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MICHIGAN

Patch treats depression

Melanie Thomas
March 16, 2006

Patients now have more options to treat major depression after federal officials approved the first antidepressant skin patch. The Food and Drug Administration approved the once-a-day skin patch — expected to be available to consumers in April — that delivers Emsam, a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, through the skin and into the bloodstream at a constant rate. Greta DeWolf, National Alliance on Mental Illness of Michigan vice president, said the patch offers another option for patients who are resistant to other antidepressants.

NEWS

MIDDAY UPDATE: MSU student speaks to high schoolers about her rape

Elizabeth Piet
March 16, 2006

Two years ago when she woke up in her dorm room with the horrible realization she had been raped the previous night, the MSU junior said it was almost impossible to confide in her suitemate, and eventually the police. But on Wednesday, the student stood in front of more than 100 Haslett High School freshmen and sophomores to tell her story — in hopes her words could prevent others from being assaulted or help them find the strength to report the crime. The student, who asked that her name not be used for privacy, had gone out with friends in April 2004, had several drinks and returned to Case Hall where she fell asleep alone with the door closed, but unlocked.

MSU

Jewish Studies to gain new prof

Kristen Daum
March 16, 2006

A Columbia University senior associate is joining the Jewish Studies Program next fall as the program's first Michael and Elaine Serling and Friends Israel Studies Chair. Yael Aronoff will serve as an assistant professor in James Madison College when she begins her appointment Aug.

NEWS

Dorms to require guests to leave IDs

Fredricka Paul
March 16, 2006

Residence hall guests will need to hand over their ID cards when coming to visit, according to a new policy regarding overnight visitors announced Wednesday. Paul Goldblatt, director of Residence Life, announced the new rule at a meeting of the Residence Halls Association, or RHA. The policy, decided last week, will make it mandatory for students to leave their IDs with the night receptionist when signing in after midnight.

NEWS

Happenings

MUSIC TONIGHT: Rootstand and The Ragbirds will perform in Lansing at Mac's Bar, 2700 E.

NEWS

Popular drinking motto untrue

In order to save the student population from one massive hangover, I must dispel a myth in order for you guys to enjoy the most wonderful weekend of the year to its maximum potential. Here goes: "Beer before liquor, never been sicker; liquor before beer, you're in the clear," is a myth.

NEWS

Getting to know WisconsinMilwaukee

The No. 4-seeded MSU women's basketball team takes on the No. 13 seed Wisconsin-Milwaukee in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at noon Saturday in Rosemont, Ill. The winner will advance to play Kentucky or Chattanooga on Monday. Here's everything you ever wanted to know about MSU's latest competition, Wisconsin-Milwaukee and more. • Nickname: Panthers • 22-8 overall, 14-2 Horizon League • 1956: The year the university was established by combining Wisconsin State College of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Extension Division • Enrollment: 20,914 • Head coach: Sandy Botham Botham, in her ninth season is 143-110.

MICHIGAN

Election results declared official; Whitmer wins

Ken Osborne
March 16, 2006

Tuesday's election results — in which Rep. Gretchen Whitmer defeated Vince Green to win the 23rd District state Senate seat — became official Wednesday. The board of canvassers met Wednesday and approved the results, in which Whitmer received 80 percent of votes, said Ingham County Clerk Mike Bryanton. According to the county clerk's office, 17,981 ballots were cast across the county out of 184,621 registered voters, for a turnout of slightly less than 10 percent, about 3 percent higher than last month's primary. Turnout in East Lansing slightly exceeded the county's at about 10.1 percent. The city has 26,855 registered voters and 2,722 ballots were cast. On campus 153 ballots were cast — an improvement from the 35 cast in the primary.

MSU

Free show could be reward for volunteers

Kristi Jourdan
March 16, 2006

Students who volunteer time for community projects could soon turn their hours into free tickets for a concert. Student government officials discovered The 10,000 Hours Show, a concert celebrating students who volunteer at least 10 hours per year, and are working to bring the project to East Lansing. ASMSU officials attended a conference in Iowa, which is where the show originated in 2002.

NEWS

'Libertine' fails with plot, upsetting scenes

Nicholas Richer
March 16, 2006

John Wilmot, second Earl of Rochester, tells the audience "you will not like me" during the prologue. What he fails to mention is that you won't like the movie either. This opening scene of "The Libertine" — a witty five-minute speech by Rochester's head eerily vignetted into a gray background — is the best part of the two-hour biopic. For anyone who rummages through gossip magazines in search of Johnny Depp photos — and has been doing so since the sixth grade — you won't like the movie. The last portion is intensely upsetting, as it shows Rochester (Depp) slowly dying from what was probably syphilis. But whatever disease, or combinations of diseases, it was certainly severe, and my gut wished I hadn't eaten that bucket of popcorn.

NEWS

Celebrate baseball with themed plays

Melissa Talon
March 16, 2006

Two local theater companies are taking to the diamond this season. The Lansing Civic Players and Peppermint Creek Theatre Company hope to hit a home run with their baseball-themed shows. Baseball On Stage Audience members might recognize the song "Whatever Lola Wants" when the Lansing Civic Players puts on "Damn Yankees," a musical comedy.

NEWS

Aerosmith canceled

Aerosmith fans will probably be blue instead of green this St. Patrick's Day. The concert, scheduled for Friday at Breslin Center, has been canceled after frontman Steven Tyler became ill — and it doesn't look like it will be rescheduled any time soon, said Scott Breckner, director of Breslin Center.

NEWS

SN style: Celebrate with flair

Alessa Thomas
March 16, 2006

It seems like holidays have just become an excuse to dress up in skimpy outfits. This St. Patrick's Day is bound to bring about some strategically placed clovers and a lot of skin, but there are other options. Animal science junior Jenny Berg and Lansing resident Sarah Amann are celebrating St.

MSU

Incoming students lack basic skills

Josh Jarman
March 16, 2006

College officials across the country have some stern advice for high school students preparing to enter the world of higher education — take college prep classes. A survey released by The Chronicle of Higher Education last week reveals that significantly more university professors think incoming freshmen are unprepared for college level course work than their high school teachers. According to the report, 84 percent of college instructors surveyed said incoming students did not have the study skills needed to be successful in college upon entrance.