MICHIGAN
Lansing zoo hosts book fair
The Potter Park Zoological Society will host its third annual Wildlife Book Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
COMMENTARY
Paid connection
The university's proposed Ethernet fee for August is unfortunate, but because of increased use on campus, an added expense is necessary to cover the expansion of cost.
NEWS
Man robs Meridian Township bank
Standard Federal Bank, 2731 E. Grand River Ave., was robbed Thursday after a man demanding money walked in indicating he had a weapon.The man got away with an undisclosed amount of money, Meridian Township police Lt.
NEWS
Former Spartan Moss sentenced to 20 days in jail
Former Spartan tailback Dawan Moss was sentenced to 20 days in jail today for his conviction last month on charges of drunken driving, fleeing and alluding police and resisting arrest.Moss, a co-captain last season, expects to serve nine days in jail according to his lawyer Stephan Holland.
MSU
Downloaders warned, not identified by 'U'
Record companies could ask universities for names of students who illegally download music from file-sharing programs such as KaZaA, but MSU officials say they will warn students first.Although the recording industry won a case last week that will make it easier for them find people who illegally trade copyrighted music, they don't intend to hunt for names of students.But industry executives didn't rule it out.David Gift, vice provost for libraries, computing and technology, said the recording industry is getting tougher on file sharing, and MSU is trying to help solve the problem."We always investigate the complaint and ask the person who is sourcing the materials to stop," Gift said.
FEATURES
Weekend guide
Thursday Aaron Holland: Originals and covers. 8:30 p.m., Jimmy's Pub, 3139 E.
COMMENTARY
Taxes necessary to run government
This is in response to the editorial "Helpful hikes," (SN 1/28). Calling for "no new taxes" doesn't help state government, it only keeps revenue from services. When an economy goes into a recession, tax revenues fall.
MSU
Student finds racial slurs written on door
When psychology senior Ebony White left for church Sunday morning, she was met by racial slurs on her door.White, a racial ethnic student aide in Hubbard Hall, noticed several words written on her door at about 9 a.m., including racially insensitive language and the letters "nga.""I was shocked because when you wake up you don't expect to see something like this," she said.
MSU
'U' officials hope lab will receive state funds
One day after President George W. Bush called for extra funding in bioterrorism research, state and university officials are trying to get a laboratory at MSU the cash it needs to operate.In his State of the Union address Tuesday night, Bush said he had nearly doubled homeland security funding for areas including bioterrorism research.The changes will take effect in the 2004 fiscal year."Knowledge gained from bioterrorism research will improve public health," Bush said.
SPORTS
Spartans aim for seventh straight home win
Like with any great rivalry, emotions are running high for both MSU and Michigan today as they prepare for tonight's showdown.The Spartans will attempt to defend their six-game home winning streak against the Wolverines, with the tipoff set at 8 p.m.
FEATURES
Lansing DJ spins drum 'n' bass on home turf
Two years ago, Lansing DJ Scotty V said he really enjoyed playing at underground parties. Spinning for an energetic crowd, he learned to expect the unexpected. "You never knew who you were gonna see or what you were gonna run into," he said.
BASKETBALL
Spartans done with regular season 1-day turnarounds
Tuesday marked the third time this season the MSU men's basketball team had a one-day turnaround between games. To say the least, that's something MSU head coach Tom Izzo is irate about. "You got to love to the one-day turnaround, especially when you lose to your rivals," Izzo said sarcastically prior to the Indiana game.
NEWS
Recruiting update: Spartans nab 3 more prospects
Chalk up three more commitments for MSU's football coaching staff.Hailing from New York's Nassau Community College is running back Darryl Melvin and from Illinois' Proviso East High is wide receiver Terry Love.
COMMENTARY
Nate Allen's hate soils SN reputation
Every time I pick up The State News, I am reminded of Nate's hate. Contrarianism is cool on campus.
MICHIGAN
Church hosts peace lecture
The Unitarian Universalist Church, 855 Grove St., will host Myron Eshowsky for a free public lecture at 6 p.m.
COMMENTARY
State of fear
Usually, American presidents use their annual State of the Union address as a report card for the government.
COMMENTARY
Fans were winners in Indiana game
I just wanted to send a shout-out to the Izzone and friends who were in attendance at the MSU men's basketball game against Indiana - you guys rock.
NEWS
Bush talks of health care in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids - The day after delivering his State of the Union address, President Bush arrived in Michigan and began touting his vision for the nation. Bush's speech to the audience at DeVos Hall in Grand Rapids on Wednesday rehashed many of the issues he outlined hours earlier to the entire nation: compassion, homeland security, tax cuts and his case against Saddam Hussein. Speaking in front of a backdrop emblazoned with the phrase "Strengthening Medicare," Bush also repeated his plans to add $400 billion to the federal health care insurance program for those with disabilities and those over 65. "A better America is one in which our health care system will work," he said.
NEWS
'Buddies' provide hard-time help
Lansing - An afternoon spent baking oatmeal cookies brought 56-year-old Rosemary Coscarelli together with her buddy.The first time they met, her 30-something buddy - who she was paired with through the Lansing Area AIDS Network - said he was going to the network's food pantry for oatmeal cookies.Weeks later, when they met again, Coscarelli, a Lansing resident, asked if he found those cookies.
MSU
ASMSU may give $75,000 for Sparty
Sparty's quest for a new home won't come cheaply, but help may be on the way in the form of $75,000 from MSU's undergraduate student government.Plans to recast "The Spartan," MSU's iconic statue near Demonstration Hall, could cost about $500,000, according to University Development.The current statue, known as Sparty and touted by MSU as the world's largest free-standing ceramic statue, would be placed in a new position in a building on campus, which has not been announced.A new bronze Sparty would be placed at the south end of Kalamazoo Street and Red Cedar Road intersection about 50 feet back from its current spot.MSU's undergraduate student government will vote Thursday on whether to donate $75,000 to cover the projected cost for the project."Large gifts of this nature have occurred in the past," said Matt Weingarden, ASMSU's Student Assembly chairperson.The donation would be taken out of a fund the organization uses for large-scale projects, he said.