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MICHIGAN

E.L. library turns to cultural roots in 4-part series

Emily Sorger
March 21, 2005

With more than 40 cultures represented throughout the East Lansing community, the East Lansing Public Library has set out to educate families about their neighbors. Supported by a grant from the Target Corporation, the library's Community Cultures program is a four-part series of Sunday afternoon presentations featuring food, dance, crafts, costumes and folklore from societies around the world.

SPORTS

Slater gave his all to MSU hockey during his 4 years

On an MSU hockey road trip to Miami (Ohio) in early January, a RedHawks fan overheard that I wanted to speak with senior captain Jim Slater following one of the games. The fan turned to me and said, "You requested Slater for postgame?" I nodded my head.

ICE HOCKEY

Disappointing finish

Eric Fish
March 21, 2005

It wasn't the way the senior class wanted to go out. After annihilating Nebraska-Omaha in the CCHA Super Six quarterfinals Thursday to extend a season-high win streak to six, the MSU hockey team closed the season with two straight losses.

MSU

Tax increase to be decided in ASMSU election

Darrell Hughes
March 21, 2005

ASMSU elections are Wednesday, and undergraduates will have the ability to determine if their student government tax will be increased. More than a month ago, Academic and Student assemblies members voted to increase student taxes by $3 per semester to fund a scholarship account.

COMMENTARY

Administrators are wrong to halt paper

Thank you, State News, for reporting on the case of blatant censorship happening at East Lansing High School "Local high school paper censored" (SN 3/18). Tyler Whitney should be commended for standing up for his beliefs and his right to express them, even with the threat of discipline from the school.

NEWS

Locals join U.S. peace rally

Rebecca Mcnulty
March 21, 2005

On Saturday - the second anniversary of the beginning of the war in Iraq - students, area residents and activists gathered at the state Capitol to protest the war, saying the costs continue to grow. The group of about 150 gathered in the snow and rain, held signs, chanted, beat drums and heard speeches by anti-war activists Adam Shapiro and Huwaida Arraf, both members of the International Solidarity Movement. The event was part of a world day of protest and Lansing was one of 319 U.S.

MICHIGAN

Greeks change party policies for safety

Melissa Domsic
March 21, 2005

Amid new party policies, MSU's greek community is keeping safety issues at the top of its priority list. The Panhellenic Council and the Interfraternity Council changed their policies on one-on-one parties last semester and regularly discuss risk management for open parties, said Lyndsay Dalby, vice president for administration of the Panhellenic Council. One-on-ones are parties with a fraternity and sorority in which only members of the two chapters are allowed to attend, and open parties are open to nonmembers. "Risk management is something that is constantly talked about within the community," Dalby said.

MICHIGAN

Race benefits area food banks

By Jolene Ross Special for The State News Lansing - As soon as the runners finished a 5K race on Saturday at Hawk Island Park, most ran under a pavilion to get dry and warm. Rain and sleet caused some problems for the annual Food & Fitness 5K Run/Walk fund-raising event sponsored by the Lansing Dietetic Association, but the amount of money raised was not affected. As expected by race officials, funds increased, with almost $5,000 raised for Lansing area food banks. "I'm happy with that for this kind of weather," said Gayle Hood, treasurer for the Lansing Dietetic Association.

ICE HOCKEY

Not enough

Eric Fish
March 21, 2005

The Spartans missed the tournament cut for the second time in three years and have only been to the dance once since Rick Comley took over the reign of head coach from former head coach and current MSU Athletics Director Ron Mason.

MICHIGAN

Trashy business makes loads

The Bertsch family is expecting a new child in May. But with new regulations for cribs and car seats, the old baby equipment from two other children was out of date and just taking up space in their East Lansing home.

COMMENTARY

Free press

Regardless of one's religious or political bent, it can hardly be denied that the presence of varying viewpoints in the marketplace of ideas is generally a good thing.