Meditation growing in popularity

It’s been called a psuedo-medicine waste of money by some, while others proclaim it a healing art.Whether it is good medicine or a waste of time, enthusiasts and skeptics alike have to agree on one thing: meditation is growing in popularity.Lyman Briggs freshman Beck McNabb said she is the kind of person who will try anything twice.But in the two times she tried meditating, she said she is not convinced that it does anything.“I wouldn’t put any money on it or invest stock in it,” McNabb said.But just because it didn’t work for her, McNabb doesn’t discount it for others.“If people say it helps them relax or feel more in touch with themselves, there is nothing that I can do but believe what they have to say,” she said.“I can see how it might have emotional benefits for the right kind of person.

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Rally at rock seeks to promote recycled paper

The rock on Farm Lane wore a coat of recycled paper instead of its usual fresh coat of paint Tuesday morning.By early Tuesday evening, the paper was gone but students still gathered in front of the rock asking all university departments to begin using chlorine-free, post-consumer 100 percent recycled paper.The students held signs telling MSU to “Close the Loop” and to use “100% Recycled Paper.” The gathering was organized by ECO, a MSU student environmental group working to persuade MSU departments to switch paper by the end of the semester.“I think it is important in raising campus awareness about our campaign to get the university to use 100 percent recycled paper,” said Liisa Bergmann, an environmental policy sophomore and co-coordinator of ECO.

Columnist doesnt understand taxes

Dan Woike’s column (“President’s tax cut doesn’t benefit everyone,” SN 2/23) has shown that he can master basic mathematics.

Workers set wage under local laws

Amy Cooke likes the idea of being paid $10 per hour for a minimum wage job. Fortunately for the German senior, a growing number of Michigan cities are making that a reality by instituting a living wage ordinance.These ordinances allow local communities to set a higher minimum wage and qualifications for employees to set such a wage.Cooke said she earned the $5.15 per hour federal minimum wage while working at an East Lansing day care facility.

Cagers win despite late surge

MADISON - It was a story book setting - senior night at the Kohl Center and a perfect conference home record to defend. But then the Spartans came to town. MSU survived a late Badger surge, winning 51-47 to earn its eighth straight victory over Wisconsin. “We’re happy to know we got one more win,” senior guard Charlie Bell said.

No Pie for U

The university’s refusal to allow MSU to be represented in the upcoming sequel to “American Pie” is understandable. Universal Studios sought permission to represent MSU in “Secret Disguise,” the sequel to “American Pie,” earlier this year.

America must remember its history to move on

Today’s important for a few reasons. It’s Wednesday, which means the week is half over; it’s my roommate’s birthday and, because nobody reading this has thought of it, it’s the last day of Black History Month. It just seemed to fly past, didn’t it? I hope you’ll forgive my cynicism.

Dance fever

MELANIE MILONASFor The State NewsThe State Swing Society recommends that you dance in your own space, keep your feet under your body and keep your body over your feet; the rest will come with practice.

ASMSU bids to host college conference

When the Association of Michigan Universities’ first official session took place in November, Shane Waller wanted ASMSU to play an active leadership role in the organization right away.“There is a chance that AMU could do something big down the line.

Hi-Fi in for big muscial success

American Hi-Fi (self-titled) (The Island Def Jam Music Group) Whoever said drummers don’t do anything in bands should take a look at Stacy Jones, the former master of the skins for Letters To Cleo, Aimee Mann and Veruca Salt. After a bitter breakup with Veruca Salt, he formed American Hi-Fi with some friends, and even wrote all 12 tracks on the band’s self-titled effort - the result speaks for itself. It’s bands like this that make me proud to be an American rock ’n’ roll fan.

Ballroom Dance Club teaches classic moves

KRISTINA HUGHESFor The State NewsElizabeth Seagull, a professor emeritus in pediatrics and medicine, was swept away when her husband invited her to take ballroom dance classes.

Orchesis prepares ballet-influenced dances for upcoming concert, festival

JULIE KNAPPFor The State News MSU students with a range of training backgrounds are preparing modern dances for the Orchesis Spring Dance Concert and the American College Dance Festival.

Miller ranks third in Hobey fan balloting

Sophomore goaltender Ryan Miller is currently in third place in the online fan voting for the Hobey Baker Award, college hockey’s most prestigious individual trophy.Miller trails North Dakota forward Jeff Panzer, the vote leader, and Maine forward Niko Dimitrakos in the standings.

Students divided on Bushs address; discouraged, overjoyed by speech

Not every television was set Tuesday to ESPN, which aired the MSU cagers’ victory over Wisconsin. Kathy Savard tuned to CNN in a North Case dorm room to enthusiastically support “her man” Tuesday. As President Bush addressed a joint session of Congress, in his first annual address, she shouted at the TV and argued with other students about the merits of his 10-year, $1.6 trillion tax-cut plan. “What a lot of people don’t notice (is) that it is not the government’s money,” the James Madison freshman said of the projected surplus. “It is the money we gave to the government.” Savard joyfully jumped up and down when Bush proposed a reformed inheritance tax, saying it was positive for the nation. Meanwhile, Rich Fierens, also a James Madison freshman, was left rolling his eyes at Savard every time she cheered for Bush. His face was solemn, as words of tax cuts and education reform echoed from the TV and Savard. Fierens had concern over military spending. “Money should not go to more tanks and missiles,” he said, commenting on Bush’s pledge to increase the defense budget.

Stars homes cant match dorm decor

Lately I have noticed that there are more and more celebrity home TV shows. MTV, E! Entertainment Television and others have revived an industry once dominated by Robin Leach in the 1980s. “Champagne wishes and caviar dreams,” was Leach’s signature line.

Campus charity race offers healthy alternative in St. Patricks Day race

While St. Patrick’s Day is traditionally known for being green, this year’s Shamrock 5K “run, walk and roll” sponsored by the MSU Tower Guard will have participants racing for the gold. Tower Guard president Carl Oliver, who co-founded the event, said the race will give students more options for celebrating. “It’s a fun alternative to waking up and getting wasted for St.

Dave Matthews Band tries something new

Dave Matthews Band Everyday (RCA Records) True fans of the Dave Matthews Band will ask themselves whether a song could get any better than “Lie in our Graves,” “Seek Up,” and of course, “Crush.” DMB is often categorized as one of those “jam bands,” with its eight and 10 minute songs which receive only minimal airplay but still manage to become some of the most successful songs of the album. In many ways, it’s right up there with Phish and the other jam bands, especially with its first few albums and the live compilations, especially 1995’s “Live at Red Rocks.” But with DMB’s new album, “Everyday,” things have turned around. What happened to the long songs with minutes of saxophone and violin solos that gave the band that undeniable sound? Many fans live for these solos, which have become a trademark of any good DMB song. The first single off the album, “I Did It,” doesn’t even start off with the sax or violin, but an electric guitar. It sounds strange.

Doctor off to Balkans

With tensions heightening between ethnic Albanians and ethnic Serbians in Kosovo, the U.S. military is preparing to send additional personnel to the area. Dr. Dean Sienko is prepared for the battle - medically. Sienko, medical examiner of the Ingham County Health Department, will command the medical forces in the Serbian Providence beginning March 8, and oversee medical health and assistance to Allied and U.S.

Healthy trails ahead for U

Through treatment of a common horse disease, MSU veterinarians look to make sure the April 27 Spartan Spectacular Arabian Horse Show will go off without a hitch.The disease, called strangles, was detected by MSU Farm Manager Paula Hitzler last November.