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Student with illness out of intensive care

Kendra Snyder
February 24, 2003

The female journalism sophomore diagnosed with a meningitis-like disease last month has been moved out of intensive care, a source close to the student said Sunday. The student, whose identity and condition are being withheld at her family's request, is recovering at Lansing's Sparrow Hospital, where she was previously in a medically-induced coma. Hospital officials confirmed the student is still in the hospital's care. The student will undergo rehabilitation at the hospital and doctors are not certain when she will be released, the source said. The student, who is a resident of the ninth floor of South Hubbard Hall, was diagnosed with meningococcemia on Jan.

COMMENTARY

Affirmative action covers white women

I am so sick of uneducated people saying things about affirmative action, especially white females, because they are covered under this policy as well ("U-M policy doesn't award for hardship," SN 2/20). I would like to give you the basics on what affirmative action is.

NEWS

Lansing police: Apartments might have been site for drug deals

Chad Previch
February 23, 2003

Lansing police officers say the area where three MSU students were assaulted last week is not drug infested, but say the area poses a unique threat to residents. Police said intruders may have mistaken the students' apartment for a nearby residence where a drug bust occurred about two months earlier. "People from time to time move into an apartment and they sell a few drugs out of it and they move on," Lansing police Lt.

NEWS

Student finds 'burned black mannequin' outside Northern Tier apartment

Bath Twp. - When Kenya Harvey returned home from work early Saturday, she said a \"burned black mannequin head with a knife in it\" awaited in a tree outside her apartment. Earlier that morning, before leaving for work, the telecommunication junior heard people outside her Village at Chandler Crossings apartment chanting, \"burn, baby, burn.\" Bath Township police could not be reached for comment on Saturday. Later that day, community leaders and students met at Crossings, 3839 Hunsaker St.

NEWS

Hockey team loses series finale, 4-2

James Jahnke
February 22, 2003

The MSU hockey team's hopes for an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament took a major hit Saturday night at Munn Ice Arena.Despite outshooting Northern Michigan 42-15, the Spartans bumbled their way to a 4-2 loss in the teams' series finale.

NEWS

'U' says 'fat' has already been cut

Joey Guillen
February 21, 2003

Despite claims that universities could afford to drop a few pounds in funding, MSU Trustee Don Nugent says MSU already is a "lean university." Facing $1.7 billion in spending cutbacks, Gov.

MICHIGAN

Small group of Lansing residents protest council

Benita Mehta
February 21, 2003

Lansing - John Pollard said he thinks Lansing City Council is in desperate need of a change."This is by far the worst city council in the past 30 years, or maybe in Lansing's history," said the Lansing resident, who has been attending meetings for about 20 years.Pollard is organizing a recall to remove city Councilmembers Geneva Smith and Larry Meyer - and he's gathered about five dedicated supporters.Pollard said the recallers are not happy with the entire city council, but are targeting Smith and Meyer because they're the only two council members who are able to be recalled at this time."I don't have anything personally against them," he said.

MSU

Campus briefs

NAISO convention to gather future leaders The North American Indian Student Organizational presents its first Gathering of our Future Leaders conference today and Saturday at the Union.

MSU

Legal diversity to be focus of DCL event

MSU-Detroit College of Law will celebrate African American Law Day on Monday to encourage legal careers among minority students. More than 100 students from Lansing's Sexton High School are expected to attend.

SPORTS

Sports briefs

Grapplers target 7th consecutive victory The MSU wrestling team heads into the last weekend of Big Ten action on a six-match winning streak. The ninth-ranked Spartans (9-5 overall, 5-1 Big Ten) take to the road after they bested five top-25 teams at Jenison Field House, including No.

COMMENTARY

Affirmative action is misunderstood

If ignorance is bliss, the happiest people in the world must be walking around MSU's campus. This is in response to "U-M policy doesn't award for hardship," (SN 2/20). I'm tired of the lack of support for affirmative action and the ignorance about who it helps.

FOOTBALL

Former players under pro scope

Kristofer Karol
February 21, 2003

Every year, hundreds of former college players push their bodies to the point of exhaustion, in hopes of obtaining their dreams. Such is the life of more than 300 prospects at the NFL's combine in Indianapolis this week.

FEATURES

Festival to feature six local bands

All you need for a music scene are some good bands and a bit of community love. On Saturday, six local bands will take the stage at the Michigan Theatre in Jackson to set that theory in motion. The festival, which runs from noon until midnight, is all about the music - be it alternative, rock, reggae, jazz or blues.

MICHIGAN

E.L. approves golf course design

Brian Charlton
February 21, 2003

A new upscale golf course is set to attract golfers to the East Lansing area. The East Lansing City Council approved an overall site plan of Eagle Eye Crossings, a 232-acre 18-hole golf course, which will soon be an attraction in the Northern Tier, between State and Stoll roads, west of Chandler Road.

MICHIGAN

Bio fuel creators could get tax break

Sarah Frank
February 21, 2003

Michigan could soon take advantage of its natural resources and jump on the alternative energy bandwagon, due in part to legislation approved in the state House on Thursday.The bill, introduced by state Rep.

MSU

Workshops celebrate Chicanas and Latinas

The ninth annual Dia de la Mujer Conference will take place Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Kellogg Center. The conference is a meeting of Chicana and Latina women from all parts of the Midwest to celebrate and share information and discuss issues of concern. This year's theme is "Abriendo Caminos, Mujer a Mujer," which translates to "Opening Pathways, Woman to Woman." The day includes workshops, exhibits and entertainment focusing on the personal, professional, political and academic aspects of Chicana and Latina women. Registration begins at 7:15 a.m.