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FEATURES

'Le Divorce' wastes talented cast

Shaun Byron
September 3, 2003

"Le Divorce" should be French for boring. The new but slow movie starring Kate Hudson and Naomi Watts has the makings of a good drama, but its convoluted and slow-to-develop script make you care nothing for the characters as they struggle with the differences between French and American culture. Watts plays Roxy de Persand, an American woman whose French husband leaves her just as her sister Isabel Walker (Hudson) arrives to visit.

MSU

LBGT groups to hold fair

Drag performances, open-mic poetry and music will mark the annual Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, Transgender and Ally Resource Fair at MSU.A dozen campus groups are sponsoring the state wide fair and solidarity slam Today."It's a chance to welcome new students and returning students, and in general to let out the idea that MSU is a safe campus for LGBT and straight-ally students," said Nat Furrow, the director of the Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, Transgender and Ally Alliance.The fair begins at 5:30 p.m.

MICHIGAN

Author donates portion of book profits to 'Ear'

Scott Bartosiewicz
September 3, 2003

The author of a fictional novel chronicling a victim of sexual abuse will donate a portion of the book's profits to a local crisis center. Lansing resident and 1996 MSU graduate Jim Hines plans to give part of the profits from his novel "Goldfish Dreams" to The Listening Ear Crisis and Intervention Center, an East Lansing-based organization that offers counseling for depression, suicide, loneliness, sexual assault, grief and other related issues.

FEATURES

Spray-on bronze

Lindsey Anderson
September 3, 2003

As the summer sun slowly burns away in the sky above, the golden-brown tan most have achieved from having fun in the sun for the past few months is going to start to fade.

NEWS

E.L. City Council raises noise-violation fines

Sarah Mcevilly
September 3, 2003

The East Lansing City Council unanimously approved tougher penalties for noise violators in the city.Officials approved fines of $500 to $1,000 and three days in jail if two or more party indicators are present at the time of the offense.Party indicators include kegs, live entertainment, a fee to enter the house, music from speakers placed or directed outside the building and more than one person on the property for every 20 square feet of space.Under the old ordinance, offenders received a civil infraction fine of $175, or misdemeanor fines of $250 for a first violation, $350 for a second offense and $500 for a third violation if all instances are within a year.

NEWS

Alcohol might be factor in Ottney's death

Long Beach investigators are looking into whether alcohol was a factor in the death of former MSU football co-captain Brian Ottney, police said Tuesday. "There appeared to have been some alcoholic beverages at his residence," Long Beach police Officer Greg Schirmer said.

NEWS

Gameday arrests up from last year

Steve Eder
September 3, 2003

Combining warm weather with a home football game and an in-state opponent resulted in a noisy and disorderly Labor Day weekend in East Lansing and on campus, police said.

VOLLEYBALL

Despite 3-0 start, spikers not satisfied

Megan Homanick
September 3, 2003

After week one of the volleyball season, MSU head coach Chuck Erbe feels his team is on course with where he expected it to be - but not without an early test. A 3-0 start is just what Erbe was hoping his team would be able to accomplish heading into the Maryland Invitational.

COMMENTARY

Grievance heard

Getting proper pay is important to many teaching assistants who might be paying their way through college and supporting families.

COMMENTARY

Standard for free speech is truth

Last spring, The State News ran a series of advertisements from an organization called Campustruth.org. The first ad ignited a controversy as it showed pictures of Palestinian militants celebrating the Sept.

FEATURES

Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' maintains masterpiece status

Emily Bingham
September 3, 2003

On the cover of Michael Jackson's epic album "Thriller," the king of pop seems to be illuminated by an angelic light. It's quite likely that this seemly innocent heavenly glow is more than just a lighting technique, but a preview of the unearthly grooves of the music that lies within. "Thriller" is undeniably one of the best things to come out of a decade, which also spawned preferably forgettable movements such as tight-rolled jeans, hair bands and Boy George.

MSU

ASMSU considers events, goals for coming year

Amy Davis
September 2, 2003

Student Assembly Chairperson Missy Kushlak faced several empty staff seats Thursday as ASMSU members discussed plans for the new year.Several assembly members could not attend MSU's undergraduate student government meeting.

MSU

Memory walk to aid Alzheimer's patients

The sixth annual Greater Lansing Memory Walk will be held at 1 p.m. on Sept. 21 at the Breslin Center. The walk is sponsored by the Michigan Great Lakes Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.

MICHIGAN

E.L. library to display work of local artist

Photographer Doug Elbinger will display his "Legends" collection at the East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbott Road.The free exhibit will feature 22 portraits of famous people, including Bob Hope, John Lennon, Tina Turner and Elton John.