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Dancers break it down at the Temple

The East Lansing break dancing scene got a boost Saturday night when break-dancer and East Lansing resident Karl Hedderich hosted a competition at the Temple Club.Bringing together a group of dancers from all over the state, the event served as a positive environment for break-dancers in the area."Some people think B-boys and B-girls are no good and don't do anything, but this is something they really love," said Ryan Abenes, host for the event.

NEWS

Police mount bikes for first year of cycle patrols

Four MSU officers graduated from Police Motorcycle Operator Training Friday afternoon.Having completed a two-week, 80-hour course, the officers are ready to take part in MSU's first year of motorcycle patrol."A lot of people describe it as being the most difficult and rigorous training that they've had since boot camp whether in the military or the police academy," said Daniel Lee, director of the Michigan State Police and Civilian Motorcycle training courses.The use of motorcycle patrols will help save money, increase the visibility and accessibility of officers and smooth driving patterns through campus.For more on the story, check out Monday's edition of The State News.

NEWS

Lorbek enters NBA Draft

MSU Freshman forward Erazem Lorbek will forego his remaining three years of eligibility and enter next month's NBA Draft.On Friday, Lorbek said in a statement he made the decision a week earlier while discussing his career with his father during a trip to Germany.

NEWS

Trustees approve housing increase

In her first meeting as interim president, Lou Anna Simon and the MSU Board of Trustees met Friday to discuss new housing rates, the stadium seating scholarship program and changes to academic programs.Starting in the fall, on-campus housing costs will increase by 6 percent for double room residents with 15 meals a week.

MSU

New class to teach Tolkien, mythology

Amy Bartner
April 25, 2003

A new class about author J.R.R. Tolkien aims to expose MSU students to a different kind of diversity. "You've got elves, you've got dwarves, you've got men, you've got wizards, and Gandalf - whatever he is," said John Rauk, chairman of the Department of Romance and Classical Languages.

MSU

Campus' cable TV to cut Fox News Channel

Carrie Hoover
April 25, 2003

Fox News Channel, added to campus cable lineups shortly after war began with Iraq, will soon vanish from MSU screens. The channel, which will finish running on May 2, was a temporary addition to the lineup, said Doug Owen, who manages cable television for University Housing.

SOFTBALL

Spartans hoping for easy weekend, more wins

Benita Mehta
April 25, 2003

The MSU softball team hopes to continue its quest for a Big Ten title this weekend when it faces conference cellar dwellers Indiana and Purdue. The fourth-place Spartans (30-14 overall, 8-5 Big Ten) will tussle with both the Hoosiers (17-27, 0-12) and the Boilermakers (31-22, 4-8) - 11th and ninth in the Big Ten, respectively - at Old College Field.

MSU

Big Three to aid 'U' donation campaign

Halfway through the $1.2 billion Campaign for MSU, officials said donations are on the rise and more money could be on the way from Detroit's Big Three automakers. On Tuesday, representatives from the automotive industry will meet with university officials at a formal banquet to kick off the matching donation portion of the fund raiser. For every dollar employees of DaimlerChrysler AG, Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Corp.

COMMENTARY

In the write

Entering into a college or university requires students to have the basic skills needed to be successful in an institution of higher education.

NEWS

Board approves McPherson's departure, president to leave in days

The MSU Board of Trustees approved an unpaid leave of absence for President M. Peter McPherson of his duties as he prepares to leave for Iraq in a few days.McPherson will serve as the financial coordinator for the Office of Reconstruction and Humanitarian Assistance for 130 days in Iraq.Although his duties will not be finished in that time, McPherson said he "fully expected to get a substantial amount done."In Iraq, McPherson will focus on strengthening and rebuilding the war-torn country's economy.

MSU

Event shows fun at work

Kendra Snyder
April 25, 2003

Alex Gonzales swung her legs from a chair in the Heritage Cafe in the basement of the Union on Thursday afternoon, picking at her plate of macaroni and cheese as she watched MSU students walk past her. In nine years she hopes to be one of them. Gonzales, 9, made a special visit to MSU's campus for "Take Your Child to Work Day," with MSU librarian Shelia Bryant, a friend of her family. The event, organized by the Women's Resource Center, offered a morning full of tours and presentations for more than 100 MSU employees and their children. Gonzales and Bryant toured the Main Library to learn about special collections, followed by a visit to the Michigan 4-H Children's Garden. But Bryant's favorite event was a stop at MSU Laboratory Animal Resources, where the pair learned about research animals and met the staff that cares for them. "My favorite part is when we saw the rats and bunnies and dogs," Gonzales said.

SPORTS

Standout Jorgensen looks to pace 'U' at invitational

James Jahnke
April 25, 2003

As his eagle putt from the back fringe rolls downhill 25 feet to the hole and then three feet past it, Eric Jorgensen wears a look of both surprise and knowing on his face. "Man, that's fast," he says. He was standing on the green of the par-5 13th hole at Forest Akers West Golf Course.

COMMENTARY

Article portrayed friend in good light

My name is BJ Myers, and I am writing in response to your article about John Eckhold, the 23-year-old student found dead on Sunday "Student remembered for interests" (SN 4/23). He was a dear friend of mine I have known for as long as I can remember.

MICHIGAN

'U' officer builds bridges in Iraq

Chad Previch
April 25, 2003

Three days before MSU police officer Travis Schuler was told he had to report to begin his journey to Iraq, he called his close buddy MSU police officer Danial Munford to deliver the news. Munford said the family always knew there was a chance Schuler's reserve unit would be called up as the United States had moved closer to war, but when the news of his deployment hit home on Jan.

SPORTS

Sports briefs

Butts follows former coach to Kentucky After one year of serving as an assistant coach on the women's basketball team, Niya Butts announced she is leaving for an assistant coaching position at Kentucky. Butts will be joining new Wildcat head coach Mickie DeMoss, who was named Kentucky's head coach after 18 years as an assistant and associate head coach at Tennessee.

NEWS

Bromfield drafted by Detroit Shock

Chris Mackinder
April 25, 2003

MSU senior forward Syreeta Bromfield is now a member of the WNBA's Detroit Shock. The Shock selected Bromfield with their third-round pick, the 28th overall selection in Friday's draft, making the 6-foot forward the first Spartan on a WNBA roster. Bromfield played two seasons for the Spartans, averaging a team-best 15.6 points in her junior season.