SN alcohol column has U responding

I am writing in response to the opinion column (“‘U’ drinking surveys seem unbalanced,” SN 10/10) written by Tim Mosley.

Go for it

MSU should not trip over the decision to use natural grass in its stadiumIn 1991, MSU was commissioned to design a natural turf field inside the Pontiac Silverdome for the 1994 World Cup.

Cello professor brings vast experiences to U

The School of Music’s newest cello professor, Suren Bagratuni, is acclimating to East Lansing.“I love it here,” Bagratuni said.

E.L. rearranges budget to benefit local parks

The East Lansing City Council approved changes to the $50 million city budget late Tuesday night that will include more money for parks and recreational facilities. Residents will reap the benefits of the budget change by enjoying park improvements in such parks as Harrison Meadows Park and the East Lansing Soccer Complex.

Riverwalks latest play features U

Divorce is a controversial social issue that many people take seriously. In light of that, Riverwalk Theatre is producing the comedy “Let’s Get a Divorce.” Set in France during the late 19th century, the play depicts how a traditional society copes with the idea of divorce. “It’s about a society based on smoke and mirrors.

Prognosticators, Spartans will look for Homecoming magic against Badgers

The guru boys took a beating last week, both going 1-3. Like the Spartans, they’ll be looking to rebound this week. Records to date: Arthole: (17-9) Special K: Too sorry to mention. Wisconsin (3-3) at MSU (3-2) Here’s a matchup of two teams that can really feel each other’s pain.

Couple injured in plane crash

MERIDIAN TWP. - The Jaws of Life were used to pull a couple from a small two-seat plane in a quiet neighborhood near Lake Lansing and Abbott roads late Wednesday night. Witnesses say they heard a loud crash as the plane hit several trees before crashing into the backyard of 6047 Harkson Drive in Meridian Township. Bob Boyd, the 55-year-old director of maintenance for Capital City Airport, and his wife, Kathy, were returning from Pennsylvania with their dog when his single-engine Cherokee plane went down at about 9:40 p.m., said Robert Kolt, spokesman for Capital City Airport. The Boyds were rushed to Sparrow Hospital where their conditions were unknown, but both survivors were talking and conscious as they were being extricated. As paramedics removed Kathy Boyd from the scene, she kept asking about her dog to make sure it was OK. The dog apparently escaped serious injury. Kolt said the pair received lacerations and one of the Boyds suffered a broken arm. Boyd had called the airport minutes before to inform air traffic controllers that the aircraft was out of gas and he was looking for a place to land. “We received word they were low on fuel and going down in the area of the old Davis airport,” Kolt said.

Club rules have changed over years for first ladies

They are not only their husbands’ closest advisers, they are the only ones privileged enough to call them by their first names. The role played by the women of the White House has changed.

Receiver gives verbal commitment to U

MSU football coach Bobby Williams received his fourth verbal commitment and first from outside the state of Michigan for the 2001 season on Oct.

Rock incident was worth attention

A recent letter to the editor by Ellen Sciba (“Rock article was not newsworthy,” SN 10/10) appallingly tried to downplay the painting over of a Hispanic Heritage Month display on the rock on Farm Lane by fraternity pledges.

Snider ties school golf record in Big Ten - Big 12 Shootout

Women’s golf Junior Stacy Snider led the women’s golf team to a third-place finish in the Big Ten-Big 12 Shootout on Tuesday in Franklin, Ind. Snider tied a school record with her 54-hole total of 216 for the event.

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Tapes take backseat - except in the car

When nostalgic movies about the 1990s and the ’00s come out in another decade, cassette tapes may be something for teenagers of the future to laugh at.

Jacobsons reopens doors

Meridian Twp. - When Jacobson’s reopens today at Meridian Mall, it will open its doors to more than just clientele.The new store, 1982 W.

the Lowdown

Two years ago, Annie Scott turned her teeth orange. The hospitality business senior wasn’t demonstrating her holiday spirit. She had eaten too many Halloween Oreos. “I started eating them and I was like, ‘Wow, these are really good,’ and 20 minutes later, I smiled at someone and my teeth were orange,” she said. The orange cookies are part of a growing list of specialty foods only available during the Halloween season.

Equestrian rides toward world fame, championship

Jessica Hanchett doesn’t really look the part.At first glance, she offers the appearance of a typical MSU student - donning a pink T-shirt with carpenter jeans and black sunglasses, she talks about Spartan football, math class and going out with friends on Friday nights.But there’s one characteristic the engineering senior doesn’t often display: She is a seven-time national champion horseback rider.“I have never been that type,” Hanchett, 21, said of letting the world know she’s a horseback rider.“I only dress in western wear for when I ride.”Since 1994, Hanchett has had constant success in the sport.

U needs to teach diversity better

I am writing in response to Ellen Sciba’s letter to the editor printed in The State News (“Rock article was not newsworthy,” SN 10/10). After reading Sciba’s letter I couldn’t help but scratch my head in wonderment at how a journalism senior could view the events that transpired with regards to the rock in such a shallow, narrow and superficial light.

ASMSU restores equipment after Labor Day weekend break-in

ASMSU has recovered most of the stolen equipment swiped during a Labor Day weekend burglary. Among the items recovered from the break-in of the university’s undergraduate student government offices were two computer monitors, three RAM chips, a computer tower, a hard drive and a video card.

Author visits U, encourages self-enlightenment

The pre-20th century scientific and industrial revolutions opened a Pandora’s box that individuals must work to close with their own imaginations.That was the message Australian author James Cowan brought to MSU on Wednesday night at the Union Gold Room in a lecture entitled “Creativity, Technology and Spirituality.”“Every one of you should enter his own individual monastery and enter a state of stillness,” Cowan said.Cowan spoke before a group of about 50 students, faculty and others about his experiences in Italy working on his forthcoming book, “Francis: A Saint’s Way.” He retraced the steps of St.

Allocations offer boosts to groups

This past week, campus organizations allocated $3,190.57 to various student groups, including: The Residence Halls Association allocated $500 to the RHA special events fund to help pay for the Sponsorship Network, a conference about raising money for corporate sponsors for student groups. The event took place Oct.