Clarinet day to be celebrated Saturday

The School of Music is celebrating clarinet day on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Music Building.

Council ponders ways to restructure classes

Reports about possibly changing the way integrative studies and math and science classes are structured dominated the Academic Council meeting Tuesday.

Police briefs 10/27/04

Unique sex story told in novel

Cal Stephanides originally was born as baby girl Calliope Helen Stephanides in 1960; it says so on his birth certificate - but Cal was reborn in 1974, and this time as a boy.

SN is mishandling assault coverage

We are writing regarding the article "City, study cite drinking as main cause for assaults" (SN 10/18). We have read over and over in this newspaper about how drinking is the cause for assault, especially sexual assault.

Prop. 1 affects 'U' agriculture school

Thank you for your article ("Voters vary on Prop.

Beyond Broadway

Prepare to be razzle-dazzled. That tap dancing, vibrant singing and jazzy feeling Catherine Zeta-Jones and Renée Zellweger brought to the screen two years ago in the movie version of "Chicago" will be presented in the flesh at Wharton Center next week. In addition to the six Academy Awards the movie walked away with in 2002, "Chicago" has been racking up awards since it first opened on Broadway in 1996.

MSU improv group to perform in Lansing

MSU student improv comedy group "Your Mom" will perform at 12:15 a.m. Saturday at Connxtions Comedy Club, 2900 N.

Field hockey duo to play in All-Star game

Field hockey seniors Annebet Beerman and Veerle Goudswaard were selected to participate in the NDHCA Division I North/South Seniors All-Star Game.

Students debate candidate views in a last effort to inform voters

Students representing the views of Sen. John Kerry, President Bush and Ralph Nader battled in favor of their respective candidate for the final time Tuesday night. Fewer than 40 people showed up for a debate held by Spartan Vote, a student organization that works to provide students with neutral information about candidates for office. Despite the disappointing turnout, Spartan Vote Vice President Adam Zemke said politics are still important and the debate was the last opportunity for representatives to get their opinions heard. New to the debate was the representative from MSU for Nader.

Brokaw's retirement from NBC's news desk will leave notable void

When Tom Brokaw steps down as the "NBC Nightly News" anchorman on Dec. 1, the United States will lose not only a prominent newsman - we'll lose a visual symbol of journalism our generation grew up with. Brokaw holds a seat which to some is second only to the chair behind the desk in the Oval Office.

WEB ONLY: E.L. officials seek policies on owner-occupied housing

East Lansing needs to emphasize upscale apartments and condominiums to bring back a balance in downtown housing options, city officials said at an East Lansing City Council work session Tuesday night. East Lansing Mayor Mark Meadows said there hasn't been a consensus on the issue of owner-occupied housing in new developments. Councilmembers did not arrive at a formal policy decision at Tuesday night's meeting. "I don't think we've had a policy," Councilmember Vic Loomis said.

Lindsay to focus on business growth

Angela Lindsay used to be a Democrat - or so she thought. For the Republican state House candidate, her interest in politics was a gradual process of awakening during her 20s.

Unopposed Lansing-area judges prepare for next term

Judges James Giddings and Richard Ball are running unopposed for their circuit and district court seats, but both say they haven't lost their vigor for their jobs or their outside lives. "I'm brilliant, stunningly well-educated and able to leap tall buildings in a single bound," joked Giddings, 64, who has been a 30th Judicial Circuit Court judge since 1978.

Kerry in 2004

Here's The State News' worst-kept secret ever - we're formally endorsing Sen. John Kerry for President of the United States of America. With the wit, diplomatic skills and tact to lead our country through the next four years, Kerry represents our best choice for president. Before Kerry really got started, back when Howard Dean was a big contender, few people knew enough about him to invest their trust in him.

MIDDAY UPDATE: Ann Arbor offers lively downtown scene for game attendees

Ann Arbor - Even with the threat of rain Saturday afternoon, downtown Ann Arbor was still the place to be. People carried umbrellas and wrapped up in ponchos and kept warm in their University of Michigan sweatshirts.

Rock your body

Welcome back to "Rock Your Body," The State News fitness and nutrition column. Each week, we hit up our local experts with some questions and pass on their wisdom to you. But before we get to the goods, we thought we'd tell you a little bit about who'll be giving you advice. Tom Ostrander: Tom is the owner of Powerhouse Gym, 435 E.

'U' sells flu shots to county

The MSU University Physician's Office sold flu vaccines to the Ingham County Health Department, but there are still vaccines available at Olin Health Center. The Ingham County Health Department received almost 45 percent of the expected vaccine supply due to the suspended licenses of Chiron Corp., an influenza vaccine provider.

Ruff Ryder rapper breaks from pack with 'History'

"American Idol" star Ruben Studdard is selling his CDs and topping the charts, but what about the "106 & Park" Freestyle Friday grand-slammer Jin? Those of you who witnessed the big-mouthed Chinese rapper battle the hell out of his opponents on the BET show may have been wondering what's been up with the new Ruff Ryder since the release of his first single "Learn Chinese" last year.

Committee assesses student insurance

A committee through the MSU Human Resources' benefits office is evaluating The Chickering Group - which insures MSU students - as the contract is up for renewal. The committee includes members of the Student Insurance Advisory Group and will determine if Chickering still offers the best possible program, said Pam Beemer, the assistant vice president for human resources. "The last time we did an evaluation was in 2000," Beemer said.