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FEATURES

Beenie thrives with Neptunes

Ben Landes
September 11, 2002

Beenie Man takes the world of hip-hop, electronica and garage rock and blends it with the subtle ambiance of reggae with “Tropical Storm.” Still in his 20s, this Jamaican dancehall DJ firmly left his mark on the music world in 2000 by winning a Grammy for his previous major label release, “Art and Life,” which won Best Reggae Album. On his new album, Beenie enlists a colorful spectrum of artists who keep the vibes soaring with feel-good tunes and beats to keep you movin’. Producers Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo of The Neptunes have co-written an album of memorable grooves, such as the first single “Feel It Boy,” which features Janet Jackson’s signature voice flowing beside funky electronic riffs. The airy guitar track “Street Life,” adds a nice R & B flavor to the storm.

NEWS

Teachers struggle to teach young students of attacks

Emily Buckler
September 11, 2002

As millions of students around the nation sat in their classrooms a year ago, shocked and grappling with the reality of the terrorist attacks in Washington and New York, educators found themselves facing a daunting task - how to respond to student concerns with a bit of grace.A year later, the question remains an issue as schools scramble to prepare for the anniversary of events that so profoundly affected the families of many of their students.Spartan Village Elementary School, 1460 Middlevale Road, which teaches students from preschool to second grade, won’t incorporate last year’s events into today’s schedule, although the school has a crisis team of psychologists and counselors on hand to answer any questions and concerns students might have.“If you’re 5 years old, how can you possibly comprehend what happened?” Principal Bill Gale said.

NEWS

MIDDAY UPDATE: Sept. 11 remembered on campus

Bells ringing marked the start of MSU’s Sept. 11 commemorative events and a candlelight vigil will mark the end. The chimes at Beaumont Tower rang at the moments when the planes hit the World Trade Center’s twin towers, the Pentagon and the field in Pennsylvania. A nondenominational service was held at noon at The People’s Church, 200 W.

MSU

Student ambassador program seeks members

Students for State, the ambassador program of the Student Alumni Foundation, is currently seeking members for this year. Students for State is an organization of students from different backgrounds, majors, cultures and ethnicities who represent MSU. Members attend various university events as well as functions hosted by the Alumni Association.

COMMENTARY

A day of healing

No one needs to be reminded what this day means. Yet wherever we look today, those reminders will be there. This was the day, one year ago, a generation’s innocence was shattered by the worst terrorist attacks on U.S.

NEWS

Government building increase safety measures

Megan Frye
September 11, 2002

Since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, security at everyday places has been more strongly enforced, but in the case of government buildings and state institutions, officials say you can never be too careful.Heightened security measures and security changes have been a consistent concern of police departments in such areas.

NEWS

Granholm: Fire funds will be restored

Megan Frye
September 11, 2002

By mid-morning, the day’s heat was overwhelming as the white Grand Marquis transporting Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer Granholm jumped a curb to park on the grass next to the fire station on Shaw Lane.Sirens sounded as students, government employees and emergency response teams arrived at the campus station.

FEATURES

Fallon album annoying, unfunny

Leslie Escobar
September 11, 2002

When listening to Jimmy Fallon’s “The Bathroom Wall,” I am reminded of the several reasons I stopped watching Saturday Night Live. The departure of Will Ferrell, Cheri Oteri and Molly Shannon were a big loss to the show.

MSU

Center to host talk on agricultural expansion

The African Studies Center will host a Brown Bag Series discussion titled “Privatizing Agricultural Extension in Africa: Insights from Mozambique,” featuring speaker Carl Eicher. The discussion will be held at noon Thursday in room 252 Erickson Hall. Yacob Fisseha, assistant director at the African Studies Center, said Eicher is an expert on African agriculture. “He is the leading expert on African agriculture,” he said.

BASKETBALL

Trustees to vote on contract extension

Krista Latham
September 11, 2002

The MSU Board of Trustees will vote to approve a one-year contract extension for men’s basketball head coach Tom Izzo at its meeting Friday.The extension would keep Izzo at the helm of the Spartan program until June 30, 2009.And although the board must vote to make the extension official, trustee David Porteous said the deal is as good as done.“He does a great job, and we’re fortunate at MSU to have Tom Izzo,” Porteous said.

MICHIGAN

Tobacco initiative to appear on Nov. 5 ballot

The Michigan Supreme Court has refused to hear arguments about where billions of dollars in Michigan’s tobacco lawsuit will go, leaving voters to decide the money’s fate. By refusing to hear the case, Friday’s Michigan Court of Appeals decision to place the Healthy Michigan Initiative on the Nov.