Voting to some people may mean a stressful, confusing process that isn’t worth the hassle. But for some MSU students, voting is as easy as filling out a form and applying a stamp. For those who prefer to vote in districts away from MSU, absentee ballots are frequently the solution.
LANSING - Bubbles stands still in her spotless costume and perfect makeup as a photographer snaps her picture. She then twists around three times for the judges. But the bright pink shoes, purple tights, poofy yellow dress with pink and purple hearts, colorful face and shiny pink hair topped with a huge bow reveal this is not an ordinary beauty pageant or athletic contest. It’s a clown makeup competition, part of the 2000 Midwest Clown Roundup, an annual clown convention held in different cities across the Midwest.
Following an online sting by Michigan’s attorney general, 11 tobacco distributors will face criminal charges for selling restricted products to minors.Attorney General Jennifer Granholm filed 20 criminal complaints against eight individuals and three corporations, accusing them of selling tobacco and tobacco products to minors via the Internet.The Notice of Intended Action was filed Sept.
Bar behavior is a beautiful thing. For some people, the main goal of the evening is to find a willing member of the opposite sex to talk with, dance with and form a lifelong friendship with - right.
I’m writing in defense of Dave Wirth’s letter to the editor (“Runners shouldn’t sweat cat-calling,” SN 9/18) that appeared last month in The State News.
In an attempt to branch out and expand online learning programs, MSU recently introduced its newly established Global Initiative.The program, an extension of the university’s already existing Virtual University and University Outreach programs, will target off-campus working adults and other college students who want to obtain multidisciplinary certificates or receive degrees via the Internet.“We’re taking all the intellectual capital - faculty knowledge, research capabilities - and blending them with MSU’s interest in technology,” said Bruce Magid, director of the initiative.
Dick Rosemont chuckles when customers in his store - Flat, Black & Circular - are surprised that vinyl records are still alive and spinning.“They never really went away,” he said.
Winter-like temperatures didn’t keep nearly 40 riders from coming out for the first ever East Lansing Police Department/Jimmie Heuga Center Mountain Bike Race Sunday morning. The event was organized by Officer Dave DeKorte of the East Lansing Police Department to benefit the Jimmie Heuga Center in Edwards, Colo.
Whether a film’s style be sleek and stylish, dark and eerie or quick and intelligent, image is nonetheless one of the most important factors and can make or break a movie.
Dozens of MSU students took to the streets Saturday, taking part in volunteerism events to commemorate the National Ghandi Day of Service.The Coalition of Indian Undergraduate Students and Into the Streets sponsored the activities, which sent student volunteers to 15 different sites throughout East Lansing and Lansing.The event, which is named for the late Indian leader Mahatma Ghandi, is seen as a way to share his charitable ideas among people, said Amit Agarwal, social chairman for the coalition.“This is a day to show appreciation for the important ideals of Ghandi,” the political economy sophomore said.
With a win over Indiana tonight, the MSU women's volleyball team split its' weekend home stand after losing to Penn State on Friday. It was two different worlds for the Spartans this weekend, said MSU head coach Chuck Erbe.
A strong effort by T.J. Duckett wasn’t enough to keep Iowa winless.Hawkeye receiver Kevin Kasper fended off Spartan defenders and took a screen pass 43 yards to lift Iowa over the Spartans 21-16.MSU falls to 3-2 overall, 0-2 Big Ten.
I’m sure I will receive plenty of replies denouncing me for this letter. Various “politically correct” groups will waste no time calling me a sexist pig.
Students may be able to use the Capital Area Transportation Authority for more than just a ride across campus or around town.CATA could help take them home, not by bus but by train.After three years of planning, a Lansing to Detroit passenger rail service is another step closer to reality.
OK, it’s self-evident now. You all hate me. After my last column, I learned that I am merely part of a minority with a sense of humor that few people can appreciate.
Leaders of the House Democratic Caucus outlined their ambitious 12-point agenda Thursday, which they intend to pass during the first 100 days of the 2001 session.The agenda, titled the “Family Fairness Guarantee,” will address what Democrats feel to be the most important issues for Michigan families - better schools, HMO reform, a cleaner environment and retirement security.House Minority Leader Michael Hanley, D-Saginaw, said the plan will happen because he expects Democrats to “take back the House” after the Nov.
The men’s ice hockey team will battle Western Ontario at 7:05 p.m. today at Munn Ice Arena. Coming off a 6-4 upset loss to the under-18 USA Development Team on Tuesday, head coach Ron Mason’s club looks to rebound against the Canadian university. “We wanted to skate against (the National Team),” Mason said, referring to playing a finesse-style game.
As the men’s and women’s soccer teams enter the final stretch of Big Ten play this weekend, both teams have the opportunity to climb over the .500 mark in the conference.The women’s team will face Northwestern at 4 p.m.
It seems as though every time I open to the Opinion Page of The State News there is an article holding women’s magazines, certain clothing brands and the like responsible for destroying girl’s self image.
The family of a man severely beaten outside of an East Lansing eatery is offering a $500 reward for information about their son’s attacker. Brandon D’Annunzio, a 24-year-old Livonia resident, is in stable but critical condition at Lansing’s Sparrow Hospital.