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MICHIGAN

Pair charged in robbery at E.L. tanning business

Two suspects were arraigned Friday for the April 2 armed robbery of an East Lansing tanning salon. Lansing resident Eric Evans, 21, and a 17-year-old girl, also from Lansing, were arrested Thursday for the armed robbery of B-Tan, 233 E.

COMMENTARY

2-party system restricts choices

In response to Dave Sommers' letter "Nader votes dash hopes for Kerry" (SN 4/6), I'd like to point out that a vote for Ralph Nader is just that - a vote for Ralph Nader.

FEATURES

Modest Mouse brings 'Good News' with latest release

There are a few things music fans can rely on consistently: a Rolling Stones tour until 2020, a new MP3 downloading program to whet their illegal music palette, the local Best Buy being out of popular discs during a sale and Modest Mouse's Isaac Brock's apparent fear of death. With last week's release of "Good News For People Who Love Bad News," rumors swirled (among people who hadn't downloaded the album) that the Washington musician might have lightened up.

FEATURES

Thrills mix Cali-pop, twang

Given the number of references to America's West Coast in its debut album, "So Much for the City," it's surprising that The Thrills, one of the best California-style pop bands currently around, are actually Irish boys from Dublin. Drawing on obvious influences from '70s bands such as The Beach Boys and The Byrds,The Thrills master the Californian sound in its album with upbeat, simple tunes, breathy vocal harmonies and steel guitars.

SPORTS

Fan utopia lies in 'D'

Detroit is flat-out the hottest sports town in America right now. It wasn't but a few years ago that the only team Detroit sports fans had to look forward to was the Red Wings, because they were the only team that was going to win. I credit the Detroit Pistons and general manager Joe Dumars with starting the winning attitude the Tigers and Lions have now adopted.

NEWS

Debate team wins national championship

The MSU Debate Team can finally say that it can win any argument it's faced with. David Strauss, an international relations senior, and Greta Stahl, a history and international relations senior, became the 58th National Debate Tournament champions April 5 at Catholic University in Washington, D.C., winning first place out of 78 teams. Other members of the team competed as well, with interdisciplinary humanities junior Aaron Hardy and biology senior Shaun VanHorn qualifying for the semifinals of the tournament.

COMMENTARY

It's no secret

After the infamous Janet Jackson chest exposure on national television, suddenly Victoria's Secret wants to be a little more secretive, but its shyness isn't necessary.

COMMENTARY

'U', landlords more corrupt than Enron

As I read your article last week on the history of rioting within East Lansing, I couldn't help being quite angered "Darkest Night" (SN 3/30). In no way am I condoning the violence, but where is the justice and media coverage from the students' point of view? To begin with, how about the decline in the value of education we receive at MSU?

SOFTBALL

Sloppy split

With a five-run lead and an ace in the hole, MSU softball head coach Jacquie Joseph thought a doubleheader sweep of Wisconsin was a safe bet. After winning the first game, 7-5, the Spartans (21-16 overall, 3-5 Big Ten) took a 6-0 lead into the bottom of the fourth of the second game.

MICHIGAN

Lansing workers, residents adjust to Capitol Loop construction

Lansing - The closure of main downtown Lansing throughways during the past week has not hampered the daily routines of local employees and businesses. The Capitol Loop Project, an initiative to make repairs to portions of several roads surrounding the state Capitol, began April 5.

MSU

Looking forward

When it comes to thinking about attending college, MSU's King-Chavez-Parks College Day programs encourage underrepresented kids to start planning early.

SOFTBALL

Spartans return home to play Big Ten opponents

After spending the majority of the season on the road, including the past six games, the MSU softball team is back in the comforts of its own dugout to open up the Big Ten season at home. The Spartans (19-14, 1-3 Big Ten) hope to put their recent woes behind them - 1-4 in the past five - as Minnesota (22-11, 3-1) and Wisconsin (21-17, 1-3) come to East Lansing.

MICHIGAN

Men charged with 'U' break-in sentenced

The two men charged with breaking into the Kresge Art Center in October were sentenced on Wednesday in Ingham County Circuit Court. Verdine Josey and Larry Shirley pleaded guilty to breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny, said Joyce Draganchuk, Ingham County chief assistant prosecutor.

MICHIGAN

Local floral shop celebrates 25 years

While the rest of East Lansing brooded under dreary skies Thursday, the corner of Grand River Avenue and Hagadorn Road was a floral paradise. Roses, daisies, tulips and lilies abound every day inside B-A Florist and Plant House, 1424 E.

COMMENTARY

Wrong remedy

Several bills that would make marriage counseling mandatory before two people are allowed to wed would give the legislature authority over love. State Rep.

COMMENTARY

Picture shows Iraqi occupation reality

I am sorry Janelle Jennifer Jordan's sensibilities were upset by the publication of a picture of the mutilated bodies of two "civilian" employees of the private security firm Blackwater Security Consulting in The State News ("Graphic picture doesn't belong in SN" SN 4/7). However, I think it is very appropriate that the American public is allowed to see the results of the invasion of Iraq in all their raw, unpleasant details. It is fair that Jordan feel disgusted and appalled, but perhaps her indignation is better spent considering the policies that brought about the deaths of these men, rather than blaming the media that allowed her to see something so unpleasant. I, for one, applaud The State News for fulfilling its journalistic obligations, especially when so many other media outlets failed. John Brazier 1989 graduate