Boyer, executive director of the council. The organization was founded this past January by victims of crime to help other victims deal with trauma and stress.

Just say no

Public land needs to be protected in the interest of public enjoyment, and South Fox Island is no exception. The island’s territory is split between the State of Michigan and David Johnson, a land developer and 1971 MSU graduate. Johnson’s land, which is interspersed with state land, forms a checkerboard pattern across the Lake Michigan island.

Community services go online

Web sites have become an increasingly important way for people to get information to others.And companies and average citizens aren’t the only ones accessing the World Wide Web.

Filmmaker defends staged rave scene

Hoping to get the perfect shot, amateur filmmaker Tyler Blair may have crossed the line with the law.Blair, a marketing junior, hosted a staged rave for his film “E-tards” on July 13, in Grand Rapids.

People you meet make school more memorable

When you are young, the number of friends you have can be measured by the amount of valentines you receive every February.

Qdoba grill to increase E.L.s Mexican flavor

The tiles are halfway done and the walls are brightly painted for East Lansing’s newest Mexican restaurant. Qdoba Mexican Grill will be opening at 1127 E.

School, Hix reach compromise

HOLT - Jeremy Hix and his twin sister Jessica, who shared a kindergarten classroom, will don caps and gowns together as part of the class of 2002. After two months of deliberation, the Holt High School administration and Hix’s family came to a settlement in the case that put Michigan’s zero-tolerance laws to the test.

TheStart decades behind with release

TheStart Shakedown! (The Label/Geffen) TheStart’s debut album “Shakedown!” would’ve been one of the great albums from the late 1970s and early 1980s. Unfortunately for early punk and new wave fans, “Shakedown!” wasn’t made until earlier this year. TheStart got its start when vocalist Aimee Echo and drummer Scott Ellis abandoned defunct cult band Human Waste Project, and hooked up with guitarist Jamie Miller of Snot.

U course looks at food hazards

Thirty-six participants from 16 countries have made their way to MSU to talk about food. They aren’t here to discuss entrees or desserts, they are here to talk about food safety. The third annual Food Safety Short Course, sponsored by the National Food Safety & Toxicology Center, kicked off Sunday.

Comfort Eagle flys high

Cake Comfort Eagle (Columbia Records) Any band willing to take a risk with its sound deserves to be commended.

Celebrity not grown up enough for college crowd

’N Sync Celebrity (Jive) Many 12-year-old girls ran out to buy ’N Sync’s newest CD when it came out in stores Tuesday. And most of those girls will be satisfied with the latest boy band release.

Police briefs 07/25/01

U is not to blame for broken guarantee

Everyone has an opinion about the increase in tuition in effect at MSU for Fall 2001. Local news media have been very vocal in their concern over this unbelievable increase at a public institution.