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Fieger: Law important for society

Amy Bartner
June 10, 2002

The drone of bagpipes projected across the south end of campus Saturday as a dignified man in Scottish garb led a procession of 225 law students.Not far behind was Geoffrey Fieger and other legal dignitaries as they made a path from the MSU-Detroit College of Law Building to the Great Hall of Wharton Center for the school’s commencement ceremony.The Southfield attorney and 1979 DCL graduate was invited back to give the ceremony’s keynote address.“I thought it was a very important speech,” DCL Dean Terence Blackburn said.

NEWS

From debt to excess, Pride March goes on

Kurt Ludke
June 10, 2002

The 14th annual Michigan Pride March, Rally & Festival at the Capitol this weekend is likely to draw a large crowd of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender activists - and their supporters - from around the state. But a few months ago, many were wondering if rainbow-colored flags would fly high in the capital city Saturday. Michigan Pride Inc. faced a $14,500 shortfall in March, and some members of the LBGT community were afraid the event would be canceled. The budget problems were well known and troubled some, including Josh Boehme, who had special reasons to celebrate this year. “Since this was the first year I’m participating, I was a little worried,” the computer science junior said. Boehme, the office manager for MSU’s Alliance of Lesbian-Bi-Gay-Transgendered and Straight Ally Students, said he didn’t attend last year because he had recently come out about his sexual orientation.

FEATURES

2002 Michigan Pride schedule

Friday 8 p.m. - Absolut Pride Comedy Show with Jason Stuart, featuring Mimi Gonzalez and special guests The Gemstones, at The Temple Club, 500 E.

NEWS

ONLINE UPDATE: E.L. school board election results

As of 10:11 p.m. Monday, with 14 of 14 precincts reporting in the East Lansing school district, here are the unofficial vote totals in the school board election for two open seats: Randy Bell: 1,259 William Donohue: 1,259 Brett Gillespie: 774 Daphne O’Regan: 1,276 For continuing updates on the East Lansing school board election, check back with www.statenews.com.

MICHIGAN

Picnic honors working women of World War II

The Michigan Women’s Historical Center and Hall of Fame, 213 West Main St., Lansing, will hold the 18th annual Picnic on the Lawn on June 13.The theme is “Rosie the Riveter” which coincides with its new exhibit “A Few Good Women: The Role of Women in the Military during the Second World War.”The picnic will pay homage to Michigan’s “Rosies,” women who worked in the war industry plants of World War II.

MICHIGAN

Bill could increase sex education

Katie Byrne
June 10, 2002

Joy Whitten believes it’s time for the state to do away with the antiquated laws regarding sex education.“When teens are given honest information, they make more responsible choices,” said Whitten, community specialist for the Planned Parenthood Mid-Michigan Alliance.

COMMENTARY

Board matters

It’s easy for college students to forget the importance of K-12 education - and their roles as citizens in helping to make sure public education survives and thrives. But those students - and the entire MSU community - should be interested in the affairs of local school districts.

SPORTS

Day earns freshman honorable mention

MSU freshman pitcher Tim Day continued a recent Spartan tradition by earning honorable mention status on the 2002 Louisville Slugger Freshman All-America baseball team. Day became the third Spartan in as many years to be selected to the team.

COMMENTARY

Costly choices

Motorcycle riders should be allowed to choose whether they want to wear a helmet or not. But they can only get that choice if they are willing to accept all the costs that could come as a result. For years, Michigan motorcycle riders in the state have asked the Legislature to repeal of the state’s helmet law, citing the effectiveness of helmets, the number of other states that do not have mandatory helmet laws, and the number of actual motorcycle-related deaths and their causes.

NEWS

SATURDAY UPDATE: DCL grads get farewell from Fieger

Amy Bartner
June 8, 2002

The MSU-Detroit College of Law saw its 250 graduates off Saturday at Wharton Center with a fiery address from notoriously controversial trial attorney Geoffrey Fieger. The Southfield attorney known for his high-profile cases and his run for governor encouraged the graduating class to use their careers to fight for constitutional rights. Fieger is a 1979 graduate of DCL. “I feel very honored.

NEWS

FRIDAY UPDATE: U police chief says goodbye to force

Tara May
June 7, 2002

The newest member of the MSU police force slept through most of his chief’s retirement reception.Bearing his tiny badge emblazoned with “junior officer” and dressed in a green-and-white outfit, Chief Bruce Benson’s grandson Samuel woke about halfway through.“He’s being introduced to MSU right now,” said his mother Becky Jones.

MICHIGAN

Chili cook-off to offer mouth-watering fun

Spicy servings of chili will bubble and make mouths water during Friday’s 2002 Down-By-The-River Chili Cook-Off . The event will feature more than 40varieties of chili supplied by different restaurants and organizations.

NEWS

Weekend guide

Thursday• Rick’s American Café, 224 Abbott Road, presents Domestic Problems at 8 p.m.

NEWS

U gets $6.5M for scientific research from state group

Amy Bartner
June 6, 2002

Lansing - A state committee approved $6.5 million in research grants to MSU on Wednesday for next fiscal year as part of the Life Sciences Corridor. The Life Sciences Corridor Steering Committee approved the funding as part of $45 million in grants to Michigan scientific research projects.

COMMENTARY

Forked tongues

It may leave us scratching our heads in wonder, but some people choose to take drastic steps to alter their bodies.