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COMMENTARY

Crossed the line

For the more than 2,000 people who took to the streets Sunday to wreak havoc in East Lansing and on campus, feel free to find the nearest exit from the MSU community.

MSU

Student leaders speak out about riots

Student leaders met Monday to condemn the actions taken by a disorderly crowd after the MSU men's basketball team lost to Texas on Sunday night and address future plans to maintain the reputation of the university."When noise levels and behavior go beyond the limits of reasonable and cause destruction and harm, the learning process ceases," ASMSU Director of Community Affairs Kevin Glandon said.

MSU

Applications due for ASMSU jobs

Applications are now available for the office of the chairperson for ASMSU.MSU's undergraduate student government is looking for qualified students to fill the positions of the chairperson, vice-chair for internal affairs and vice-chair for external affairs for both Student and Academic assemblies.Applicants must provide prior experience and qualities which would qualify them for the jobs as well as answer other questions on the application.Job descriptions for each position are detailed on the application.Applications can be picked up at 307 Student Services.Applications for Academic Assembly jobs are due back to the ASMSU business office by 5 p.m.

MICHIGAN

Officials try to avoid public service cuts

Residents of East Lansing might face increased sewer and water rates and higher parking prices as city officials attempt to spare public services and still adjust for a $1.4-million shortfall in the city's nearly $53.5-million budget. Officials will present the 2003-2004 budget to the city council at 7:30 p.m.

COMMENTARY

Riot was uncalled for, destructive

Around 8 p.m. Sunday, I watched as hundreds of Spartans mobbed toward the rock on Farm Lane chanting "go green" and "f*** Texas." I was bitter because I was stuck at the Auditorium, working on class projects.

MSU

Conference dispels Asian stereotypes

For Maggie Chen Hernandez, Asian Pacific American women are more than the media makes them out to be.And the Asian Pacific American Women's Conference, titled "Real Faces Banishing the Doll," held in the Union on Saturday, reinforced positive images of Asian Pacific American women's identity through a variety of workshops.

FEATURES

White Stripes keep Detroit rock alive with 'Elephant'

It's okay to be caught smiling uncontrollably today, you have a reasonable excuse to do so. Like parents who are proud of their honor students, fans of the Detroit rock scene just watched their children's training wheels come off. The White Stripes, who have been driving fun, lighthearted rock 'n' roll back into the Detroit scene since the band's formation in 1997, jumped up on the commercial success tricycle with the release of its third album "White Blood Cells" in 2001 and took right off down the block. It's hard to believe the band is back already with its fourth release "Elephant." The album has a less polished feel to it.

MSU

Student receives national award

When Megan Dennis was younger, she knew she wanted to make a difference in the world."When she was a little girl, she wanted to cure illnesses," said Harold Dennis, Megan's grandfather.

FEATURES

'Evil' worthy of cult status

MSU alumnus Sam Raimi pulled off the impossible. His first recognized film, "The Evil Dead," drew acclaim and cult status through its creepy atmosphere, punctuated violence and overall dreadful feel. Though the film was not a financial success, its underground popularity made fans demand more horror work from the talented young director. What he gave them was "Evil Dead 2." The beauty of the sequel is it's not all that different from the original as far as plot is concerned. Actually, though there are less characters in the beginning, the setup is the same. Ash (Bruce Campbell) goes to a secluded cabin with his girlfriend.

NEWS

Victory string ends as Texas rolls, 85-76

San Antonio - The MSU men's basketball team had the chance to be a part of a rare foursome. After Kentucky, Arizona and Oklahoma were ousted in their respective regional finals, the stage was set for a Final Four without a No.

SPORTS

Sports briefs

Sluggers drop 4 conference games The MSU baseball team is off to a slow conference start after falling in four straight games this weekend. Sunday, the Spartans (5-17 overall, 0-4 Big Ten) dropped the first contest of a doubleheader 5-1 at Minnesota.