[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 139 (Wednesday, September 30, 2009)]
[House]
[Pages H10083-H10084]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE STATE NEWS AT MICHIGAN STATE 
                               UNIVERSITY

  Ms. CHU. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the 
resolution (H. Res. 487) recognizing the 100th anniversary of the State 
News at Michigan State University.
  The Clerk read the title of the resolution.
  The text of the resolution is as follows:

                              H. Res. 487

       Whereas, on March 10, 1909, the first edition of the Holcad 
     was printed at Michigan Agricultural College;
       Whereas the Holcad was founded to defend the student body 
     of Michigan Agricultural College against criticism;
       Whereas the Holcad eventually changed its name to the State 
     News, and Michigan Agricultural College became Michigan State 
     University;
       Whereas in 1971, the State News became a 501(c)3 
     organization, independent from Michigan State University;
       Whereas the State News employs hundreds of students and 
     trains them in reporting, photography, design, web 
     programming, and advertising;
       Whereas for 100 years, the State News has connected 
     students to each other and other members of the East Lansing 
     community;
       Whereas the State News provides an avenue for students and 
     members of the East Lansing community to voice their opinions 
     and report news; and
       Whereas the State News has upheld a commitment to 
     journalism and has created a more informed and unified 
     citizen body: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes the 
     100th anniversary of the State News.

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentlewoman from 
California (Ms. Chu) and the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Roe) each 
will control 20 minutes.
  The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from California.


                             General Leave

  Ms. CHU. Mr. Speaker, I request 5 legislative days during which 
Members may revise and extend and insert extraneous material on H. Res. 
487 into the Record.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentlewoman from California?
  There was no objection.
  Ms. CHU. I yield myself as much time as I may consume.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Res. 487, which recognizes 
the 100th anniversary of the campus newspaper at Michigan State 
University, The State News.
  The State News started in 1909 with the creation of the college's 
first newspaper, the Holcad News, named after an ancient Greek ship. In 
1925, the Holcad changed its name to The State News, educating 
students, faculty, and alumni about local and national news.
  Originally, The State News was created to defend Michigan State 
University students from the harsh criticism they were receiving from 
the local newspapers. Although it began with weekly editions, State 
News eventually progressed into a daily newspaper. With a circulation 
of 28,500 to approximately 280 locations on and off campus, The State 
News is now one of the Nation's largest student daily newspapers.
  Today, continuing a tradition of serving the Michigan State 
University community, The State News collects distinguished honors, 
including several designations as the best college newspaper in the 
country, and sends their student employees to top national news 
organizations, such as The New York Times, the Associated Press and The 
Washington Post.
  The accolades received by The State News are also a reflection of 
MSU's academic accomplishments. Michigan State University possesses a 
preeminent educational record. Today, MSU enrolls over 46,000 students 
and offers a wide range of courses. With over 100 undergraduate majors, 
17 different colleges, and 29 online degree programs, MSU boasts a 
strong academic profile. In fact, MSU has produced more Rhodes Scholars 
than any other Big Ten school over the past 25 years. Both The State 
News and the MSU community have brought national acclaim to East 
Lansing, Michigan.
  Mr. Speaker, I want to thank Mr. Rogers for bringing this resolution 
forward. I urge my colleagues to support this measure.
  I reserve the balance of my time.
  Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself as much time as I 
may consume.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of House Resolution 487, a resolution 
to recognize the 100th anniversary of The State News, the campus 
newspaper at Michigan State University.
  The State News was actually founded as the Holcad in 1909 when 
Michigan State University was still Michigan Agricultural College. It 
became the Michigan State News in 1925 when the college was renamed 
Michigan State University. In 1971, the paper separated from the 
university to become an independent, nonprofit organization.
  Since that time, the paper has received many awards. It has won the 
Associated Collegiate Press Pacemaker award, an award that is 
considered the Pulitzer Prize of college journalism, 16 times. It has 
been ranked as one of the Nation's best daily college newspapers by the 
Society of Professional Journalists and the Associated College Press. 
And it was ranked number 11 on a list of the best college newspapers in 
the country by the Princeton Review in 2008.
  The paper has a number of noted alumni, including Pulitzer Prize 
winning journalist Jim Mitzelfeld and Jerry ter Horst, President Gerald 
Ford's press secretary.
  I would like to commend The State News on the occasion of its 100th 
anniversary and congratulate all of the students and former students 
that have dedicated their time to making this paper great.
  I urge my colleagues to support this resolution.
  I yield back the balance of my time.
  Ms. CHU. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the remainder of my time.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the 
gentlewoman from California (Ms. Chu) that the House suspend the rules 
and agree to the resolution, H. Res. 487.
  The question was taken.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the opinion of the Chair, two-thirds 
being in the affirmative, the ayes have it.
  Ms. CHU. Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays.
  The yeas and nays were ordered.

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  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX and the 
Chair's prior announcement, further proceedings on this motion will be 
postponed.

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