NEWS
Adults still need childish ideals
When I was young, I always needed intellectual stimulation. Staring mindlessly at the television just didn’t do it for me.
NEWS
Study shows dangers of drinking at universities
From staff and wire reports Washington - A study showing 1,400 college students are killed each year in alcohol-related accidents should change the views of people who see drinking on campus as little more than a rite of passage, researchers and university officials said Tuesday. The federally-appointed task force that issued the report plans to distribute the study to college presidents, along with findings about which anti-drinking strategies work and which don’t. The study by the Task Force on College Drinking estimated that drinking by college students contributes to 500,000 injuries and 70,000 cases of sexual assault or date rape.
MICHIGAN
Construction to continue despite residents protests
Construction will continue as planned for the Governors Collection development in Meridian Township.A lawsuit filed by residents trying to stop a land-sharing agreement between Lansing and Meridian Township was dismissed Monday.
MICHIGAN
Sexual harassment charges prompt resignation
Despite a Lansing City Council member’s unexpected resignation Monday, a city employee is still considering a sexual harassment lawsuit against the city.Councilmember Lou Adado announced his resignation at Monday night’s city council meeting, citing negative attention on the city due to two women’s charges that he sexually harassed them.
NEWS
Speaker tells tale of Holocaust survival
As the sun began to set behind Beaumont Tower on Tuesday, people wiped away tears as a small, gray-haired woman told the story of how she survived one of the century’s worst massacres.Miriam Winter, Holocaust survivor and author of “Trains: A Memoir of a Hidden Childhood during and after World War II,” spoke during MSU’s Holocaust commemoration, “Memories of Courage.”“I have often wondered why I survived,” she says in her book.
MSU
Artist, filmmaker to speak in Brody today
Sistahs is presenting its 2002 Conference, “Nappy: Black Women and the Politics of Hair,” at 5:30 p.m.
COMMENTARY
Students deserve to face charges
In his column, Andrew Banyai does have a good point in that “it’s very comfortable to have someone to blame” (“Students shouldn’t be charged for death,” SN 4/9). But he misses the point that these people did break the law.
COMMENTARY
With graduation nearing, one should stop and remember childhood
It’s been a long road. I’ve stumbled to early morning classes for five years, pretended to take notes, kept from nodding off and ultimately somehow earned adequate grades. Now, nearly half a decade after beginning a collegiate career I sincerely enjoyed, the time is swiftly approaching when I’m being forced to realize that perhaps, at age 23, it’s time to grow up. Graduation is in May.
COMMENTARY
Playboy ad not part of the big problem
I am writing in response to Jennifer Waldron and Brenda Fite’s letter to the editor (“Lack of judgment used in running ad,” SN 4/5). Playboy magazine is not out to injure or defame anyone.
COMMENTARY
U should honor Underwoods tenure
As his term as athletics director comes to a close, it is time for MSU to honor and recognize the service Clarence Underwood has provided for us all.
NEWS
Exercise enhances mind, body
By BAN LANDES For The State News Imagine relaxing and exercising at the same time. Then think of being able to escape from your body’s limitations and into a state of mind where you can increase energy, health and emotional well-being. There’s a group of students on MSU’s campus who practice this mix of relaxation and martial arts - the Tai Chi Club. “We started the club this year,” said telecommunication sophomore Sean Jong, club president and instructor.
NEWS
Team falls short of top title
By BRIAN CHARLTON For The State News The MSU men’s roller hockey team kept its head held high after losing 6-4 to the Lindenwood University Lions on Sunday.
MSU
Data show lower minority graduate enrollment
Despite attempts to recruit minority students to MSU’s Graduate School, minorities are enrolling in graduate school at lower rates than last year, the Office of Affirmative Action Compliance and Monitoring reported this week. The data included information about faculty and staff statistics, retention and undergraduate applications, admissions and enrollment. MSU Provost Lou Anna Simon said there are many factors that contribute to the decrease in enrollment for minority students. “Last year’s decline was after a significant increase in the previous years,” she said.
NEWS
Afghans relocate to Lansing to find home
Lansing - Growing up in Kabul, Afghanistan, where she worked as an English teacher in an Afghan university, Helai Mahmood was close to her sister and two brothers. But that was before the country was taken over by the Taliban - who killed her older brother and closed her school. “I remember it was once beautiful,” she said as her eyes took on a faraway look. Helai says she will never go back - her homeland is not safe anymore. Six years ago, she fled to Pakistan with her family, but - like many refugees who are forced to leave their homes because of war, famine or oppression - it took years for the Mahmoods to be resettled to a permanent home. In February, Helai and six members of her family were relocated to Lansing, joining some of the nearly 140 Afghan refugees who now live in the area. But getting to the safety of a new, permanent home only is one of many steps refugees take to rebuild their lives. Escaping the camps After the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in the mid-1990s, the Mahmood family fled to Pakistan, resettling in the city of Peshawar.
FEATURES
Aja stinks with Before the Beginning
The cliché “never judge a book by its cover” fits this record to a tee. At first glance, the misperception is that this is another trend artist trudging through the well-established footprints of “neo-soul-soothing-goodness.” Nope. Actually, Aja mingles with the “I want to be Alanis Morissette” crowd - and poorly at that.
COMMENTARY
Good move
While it sometimes can seem only bad things can come from bad situations, former Lansing Councilmember Louis Adado did a good thing Monday night by resigning from his leadership position.Adado’s decision came on the heels of accusations from two city council staff members, who claim he sexually harassed them.
FEATURES
Portable is strong no-nonsense rock
Portable isn’t exactly the next best thing for rock ’n’ roll - but that doesn’t stop it from putting together a great record. This is no-nonsense rock with a strong backbone.
MSU
Economics professors to discuss importing
The MSU’s Department of Economics will present a roundtable discussion today to discuss the steel import restrictions. The event will take place at 8 p.m.
MICHIGAN
Professors obscenity suit thrown out
Although a Macomb Community College professor’s lawsuit was thrown out by the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on March 29 after he was suspended for using obscenities in class, some say it won’t have much impact on classroom conduct around the state. John Bonnell, a professor of Western literature and English composition at the community college, was suspended in November 1998 after a female student complained she felt sexually harassed by language he used in class. “It’s a dark day,” Bonnell said.
NEWS
Increased parking rate plan faces resistance
A plan to increase city parking rates by more than 14 percent met opposition from East Lansing City Council members Tuesday night.Council members discussed the plan, part of the city’s 2002-03 budget proposal, at their work session.