ECO to send student to U.N. conference
With help from Mother Earth, a giant polar bear and many volunteer hours, ECO worked this past semester to spread awareness of global warming.And in an effort to continue informing students about the issue as well as the United States’ position on the Kyoto Protocol, the campus environmentalist group’s work will be put to the ultimate test later this week.The group will officially announce Thursday that it is sending one of its members - an MSU student - to a United Nations summit in The Hague, Netherlands, on Friday.
Harvard biology professor to speak in lecture series
Ruth Hubbard, a Harvard University professor emerita, will be visiting MSU on Thursday night. Hubbard, the first woman to be awarded a tenured biology professor position at the university, will be lecturing on “How the Genome Became the Book of Life.” The speech will be the third of five McPherson Professorship lectures - a series that MSUPresident M.
Students pledge to be allies
PRISM, a residence hall caucus group for lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgendered students living in South Complex, hopes to make allies of LBGT students more visible in residence halls. The group has initiated an Ally Sign campaign outside of cafeterias in South Complex halls.
Police warn U of man impersonating officer
East Lansing police Capt. Juli Liebler wants to make sure residents know the difference between real police uniforms and vehicles and those of a man posing as a police officer in the area.A female MSU student was stopped near Albert and M.A.C.
Candidates knew rules in election
The notion that because Vice President Al Gore won the popular vote he should be elected to the presidency is an ignorant view.
Fraternities compete in Anchor Splash event to benefit foundation
For some MSU fraternity members this time of year is just right for swimming.The Delta Gamma sorority kicked off “Anchor Splash” on Sunday.
Advice U can use when applying to medical schools
I’ve been The State News’ graduate columnist for a while now, but I’ve written precious little about graduate school.
Florida election certified
By RON FOURNIER The Associated Press One week into America’s election limbo, the secretary of state of Florida certified George W.
Hunters fire up for opening day
It’s not just the thrill of the hunt that lures Luke Gabbard into the fields every November.“Just being outdoors, being out in the woods, seeing animals, that’s half the enjoyment of it,” said Gabbard, an agriculture business management junior.
King Crimson still implements own art
King Crimson the construKction of light (Virgin Records) In 1969 when guitarist Robert Fripp started art rock band King Crimson, he probably didn’t realize how deep of a dent he would leave in the music industry during a time when many progressive rock bands were emerging. He left another important dent with the release of the band’s latest off Virgin Records, “the construKction of light.” This album shows that some bands can admirably stick to their roots instead of adhering to the demand of the consumers; some just don’t care and play what they want, as is the case with King Crimson. Pat Mastelotto’s drumming is obsessed with drum loops and various improvisations while Adrian Belew tweaks some completely out-of-place guitar loops that couldn’t mix better to each song’s theme, adding a spacey edge to this remarkable landmark effort. This album, unlike many of its others, is not merely a showcase of everyone’s solo talent, but yet another step in the right direction for the band.
Election ballots can be confusing
Read the directions first. What directions? Voting in Meridian Township on Election Day, I had some small experience of what those Palm Beach County, Fla., voters must have gone through.
Blurred line
The MSU Board of Trustees should carefully examine a proposed riot policy before its final passage. An interim riot policy was created by the board after the March 27-28, 1999, riot.
Quick count
Monday’s decision to side with man over machine in Florida is legitimate, but once the votes are tallied, all recounting should end.
Byrum may want recount
As the entire nation waits anxiously for the final tally in the presidential race, some Michigan voters may find themselves waiting to find out who is going to represent them in Congress for the upcoming term.State Sens.
Housing, skate parks top council agenda
East Lansing City Council members will discuss a downtown housing study and the possible construction of skate parks in the Lansing area at their city council work session tonight. The Downtown Housing Market Study will be a 60-day project that begins Dec.
Elite wrestler signs with U
The road to college will be short for Williamston High School wrestler Nick Simmons. About nine miles to be exact.The three-time national champion, who has never lost a single match, announced Monday he will just hop on Grand River Avenue, head west and spend his college days at MSU.“I’ve been good friends with the other wrestlers and the coaches, and that helped me make my decision,” he said.
Bush supporters are not dumb
This message is for Jessi Phillips in response to her column about still trying to get over her annoyance at the half of the people of the country who could have been dumb enough to vote for such an uninspiring, unprepared empty suit (“U.S.
Cagers win; disappointed in lack of effort, hustle
Tom Izzo was impressed with one team’s performance in Monday’s game - it just wasn’t the Spartans.“I thought the Harlem Globetrotters were every bit as good as I thought they would be,” said the MSU men’s basketball head coach.
Texas governor is not half-witted
I found Jessi Phillips’ column in The State News to be completely offensive (“U.S.