NEWS
tv's top 10
1. "American Idol-Tuesday," Fox, 20 million viewers2. "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," CBS, 19.1 million viewers3.
NEWS
top 10 albums
1. Godsmack, "Faceless," Republic/Universal. (Last week: N/A)2. Linkin Park, "Meteora," Warner Bros.
COMMENTARY
United Nations needs to be involved in rebuilding Iraq
With states across the nation struggling to balance their budgets, cutbacks have negatively affected nearly every conceivable state-funded program. Not even Springfield Elementary School is immune to the decline in government revenue.
COMMENTARY
Web riot coverage is too sensational
Regarding your Web site, the "Madness at MSU" icon and information that it links to is out of control.
MSU
Forum discusses Iraq reconstruction
A forum on Iraq almost went bust when the expert panel of MSU professors practically outnumbered the audience.But Tuesday's presidential forum went ahead as planned, addressing issues relating to the reconstruction of Iraq."You basically have to build an economy from nothing," economics professor Max Kreinin said.
NEWS
weekend box office top 10
1. "Anger Management," $25.01 million 2. "Holes," $16.30 million 3. "Malibu's Most Wanted," $12.62 million 4. "Bulletproof Monk," $8.65 million 5. "Phone Booth," $5.67 million 6. "What a Girl Wants," $4.50 million 7. "Bringing Down the House," $3.28 million 8. "A Man Apart," $2.80 million 9. "House of 1,000 Corpses," $2.52 million 10. "Chicago," $2.50 million Source: Nielsen EDI
NEWS
Group works to give Lansing the blues
A few local blues fanatics are working hard to make Lansing a musical Mecca.Those fanatics, also known as the Capital Area Blues Society, live by the motto "Keepin' the blues alive and havin' too much fun." And if they have anything to do with it, which they do, the next few months are going to be jam-packed with competitions, concerts and festivals honoring rock 'n' roll's mama - the blues.Nine Lansing area blues bands will compete May 4 in Blues Brawl 2003.
NEWS
Planetarium opens new worlds
"Are we alone in the universe?" Mr. Spock's question lingered in the air as 20 people departed on a ride through a black hole, leaving them in a completely dark and soundless planetarium."There is probably nothing," 13-year-old Justin Hile said in reference to what astronomers predict to be at the center of a black hole.
SPORTS
Spartans hope health equals victory
With the Big Ten Tournament arriving today, the women's tennis team is still searching for its first conference win.Pitted against sixth-seeded Wisconsin (10-11 overall, 5-5 Big Ten), head coach Tim Bauer believes his 11th-seeded Spartans (8-14, 0-10) have the best opportunity yet to taste victory."The mood of our team right now is very up," Bauer said.
NEWS
tv's top 10
1. "American Idol-Tuesday," Fox, 20 million viewers2. "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," CBS, 19.1 million viewers3.
SPORTS
Sports briefs
Rowers' boat honored The women's crew team had a strong showing against Notre Dame on Tuesday, winning five of six races on Lake Ovid at Sleepy Hollow State Park in Laingsburg. The No.
COMMENTARY
Letter writer missed column's intention
I am writing in response to Nate Engle's letter regarding Rishi Kundi's column (" Cheap shot at Grand Rapids uncalled for" SN 4/23). I think Engle missed the intent of Kundi's column this week.
SPORTS
'U' out for revenge against Purdue
Via a late season winning push, the MSU men's tennis team has found its way into the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament. The Spartans enter tournament play as the fifth seed in the 11-team pool. They're paired with fourth-seeded Purdue - a team they lost to on April 13. Head coach Gene Orlando said despite his squad's fifth-place finish in the conference (14-11 overall, 5-5 Big Ten), Friday's quarterfinal match against No.
MSU
Energy tax debated
The University Student Appeals Board is expected to make a decision next week on whether an almost 20-year-old rule should apply to the fate of a tax on renewable energy.The board discussed the addition of the $5 tax to student tuition with ASMSU and Student Life officials on Wednesday.
NEWS
BYRON: Street performers offer surprise
About 11 a.m. Wednesday, I was walking on Farm Lane in front of Bessey Hall on my way to class - like many students.
NEWS
THE BEER GUY: Get your favorite pint of ale, it's last call
Well, it seems that I'm down to the last 30 seconds or so of my 15 minutes of fame. This is the last time I'll be writing to you as "The Beer Guy." When you put this article down, I'll just be "guy."Next year, there will still be a Beer Guy (or Girl, maybe) but I'll have moved to Boston for grad school.
MICHIGAN
E.L. to celebrate Earth Day
Earth Day events this weekend will fill city streets with music, vendors and educational information about the environment. The 2003 Earth Day celebration, which will shut down M.A.C.
FEATURES
Open all night
There's something special about 24-hour diners that can't be matched in any other atmosphere.It's a magnet for the strange, for those trying to get away from the confines of their homes and more often than not, a bizarre ritual for an intoxicated crowd that is trying to sober up before crawling home to bed.Late-night munchies only scratch the surface where caffeine is king.Some come for the endless cup of coffee.
NEWS
THE BEER GUY: Get your favorite pint of ale, it's last call
Well, it seems that I'm down to the last 30 seconds or so of my 15 minutes of fame. This is the last time I'll be writing to you as "The Beer Guy." When you put this article down, I'll just be "guy."Next year, there will still be a Beer Guy (or Girl, maybe) but I'll have moved to Boston for grad school.
MSU
Students balance books, work
For Casey Chapin, attending college is about more than keeping up with classes.The zoology junior works at Denny's Restaurant, 2701 E.