Revolutionary lectures to U

Lech Walesa began his work in the political arena in 1980 as an electrician - and ended up as the president of Poland. Standing on the top of a bulldozer during the Lenin Shipyard strike in Gdansk, Poland, he gave a speech that inspired workers to demand their right to develop trade unions that were free and independent, and sparked the country’s Solidarity movement. Walesa was sent to jail for opposing the communist government in Poland, which didn’t allow trade unions.

Money makers

With lawmakers facing what many expect to be a major money crunch, it seems the MSU Board of Trustees is dreaming to request an extra $1,000 per student in the state’s next budget cycle. But it is good to see Spartan leaders lobbying with gusto as Michigan is set to see many leadership changes because of term limits. Spartans have been at the short end of an appropriations gap among Michigan’s three research universities - Wayne State University, the University of Michigan and MSU - for too long.

Committee to lobby for rare isotope accelerator

Former President Gerald R. Ford, Lansing Mayor David Hollister and 32 other Michigan leaders have joined forces in attempting to bring the Radioactive Isotope Accelerator, or RIA, to MSU. The RIA Advisory Committee convened for the first time Monday to talk about possible ways of spreading the news to influential politicians, which will hopefully result in MSU receiving the accelerator and about $900 million in government funds.

Asian House to ask city council for alcohol permit

An East Lansing restaurant will ask for approval to sell alcohol in its establishment at the city council meeting at 7:30 tonight in City Hall, 101 Linden St. At its last meeting, the city’s planning commission unanimously recommended a special-use permit for Asian House Restaurant, 1001 E.

Countrys leaders making a dangerous world, reforms needed

Last week, I found myself looking through a pile of old political cartoons and came upon one with a tombstone that read “50 Million War Dead, 1900-1999” as its shadow lay over a map of Europe. It made me wonder: After Congress gave President Bush the OK to use unilateral force against Iraq, could there be -in 100 years, or even in 50 years - a political cartoon with the same tombstone and the same number, but a different shadow spread over Africa or the Middle East? Or, worse yet, a shadow hanging over North America?

Rules of Attraction dark look at college life

If “The Rules of Attraction” promotional posters, featuring stuffed animals showing off what they learned from Kama Sutra didn’t carry enough shock value, the actual film did. The posters came very close to attracting more attention than the movie. Roger Avary directs a very dark and humorous look at college relationships.

Center to hold lectures

The African Studies Center will be hosting several lectures this month. Michael Lipton, a professor from Sussex University’s Poverty Research Unit, will be speaking on “Hungry Farmers: A National Security Issue for All,” at noon Wednesday in 201 International Center.

Time to start talk of Williams future

When will the talks begin about the head football coaching position next season, and who will fill it? I realize the season isn’t over, but the frustration with football head coach Bobby Williams is spreading among many fans and alumni.

Police briefs 10/15/02

DeWeese proposes change in campaign

State Rep. Paul DeWeese has offered a pledge to state Rep. Virg Bernero hoping to change the tone of the 23rd District state Senate seat race.On the heels of being accused of using state resources to send a pair of e-mails to MSU and state employees in September, DeWeese signed a pledge Friday requiring the candidates to run their campaigns in a positive manner, focusing on issues rather than character attacks.Last week Bernero called DeWeese’s e-mails into question after state Democratic Party Chairman Mark Brewer called for an investigation into the e-mails.

Newly built Hillel center dedicated

Like a huge family reunion, students, families and community members gathered under a tent Sunday in the parking lot of the Lester J.

Spartans fall to 9th-ranked Penn State in three games

The No. 18 MSU volleyball team went into State College, Pa. to face the powerhouse Nittany Lions, knowing it would be a tough match.The Spartans found out the hard way in their second straight loss.

Families, recipients of organ donors honored at Kellogg Center

At age 5, Patrick Pruitt was already losing his eyesight. As an avid reader, he detected his gradual blindness when he could no longer read the words on the pages of his books. However, with help from the Gift of Life and the Michigan Eye-Bank and Transplantation Center, the psychology freshman was able to receive a cornea transplant, which restored his sight.

Eminem, D-12 surprise fans at 8 Mile screening

Bringing one of the brightest stars in music to campus and keeping 40,000 people in the dark about it is a daunting task. This is the challenge the Residence Halls Association faced for the past two weeks. But the silence ended Friday, as rapper Eminem surprised a crowd of 1,695 with a performance featuring his group D-12 after an advance screening of “8 Mile” on Friday at the Auditorium. Speculation that Eminem would make an appearance at the sneak preview had some students waiting for nearly eight hours, and at times the line stretched from the rock on Farm Lane to the courtyard behind the Kresge Art Center. “Oh my God, Eminem came to MSU and we got to see him for free,” no-preference freshman Derrica Fells said.

MIDDAY UPDATE: State Web site lists offenders

Clicks and tips have been pouring in since the “Michigan’s Most Wanted” Web site was released to the public last Thursday.

A call for dignity

On Oct. 12, 2001, a Linton Hall employee called MSU police to report a burning feeling in her throat after opening a letter. The East Lansing Fire Department rushed to Linton Hall to decontaminate 15 women for what they thought could be the deadly anthrax bacteria. But no anthrax was found, and the women who were treated say the envelope did not even contain any white powder, a fact misinterpreted by a dispatcher.

Spartans stay on pace with 2 home victories

No. 5 MSU field hockey team had a tough matchup Sunday but came out on top, downing No. 11 Louisville 4-2.With the victory, the Spartans improve to 13-2 overall and 2-1 in the Big Ten this season.“They really put their passing game together today,” head coach Michele Madison said referring to her team.

Team needs 1st-rate coach, not Williams

Football head coach Bobby Williams’ record dropped to 16-14 Saturday after another pathetic performance. How many more years of this nonsense are we supposed to put up with?

As semester flies by, students need to prioritize to-do lists

Time is a precious commodity, and it seems like there is never enough of it. I am positive that next to money, time is the item practically everyone wishes for the most. Everywhere we look, we are reminded of time passing by much too quickly. It’s already the middle of October.

Hype heading into season not being backed up

Say it ain’t so, say it ain’t so. Just six games into a much anticipated season, many are wondering how good is the MSU football team - or how bad? The facts say the Spartans (3-3 overall, 1-1 Big Ten) are average.