COMMENTARY
Current events warrant letter
I have never written to the editor, but I have a few things I would like to get off my chest. First, about the war.
NEWS
Four more students arraigned on riot charges
Four additional people were arraigned and plead innocent Tuesday in 54-B District Court on charges related to the riot and celebration that happened March 28 weekend.The four - all students - face charges ranging from inciting a riot and indecent exposure to intoxicated in public and minor in possession.There now have been 19 people arraigned in relation to the disturbances and three others have been charged.University and police officials expect more arrests to occur this week as people continue to send tips into the police department.
COMMENTARY
Treadwell column neglected facts
Am I the only one who sees the blatant hypocrisy in Matt Treadwell's columns/tirades? He claims that he is proud to be a Roman Catholic, yet he hangs his head in shame when mentioning his American nationality ("Church learns from mistakes, country continues to make same ones" SN 4/2). The treatment of Native Americans, African slavery and other past American deeds are the cause of his shame.
FEATURES
New Releases
Pioneers of the "keep away," "stay away," "go away," "get away" genre, Godsmack is set to release its latest Alice in Chains imitation, "Faceless." The album will surely be a success in fans' eyes with songs titles such as "Releasing the Demons," and "I Fucking Hate You."Everyone's favorite jigga man, Jay-Z, is laying down fresh beats with "Blueprint 2.1," a continuation from 2001's "The Blueprint," which brought Jay-Z success with Izzo (H.O.V.A.).Ginuwine is riding his pony on in with his new record "The Senior." With song titles such as "In Those Jeans," and the proactively clever "Sex" it looks like this album will not be a departure from Ginuwine's sexily smooth R&B sound.The Black Keys released its major label debut, "thickfreakness," on Fat Possum (a subsidiary of Epitaph records). The two-man-band has a mean, thick-skinned, blues-rock sound it's been unleashing on sensitive unsuspecting Sleater-Kinney fans while touring as openers.Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis and perhaps better known as Michael Jackson's ex-wife, is releasing her debut, "To Whom it May Concern." The album will feature collaboration with Zwan's Billy Corgan.On the punk front, Rise Against is releasing its new album, "Revolutions Per Minute." The group has been featured on the indie/hard-core/punk Atticus compilation.Continued coverage on the punk front shows Flashlight Brown is releasing "My Degeneration." Formerly known simply as Flashlight, this group has hooked up with Rob Cavallo (Green Day, Alanis Morissette, Goo Goo Dolls) for production.New albums are also being released today by Jayhawks, Lucinda Williams, MC Honky, The X-Ecutioners, Yo La Tengo and Boomkat.Joseph Montes
SOFTBALL
Centerfielder brings skills, jokes to diamond
On April Fool's Day, senior centerfielder Sandy Lewis approached Old College Field for softball practice wearing a boot and brandishing a signed letter from the head trainer stating she would be out of action 4 to 6 weeks.
MICHIGAN
Squad cars' new computers speed up information checks
The East Lansing City Council will get their first look at the new computer information systems installed in 14 East Lansing police cars at 6 p.m.
MSU
Bar hoppers to get alcohol info
Bar patrons searching for a ride home could soon find themselves reading statistics on alcohol they just consumed.The Safe Ride Campaign is starting a new project which gives students a business card with a list of cabs they can use to get a ride home after a night on the town.
COMMENTARY
New York City sure to offer different lifestyle from Midwest
On a winter Friday night last year, I found myself in a dark and impossibly loud nightclub in the Chelsea district of Manhattan called Suite 16.
COMMENTARY
Police presence didn't cause riot
It is quite surprising to me that the editorial staff of The State News and other MSU students have forgotten the meaning of free will.
MICHIGAN
Medicaid could see $60M cut
Medicaid could feel the blow of a $60 million cut if the state House's attempts to save the Michigan Merit Award Scholarship succeed.The Michigan Merit Award program gives $2,500 to students who successfully pass at least four out of the five portions of the Michigan Educational Assessment Program test.
SPORTS
Internet service attracts 'U' fans
Spartan athletics officials say the switch from a free to a pay service for watching games online has improved coverage of Spartan sports, including press conferences and extra content of less visible teams.Since the fall, www.msuspartans.com has been charging a fee to users for the right to view athletic events online.
MICHIGAN
ACLU discusses riot suspension policy at 'U'
Fifteen people, including 10 students, allegedly involved in the March 28-30 disturbances have now been arraigned in 54-B District Court. More than $40,000 in damage occurred to the city and campus during the weekend MSU bowed out of the NCAA tournament, and university and city officials vowed those who broke the law would be punished to the maximum extent. Twenty-one students were arrested during the disturbances but more arrests are expected as the university works with police departments and the public to find additional information to make further charges. But as university officials suspend students believed to be involved, the American Civil Liberties Union is questioning whether the university is acting responsibly. The university temporarily suspended two students for actions following two MSU basketball games.
FEATURES
'Sound of Music' showcases promising local talent, good music
The Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road, was alive with the sound of good music this weekend.The Lansing Civic Players' production of "The Sound of Music," played at the center, and aside from some minor flaws, it was pretty good.
COMMENTARY
How to respond to police? Set fires
I completely agree with Tim Brumbaugh ("Officers to blame for inciting disturbance" SN 4/3), and I am glad to see someone has finally offered a clear perspective on this sort of police misbehavior.
COMMENTARY
Women's crew does not receive credit
I'm writing regarding your "Spring Fling" article (SN 4/4), in which you profiled spring sports here at MSU.
COMMENTARY
Teams shouldn't get punishment
This is in response to Omar Ahmad's letter to the editor concerning the banning of any NCAA sports teams from postseason play if their school is involved in a "riot" ("Teams should incur punishment for riots" SN 4/4). I've heard a lot of less than good ideas thrown around in the opinion sections, but this has to be one of the worst yet.
SOFTBALL
Spartans overpower conference leaders
Although it was as cold as the middle of winter, the bats of the MSU softball team were scorching Sunday. The Spartans (24-9 overall, 4-1 Big Ten) tallied 12 hits, including three home runs as they trounced Big Ten-leading Iowa 7-1 at Old College Field.
COMMENTARY
Take it to task
Unfortunately, racism is still rearing its ugly head today, as we have seen on campus this past school year. Fortunately, though, a new committee is being created to combat this problem: the All-University Diversity Task Force. The task force will be made up of students, officials and community leaders and will meet four times a year to help bring diverse groups together and create discussion leading toward action that will ease tensions on campus concerning race-related problems. Hopefully, when this committee is put together, it can help heal the wounds left from incidents such as the racist flier in Shaw Hall and the mannequin head debacle.
MSU
Students enter Survivor-like contest
Patio lights, fog and a fake orange flame illuminated the North Case Hall study lounge Saturday night as seven students received bamboo torches, said last words to their friends and prepared to live a week without beds, television or showers.Castaways 2, a program similar to the television show "Survivor," began this weekend in Case Hall.