Campus parking infuriating for all

Want to go on about the MSU cops and their milksops (parking services)? Try working at MSU after normal class hours.

Police briefs 06/05/02

High-tech machine aids disease diagnosis

The search to predict heart attacks could stop at MSU.The computed tomography scanner in the Department of Radiology at the MSU Clinical Center has been running since January to help diagnose diseases before symptoms even occur.MSU is doing three main types of screening - heart, colon and lungs.Scanner section chief Kelly Ludema said the machine itself is fairly common, but it’s the research at MSU that makes it unique.“Part of our research is the prospective studies on patients who are asymptomatic and see how well machines like these do prevent deaths and prevent heart attacks.”The scanners usually cost about $1 million, Ludema said.

A Month in the Country opens summer theater

Six months of hard work for eight hours of glory doesn’t seem like a fair trade. But that’s what the first Department of Theatre summer production demanded. The Summer Circle Theatre season begins tonight with the first of four showings of “A Month in the Country,” a 19th century Russian play about a married woman who falls in love with her children’s tutor. Summer Circle runs through June 22 and is the country’s only free-admission outside-theater program administered by a university.. “A Month in the Country” ends its run Saturday at 8 p.m. Rehearsals for “A Month in the Country” began May 13, but production of the play began back in January. Stage manager Nathan Cox said eight students in Theatre 311, Production Practicum, began building the 16-by-28 foot set. The class required a 30-hour per week commitment. “Taking Theatre 311 is like having a full-time job,” Cox said.

Malek headlines Spartans picked in MLBs First-Year Player Draft

Three MSU baseball players were drafted in Major League Baseball’s 2002 First-Year Player Draft on Tuesday. Junior right fielder Bob Malek headlined the list as the first Spartan selected. He was drafted in the 4th round by the New York Mets.

Party policies bad news for all of U

This is in response to Jason C. Miller’s column, “Republican education policy has brought about good things for ‘U’ (SN 6/3).” I disagree that the Republicans in Michigan’s state government are creating wonderful policies and bills that make school cheaper for students.

Family issues continue to drive Eminem

Did the music industry really feel empty without Eminem? Well, that’s what the Detroit rapper believes. “Without Me,” the first single from “The Eminem Show,” proclaims the music business has a void when Eminem is missing. Eminem is back, and the usual drama that surrounds him is back as well. Most of his music is written from the everyday experiences in his life.

Lugnuts come up with win to save face in series

Lansing - The Lugnuts got a strong pitching performance and some much needed hitting to avoid being swept for the first time this season.After losing the first three games of the series by a combined score of 29-4, Lansing (28-29) defeated Peoria 7-2 Tuesday at Oldsmobile Park, 505 E.

Attorney returns to college as commencement speaker

MSU-Detroit College of Law graduate Geoffrey Fieger will give the school’s keynote commencement address at noon Saturday at Wharton Center. The controversial Southfield attorney, most famous for his 1998 run for governor and defending Jack Kevorkian, gave MSU-DCL the school’s single largest donation in November.

Target requires Eminem fans show ID

As Eminem’s newly release LP sits at the top of The Billboard 200 chart, retailers are making it difficult to purchase the rapper’s music.Fans looking to purchase the Detroit rapper’s new music at local Target stores will need proper identification, as the national Target Corp.

Proposal: Keep dogs on leash or pay the penalty

Lansing - The city council is expected to vote on a proposed addition to its nuisance ordinance Monday. If the ordinance passes, dog owners may find it bigger than just a nuisance. Critics say the addition, which would make unleashed dogs a public nuisance, could punish responsible dog owners with fines of up to $500 and up to 90 days in jail. But the city would issue a warning before the fines are given. Lansing resident Pete Bosheff said the proposed ordinance is too restrictive. “I’m a former breeder and have been a vet technician for a long time,” he said.

Weakest Link looks for talent in Lansing

Lansing - When the number 67 was called, Ken Pierce stood up to introduce himself to the crowd. “My name’s Ken, I’m a safety consultant and a recovering anorexic,” the stocky Grand Ledge resident announced to erupting laughter. Pierce was one of 83 Michiganians who showed up at 9 a.m.

Widespread multiculturalism comes at a cost, should be challenged

When author David Horowitz visited campus during the spring semester, progressive groups decried him as a racist who would poison the well of free thought across campus. To satisfy my curiosity, I attended the Horowitz lecture.

Warning pointless, prevent at source

MSU students recently received an e-mail from MSU’s Vice President for Student Affairs and Services, Lee June, entitled “Personal Safety Reminder.” The e-mail was in reaction to the attempted rape of a womyn in her home that was in the news a few weeks ago. Statements contained in the letter, such as “don’t walk alone at night,” are infuriating.

Bike impoundments leave U walking

Sarah Gorajek walked out of her 9:10 a.m. class Thursday to find that her unregistered bicycle wasn’t where she’d parked it. “Oh, this is great,” Gorajek said she thought to herself. Stolen?

Getting hungry

With the threat of state food banks losing more than 10 million pounds of food next year because of budget cuts, individual donations from are needed more than ever. The Michigan Department of Agriculture will cut more than 15 percent of funding to the Food Bank Council of Michigan.

Come Away not worth the trip

Before I begin, let’s set the record straight. I have not once before bought a contemporary jazz album.

U.S. Curtis Cup team selects Spartans Bastel

Women’s senior golfer Emily Bastel was named to the eight-member 32nd United States Curtis Cup team Monday, becoming only the second Spartan ever to earn the accolade.

Columnist ignored Republican errors

Leave it to a Republican to tell you how much better we’ve faired with a Republican-controlled state, such as in Jason C.

Sex offender list deleted

Michigan’s online sex offender registry was deactivated Tuesday after a federal judge ruled it unconstitutional.