Comedian cracks up audience with unique routine

More than 100 gathered at the Union on Wednesday night to listen to Chris “Crazy Legs” Fonseca put a humorous spin on everyday life as a Latino man living with cerebral palsy.Molly Conley, a political science and health studies junior and co-president of the Council of Students with Disabilities, said the organization invited Fonseca to provide entertainment, as well as an alternative perspective on being disabled.“We wanted Chris to perform for us because everybody, regardless of ability status, likes to laugh and Chris is extremely funny,” she said before the hour-long show.

Name should have been withheld

In Wednesday’s edition of The State News, MSU President M. Peter McPherson “expressed his concerns” regarding a recent political cartoon depicting public schools on a cross labeled “Proposal 1.” McPherson claims that he reserves the right to comment, not so much as president, but as a member of the community.

Healing center will relocate to new facility

LANSING - Because the needs of children grieving the loss of a parent or sibling are not often met as well they could be, officials at Ele’s Place are happy to be expanding to their own facility. The organization plans to move onto Sparrow Hospital’s St.

U hosts environmental conference

The Society of Environmental Journalists hold their 10th annual conference in East Lansing this weekend, offering speakers and live tours of environmental landscapes and centers around the state. The conference, hosted by MSU, begins today at 7 a.m.

Native Americans were not weak

In his letter (“Columbus Day is important to all,” SN 10/17) Brandon Whitbread “objectively” stated that Native Americans were weak and Europeans were strong.

U-M columnists view was ignorant

When I first finished reading Erin McQuinn’ s column in the Michigan Daily, “A Weekend in East Lansing makes me appreciate A2,” my initial feelings were those of contempt and animosity.

Gridders will have small chance of victory at the big house

Outside of the Michigan-Michigan State game, the prognosticators find there are few interesting games in college football this weekend.Records to date: Arthole: 20-10, Special K: 16-14 Michigan State (3-3) at No.

U shuts down study abroad in Israel

MSU administrators made a personal plea Friday that two students studying abroad in Israel return quickly to the United States.Edward Ingraham, director of the MSU study abroad program, made the decision to cease the program the university participates in with three universities in Israel due to security issues.Hebrew University in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv University and Ben-Gurion University in Beer Sheva each hosted one MSU student.

Most important race for U is too often forgotten

With most of the national and state focus on the presidential race and congressional races, there are many races that are overlooked.

Blair Witch hype starts with interactive WebFest

In what is being called one of the most groundbreaking online events in history, Internet users have the opportunity to become a part of the “Blair Witch” legend - and just in time for the release of the famed independent film’s sequel, “Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2,” on Oct.

Group says U lacks initiative

Culturas de las Razas Unidas, MSU’s Chicano and Latino student organization, released a statement Tuesday saying it isn’t seeking an apology from a fraternity that painted over the organization’s Hispanic Heritage Month display last month.Instead, CRU officials said fraternity pledges would have never painted over their display on the rock on Farm Lane if MSU administrators had done more to promote diversity on campus.The statement, agreed upon by a number of student groups represented by CRU, was announced at Tuesday night’s meeting by Marcelina Trevino-Savala, the university’s coordinator for Chicano and Latino student affairs.“We don’t expect an apology from the frat because we realize the university is not upholding their mission of educating on diversity, ” Trevino-Savala said.“Therefore we expect the university to start taking responsibility for these issues by educating the whole student body.”The statement comes three weeks after members of Movimiento Estudiantil Xicano de Aztlan, or MEXA, admitted to painting the words “racists” over Sigma Alpha Mu’s display on the rock.

Hollister focuses on education, health care

This is the first of two stories profiling the major party candidates for the 70th District state House seat.MERIDIAN TWP.

the Lowdown

Personality tests can be as dorky as teen magazine quizzes challenging your relationship IQ. But on some Internet sites, people take these tests seriously, and some psychologists say they can.

Poll reveals candidates edge in race for two Board of Trustee seats

A recent poll of 500 likely voters shows well-known Republicans Scott Romney and Connie Binsfeld hold a slight advantage in the race for two seats on the MSU Board of Trustees.The poll, commissioned by the Lansing-based newsletter Inside Michigan Politics, showed Romney, a Detroit-based attorney and board incumbent, received 22 percent of the support.

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Police crack down on campus traffic violations

Crossing the street on campus may be getting a little safer.In response to concerns of students and other MSU community members about crosswalk and bicycle traffic safety, the MSU police department has stepped up enforcement on campus.“If the community is saying they’re concerned for their safety and that we need more enforcement at the crosswalks and intersections, we’re going to do that,” said MSU police Sgt.

Romance, having a sweetie makes life more fun

I am one of those girlfriends who bakes heart-shaped cakes and frosts them with pink icing to celebrate Valentine’s Day. One of those girlfriends who leaves dorky little love notes and throws surprise birthday parties. One of those girlfriends who helps her boyfriends’ moms make dinner and plays cards with little sisters.

Students seek B-ball tickets

Expecting an overwhelming demand for tickets to see the men’s basketball team defend its national championship, the MSU Athletic Ticket Office announced they might have to split student season tickets into two packages. This would not affect students in the Izzone cheering section. The deadline to apply for student season tickets is Friday, and if more than 3,000 students apply, the season will be split into Green and White packages, said Chris Besanceney, assistant ticket manager. Approximately 560 seats in the lower bowl of Breslin Student Events Center and 2,440 in the upper deck are available to students not in the Izzone. Last year more than 3,500 students requested season tickets and Besanceney expects more applications this season. “We’re taking orders from everyone for a full season (of basketball tickets),” Besanceney said.

Dont hurry marriage; enjoy the single life

It happened again Saturday. A friend asked if I had a boyfriend. My answer of “No” was, as always, followed by the typical pitying look, the words of reassurance and the probing question of “Why not?” And since my interrogator was a single guy, there was the standard, “Uh, you wanna have lunch?” Now, I appreciate the offer and the sympathy, but it was, as usual, unnecessary.

Joys of life, feminism inspire visiting artist

Choosing a profession isn’t easy, but for feminist artist Miriam Schapiro it seemed as if her craft was her destiny.Schapiro, born in 1923, began her artistic career at an early age.