Chess: Simply child's play
Lansing - The sound of chess pieces hitting the game board was all that could be heard while players had looks of intense concentration on Saturday during a children's chess tournament. The players were as young as 5 years old.
ASMSU urges respect for faculty
ASMSU is putting the pressure on student groups to remind them that pies are for eating, not throwing.MSU's undergraduate student government has been discussing harassment toward professors and might initiate a proposal to condemn such actions.Statistics and probability Associate Professor Vincent Melfi was hit with a cream pie-like object as he was lecturing to his Statistics 315 class on Nov.
Capitol Update
State Rep. proposes changing distribution of public school funds State Rep. Mike Pumford, R-Newaygo, proposed what he calls a more fair distribution of cuts to public schools than Gov.
Gender clause takes next step
A proposal to amend MSU's Anti-Discrimination Policy to add a gender identity footnote will reach MSU's Academic Council on Tuesday, after going through several committees in the Academic Governance system since the fall.
Dance raises funds to replace Sparty
While the band played a-ha's "Take on Me," Sparty jumped out from the middle of the dance floor and dragged Kelly Higginbotham onto the floor to finish out the song.A little reluctant, Higginbotham left her friends at the table and danced hand-in-hand with the 6-foot, tuxedo-wearing mascot."It was the highlight of my evening," the journalism sophomore said.
Students debate U-M admissions support
Students from MSU and the University of Michigan put their rivalries aside Friday to discuss a Supreme Court case challenging U-M's admissions policy.
Speaker honors Malcolm X week, promotes culture
A cold forced him to speak in a softer-than-usual tone, but Na'im Akbar's message was still strong. "His voice isn't as powerful as it usually is," said Murray Edwards, senior coordinator in the Office of Racial Ethnic Student Affairs.
Week to create eating disorder awareness
MSU will join more than 500 community organizations, schools and colleges for the 16th Annual National Eating Disorder Awareness Week starting this Sunday. Olin Health Center and MSU's student group, Respecting and Understanding Body Image, are sponsoring the events to promote body acceptance. "I would hope that people gain an awareness of eating disorders and knowledge of how to prevent them," the group's co-president Erin Ruth said.
Lecture touts black history
William Anderson began his lecture on Wednesday by proclaiming himself to be a liberal democrat, anti-war, for affirmative action, pro-choice, a card carrying member of the American Civil Liberties Union and a schizophrenic. "The reason that I say I am schizophrenic is because I have assumed many personalities in the times that I have lived," he said in his lecture in Kellogg Center.
Student finalist for Truman Scholarship
International relations and finance senior Jared English was chosen as a finalist for the Truman Scholarship, a prestigious national award given to students for community and public service. English will go to Chicago for the final round of the interviewing during spring break before the winners of the scholarship are announced March 21. Winners attend a 10-week summer institute in Washington, D.C.
Ball to raise money for Sparty
There's only one place where you can find Sparty the mascot and an ice sculpture of "The Spartan." And there's also only one place where students will be able to donate money to save the beloved statue. The Student Alumni Foundation will play host to the two MSU icons, students, alumni, administrators and the band Brush Fire as part of the Save Our Sparty campaign. The foundation's Winter Ball will be held at 8 p.m.
Students win awards for multicultural work
Three students were awarded $500 each after winning the Second Annual Multicultural Heroes Hall of Fame Case Competition on Wednesday.
Gimmicks draw students to local bars
Jonathan Maiullo would like nothing more than a few hours of Cartoon Network-style fun. "I love cartoons," the English sophomore said.
Workshops celebrate Chicanas and Latinas
The ninth annual Dia de la Mujer Conference will take place Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Kellogg Center. The conference is a meeting of Chicana and Latina women from all parts of the Midwest to celebrate and share information and discuss issues of concern. This year's theme is "Abriendo Caminos, Mujer a Mujer," which translates to "Opening Pathways, Woman to Woman." The day includes workshops, exhibits and entertainment focusing on the personal, professional, political and academic aspects of Chicana and Latina women. Registration begins at 7:15 a.m.
Bio fuel creators could get tax break
Michigan could soon take advantage of its natural resources and jump on the alternative energy bandwagon, due in part to legislation approved in the state House on Thursday.The bill, introduced by state Rep.
E.L. approves golf course design
A new upscale golf course is set to attract golfers to the East Lansing area. The East Lansing City Council approved an overall site plan of Eagle Eye Crossings, a 232-acre 18-hole golf course, which will soon be an attraction in the Northern Tier, between State and Stoll roads, west of Chandler Road.
Legal diversity to be focus of DCL event
MSU-Detroit College of Law will celebrate African American Law Day on Monday to encourage legal careers among minority students. More than 100 students from Lansing's Sexton High School are expected to attend.
Campus briefs
NAISO convention to gather future leaders The North American Indian Student Organizational presents its first Gathering of our Future Leaders conference today and Saturday at the Union.