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FEATURES

'Elf' perfect holiday flick for all

Shaun Byron
November 11, 2003

You know when you see a preview, and it's really funny? In fact, it is so funny that you decide to buy a ticket with your friends so you can have some laughs. But afterward, you realize all of the funny parts were in the preview, and it wasn't even worth seeing. Don't you hate it when that happens? Well, that certainly isn't the case with "Elf." The holiday comedy, starring Will Ferrell, is far more family-friendly than the boob- and beer-influenced comedy of "Old School," but the comedian still makes you laugh. Ferrell plays Buddy the elf, a human who was raised by Santa's elves in the North Pole.

MSU

New editor in chief to take over for 2004

After witnessing the controlled chaos of the Channel 7 WXYZ-TV newsroom in Detroit on an 8th grade tour, Ed Ronco said he was sure journalism was his calling.The journalism junior was elected in late October by a staff of his peers and The State News Board of Directors to be The State News' next editor in chief.

NEWS

MIDDAY UPDATE: Michigan 'U' leaders to unite in effort to spare higher education cuts

Brian Charlton
November 11, 2003

Presidents from Michigan's 15 public universities plan to send out a unified message to lawmakers Wednesday hoping to spare higher education from further large state cuts.In the first ever State of the Public Universities Address, Wayne State University President Irving Reid will outline what the institutions have done to adjust from cuts this year and how the schools are bracing possible future cuts looming as the state scrambles balance about a $900 million shortfall.The leaders of all 15 Michigan public universities will be on hand along with lawmakers and governing members from the schools."One of the few things that gives Michigan a competitive advantage is this collection of 15 public universities," said Mike Boulus, executive director of the Presidents Council, which is made up of the 15 schools.For more on this story, please see Wednesday's edition of The State News.

COMMENTARY

Foreign women exploited by men

Shame on The State News. While, for the most part, The State News presents MSU students with quality, even-handed stories, I cannot fathom what on earth could have possessed it to run the story about the Russian bride Web site ("Foreign relations" SN 11/6). In what is becoming an all- too-common practice, men from first-world countries are using their financial power to buy impoverished women from the former Soviet states.

SPORTS

Women's crew team wins 16-boat regatta

Meghan Gilbert
November 11, 2003

MSU women's crew defeated 15 other boats to claim first place in Sunday's The Head of the Lake regatta in Seattle, Wash.The eight-member team finished the regatta at 17:18.06, just seconds ahead of the University of Victoria (British Columbia) at 17:23.03.The competition included a 3-mile race course with a 180-degree bend just before the finish line.

NEWS

MIDDAY UPDATE: CRU president promotes importance of Chicano, Latino services

When Taina Jorda-Cid arrived at MSU four years ago, she said she felt cheated.After reading brochures hailing a diverse student body, she said she arrived at her Academic Orientation Program and saw few people who looked like her."I was thinking they had lied to me," said the political science senior, who identifies as Mexirican - combining her Mexican and Puerto Rican heritage.

FEATURES

'Pride and Prejudice' play draws from timeless classic

Adrienne Broaddus
November 11, 2003

What happens when a mother plots her daughters' path to success?At 8 p.m. on Friday, the Lansing Community College Performing Arts will answer that question with Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice."Directed by Mary Job, a visiting instructor from MSU, and featuring MSU theater seniors Amber Zmick and Dan Swalec, this stage adaptation of Austen's novel opened Friday in Dart Auditorium, 500 N.

MICHIGAN

Granholm addresses budget concerns over radio

Brian Charlton
November 11, 2003

Gov. Jennifer Granholm opened up discussion on the looming $920 million state budget deficit to a statewide listening audience Monday with two hours of explanation.Granholm first appeared on Michigan Government Television and then on Michigan Public Radio taking phone calls and challenging citizens to suggest where they prefer cuts, calling the practice a "good exercise of democracy."Republicans have criticized the budget tour as delaying the decision and not allowing segments of government enough time to prepare.Granholm says the budget deficits are caused by a gloomy national economy and tax cuts during the '90s by the state.The governor said she will balance the $38.6 billion budget predominately by making cuts, but she is looking at possible tax or fee increases, including a halt in a scheduled income tax rollback that could save the state $115 million."It doesn't do the whole trick, but it may soften some of the blow," she said.

COMMENTARY

Primary choice

With current economic conditions leaving just about every expenditure on the chopping block, it is not difficult to fathom our leaders going so far as to raise the ax over a basic American right such as voting.

NEWS

Accelerated interest

Antonio Planas
November 11, 2003

Pipes, computers, cranes and other machines clutter a first-floor room in MSU's National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory, where about 35 university employees have toiled endlessly, day after day for the past four years. Scientists at the facility, on the corner of Shaw Lane and Bogue Street, work in dust-free rooms wearing white lab coats and face masks, generating technology that would enable MSU researchers to create rare isotopes - some found only in outer space - by creating previously unobserved isotopes from elements found on earth at velocities near three-quarters the speed of light. The employees have one goal: To help bring one of the country's most influential research projects to campus - the U.S.

COMMENTARY

Yes, Michigan

Grand River Avenue is the epitome of "cool." This street is known to East Lansing residents for its unique shopping, diverse restaurants and cultural opportunities.

FOOTBALL

Wheeler OK, won't play against Badgers

Jon Styf
November 11, 2003

After suffering a neck injury in Saturday's game at Ohio State, sophomore left tackle Stefon Wheeler returned to East Lansing on Sunday night.Results were negative on an MRI done Sunday, but Wheeler will not return for Saturday's game against Wisconsin.

MSU

Conference addresses African development

The International Business Forum will meet today at 11:45 a.m. to discuss sustainable development in Africa.Special guest Amin Alexander Tejani of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce will lead the discussion.The luncheon costs $20 at the Michigan Athletic Club, located at 2900 Hannah Blvd.For reservations and more information, call (517) 353-4336 or e-mail wilkinsb@msu.edu.