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MIDDAY UPDATE: Bar mixes beer, books

Don Jordan
January 12, 2004

In a city often recognized for its residents' raucous behavior, MSU students now have the option of combining books with their beer. Buffalo Wild Wings, 360 Albert Ave., now offers wireless Internet service to students looking to study and surf the Web while enjoying a brew and some buffalo wings. Assistant General Manager Aaron Weiner said that the restaurant is the first Buffalo Wild Wings in Michigan and the only bar in the area to offer this service. "We just figured students would rather come and do some research while having a beer than go to the library," he said. For more on this story, see Tuesday's edition of The State News.

MICHIGAN

Governor signs in new election laws

Alessa Thomas
January 12, 2004

Gov. Jennifer Granholm signed a handful of bills on Thursday to begin the new year of legislation. The governor signed a package of bills modifying Michigan's election policy by decreasing the number of elections held each year.

SPORTS

Men's track finishes in top spots at invite

Scott Bartosiewicz
January 12, 2004

Four Spartans took home first or second place individual honors in the men's track and field indoor season-opener Saturday in Ann Arbor. Senior All-American Steve Manz finished first in the shot put with a throw of 55 feet 4.25 inches, while freshman Jason Brown finished in the runner-up spot with a throw of 53 feet 2.75 inches.

SPORTS

Departure of guard leaves Izzo 'jilted'

Freshman point guard Brandon Cotton's defection from the MSU men's basketball team last week was a shocking revelation to head coach Tom Izzo, but it wasn't the first time a player surprised Izzo by leaving the team. "Do I feel a little bit jilted?

MICHIGAN

State launches newdisease Web site

Alessa Thomas
January 12, 2004

Lt. Gov. John Cherry aided in the launch of a new state Web site on emerging diseases Dec. 16. The new state-operated site, http://www.michigan.gov/emergingdiseases was a joint effort between the Department of Natural Resources, Department of Community Health, Michigan and U.S.

MSU

Board debates tuition, parking

Amy Bartner
January 12, 2004

The MSU Board of Trustees passed several proposals at its Dec. 5 meeting to create more campus parking and electrical power and to add gender identity to the university's anti-discrimination policy. The board also, in light of the state's $920 million budget shortfall, pledged not to increase tuition for the spring semester if the state holds appropriation cuts at 3 percent or less. When Gov.

COMMENTARY

Gender identity clause not enough

I applaud MSU for adding gender identity to the harassment clause of their anti-discrimination policy, but chide the administration for not including gender identity in the discrimination clause.

SPORTS

Spartans earn respect for roller coaster season

The MSU football team traveled a wide and quite unexpected spectrum of success and strife in 2003. Emotions in East Lansing ran rampant as the Green and White endured a fairy tale season that nearly came crashing down near the end.

MSU

Career planning focus of senior seminar

Agnes Soriano
January 12, 2004

Tips on networking, finding job openings and career planning top the list of advice that speaker Linda Gross, MSU's Career Service and Placement assistant director, will cover in the seminar, "Using Internet Resources to Find Job Opportunities." The Senior Class Council and the MSU Alumni Association will host the program at 7 p.m.

NEWS

'U' leader supports 'racinos'

Amy Bartner
January 12, 2004

MSU President M. Peter McPherson recently put the university's weight behind several bills that would add video slot machines and telephone and Internet wagering to Michigan's racetracks, despite considerable comments from both sides of the debate. A portion of the revenue from the bills, which have been approved by the Michigan House of Representatives and now await a state Senate vote, most likely would head toward agriculture and higher education, which is why McPherson said he supports the bills. "The legislation, as is proposed, provides significant revenue for agriculture research," McPherson said.

COMMENTARY

Having faith is not an irrational idea

I cannot believe John Bice would assume all people of religious faith to be ignorant ("Americans fail to think critically, fooled easily" SN 12/4). Certainly a rational man like Bice would see just how irrational an idea such as that is.

NEWS

MIDDAY UPDATE: Local Farmer Jack stores to close

A favorite shopping destination for some MSU students and area residents will soon close up shop. Farmer Jack Food Market will close both of its Lansing-area supermarkets by mid-February. Officials said the chain's stores in Delta Township and East Lansing were closed due to financial losses at other Farmer Jacket outlets across the country.