Music marathon

Gathered in a small practice room on the second floor of the Music Building, nine guys huddle in a group, striving for perfect balance and blend.

ASMSU calls for removal of party status

MSU’s undergraduate student government wants administrators to take action against the university being placed on “party school” lists. After ranking 12th on the Princeton Review’s 2003 top 20 party school list and No.

Police briefs 10/24/02

DCL rules against political bill

A debate on a bill about Palestinian rights Tuesday ended before the proposal’s merits could be discussed at a Student Bar Association meeting at the MSU-Detroit College of Law Building.The association decided it was not in its position to take a side on political issues because it represent the entire student body as the majority of the board voted against the bill.

Smoke screen

It seems like an obvious conclusion. Michigan’s $8.5 billion share of the nationwide tobacco settlement should be used to improve health issues. But voting for Proposal 4 is not the way to make that happen. Michigan is one of only a handful of states that does not use any of its take from the 1998 tobacco settlement to reduce smoking.

Critic hopes reviews will send U to local theaters

In what might at first glance appear to be a weak attempt to justify my existence, I endeavor this week to define what a review is good for, if they’re any good at all. The question I sought to answer was, do reviews matter to people?

Football funding throws off the balance of Title IX

To some people, football is a dirty, eight-letter word. Title IX traditionalists say it throws balance out of whack with too many scholarships and too many dollars.

Northern Tier living is dangerous for U

This is in response to the article “Student dies in Northern Tier crash” (SN 10/22). I am a resident of Melrose Apartments and experienced myself how dangerous Chandler Road is.

Candidate passionate for politics, family fun

There was something drawing Dan Hibma to work on Terri Lynn Land’s state House campaign in 1982. “Man, I thought she was good looking,” Hibma said.

Smoker suspended from Wisconsin game

MSU junior quarterback Jeff Smoker has been suspended and will not play in Saturday’s game against Wisconsin, according to media reports Thursday afternoon.Smoker, who has thrown for 13 touchdowns and 1,593 passing yards through seven games this season, was punished for training violations, Lansing TV station WILX reported.University and athletics department officials declined comment.

First-teams battle it out during practice

After two straight losses and countless questions regarding a lack of toughness, MSU head coach Bobby Williams decided this week was the time to mix things up in practice.So for the first time all season, the Spartans’ first-team offense squared off against the first-team defense on the practice field.“We get real excited when we get to go against the first-team offense,” sophomore linebacker Ronald Stanley said.

Posthumus hopes to balance budget, retain merit award, foster automakers

If Lt. Gov. Dick Posthumus, R-Alto, is elected governor Nov. 5, he will be the third consecutive MSU graduate to become the state’s executive, and he will face a full plate of issues. He says the state budget is a priority, but he remains concerned about long-term issues, including working with the auto industry to keep Michigan as the motor capital of the world and having every child read by third grade. Budget, economy, jobs: Posthumus says he doesn’t support tax increases to balance the budget.

Author to host slide presentation on India

Author Robert Arnett will be visiting East Lansing and MSU this weekend to show a slide presentation about the culture and people of India.

Flip-flopped

President Bush is unsure when to begin a possible war with Iraq but is willing to delay military action late into 2003 depending on the progress of weapons inspections.

Candidates to debate Thursday night

Candidates for the 23rd District state Senate seat will debate at 8:15 p.m. Thursday at the 2nd floor Union parlor rooms.The hourlong debate pits state Reps.

Spartans should stop acting rudely

In reference to the commentaries about the rude behavior on campus lately, I could not agree more. I’ll admit I’ve done these rude things, but never as far as I have seen this weekend.

Granholm in favor of affirmative action, LBGT rights, keeping MEAP scholarship

After 12 years of Republican leadership, Attorney General Jennifer Granholm has plans to swipe the keys to the governor’s office and unlock a new era of Democratic control.

U Karate Club kicks students into shape

After receiving an e-mail from the MSU Karate Club, Stacey Ninemeier thought she was getting into an aerobics class.

Lack of compassion shown in safety talk

I’ve spent the last few days mourning the loss of a friend and praying relentlessly for another.

Gores Monday visit to campus confirmed

Former Vice President Al Gore’s spokesman Jano Cabrera confirmed Wednesday that the 2000 presidential candidate plans to appear at the Democratic Victory 2002 rally Monday at MSU. Gore’s visit will serve as a campaign stop for leading state Democrats, including Attorney General Jennifer Granholm, who is the party’s nominee for governor.