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COMMENTARY

Random rules

The tallies in Monday’s East Lansing school district election are in - and voters picked three people to take two open seats on the school board.

COMMENTARY

Democratic party benefits U more

In response to Jason C. Miller’s column, “Republican education policy has brought about good things for ‘U’” (SN 6/3) concerning the good of the Republican Party, I have to disagree.

COMMENTARY

Sex education bill a benefit for schools

I am hopeful that the sex education bill mentioned in an article earlier this week, “Bill could increase sex education,” (SN 6/10) will pass, but I fear that people are a bit too optimistic about many parents’ open-mindedness. Recently, a proposal to add sex education to Charlotte High School’s curriculum was approved, but just barely.

FEATURES

Oakenfolds Bunkka well-mixed

Tanee Elston
June 12, 2002

Electronic mixer Paul Oakenfold’s newest album, “Bunkka,” is high-energy music for all who love house laced with techno, hip-hop, electronic and pop. After listening to this British DJ’s CD three times, his well blended sounds indicate a musician with experience and vocals capable of keeping heads bobbing back and forth. The first track on the album, “Ready Steady Go,” is produced by Oakenfold and Andy Gray, with lead vocals by Asher D. The electronic and techno heavy song is definitely the bounce-off-the-walls track all the clubs will eat up. The song has no specific meaning, but you just find yourself moving to the beats. “Southern Sun,” the album’s second track, is more electronic with the smooth pop vocals of Carla Werner, one of the many guests on this electronic compilation. Her voice is similar to Celine Dion, and is perfect for the mellow electronic music. Werner’s beautiful voice lends even more significance to the song’s meaning - searching for peace. The third song, “Time of Your Life,” has a catchy chorus with slamming electronic drums and bass behind the monotone lead vocals of Grant Lee Phillips. The energetic tunes focus on reaching that point in your life simply known as the “Time of Your Life.” And much like great life experiences, the track is full of energy. The compilation’s highlight, “Get Em Up,” comes near the end of the album.

MICHIGAN

Public forum to debate road improvements

The public is invited to attend a hearing at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday on pedestrian- and biker-safety recommendations to East Grand River Avenue. The open forum will be during the East Lansing City Council meeting in Courtroom 2 at 54-B District Court, 101 Linden Street.

NEWS

TUESDAY UPDATE: Tie may leave decision for school board to chance

Steve Eder
June 11, 2002

East Lansing school district voters scored themselves a hat trick Monday night. With all 14 of the district’s precincts reporting, attorney Daphne O’Regan edged out her three contenders for a seat on the school board, but voters couldn’t seem to decide who should fill a second open seat on the seven-member body. According to unofficial results, a Michigan 4-H leader Randy Bell and MSU communication Professor William Donohue tied for second place with 27.6 percent of the vote.

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.

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.

MSU

U official heads to California

Amy Bartner
June 10, 2002

Former MSU President Jonathan Snyder is the reason Donald Straney came to MSU.“He cast a long shadow on the family,” said Straney, a zoology professor and assistant to the provost for faculty development.

BASKETBALL

Taylor fails to impress, but remains confident

Andrew Fifer
June 10, 2002

After competing with 65 professional hopefuls at the Chicago predraft camp June 4-7, Marcus Taylor will soon cement his decision to leave MSU.The guard said he plans to return home Tuesday and sign with an agent before leaving to work out with the Chicago Bulls on Thursday.Hiring an agent would end any dreams that Spartan fans have for Taylor to don the green and white for MSU next season.While in Chicago, Taylor said he was focused on displaying the skills that allowed him to lead the Big Ten in scoring and assists.

COMMENTARY

Gas pipeline needs better placement

The recent natural gas pipeline accidents in East Lansing and the surrounding areas should offer a perfect example of why we need to get the Wolverine Pipe Line Co.’s gas pipeline out from under the streets and neighborhoods of Meridian Township and East Lansing and put it in the protected right-of-way along the highways of Interstate 96.