ASMSU office troubles frustrate students, staff

Students looking to get an ASMSU loan may wind up disappointed - at least for a while.The undergraduate student government currently does not have any full-time employees to oversee its business office operations, causing trouble for those who come seeking the $100 loans ASMSU provides.“It’s particularly frustrating when you have bills to pay and you depend on ASMSU to be there,” said Laura Utter, an English senior who stopped by the business office at 3 p.m.

Michigan misses out on tobacco money

Michigan is one of 14 states yet to receive the full tobacco settlement.A dispute in the tobacco settlement - which doles out $206 billion during the next 25 years and prevents tobacco companies from advertising on billboards and targeting children with marketing tactics - is causing Michigan to wait for some $14 million.Total money being withheld from the states adds up to almost $200 million.Tobacco companies claim the states failed to pass a law preventing nonparticipating tobacco companies from benefiting from the settlement.“We did pass the law, but we didn’t have the enforcement mechanism in place in 1999,” said Kelly Chesney, a spokeswoman for the state budget office.

Hillel returns to roots for fundraiser

The MSU Hillel Jewish Student Center will kick off the “Plant a Tree in Jerusalem” program Tuesday.

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Squad looks to move past U-W

The MSU women’s basketball team is confident it can win tonight versus Wisconsin in spite of beating its last two opponents by a combined three points.After escaping Minnesota on the road Sunday, 66-65, head coach Joanne P.

Cigarettes are a choice, not morality issue

I am a smoker. I really like cigarettes. I smoke around a pack of them every day. I have smoked through respiratory infections, family dysfunction, hellish work days, romantic woes and term papers. I buy cigarettes in cartons. One of my hobbies is collecting cigarettes from every state - the tax stamp on the bottom of the packs differs from state to state. I have no intention of quitting any time soon.

U can find out latest in E.L. entertainment without going outside

MSU students can now find out what’s happening at their favorite club, when the latest blockbuster is being released or what the hottest CD is with the click of their mouse. LansingVibe.com is a company that started last fall and advertises local events such as bar specials, movie times and concerts online. “LansingVibe is an excellent site to see what\'s going on in the Lansing area, especially if you are looking for an East Lansing bar,” MSU journalism senior Dan DeCapua said.

Cager adjusts to life off court

Candice Jackson has never spent more than a few days off the court during the past 10 years.Now, the women’s basketball team’s freshman guard from Lansing Everett High School will have to spend her basketball time in physical therapy.After starting 7 of 13 games and becoming the team’s fourth-leading scorer, an MRI Tuesday morning confirmed she has a torn anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee.

Special elections set

Gov. John Engler announced Wednesday special elections to fill three available seats in the Michigan House and Senate.The seats were left empty after U.S.

Resolve this!

Holly Herzog kicked off 2001 vowing to better her disposition for the new year.The anthropology sophomore’s intentions were threefold - exercise regularly, stop smoking and be nicer to people.More than a week into the new millennium, Herzog has yet to master her resolutions.

State lawmaker wage increase is greeted with outside resistance

The idea of putting extra change in state legislators’ pockets isn’t making much noise among their constituents.

Freshmen shine in first start together

Tom Izzo doesn’t regroup after a loss - he reloads.After Sunday’s 59-58 loss to Indiana that saw his starters play sloppy and struggle to score, Izzo knew he needed to make changes in his deep playing group.

U-M president on list for top spot at Harvard University

MSU could lose an ally in bringing attention to higher education issues in the state.University of Michigan President Lee Bollinger is on a list of 30 to 40 candidates being considered to head Harvard University, the student newspaper, The Harvard Crimson, reported.Harvard is searching for a chief executive to replace President Neil Rudenstine, 63, who is retiring in June.

New Year brings evaluation of new resolutions

Dear diary,Hi. It’s me. You know, Krista, the girl who writes in this diary? Yeah, you got it.Anyway, besides driving more than 24 hours to cover a women’s basketball game, life has been pretty normal lately.

Seniors rack up 100th career victory at home

There’s no place like home for MSU basketball.The Spartans extended Division I basketball’s longest home winning streak to 38 games Wednesday night with their 84-53 win over Northwestern.Fans are becoming accustomed to blowouts at Breslin Student Events Center.The win marked the 100th win for the senior class.

Students give time, help others

By BRANDI LEWANDOWSKI The State News Melissa Peele graduated in December with a little help from her fellow MSU students. “I’ve had numerous books read to me by other students and I’ve also called on them to help me research papers,” Peele said. Peele, who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in English, has been blind since she was four months old. When she became a student at MSU in 1994, she utilized a reading program provided by the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities, 120 Bessey Hall.

Cervical Health Month reminds women of the importance of pap smear tests

In efforts to promote awareness of women’s health, January has been designated National Cervical Health Month for the second consecutive year.To encourage health care providers to open their doors to women who have not had a Pap smear in over three years, Friday is designated as free Pap smear day by the coalition.“The announcement is made nationwide to try to encourage providers to promote it however, it is implemented on the local level,” Alan Kaye, executive director of the coalition said.The Pap smear is a test that is performed when there are changes of the cervix.

City project relocates long-standing merchants

For 30 years Gina’s Hallmark has sold gift paper, ribbons and bows at 301 E. Grand River Ave.But now, Pam Coughlin has packaged her store in boxes in an effort to make room for The City Center Project - a redevelopment city officials will use to help revitalize the downtown.Coughlin began to hear rumors three years ago that her store may be relocated, and a week and a half ago Hallmark employees began to move boxes to a new location at 539 E.

Starflyer soars on new album

Starflyer 59 Easy Come, Easy Go Tooth and Nail Records Southern California gave birth to the best-kept secret in American rock n’ roll in 1993.

Spartans look to recover from loss

Coming off a disappointing loss, the MSU men’s basketball team hopes to rebound tonight against Northwestern.In its first two Big Ten games the Spartans started slow, only to find themselves down at halftime.Against Penn State the Spartans posted an impressive second half to win, but against Indiana they faltered.Sophomore guard Jason Richardson said MSU can’t afford that lack of urgency in a conference like the Big Ten.“We come out of the gates like that and we’re going to lose a lot of games,” he said.