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College to host media showcase on May 2
The College of Communication Arts and Sciences will host its third Digital Media Art & Technology Student Showcase from 4-8 p.m.
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Study: U.S. unwilling to relinquish civil liberties
Although 84 percent of Americans are concerned about a future terrorist attack on the United States, most of them are unwilling to surrender civil liberties in exchange for more security, an MSU study released Monday said. The nationwide survey, which was sponsored by the National Science Foundation and conducted by two MSU professors of political science, asked people about issues such as racial profiling, warrantless searches of suspected terrorists and the possibility of a national ID card. The telephone survey, which asked nine questions, was conducted between November and January for 1,448 people.
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Art • Kresge Art Museum: Last day to view the MSU Department of Art Undergraduate Exhibition, noon to 5 p.m.
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Canoeing is a pastime usually reserved for avid boaters, fisherman and campers. But for about 25 engineering students, canoeing means a quest to prove boats made of concrete can really float - and race.“You can pretty much design anything so it does float,” said Kirk Wolf, a civil engineering junior.
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U students help redesign Lansing
Lansing is undergoing change - and MSU students may be the ones changing it.Graduating seniors in MSU’s landscape architecture program presented their ideas and visions for Lansing’s 2025 master plan Tuesday.
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Library for studying,
For those of you who go to the Main Library the week before finals, sit at the computers for hours and download movies and MP3s - listen up, this one’s for you. This also is for those of you who sit at a computer and talk on Instant Messenger, hang out on the eBay Web site, or leave your bag at the computer cubical and think your bag somehow signifies ownership of that particular computer. The week before finals is crucial to the whole semesters worth of work.
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Mothers Day reveals dysfunction of love
Family always should provide a safe haven from life’s pressures, but sometimes, as in the BoarsHead production of “Mother’s Day,” close relatives can cause more harm than good. “Mother’s Day,” by Jeff Baron, focuses on the main character Estelle (Carmen Decker), who’s the backbone of the family.
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Student Life director recalls life at U
As the school year ends, Billy Molasso finds himself nostalgic about his last recruitment, his last Greek Week and his last year as the assistant director of Student Life.“If I look at the last five years as a whole, the thing I’m most happy about is that the community has come a long way,” Molasso said.
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Event will feature music, games for all
Sunsplash will be held Friday for greeks, MSU students and East Lansing residents. The event is from 3-9 p.m.
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SPORTS UPDATE: Former Spartan Magic nominated for entry into Hall of Fame
Earvin “Magic” Johnson is one step closer to joining professional basketball’s most selective club.The former MSU star was announced today as one of 14 players and coaches to be nominated for induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame.The official announcement of this year’s inductees comes at a Los Angeles ceremony in June, and Johnson is expected to be a shoo-in for the hall.Johnson led the Spartans to the 1979 national title and enjoyed a 13-year career in the NBA with the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Flowers, student skills blossom at show
By HEIDI JURY For The State News The Plant and Soil Sciences Building became a fairy tale world over the weekend, as scenes from “The Tale of Peter Rabbit,” “The Secret Garden” and other tales were brought to life by the skilled hands of students from the MSU Horticulture Club.
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GEU tells U: Deal or strike
Members of MSU’s Graduate Employees Union announced Tuesday they will strike Thursday and during finals week if health care and salary needs aren’t met by university officials. At a two-and-a-half hour meeting in Bessey Hall on Tuesday, members voted 171-11 to authorize union officials to call a strike.
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Dial-up Internet access number to change
On May 5, MSU’s Computer Center will be changing dial-up network access. Instead of using the phone line (517)353-3500 to dial into MSU’s network to access the Internet, students must use the new access number, (517)999-2678, or (517)999-2MSU.
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Search begins for director
The Capital City Airport will begin looking for the next person to take the helm.A three-member search committee will hold its first meeting 4:30 p.m.
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SN need not apologize for unfunny, controversial illustration; cartoon fit to print
Two priests are depicted in a cartoon. One asks the other, “Why are you so happy?” The second walks away smiling and holding a newspaper headlined, “Supreme Court Strikes Down Part of Child Pornography Act.” Does that sound like a joke to you?
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Bill to redo drivers licenses
If a state Senate bill becomes law, minors will be more easily identified by their Michigan driver’s license or ID card. This bill, introduced by Sen.
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Drawing illustrates dislike for Catholics
I usually read The State News every day. But this week with finals coming up, I just haven’t gotten the chance.
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Athlete comes through with decent third record
It’s easy to give up on the idea of athletes trying their hands at a music career. Remember in 1993 when Shaquille O’Neal released “Shaq Diesel”? Jack McDowell (aka Black Jack) was a Cy Young Award winning pitcher for the New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox, and even though he throws some wild pitches on his band’s third album, it deserves a listen. From the predictable swoon of “Olivia Mae” to the straightforward rockin’ “The Grave,” the entire album screams bar band. It’s not all bad, and there are driving songs that flow nicely, like “Just Like Them” and “Wedded Show.” But some of the songs, such as “Hey Man” are just wrong, sounding way too much like the Wallflowers or Foo Fighters rip-offs. “Long Drag” sounds like Eve 6 in ten years, while “One Down” and “The Grave” could easily pass as B-sides to Eagle Eye Cherry and Elastica (minus the female voice), respectively. McDowell’s guitar work carries a backbone of indie-rock appeal and a generous amount of the solos have strong Pixies influences. His voice weakens the overall effort largely because it’s so monotone.
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MIDDAY UPDATE: U braces for strike
University officials say they have a plan they will implement if a one-day walkout is held by MSU’s Graduate Employees Union members Thursday.Unless progress is made with negotiations for the union’s first contract, there will be no classes taught by teaching assistants Thursday or finals week.“Each unit has their own plan about how they might handle the walkout,” Graduate School Dean Karen Klomparens said.Klomparens would not elaborate on MSU’s plan but said she doesn’t think graduation will be affected.MSU Provost Lou Anna Simon sent a campuswide e-mail Thursday offering information about the possible strike, including a recommendation that all students attend class as scheduled.
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Engineering students quallify for national concrete canoe contest
By NICOLE BIRKHOLD For The State News Canoeing is a pastime usually reserved for avid boaters, fisherman and campers.