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U.P. weather inspired professor's new art showcase

Natosha Diggs
September 5, 2003

Surrounded by a school deeply embedded in rich agriculture and landscaping, it's no wonder MSU art professor Irving Zane Taran's passion is to turn the earth's natural beauty into beautiful art. When Taran is not in the classroom, he's in the studio preparing for art exhibitions. Taran's latest works, "Heavy Weather: Superior Acrylic," will be showcased for free at an art exhibition at the Hankins Gallery, 280 M.A.C.

NEWS

E.L. party policy stricter than other Big Ten cities

Steve Eder  and  Brian Charlton
September 5, 2003

Tougher penalties that include jail time and large fines for hosts of rowdy parties adopted this week by city council rank among the most severe in Big Ten cities. Most cities that encompass Big Ten universities have ordinances on the books that call for fines less than $1,000 for hosts of disruptive parties in off-campus homes. The new policy, approved by East Lansing City Council on Tuesday, calls for minimum fines of $500 to $1,000 and three days in jail for the most serious party noise offenders. In Champaign, Ill., the home of University of Illinois, city councilmember Tom Bruno said increased penalties are indicative of a broader trend in university towns to toughen party-related punishments. "The private house party is really a ticking time bomb and has some potential for real tragedy," said Bruno, a defense attorney, who called fines of $200 to $500 for party offenders in Champaign "a significant financial penalty." Champaign officials recently extended bar closing times from 1 a.m.

SOCCER

Soccer goalkeeper seeks milestone

Esther Gim
September 5, 2003

The No. 19 women's soccer team heads to Eastern Michigan for a 4 p.m. game in Ypsilanti. Both teams have a 1-1 record. MSU shut out Eastern last season, 3-0. "We want to build on the success (from last season) and get another bid in the NCAA and try to get further into it," head coach Tom Saxton said.

NEWS

Heisman watch

Well, after Miami (Ohio) quarterback Ben Roethlisberger officially introduced the curse of The State News Dark Horse Heisman Pick (he threw four picks against Iowa last week), we get the luxury of adding some fresh stats and names into our considerations of candidates for the trophy.

MSU

Women's health group to sponsor seminar

Speaking of Women's Health is sponsoring a health event focused on health and well-being. The event features health and beauty professionals from around the community who will demonstrate techniques, provide screenings and offer advice. Speaking of Women's Health is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating women to make informed decisions about their health, well-being and personal safety. The event runs from 10 a.m.

MICHIGAN

'U' team competes in go-kart race

Scott Bartosiewicz
September 5, 2003

As the sound of screeching tires and the aroma of burnt rubber filled the air, Jon Denton watched his racing teammates speed around the Meijer parking lot. Denton, a member of the MSU Formula Racing Team, attended the first stop of the Red Bull Cheever Racing Go Kart Competition on Thursday afternoon. The engineering arts senior said the team was invited to the event at Meijer, 2055 W.

NEWS

Defensive line gears up for run

The six yards Western Michigan gained on the ground in last Saturday's game isn't close to the -60 yards rushing the Spartans held Northwestern to in 1981, but it's still nothing to scoff at. MSU played more defensive linemen in the game than Western had rushing yards.

FEATURES

Film, discussion series set for library

Adrienne Broaddus
September 5, 2003

You better not talk through this film - you might miss out. Today at 7 p.m., MSU Libraries will kick of its Friday Night Film Series with the silent film, "The Passion of Joan of Arc," directed and co-written by Carl Theodor Dreyer. Julia Holderness, assistant professor of romance and classical languages, said those who enjoy watching music videos will find this film interesting.

SPORTS

Freshman girl hazed by soccer teammates

Paul Day
September 5, 2003

The MSU women's soccer team has become an Internet rumor. The Web site www.BadJocks.com - a site dedicated to criminal sports activity - reported Wednesday that a freshman women's soccer player was initiated to the team through a series of hazing practices.

NEWS

GEU to protest undergraduate TA job usage

MSU's Graduate Employees Union will protest the university's use of undergraduate students to teach undergraduate classes in late October.Union members will protest during Campus Equity Week, a nationwide campus labor rally from Oct.

MICHIGAN

Leaders ask for energy bill

Brian Charlton
September 4, 2003

Energy and Commerce Committee leaders promised a focused investigation Wednesday to find the cause of the August blackout that is estimated to have caused $6 billion in losses. Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham told lawmakers and witnesses testifying in Washington D.C.

NEWS

'U' leaders join riot dialogue

Steve Eder
September 4, 2003

When the University of New Hampshire lost to the University of Minnesota in the college hockey championship on April 12, a crowd of 4,000 revelers gathered in Durham, New Hampshire, resulting in 87 arrests and $12,200 in damage.That same night at the University of Minnesota, about 2,000 took to the streets and caused more than $40,000 in damage.About 48 people were arrested when The Ohio State University students rioted last November after the school defeated the University of Michigan in football."It didn't get this way overnight," said Daniel Wann, a psychology professor at Murray State University, who will speak later this month to a University of New Hampshire conference aimed at finding solutions to the epidemic of postgame rioting.The Sept.