Theater review a tricky matter

Judging someone's work is hard, but to give an honest review is even harder. I realize that many performers and crew members, especially those locally, put their all into a performance. To tear it to shreds is not easy - at least, not if you're a nice person. If I write mean things about John Travolta's movie or Nelly's CD, it may be resented by some fans, but it's not likely I will ever run into either of them.

Gay marriage ban opposed

The Michigan Education Association announced its opposition to Michigan's gay marriage constitutional amendment on Wednesday because of negative effects it would have on the bargaining rights of public employees. The state constitutional amendment, known as Proposal 2, would define marriage as the union of one man and one woman and forbid the state to recognize other unions.

Critic complains the word 'fire' too often used in popular music

Artists are running out of clever lyrics. Last weekend, while watching Electric Six at The Temple Club, 500 E.

Police briefs 09/22/04

Two-day program to discuss women's issues

The Women's Resource Center is presenting four programs Wednesday and Thursday to help students, faculty and staff deal with common issues for women. The issues addressed this week range from perfectionism to the importance of sleep. Among the topics addressed at the program, "Long Distance Loves, Long Distance Lives: The Ups & Downs of Long Distance Relationships," is how to maintain a healthy balance between a significant other and an active social life at home. "There is definitely a mental health angle here, and a healthy relationship angle - people shouldn't be caught up in waiting for the phone to ring," said Jodi Hancock, education program coordinator of the Women's Resource Center.

'U' housing should void out contracts

I write to offer my opinion on the overcrowding in the dorms. This past spring, members of the spring recruitment class for Sigma Alpha Epsilon had asked the university to get out of their dorm contracts for the Fall 2004 academic school year.

Sex-oriented video game panned by male critic

I first caught wind of The Guy Game through an advertisement hung over the urinals in a bar bathroom.

More crowd control needed at stadium

We are writing in regard to the MSU-Notre Dame game that was held on Saturday. We showed up at approximately 6 p.m.

Former ASMSU member joins E.L. planning board

A fresh, young voice will now have input on East Lansing's planning decisions. City Council members approved the appointment of Lynsey Little, former ASMSU director of community affairs, to the planning commission during Tuesday night's meeting at the Union. Little, a recent MSU graduate and East Lansing native, majored in interdisciplinary studies in social science and urban and regional planning. "It's a commission that, ever since I became a planning student, I wanted to be a part of," said Little, 23.

Trustees look at tailgating rule change

As Spartans fans loudly tailgated before the Notre Dame football game on Saturday, playing different drinking games and grilling up some grub, most probably weren't aware that they were being watched. Some members of the MSU Board of Trustees, dressed casually, were perusing the Wilson tennis courts and taking mental notes on the activities.

Number of soft-drink varieties approaching insane amount

All right you Coca-Cola loving boys and girls out there, either stop reading this or cross your eyes until the page turns to blurry gray nothingness.

Rapper Nelly brings two games with double album release

St. Louis rapper Nelly has done the unthinkable. The man behind the hot success of 2000's "Country Grammar," has released two completely different sounding CDs on the same day.

Meeting addresses arts college

A new residential college was the main topic of a special Academic Council meeting Tuesday. Marcellette Williams, chairwoman of the New Residential College Program Planning Group, presented the committee's draft report for a new liberal arts and sciences college. Williams said the committee identified several issues faculty and students brought up in the various meetings it held.

Williams nominated, named finalist for NCAA Woman of the Year award

Sherita Williams was named a finalist for the 2004 NCAA Woman of the Year award. This prestigious honor is given to only 10 women.

San Francisco folk band takes it too slow on album

San Francisco rockers Ten Mile Tide mix heavy folk influences and jam band techniques to produce soft-sounding, almost-country tunes that reflect both happiness and lazy days in California.

E.L. group discusses Cedar Village plan

The East Village Master Planning Team will update the planning commission on its progress for the revamping of the Cedar Village area during a meeting tonight at City Hall. In old business, the council will discuss a revised application from Corey Partnership to demolish the building at 601-603 E.

'U': Izzone tickets not in jeopardy

MSU students who held men's basketball student tickets in the lower bowl prior to this season might not be affected by recent changes made to the student seating policy, an MSU official said Tuesday. Student seating at men's basketball games has recently consisted of two areas: a student cheering section called the Izzone and regular, non-Izzone student seating.

Goudswaard's talent grows at 'U'

Veerle Goudswaard is no quitter. Just two years ago this fall the senior forward and Netherlands native was competing in field hockey, but not for MSU.

Fund-raiser benefits Great Lakes

Michigan residents hoping to protect Great Lakes waters by eliminating harmful aquatic pests can now find a solution in the form of a decal. The simple, three-inch square decal goes on sale Oct.

Legislators mad about flier error

A recent mix-up at the Secretary of State's office caused voter information fliers to be distributed prematurely, drawing anger and confusion from some state legislators. A line near the top of the flier read "Please be advised that you are not eligible to vote in the November 2, 2004 general election." The rest of the form had factually correct information for voters who recently moved. The form was mistakenly distributed to state branch offices in Battle Creek and Ann Arbor ahead of the Oct.