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Minority enrollment decreases

Antonio Planas  and  Benita Mehta
September 18, 2003

MSU's incoming 2003-04 freshman class is expected to be less diverse than last year's class. According to preliminary enrollment numbers released Friday, there is an incoming-freshmen enrollment drop in all four major ethnic groups - black, Asian American and Pacific Islander, Native American and Chicano and Latino. The biggest decrease in freshman enrollment occurred with black students, decreasing from 707 incoming students in 2002 to 650 students this fall.

NEWS

Rhythm Kings' sound not for everyone

Kristofer Karol
September 18, 2003

One needs to love the big-band sound to truly enjoy the album "Every Night and Every Day" by Those Delta Rhythm Kings. At times, the Lansing-based group has toe-tapping, brass-blasting music, but it seems to get caught in a trap of redundancy and each song starts to blend into its predecessor. Unless you're a big-band and blues junky, this 2001 release might not be the best fit for your musical collection. The Kings' sophomore album starts off nicely with the danceable "Strollin' With Bones." The drumbeat is infectious and makes the song sound like a train is moving.

COMMENTARY

City officials engaged ASMSU

Let me begin by noting that a task force made recommendations addressing noise problems in a report which was generated after a particularly noisy autumn of 2002.

NEWS

Celebrity Birthdays

Sept. 18: Alison Lohman (actress) turns 24; Jada Pinkett Smith (actress) turns 32; Lance Armstrong (cyclist) turns 32; Tease Nightly (adult filmstar) turns 33; James Gandolfini (actor) turns 42; Frankie Avalon (actor) turns 64; Robert Blake (actor) turns 70 Sept.

NEWS

British make a good mystery

Shaun Byron
September 18, 2003

One of the most original thrillers in local theaters right now is the British film "Dirty Pretty Things." Its plot gives a social commentary while serving up the ethical question of citizenship. Okwe (Chiwetel Ejiofor) is a Nigerian doctor who works with a Turkish woman named Senay (Audrey Tautou) at a hotel in London.

MICHIGAN

Granholm authorizes job-growth department

Brian Charlton
September 18, 2003

Gov. Jennifer Granholm signed an executive order Wednesday to promote job creation and economic growth in Michigan by combining state departments. The order would create the Department of Labor and Economic Growth by renaming the Department of Consumer and Industry Services and merging the functions of pre-existing departments. "The department will allow state government to be more nimble and aggressive in creating jobs, enabling us to spend taxpayer dollars more efficiently, and will create a one-stop shop for business creation and development," Granholm said in a written statement. The changes shouldn't directly impact MSU students as they enter the work force, said Kelley Bishop, executive director of MSU's Career Services and Placement. "This doesn't raise any red flags immediately," Bishop said.

NEWS

At the movies

"American Splendor" The real-life story of Harvey Pekar, writer of the underground comic "American Splendor." This film tells the struggle of the blue-collar worker's struggle. Rated R **** "Cabin Fever" There's plenty of fun, gore and sex in this salute to the horror films of Hollywood's history.

COMMENTARY

Heading north

Residents on Abbott Road are angry about traffic congestion - they should be. There isn't room downtown to house more students, so areas such as the Northern Tier will no doubt grow, bringing more cars along for the ride.

NEWS

NCAA releases riot behavior report

Steve Eder
September 18, 2003

Universities and neighboring communities need to coordinate efforts and "speak with one voice" to curb rowdy behavior after sporting events, according to a report released this week by the NCAA.

NEWS

Cheap eats

The food: Kung Pao chicken as a lunch special comes with your choice of soup - we had wonton - an egg roll and egg-fried rice.

COMMENTARY

ASMSU lobbies for students in E.L.

I would like to formally clear up some confusion regarding the implementation of Ordinance 1053, also known as the "party ordinance," in East Lansing, my role and the role of ASMSU in lobbying for you, the students of MSU.

NEWS

Feelin' Blue

Kristofer Karol
September 18, 2003

When Root Doctor takes the stage at Old Town BluesFest 2003 Friday night, vocalist Freddie Cunningham can feel free to go back to his... well... roots. Cunningham said the Lansing-based quintet is so used to playing in bars and belting out funk and R&B tunes to satisfy the diverse crowd, that BluesFest is a nice respite from the usual lounge circuit.

MSU

DCL applicants, enrollment on the rise

MSU-DCL College of Law officials said the school had its highest number of applicants ever this school year, keeping with a national trend in law schools. MSU-DCL also has its highest number of students enrolled since the school was founded in 1891. About 80 more students are enrolled in MSU-DCL's incoming class this year, MSU-DCL spokeswoman Janet Harvey-Clark said.

NEWS

Student sentenced for riot involvement

Steve Eder
September 18, 2003

An MSU student was sentenced on Wednesday to 18 months probation for her role in the March 28-30 disturbances that caused about $40,000 in damage to the city and campus. Lifelong education student Rachelle Rinke pleaded guilty in Ingham County Circuit Court to the felony charge of resisting and obstructing an officer during the March 30 riot, Ingham County assistant prosecutor Joyce Draganchuk said. Rinke, of Richmond, Mich., could have faced a maximum of two years in prison, but was sentenced Wednesday to probation by Judge Paula Manderfield.

NEWS

Gardens, sculptures alive in Grand Rapids park

Lindsey Anderson
September 18, 2003

If the green surroundings of East Lansing and Lansing are starting to bore your eyes, a trip to The Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids might be the escape desperately needed to bring a little color into your life. Located about 45 minutes away from MSU, depending on your driving speed, the park provides an out-of-this-world experience for feet that are often grounded in Michigan.

MSU

Homecoming to focus on students

Coordinators of this year's Homecoming week said they hope to be more focused on the students, with new events such as a free concert planned the night before the big game. In past years, Homecoming has been geared toward alumni, Sveta Desai of the University Activities Board said.