NEWS
On-stage options abound this weekend in area theaters
Bouncing back from a lulled week, the world of theater is in full swing this weekend with three shows opening up around the area.
ICE HOCKEY
Pep rally to kick off before Icers' game
Fans are encouraged to attend a pre-game rally for the MSU hockey team Saturday at 11 a.m. at The BOB, 20 Monroe Ave.
MSU
Cycling Club, Bike Project perform, discuss upkeep
Hoisting bicycles up on T-shaped bike stands as if they were cars on mechanic lifts, the MSU Bike Project and the MSU Cycling Club joined forces Wednesday evening to teach students how to fix their wheels. Set up in the Demonstration Hall Ballroom, the public bicycle clinic was created to help students and community members learn how to maintain their bikes.
COMMENTARY
Medical college move bad for 'U', Lansing's health care system
As one of the founding chairmen of the MSU College of Human Medicine, I am appalled by the intentions of President M.
SPORTS
Former 'U', Red Wings stars come to Lansing
The Grand Ledge Education Foundation will host a hockey matchup on Saturday between former Detroit Red Wings stars, local high school hockey players and local celebrities. Former Red Wings players will take the ice first, facing the combined high school varsity teams from Grand Ledge and Lansing Waverly.
COMMENTARY
Voting easy; time to get involved in E.L.
I am writing this letter with the intention of clearing up broad misconceptions about registering to vote in East Lansing.
COMMENTARY
Block tuition not financially feasible
The fact that MSU is considering switching to block tuition has me nervous and angry. As a student who can barely afford college already, I now have more debt to look forward to when I graduate. Unfortunately, my parents could not afford to give all of their children a free ride through college, and I must work many hours a week to be able to afford my education. I doubt I could handle 18 credits and also work the hours that I need to work to stay in school.
MICHIGAN
Police: Assault might be linked to E.L. robbery
Police are investigating a possible connection between an early Saturday morning sexual assault in Meridian Township and an armed robbery on Monday near the Cedar Village apartment complex. Police said the descriptions of the male assailants is similar in both cases.
MICHIGAN
Kerry to make 2 Mich. campaign stops Friday
Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry will make two stops in Michigan on Friday. The politician will visit Wayne State University in Detroit at 12:30 p.m.
NEWS
Upcoming concerts
March: 25: Tony Bennett at the Soaring Eagle Casino Resort in Mt. Pleasant 25: Vince Neil at the Machine Shop in Flint 25: Yngwie Malmsteen at the Purple Moon Nightclub in Flint 26: Pat Madden-Roth at The Ten Pound Fiddle Coffeehouse, Universalist Church, 855 Grove St. 26: The Distillers and The Icarus Line at St.
NEWS
Complex identity
In Eric King's everyday life, he has several "hurdles" to jump over. As a black, bisexual male, the psychology sophomore faces the possibility of being stereotyped on many different planes. "With already being part of one minority, then taking it up another level to another minority, it's isolating yourself in a smaller group," he said. King is part of a growing number of people who are considered to have "multiple identities." Identities such as race, class, gender, sexual orientation and disabilities sometimes can lead to multiple "oppressions." King said that while being a black male comes with its own stereotypes and prejudices, being bisexual adds an entirely different dimension to his life. "It just adds another monkey wrench," he said.
SOFTBALL
'U' to host Valpo in home opener
Returning home to Old College Field after more than a month of road games, the MSU softball team (15-10) begins its home schedule against Valparaiso (3-8) on Saturday. MSU looks to improve upon its 0-3 record when facing nationally ranked opponents this year with the start of their home schedule and Big Ten Conference games. Head coach Jacquie Joseph conceded the team has dropped a couple of games they could have pulled out, but added that they are in a good position for this time of the year. "We are exactly where I thought we would be," she said.
MSU
Peace, justice focus of professor's speech
MSU's Peace and Justice Studies Program is sponsoring a speech by Michael Nagler at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in B104 Wells Hall.
MSU
Dinner, music celebrates Chavez
The potent aroma of empedrado salad and enchiladas de jocoque wafted through the Wonders Hall cafeteria Wednesday.
NEWS
Beer goes well with food but bad choice ruins meal
Food that pairs well with beer brings to mind the thought of burgers, brats and chicken wings. These staple items are a given at any bar around the country and are synonymous with one another.
MSU
WEB ONLY: Farm labor leader's speech to honor Chavez
Baldemar Velasquez, the founder of the Farm Labor Organization Committee, will speak at 3 p.m. Thursday in Spartan Rooms B and C in the International Center.
NEWS
6 genres that rock 'U'
Earlier this semester, I ripped five genres to shreds in a column based on my own personal preference in music.
NEWS
Speaker addresses LBGT identity, oppression issues
A conference held on campus Wednesday addressed the issue of combining race, class, sexual orientation and disability.
NEWS
'Taking Lives' decent, not the stuff of dreams
We are sorely in need of a good, edge-of-your-seat, nail-biting thriller with a killer ending, great characters and a general air of terror.
NEWS
Granholm seeks students' 'cool' opinions
Gov. Jennifer Granholm will be touring the state in April once again to collect ideas for her Cool Cities initiative, visiting three college campuses to get a student perspective. The governor will be visiting Grand Valley State University in Allendale on April 14, Northern Michigan University in Marquette on April 15 and Wayne State University in Detroit on April 20.