MICHIGAN
Third restaurant closes at corner location in E.L.
Success at the corner of Abbott Road and E. Grand River Avenue has eluded business owners again.Big Ten Delicatessen, 101 E.
COMMENTARY
Point guard not ready for NBA play
I was finally able to gloat to University of Michigan fans after the Ed Martin debacle, and then something happened at my own alma mater that is so ridiculous, so devoid of reason, as to boggle the mind.
MSU
Lack of members delays ASMSU vote
Despite expectations that ASMSU’s Student Assembly would pass its 2002-03 budget Thursday night, not enough members were present to vote. The undergraduate student government must pass the budget by April 4 or it will be in violation of its own code. The proposed budget includes a $12,000 budget cut and rearranged money allotments within the organization. Inflation and the organization’s failed $3 tax increase referendum last week contributed to the new projected $775,855 budget.
FEATURES
Moviegoers should check out Panic Room
For some fun, interesting film this weekend, my advice is “Panic Room.” Why? Well, I’m glad you asked.
ICE HOCKEY
Freshman plans to stay with Spartans
When longtime MSU head coach Ron Mason announced that the recently concluded season was going to be his last behind the bench, freshman center Jim Slater started considering options.
MICHIGAN
Cell phone store thriving, growing
The interior of Wireless Express L.L.C. doesn’t immediately look impressive - boasting only a brown adobe pot, a couch, a couple of rows of cellular accessories and few small display cases. But behind the checkout desk - complete with a set of barstools - Navid Ghavami makes a living. The 18-year-old Okemos High School graduate owns and manages the store, 109 E.
FEATURES
Easter show is nice holiday entertainment
Many MSU students will go home this weekend for Easter. But for those who can’t, Mount Hope Church will present its annual Easter play called “The Lansing Passion Play.” This year’s story addresses the events of Jesus Christ’s adult ministry as a continual revelation of his true life.
FEATURES
Ten Pound Fiddle concert series hosts open mic night tonight
The Ten Pound Fiddle Coffee House concert series will present its first of two open mic nights this year tonight at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 855 Grove St. The second open mic night will be on Thanksgiving weekend. “I’d say the guys with guitars tend to be the norm, but we’ve gotten harmonica players, the occasional keyboardist and we’ve had some poets in the past,” said Patrick Power, booking manager for the concert series.
NEWS
Case could change U parties
The recent criminal charges against four MSU students have sparked debate about the common practice of charging admission to parties where drinking occurs. Historically, students who host parties, both on and off campus, have required partygoers pay for their share of alcohol. But on Thursday, police, prosecutors and some students said that practice could change because of more awareness.
FEATURES
Kresge houses New York scenes
New York, the big city of dreams, has photos on exhibit at the MSU’s Kresge Art Museum until the end of next week.The exhibit showcases the city as it was before the Sept.
BASKETBALL
Spartan coaches recruited by top programs
While this year’s Spartan men’s basketball team didn’t achieve the same success as its predecessors, who earned trips to three consecutive Final Fours, faces from the program’s recent history still are making noise in March. Former MSU assistant coach Stan Heath announced his resignation as the head coach at Kent State on Thursday to take the helm as head coach at Arkansas. That decision came as other current Spartan assistant coaches discuss their potential futures as leaders of other programs. Associate head coach Brian Gregory has spoken with DePaul and Bradley about their coaching vacancies, athletics department spokesman John Lewandowski said. Neither Bradley nor DePaul spokespersons could be reached for comment. Many major universities have turned to the MSU pedigree possessed by current and former assistant coaches. Nabbing Heath to be the Razorback coach spawned Arkansas Chancellor John White to excitedly pass out Heath candy bars to everyone attending the news conference. Heath, 37, got the 10th-seeded Golden Flashes within one game of the Final Four, losing 81-69 to the Indiana Hoosiers last Saturday in the South Regional final. “It’s been a whirlwind,” Heath said Thursday at a Fayetteville, Ark., press conference.
MSU
RHA hires human resources director
The Residence Halls Association is ready to form the 2002-03 executive board with the hiring of Melissa Kessler as director of human resources.Kessler, the association’s Michigan organization communications coordinator, will join President-elect Tim Liss, External Vice President Emily Edick and Internal Vice President John Sturk to fill the top four spots on the executive board.On April 10, the four will assume full duties for next year.Kessler, who will receive a $4,204 salary, said she is looking forward to working on the next board.“I am looking for a group of dedicated individuals,” she said.
FEATURES
The Flow visits Ricks, Common Grounds
If you’re in the mood for some high-energy groove music, check out the all-ages performance of The Flow tonight at Common Grounds Coffee House in the basement of Akers Hall, and again Saturday night at Rick’s American Café, 224 Abbott Road. The Flow blends world dance music with strong influences of Afro-Cuban, Latin, Caribbean and American jazz. Bass player and vocalist Brent Bielski said the band has been listening to a lot of Afro-beat-influenced music lately and it has rubbed off in its performances. The band also recently acquired a new keyboard player, Paul Lizinski, whom Bielski said adds a lot to the band’s sound. The Flow has headlined numerous shows during the past couple of years such as in 2000 when it opened for The Dirty Dozen Brass Band in Vail, Colo. For tonight’s show at Common Grounds, tickets are $5 with MSU ID and $6 without.
FEATURES
Senioritis afflicts many more than just MSU seniors
Peter Gibbons of “Office Space” said it best: “It’s not that I’m lazy, it’s that I just don’t care.” Those simple words can sum up my entire college career in many ways. I really would like to write that five-page paper sooner than the night before it’s due or read the book instead of just seeing the movie.
NEWS
GEU, COGS address concerns
In April 2001, tension between graduate students at MSU was mounting. They were about to vote on whether graduate employees should form a union.
COMMENTARY
Fatherly sins
Whether a priest, teacher, father or any other adult, it is sick, evil and unacceptable for anyone to sexually abuse children.The Roman Catholic Church has been the center of a molestation scandal that has swept across the world since January when it was revealed a former Boston priest was moved from parish to parish following accusations of sexual abuse.That scandal hit Michigan this week when a Detroit priest agreed to step down while the archdiocese reviews complaints called into its sexual abuse telephone line.That priest joins countless numbers of his colleagues across America who are either stepping down or being removed from their positions because of similar charges, which, in some cases, date back decades.It is virtually unforgivable for the church to have covered up such abuse allegations, as in the case of the original Boston priest whose allegations started the domino effect.
NEWS
SPORTS UPDATE: Big Ten openers washed out
When the Spartans met Minnesota at Kobs Fields on Friday for the Big Ten opener, it was mother nature that proved victorious.MSU (15-3) was trailing the Golden Gophers (8-12) 1-0 after the third inning, when rain forced play to be suspended.
COMMENTARY
Charging students wont help situation
I am writing in regard to the recent charges regarding the death of Eric Blair. While I see how many people may be looking to find a guilty party in this matter, I believe charging four students with felonies is unnecessary.
COMMENTARY
SN Oscar coverage disrespects blacks
As a black person in America, I am saddened by your coverage of the Oscars. The State News’ coverage of the Halle Berry, Denzel Washington and Sidney Poitier historic victories was nonexistent the day after the ceremony. This is why black people in American hate the media.
SPORTS
Sports briefs
Junior guard named to WNIT All-Tournament Team Junior guard Vnemina Reese was named to the 2002 Women’s National Invitation Tournament All-Tournament Team on Thursday. Reese, who graduates in May, will not use her final year of eligibility next season. “I’m surprised,” she said.