Police confident in finding gun assailants in spite of false IDs

Lansing - After hitting a snag in obtaining warrants for the arrest of two men in connection with a gunpoint assault of three MSU students, Lansing police remain confident the assailants will be arrested. Two weeks ago, officers hoped to receive warrants from the Ingham County Prosecutor's Office, but officers are having trouble identifying the two men they believe committed the Feb.

'Tears' dry on action

"Tears of the Sun" is a flick begging to be liked. A military film, conveniently released in the heyday of international relations struggles, tries so hard to be good, yet it can't cover up the fact that, for lack of a more potent phrase, it blows. The setup could have made a great film.

E.L. police hope DNA samples help solve crime

DNA testing may help police agencies, including the East Lansing Police Department, further their investigations, but departments may have to wait to receive results.In January, an MSU student was assaulted in her East Lansing home while sleeping and to get the man off her, the woman bit the assailant's hand.

Racism isn't just against minorities

This letter is written in response to "Nonminorities are not racism victims" (SN 2/27). I would like to ask Magan Butler-Coleman to open her eyes and take a minute to actually see what the "real world" forces everyone to deal with every day. I cannot decide if your statement "because it is impossible for minorities to be the dominant race, 'black people and other minorities' cannot be racist" was made out of ignorance or arrogance. I'll never forget the numerous statements I heard from my former African-American suitemate such as, "All white girls dress as sluts" or "All you white people don't know." And, according to the dictionary, racism is, "a prejudice based on race." If those prejudiced statements aren't racist, what is racism? Gabrielle Weldon mechanical engineering junior

Pamphlet to educate student activists on their rights

The Department of Student Life is helping student activists understand their rights and the rights of others in a new pamphlet titled "What Every Activist Should Know."In it's preliminary stages the pamphlet describes the balance between a student's right to voice their opinion, as well as university guidelines."It's a ticket to be successful in terms of being an activist," said Richard Shafer, associate director of Student Life Judicial Affairs.

Council to discuss city parking issues

East Lansing officials are looking at new marketing tactics and innovative permits to attract motorists to use the city's parking system.With fewer people parking in the system, the city is looking for opportunities to improve customer convenience and efficient usage of the garages.The city council will discuss the parking budget at 6 p.m.

Rogers: Turkish role is critical

A day after returning from a congressional mission to Turkey, U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers says the United States is nearing an agreement to allow troops to be stationed at the Turkish-Iraqi border. As part of a three-member delegation, Rogers, R-Brighton, met with Turkish leaders to discuss prospects of a $30-billion aid offer to Turkey as compensation for allowing troops to use the nation's land and airspace. Rogers, who joined U.S.

Safety first

A few spurs were jostled when a horse at the Michigan Horse Council's Horse Expo 2003 got out of control and went on a rampage, injuring two people.

Program faces expanding community challenges

MSU Extension's Citizen Planner, a six-part program designed to teach interested participants about facing the challenges of a growing community, begins March 19. The program will focus on the basics of planning, reviews of site plans, legalities, best practices and running productive meetings.

Arbitration hearing between union, 'U' delayed by weather

Arbitration of a grievance between members of the Graduate Employees Union and MSU officials has been postponed.The final step of the union's grievance procedure was set to occur Wednesday, but heavy snow prevented the Southfield-based arbitrators from making the trip to East Lansing, union President Scott Henkel said.A new date has not been set."We have been talking about this for so long, since August," Henkel said.

Vagina Monologues returns to Wharton Center

It doesn't matter what you call it, but you have to call it something. You know, that "down there" region women don't like to talk about.

Izzo says Big Ten Tournament can derail a team's confidence

The Big Ten Tournament is six years old this season, but MSU head coach Tom Izzo isn't convinced its growing pains are done. As the men's basketball team prepares for this weekend's tournament in Chicago, Izzo said Monday the Big Ten Tournament is, at best, a mixed blessing for players and coaches as they prepare for the NCAA Tournament the following week. Izzo said the revenue and exposure the conference generates for Big Ten programs is a positive, but the "one and done" philosophy surrounding the Big Ten Tournament isn't the best representative of a season of hard work. "All you harp on all season is playing 40 minutes," Izzo said.

New ASMSU budget reflects economy

Between $1.7 billion, $30 million and $35 in budget cuts, ASMSU chose the last option. MSU's undergraduate student government couldn't escape having to crunch budget numbers along with the MSU and state of Michigan this spring. On Feb.

Police briefs 03/11/03

'About' has decent start, needs polish

Don't look for the new Barbie at your local Toys "R" Us. Somewhere in a trailer park in Lansing you'll find the new Trailer Park Barbie, "About Ready." Take a wild guess at what the band might sound like, and you'll probably come up with the right answer: classic rock with a country twinge.

Exhibit offers healing outlet

When faced with an almost overwhelming family ordeal, John Magnan decided to turn pain into art.After his wife, Mary, was diagnosed with an advanced stage of ovarian cancer in April 1999, the professional sculptor and New Bedford, Mass., native began crafting various artistic works to help him cope with her illness."I'm an artist, and this was my way of dealing with the trauma of my wife's fairly severe diagnosis," Magnan said.The pieces eventually became the 15 compositions forming the "Body Image/Body Essence" national art exhibit tour.

New releases

Ben Harper's new album looks to lead the popularity pack with new music releases for the week.

One-man show

During the course of human events, moments arise in which political leaders are forced to make choices that have the potential to alter world history forever.

'U' to host forum discussing legal aspects of U-M case

Less than one month before the U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments on the University of Michigan's admissions policy, representatives from both sides of the debate will argue their points at MSU.The MSU-Detroit College of Law and the office of MSU President M.

Koski content with career

Kris Koski's senior season has been filled with uncertainty.Sometimes he plays forward in practice, sometimes he plays defense.