NEWS
At the movies
"Dawn of the Dead" Zombies overtake the country, forcing a small group of survivors to take refuge in a shopping mall.
MICHIGAN
GOP, Dem. parties work to recruit new voters
As the presidential race draws closer to its finale, both parties are working nonstop to prepare for the November election. The Democratic and Republican parties are using new strategies this year, some of which are borrowed from each other. Jeff Stormo, director of communications for the Michigan Republican Party, said this year, for the first time, they are focusing a lot of attention on registering voters. "We have been going to immigration naturalization ceremonies throughout the state, these are people who are just now American citizens," he said.
COMMENTARY
Candy land
ASMSU, MSU's undergraduate student government, enacted an un-ironically titled Candy Initiative on Wednesday to provide its business offices with sweets for workers and students.
NEWS
Provost proposes feedback committee
A new venue has been created for faculty to express concern about the future of liberal arts at MSU. Provost Lou Anna Simon proposed the formation of a new Committee on College Reorganization of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Tuesday's Executive Committee of Academic Council meeting. The formation of the committee is planned for the next couple of weeks, and the committee has until Oct.
NEWS
Student will stay in jail during trial
A judge on Wednesday denied an MSU student accused of identity theft the chance to live at home during the duration of her trial, hindering her chances of completing credits at MSU and graduating in May. Denita Dorsey, a 22-year-old communication senior, was charged in March with four counts of fraud and identity theft, three counts of forging checks and one count of larceny.
NEWS
International TAs could face loss of VISAs, jobs
Several students slide into his Integrative Studies in Arts and Humanities class late, but teaching assistant and history doctoral student Duncan Woodhead already is in the middle of a satirical comparison of the French Revolution and the power structure at MSU. The class snickers when Woodhead casts MSU President M.
NEWS
Blue Gill Grill mixes sports, food, family
For parties, watching sports, a night at the bar or a family dinner, The Blue Gill Grill has it all, from entertainment to art. Complete with a handpainted seascape featuring an underwater scene and Great Lakes fish and famous ships, the "Fish and Ships" masterpiece within the skylighted, lighthouse-designed entryway sets the tone for the entire restaurant located at 1591 Lake Lansing Road in Haslett.
BASEBALL
Gulick, team extend streak in 12-1 victory
After the MSU baseball team romped Indiana-Purdue Fort Wayne at Kobs Field on Wednesday, manager Ted Mahan called baseball a "streaky game." His observation is especially fitting for the Spartans, considering they just won their 10th straight game and junior outfielder Travis Gulick extended his hitting streak to 20 games. The Spartans (14-10) annihilated IPFW (11-18) in all phases of the game in their 12-1 win.
NEWS
Upcoming concerts: April
8: Alix Olson at the Creole Gallery, 1218 Turner St. in Lansing 10: Bleeding Through, Death By Stereo and Himsa at The Shelter in Detroit 12: Phantom Planet, The Thrills and The Giveaway at the Union Ballroom 14: G.
MSU
ASMSU passes committee bill
ASMSU services will undergo scrutiny next fall by a new committee formed Tuesday night. A bill to form a committee to evaluate the effectiveness of ASMSU's services was proposed to Academic Assembly for the second time this semester at the Tuesday meeting. MSU's undergraduate student government provides legal services, blue books and funding for campus events.
NEWS
Doowops plan to bring back '50s, '60s
For a night filled with tunes from the '50s and '60s, head over to Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Drive in Lansing, on Friday at 8 p.m.
COMMENTARY
'Cool' cash won't solve state problem
Obviously, if the state of Michigan wants to give money away to Michigan cities, East Lansing would be irresponsible not to try and get a piece of it ("E.L.
MICHIGAN
Bills emphasize marriage counseling
When Stephanie Posner gets married in a couple of years, she and her fiance don't plan on seeking professional consultation before the big day.
NEWS
Choose brew wisely, or risk losing quickly
For the past decade or so, a strong debate has been brewing within the beer community. That debate is whether consumers should stick with the large beer industries they know or abandon the giant corporations to support smaller microbreweries.
MICHIGAN
Mich. bill, businesses aim to ban camera phones
Camera phones have emerged lately as both a vehicle to commit crime as well as a valuable tool for solving crime. The phones, which give their owners the ability to take snapshots and even shoot video with the touch of a button, are gaining popularity among college students and adults alike.
MSU
Freshman Class Council chair resigns after concerns arise
After repeated warnings to improve his performance as chair of the Freshman Class Council, Brandon Gualdoni resigned Monday evening. The computer science freshman, who also is an Eagle Scout and member of Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity, was replaced by James Madison freshman Karissa Chabot. Freshman Class Council is a part of ASMSU, MSU's undergraduate student government. "Some members of the council brought forward their concerns about Brandon's participation in events this year and his leadership position," Chabot said.
COMMENTARY
Peace Team motive misrepresented
I have had the privilege of spending almost six months living between Israel, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip working for the Michigan Peace Team.
NEWS
Officials reach agreement
MSU President M. Peter McPherson and local community leaders have struck a balance on discussions for the future of MSU's College of Human Medicine, which could expand the medical school's presence in Grand Rapids. The coalition announced Wednesday that it has reached agreements members said would benefit Mid-Michigan health care.
MICHIGAN
Credit cards accepted at local fast food restaurants
A credit card might seem like an odd way to pay for fast food, but more fast food restaurants in the Lansing area now are accepting plastic.
NEWS
India Palace receives last E.L. liquor license
The East Lansing City Council narrowly approved a request Wednesday to award the city's last liquor license to India Palace. In a 3-2 vote, the restaurant became the second downtown establishment this year approved to serve liquor. The license comes as the result of a July 2000 agreement between the city of East Lansing and City Center Partners LLC, which provided that "the city will reserve at least one Class C liquor license within its unissued quota of licenses for the developer's tenant." India Palace, 340 Albert St., is located in the multiuse complex. Despite the deal, Councilmember Beverly Baten and Mayor Mark Meadows both opposed the license, citing a number of reasons. "We don't have a good track record on this business because it has just been sold," Baten said.