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Friday • The University Activities Board presents Mike Super and his Magic & Illusion Show.

MICHIGAN

Youth team members to voice city opinion

Kendra Snyder
September 5, 2002

Teenagers from East Lansing will have a voice in city functions and government by organizing youth oriented activities and reviewing council decisions.East Lansing’s Department of Parks and Recreation appointed 10 officers from East Lansing High School and MacDonald Middle School to the Teen Advisory Council for the Youth Action Team last week.The team provides input on local planning, policies and ordinances affecting youth in the city to improve communication between youth and adults, while planning activities for families in the community.They also oversee teen programming for the Hot Spot Teen Club in the Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road.The team was formed by city officials, school administrators and community members in 1998.“This is a group of very bright and community-minded young adults,” said Kathleen Miller, coordinator for the Youth Action Team.

NEWS

MIDDAY UPDATE: Lease clause could force Blue Note to close

By Audrey L. BarneyThe State NewsOwners of the Blue Note Coffee Cafe, 623 E. Grand River Ave., say they will close in two months on a sour note.The cafe’s owners received notification from their landlord that they have 60 days to match an offer made by a franchise or move out from their current downtown East Lansing location.Judy Wang, one of the owners of the family business, said the letter was a slap in the face.

ICE HOCKEY

Even with Ryan gone, Millers still hospitable to team

James Jahnke
September 5, 2002

Although former goaltender Ryan Miller is on his way to western New York to play professional hockey, his parents are still rooted in East Lansing - and that seems to be good news for members of the MSU hockey team. During the past three years, Dean and Teresa Miller have become something of local guardians to the Spartan players, who hail from places as far away as British Columbia, Alberta and North Dakota.

MSU

Event teaches kids about solar system

Abrams Planetarium is inviting families with children between preschool and second-grade to the show “Sol and Company.” “It’s a fun event that includes songs, a sing-along, as well as narration for character voices,” planetarium Director David Batch said. Batch said the show will teach the basics of the solar system that children and their parents can both follow with interest. The show is at 2:30 p.m.

MICHIGAN

Drunken defense no longer accepted

Amy Blasyk
September 4, 2002

Defendants no longer have the right to use drunkenness as an excuse for committing a crime, under a law enacted this week by state lawmakers. The law prohibits those on trial from using voluntary intoxication as a defense in murder, child abuse, breaking and entering, armed robbery and assault and battery cases.

ICE HOCKEY

Fan club looks to grow

James Jahnke
September 4, 2002

Slapshots, MSU hockey’s student cheering organization, will begin selling tickets for its expanded and relocated section tonight. The section, which is run by the Student Alumni Foundation, has upped its membership by 30 this year, bringing the total number of available Slapshots season tickets to 144.

FEATURES

Simple tasks pose problems for left-handed crowd

Dan Julian
September 4, 2002

With a dumbfounded look on my face, I tried to repeat in my head what this foolish salesman was suggesting I do. “OK, so you want me to learn to play guitar right-handed?” “Yes,” he said. “Even though I’m left-handed?” “It might work better for you,” he said. This whole time I’m trying to take this music store salesman seriously, but I am having trouble understanding his suggestion. He gives me some lame excuse that because I’m left handed, my fingers will be able to better occupy the frets on the neck of the guitar, and I can hit the notes more effectively.