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MICHIGAN

City might shut down The Dollar Nightclub

Lansing - The Dollar Nightclub, 3411 E. Michigan Ave., may have to shut its doors at the end of the month if they don't pay their $80,000-$90,000 debt in back taxes to the city. "The bar will be up for sale if they don't pay their debt by the end of the month," Lansing City Council President Carol Wood said.

NEWS

Speaking out

Marching to the beat of unified drums, hundreds demanded peace during the weekend. Signs painted with slogans such as "Drop Bush Not Bombs" were held high as protesters chanted "Peace in Iraq" while gathering for an anti-war demonstration beginning at the Beaumont Tower on Saturday. Standing in the cold near the campus landmark, MSU Students for Peace and Justice co-founder Michael Perez attempted to inspire marchers, who would make their way to the Capitol steps in Lansing.

NEWS

Williams shifts, will coach Lions' receivers

Former MSU head football coach Bobby Williams is moving to Detroit Lions receivers coach after being named Detroit Lions running backs coach last month, spokesman Matt Barnhart said Monday. The move could reunite Williams with former MSU star Charles Rogers, if the Lions select the highly-touted wide receiver with the No.

FEATURES

The Stooges' self-titled debut gave birth to rising star Iggy Pop

Iggy Pop has come a long way. Through all the on-stage acts of self-mutilation, drug addition and random spurts of homelessness, Pop has carved a name into music history as few have managed to do. Helping father the sound of Detroit-rock and garage punk, almost everything Pop has touched has turned into future inspiration for many of today's artists. The Stooges first release, which was self-titled, started the commotion in 1969 when it brought together sounds of distortion, psychedelic wah-wah and lots and lots of feedback.

ICE HOCKEY

Stalemate: Rivals defend home arenas

Corey Potter's first goal since Oct. 24 had all the makings of an insurance tally. The freshman defenseman's slap shot from the right point gave MSU a 4-1 lead over archrival Michigan with 11:33 to play Saturday night at Munn Ice Arena.

NEWS

Measure would ban flying banners above stadiums

Planes carrying advertisement banners might stop flying over a crowded Spartan Stadium next season. To protect against would-be terrorist attacks, federal lawmakers Friday passed a proposal banning advertising flights above stadiums nationwide.

COMMENTARY

Terror target

Be afraid. Be very afraid. No, wait. It's OK. MSU will protect you. You're safe here. MSU has a plan. What's that plan you say? Well, there aren't exactly any details.

COMMENTARY

Columnist doesn't understand threat

I'd like to invite everyone who agrees with Matt Treadwell's article ("For world peace, Bush needs to be removed, not Saddam," SN 2/12) to take a step back and listen to what they are saying.

NEWS

Activist, historian remembered at service

Anne Tracy, an MSU librarian and lecturer who started a special section at the Main Library focusing on gay and lesbian studies was remembered today by more than 100 people at a memorial service.Tracy died Friday after a two-year fight with liver cancer at the age of 64.

MICHIGAN

Stabenow's wedding is small, family affair

U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow kept wedding plans to marry her former staff member Tom Athans private. The small, family ceremony took place in Lansing on Sunday, a spokesman for Stabenow said. Stabenow will keep her last name and not hyphenate it.

SPORTS

Sports briefs

Beech triumphs 3 times in tournament The MSU softball team opened its season with three wins at the North Carolina Triangle Classic in Chapel Hill, N.C. Junior pitcher Jessica Beech(3-0) won each game, including a complete-game no-hitter in the 1-0 victory over East Carolina in the season opener.

MSU

Dance honors oldest black fraternity

Sporting their black tuxedos with gold ties, the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity stepped in a circle around the dance floor while Benzino's "Rock the Party" blared from the speakers. "Stepping," a combination of stomps, claps and chanting, was one of the many dances performed at the fraternity's third annual Black & Gold Ball Saturday night in the Union ballroom. Jhamal Swift, the fraternity's president, said the dance was unique among other social events held at MSU. "It's a different type of social atmosphere for African Americans, as well as providing a professional and formal event where students can interact in a business-like and adult manner," the chemical engineering senior said. Swift said the dance gave students the opportunity to network. "It's one of the most important things in college," he said. The dance closed out "The Deep Phreeze" week, which was highlighted by community service and social events held by the fraternity.