Ryan Kipp Just a Taste (Two Cent Records) Local artist Ryan Kipp is off to a great start on his debut EP appropriately titled “Just a Taste.” The five-song disc is a respectable 24 minutes.
My safety on campus has always been an issue, at least in the back of my head. It’s not like it constantly consumes my mind.
This morning I woke up bright and early to go wait outside for Capital Area Transportation Authority route 20-S to take me to campus.
A verdict by a federal circuit court judge may provide Florida smokers with a breath of fresh air, but the $145 billion verdict against Big Tobacco is still an unreasonable amount to pay.Judge Robert Kaye said the award did not violate Florida law that prevents a punitive verdict from bankrupting a defendant.
It was only an exhibition game, but the No. 3 Spartans apparently don’t believe in mercy rules.The defending national champion MSU men’s basketball team began its 2000-2001 season Tuesday with a 93-40 drubbing of Division II Northern Michigan in front of 14,759 at Breslin Student Events Center.MSU put the game away early by going on a 23-0 run in the first half, culminating with freshman center Zach Randolph’s layup at the 13:02 mark, giving the Spartans a 25-5 lead.Six Spartans scored in double figures, led by senior guard Charlie Bell with 15.It was a reverse homecoming of sorts for Tom Izzo.
A night plagued with computer breakdowns, unanswered phones and hand-counted ballots left candidates for the 70th District state House seat holding their breath until early this morning.But the wait was worth it to Democrat Gretchen Whitmer - who wound up victorious.The outcome of the race between Whitmer and Republican Bill Hollister, both East Lansing natives, took much longer to tally than many of the other races being closely watched.Bill McCullough, a Meridian Township supervisor candidate, sponsored a write-in campaign, which had to be hand counted.
Berl Schwartz, who’s served as State News general manager since 1994, resigned Tuesday citing differences with the paper’s board of directors. The resignation, which is effective Nov.
ST. LOUIS - A live incumbent lost to a dead challenger Tuesday night in a pivotal U.S. Senate election transformed by tragedy during the campaign’s final days. The plane crash that killed Democratic Gov.
Florida or bust.That was the bumper sticker slapped on the suitcases of George W. Bush and Al Gore as the presidential candidates made the final trek down the highway toward the White House.At nearly 2:30 a.m., the mystery of who won Florida - and its precious 25 electoral votes - was finally revealed.
For the first time in my more than three and a half years at MSU, I went down to the Red Cedar River to feed the ducks. This isn’t something I would normally do, but my friend’s 4-year-old daughter was here for the weekend, and with the choice of watching MSU get slaughtered in a football game or feeding the ducks, I chose the latter. My roommate and I made some popcorn, grabbed a bag of hamburger buns and were on our way.
A new caucus group hopes to diminish feelings of isolation for black students living off campus.The MSU University Apartment Black Caucus Association was started after several students received an e-mail asking if anyone would be interested in starting a black caucus for university apartment residents.Kellie Howard, a psychology senior and Spartan Village resident, was one of the first to respond.Howard, the acting vice president for the newly formed caucus, said though university apartment residents founded the group, she hopes the caucus will become a resource for all black students living outside of the residence halls.“At least being in the dorms, you have the support of MAs, the RAs and the caucus,” Howard said.
NEW YORK - Hillary Rodham Clinton triumphed in her historic quest for the U.S. Senate, defeating GOP U.S.
For some needy families, a little food can go a long way. The Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity’s North American Food Drive philanthropy is accepting monetary and food donations this week to benefit underprivileged families in the area. Paul Mitchell, fraternity member and Interfraternity Council President, said every dollar raised will equal 8 pounds of food for the people who need it most. “We have gone to local businesses, fraternities, sororities, the dorms and residences in East Lansing, Lansing and Okemos to ask if they’d like to donate,” Mitchell said.
DETROIT - Michigan voters appeared overwhelmingly against a proposal that would make it harder for the state to restrict local government authority. A Detroit Free Press/WXYZ-TV exit poll showed Proposal 2 was trailing 68 percent to 32 percent.
Stars of television, film and stage may not have enough political knowledge to run the government, but they do know where to put their famous faces - and their money - to help impact elections. “They’re pretty busy with their show business careers, but politics are so important to them,” said Charles Atkin, an MSU communication professor who teaches a course dealing with media coverage of campaigns.
If men’s head basketball coach Tom Izzo was happy to hear verbal commitments from three recruits - among them one of the most highly-touted players in the nation, Kelvin Torbert - then today should be Christmas in November.Flint Northern shooting guard Torbert, Minneapolis guard/forward Alan Anderson and Indianapolis shooting guard Chris Hill are all expected to sign letters of intent today to play for the Spartans next fall.Torbert will be MSU’s newest Flintstone, following the heels of former players Antonio Smith, Mateen Cleaves, Morris Peterson and senior guard Charlie Bell.
Tela The World Ain’t Enuff (Rap-A-Lot Records) There still are a few rappers with a style of their own, and Tela is one of them.
On Oct. 25, Lansing resident Bruce Barker attended a funeral.A few of his neighbors came, too, but they didn’t have to go far - just to Barker’s back yard.
A national anti-hate crime movement is making its way to campus this week.Initiated in Billings, Mont., the “Not In Our Town” program took a stand against violence, saying it would not be tolerated.And across the nation, communities have adopted similar programs.
First of all Greg Brown, it is well understood that football is a dangerous sport. All athletes are required to sign permission forms saying that they do realize this before setting foot on the field.