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COMMENTARY

Editorial missing sense of history

The "War wisdom" editorial (SN 3/21) claimed "the bottom line is that there is not the sense of conviction or need for the U.S.-led war against Iraq as there was when the allies rallied against Hitler during World War II." Oh really?

MICHIGAN

Group gathers to show laughter is the best medicine for stress

Lansing - Crazy Cecil, Mary-Mary, Kooky Kristine, and Batty Betty convened for multiple reasons - peace, ending world hunger, Spartan power and broken windshields to name a few. And they tried to make all their wishes come true through laughter. A laughter session was held Saturday at Go Green Glass, a windshield repair shop, at 603 N.

MSU

Emotional poem wins first place at 4th annual Keepin' It Real

Amid the soft glow of multicolored flashing lights and rotating circles and diamonds on a background screen, performers took the stage at the fourth annual Keepin' It Real on Saturday at the Lansing Center.The talent show was coupled with Taste of Blackness which highlighted the creative talent of blacks from MSU and the Lansing community."Taste of Blackness is a display of African-American culture," psychology senior and Spartan Soul performer Ebony White said.

NEWS

ASMSU passes measure supporting U.S. troops

As Danielle Brown walked across campus last week she passed by members of the baseball team and ROTC, noticing both dressed in green. "If you took these guys and switched their uniforms, you wouldn't know the difference," said Brown, ASMSU Student Assembly representative for the College of Human Ecology. So at MSU's undergraduate student government meeting Thursday, Brown introduced a bill to support Spartans and other soldiers serving in the Middle East.

COMMENTARY

Pro-protest

In a country deeply split over whether military action in Iraq is a proper part of the solution to world peace, U.S.

FEATURES

'The Last Waltz' a goodbye to The Band, era of music

The Band's final concert was not only a goodbye to a group who'd set strides in the folk/rock genre but also a goodbye to an era of the musical family. The night was Thanksgiving of 1976; big name musicians Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Emmylou Harris, Muddy Waters, Dr. John, Ron Wood, Neil Diamond, Ronnie Hawkins, Paul Butterfield, Ringo Star and The Staples all shared the stage with The Band. Captured on film and directed by Martin Scorsese, "The Last Waltz" is a documentary of that magical night when more than 5,000 fans crowded into San Francisco's Winterland Arena, where The Band performed its very first show about 16 years before.

COMMENTARY

Class in context

With the events taking place around the world in the wake of war, classes at MSU should integrate discussions of world issues into the regular curricula to increase awareness on the topic.

ICE HOCKEY

System could use change

John Markell's team had just been smacked around Joe Louis Arena by Northern Michigan. Dutifully, the Ohio State head coach withstood a press conference during which he had to explain why his players seemed devoid of urgency in their 4-1 loss to the Wildcats in the CCHA Super Six consolation game. As would be expected, once the reporters' questions ceased, Markell made a beeline out of the Joe's makeshift interview room.

MSU

Sorority scholarship deadline approaches

April 16 is the deadline to apply for a $250 book scholarship awarded by Zeta Phi Beta sorority. Applicants must be a black MSU female freshman, sophomore or junior; have a minimum 2.3 grade-point average; two letters of recommendation detailing community service; and write a 620-word essay on the topic "How does affirmative action contribute to the well-being of women, especially African-American women in society?" The winner will be announced at the sorority's Blue and White Scholarship Ball on April 25. For more information, e-mail gibsonyo@msu.edu.

SPORTS

Freshmen come up big in blowout

Tampa, Fla. - If the No. 7 seeded MSU's men's basketball team belongs to the sophomores, the freshmen are leasing it out for the NCAA Tournament. For the second straight game, the Spartan (21-12) freshmen have factored heavily into MSU's resurgence as postseason performers. Forward Erazem Lorbek, center Paul Davis and guard Maurice Ager combined for 36 points, 13 rebounds and 71 minutes Sunday in MSU's 68-46 manipulation of second-seeded Florida.

NEWS

Kids plan for summer fun at Hannah center

Girl scout Meghann Brunner, 9, is excited to again be attending camp Deer Trails this summer.Like most campers she has fond memories of camp revolving around staying up late, sleeping in tents and canoeing.