I am writing in response to Kye Tidey’s letter, “Eating disorders are not diseases” (SN 3/14). It troubles me such an ignorant and uncompassionate way of thinking still exists in our society.
IOWA CITY, Iowa - Six Spartan wrestlers came to the NCAA wrestling championships in Iowa this weekend, and four of them can now call themselves All-Americans. Junior Chris Williams (125 pounds), senior Pat McNamara (133 pounds) and sophomores Gray Maynard (157 pounds) and Nik Fekete (197 pounds) earned the prestigious status by finishing in the top eight in their weight class. The foursome helped lead MSU to a 15th-place finish from the event.
DETROIT - Everything was green in Detroit on St. Patrick’s Day. Green-clad fans cheered as the CCHA Tournament championship banner ascended to the Joe Louis Arena rafters with a brand-new green addition at the bottom. The joyous bunch of hockey players, donning green and white jerseys, huddled together on the ice with the inaugural Mason Cup. And No.
Gov. John Engler released plans Thursday to add an additional $12.7 million to the state’s plans for aeronautical improvements. “These important investments in our airport system will yield $10 billion in economic benefits to Michigan businesses and to our state,” Engler said in a written statement. The Michigan Aeronautics Commission already has approved federal and state funds for 19 projects, such as runway and taxiway rehabilitation, land acquisitions, lighting, terminal construction and design engineering.
Memphis, Tenn. - For the past day and a half during the NCAA Tournament’s opening round of play, top-seeded MSU watched many upset victories on television from the confines of its hotel.And it’s those dramatic defeats that might have had a detrimental effect on the Spartans who, despite a slow start, defeated Alabama State 69-35.“I think that we came out a little sluggish in the first half, since we haven’t played a game in 13 days,” said head coach Tom Izzo of the Spartan’s offensive deficiencies in the first half.“We got to more loose balls in the second half and really made a collective effort to defend.
DETROIT - Green was the color of the day on St. Patrick’s Day in Detroit as the No. 1-seed Spartans won their second consecutive CCHA Tournament title - this time defeating No.
DETROIT - Not everyone at Munn Ice Arena was happy when top-ranked MSU skated around the ice with the CCHA regular season championship trophy on March 1. The sixth-ranked Michigan Wolverines could only hang their heads in the locker room after a demoralizing 3-1 loss, hoping that they would get another opportunity to knock off their arch-rival - MSU. They’ll have that chance again on Saturday night. The CCHA Tournament championship game will feature the state’s two most prominent teams at 7:35 p.m.
Memphis, Tenn. - If defense wins championships then MSU is primed and ready to make another run at the national title.In their 69-35 win the Spartans hugged Alabama State tighter than the Hornets’ shorts in the second half, allowing just 10 points over the last 20 minutes.The Spartans set new school and NCAA Tournament records by holding ASU to 10 second half points is a new MSU record for NCAA Tournament play and ASU’s total of 35 points is the second fewest points allowed in the first or second round in NCAA Tournament history.
DETROIT - Sean Patchell scored both Spartan goals in No. 1 MSU’s 2-1 victory over No. 9-seed Bowling Green in Friday’s CCHA semifinal at Joe Louis Arena.The senior left wing has scored five goals in the last five Spartan games.“Our line’s job is to shut down the opposing team’s best line,” Patchell said.
The overseas outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, which has Europe entangled in agricultural troubles, is also causing problems for MSU students.A summer semester Study Abroad program, Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Systems, slated to be held in the United Kingdom and Ireland has been temporarily canceled because of the epidemic.The possible cancellation has left some students who were planning to attend disappointed.“Most of us were very upset to hear it was canceled,” said agriscience education sophomore Caroline Jansen, one of about 30 students currently signed up for the program.Despite the temporary postponement, the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources is seeking an alternative location to prevent the program’s cancellation, said Edward Ingraham, acting director for the Office of Study Abroad.But Jansen, whose permanent residence is on a farm near Toledo, Ohio, says she understands the reasoning behind the university’s concerns.“Any chance of bringing the disease back here would be devastating,” Jansen said.
FRIDAY: The MSU Department of Theatre will present “Sylvia,” the bizarre tale of one man’s love for his dog, at 8 p.m.
The No. 1 Spartans have one thing on their mind heading into their CCHA semifinal game today - beating Cinderella over the head with her own glass slipper. MSU (30-4-4) takes on No.
Not that college students normally need an excuse to drink beer, but tomorrow is that annual beer-gulping, bar-hopping, don’t-stop-till-you-drop extravaganza otherwise known as St.
Air Force, Army look to recruit Air Force Maj. Les Hayden handed another hot dog across the table in front of Bessey Hall.
Campus environmental groups and local authorities are pleased at the state Senate’s efforts to address pollution problems that plague the Red Cedar River, although they say the proposal is flawed. The state Senate this week passed two bills of a five-bill package that is intended to fix sewage overflow problems across the state.
Mary Cookingham lived her life with dignity, grace and quiet strength. Cookingham, the first woman to receive tenure from the MSU Department of Economics, died of complications from multiple sclerosis Monday.
It was an innocent statement. I knew the girl meant no harm. During the Alternative Spring Break trip to the Rosebud Indian Reservation I was covering, the group of volunteers visited the Crazy Horse Memorial being developed in South Dakota.
With regard to Spiros Gallos’ argument (“Cartoon’s idea was ignorant,” SN 3/14) that stated it is not guns that kill people, I am troubled by his logic. Yes, let’s remember guns don’t kill people, bullets do.
For four years now, East Lansing has been putting the power and creativity of film into the hands of kids. The East Lansing Children’s Film Festival, featuring more than 50 animated and live action short films from more than 15 countries, takes place this weekend on MSU’s campus. In addition to the viewings, workshops and activities are planned so that children can try their hands at filmmaking. “One of the most rewarding things about working with this festival is seeing the delight of the children - seeing what makes the films, watching the films and laughing out loud,” third-year festival director Jerri Pruener said. From Friday through Monday, children of any age can take in some films, attend a workshop and stay afterward for refreshments. “With all of the questionable entertainment in media today, it is nice to work on an event that allows the community to enjoy a quality family event, that focuses on entertainment that lacks violence or exploitive subject matter,” said Jeanne Trepanier, a telecommunication senior in her second year as a student intern for the festival. On Sunday, children can even view films made by others their age across the state. “For this community and the students in the state, this really is an incredible and artistic opportunity,” said Kevin Green, spokesperson for East Lansing public schools.