Problems plague election

Universitywide student elections could be postponed today, a day after voting began, because system glitches didn’t permit some students to vote and others to vote in races outside their representation. Unapproved language that appeared on referendum questions also has been contested by an ASMSU elections committee. After a two-hour deliberation, ASMSU’s All University Elections Committee unanimously recommended on Tuesday evening the elections be postponed for a week.

Cricket invasion

An international sport popular in India and Australia has made its way to campus. MSU’s newly created cricket club will soon join about 15 others in a statewide summer league.

Test scores fuel charter school debate

State education officials disagree about the significance of Michigan Educational Assessment Program scores released from a group of charter schools. National Heritage Academies released an analysis of MEAPscores by the Hillsdale Policy Group showing students who attend an academy school for two or more years score higher than students entering an Academy school for the first year.The report said charter school students improved more than their public school counterparts in six of eight test categories and performed better than the state average for fifth and eighth grade writing and eighth grade science.“You’re seeing the evidence that charter schools, being a new public school, are getting dramatic results in education,” said Dan Quisenberry, president of Michigan Association of Public School Academies.But Margaret Trimer-Hartley, director of communications of the Michigan Education Association, disagrees.“There are many other indicators besides the MEAP,” she said.

MIDDAY UPDATE: U set to host Midwest LBGT conference this weekend; students will focus on Moving Forward

The 2002 Midwest Bisexual, Lesbian, Gay, Transgender and Ally College Conference will be held this weekend at Kellogg Center and is expected to attract about 900 people from 12 states.In addition to 85 workshops, the conference features entertainment and four keynote speakers: activist Leslie Feinberg, writer James Earl Hardy, activist Joo-Hyun Kang and the Rev.

Bad choices bring society down, but dont forget good in world, too

Humans can do some pretty rotten things to one another. That is the main reason why news makes me sick to my stomach a lot more than I expect it to. During the week prior to spring break, the nation’s eyes were turned to Massachusetts, where a bounty of Roman Catholic priests have been accused of sexually molesting children.

Circle K group serves community

By BRIAN CHARLTON For The State News Lansing - A smile of relief appeared on 7-year-old Nashville resident Brandon Wilson’s face as he sat down to eat a warm home-cooked meal in the dining area of the Ronald McDonald House in Lansing. The meal of sloppy Joes, french fries, pudding and corn was prepared Feb.

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Duckett headlines Spartans on display for NFL scouts

Under the watchful eye of NFL scouts, the “Diesel” proved he has the power and speed to play in the NFL. Tuesday was MSU’s NFL Pro Day at the Duffy Daugherty Football Building, and junior running back T.J.

Disc masters the simple things

Step aside Marvin Gaye and Al Green, Zero 7 just might have the new best album to accompany lovers’ next “gettin’ busy” session. Each song progresses with powerful stride, but sticks to a formula of quiet and steady groove. The use of loops and the dissidence of instruments in each song are perfectly orchestrated.

Whats Happening?

Astronomy • Abrams Planetarium: Public showing, “Orion Rendezvous, a Star Trek Voyage of Discovery,” 8 p.m.

Student government supports U building recycling center

ASMSU officials might support the university building its own recycling facility on or close to campus. At the undergraduate student government’s Academic Assembly meeting on Tuesday night, a report compiled by Steve Lovelace, the assembly’s internal vice chairperson, said a new facility would be the best option.

Bills would ban commonly-used chemical

A couple of state bills would prohibit businesses from producing a chemical commonly used in upholstery, appliances and plastics. Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are useful as a flame retardant.

Union will do what it takes for contract

I was disappointed with the editorial “Not the answer” (SN 3/12), regarding negotiations between the Graduate Employees Union and the MSU administration and the possibility of a strike.

Berry deserving of Oscar nomination for Monsters

Halle Berry can act! Halle Berry can act! Upon hearing that she was nominated for an Academy Award for “Monster’s Ball,” I was a little skeptical.

Mens hockey club falls short of title

By JUSTIN KING For The State News The MSU Men’s Club Hockey team traveled to New York with the hopes of winning a national title, but fell just short of the national semifinal. The team tied for first in its four-team pool with a record of 2-1 after beating Indiana 8-3, March 1.

U remembers terrorist attacks

Like many people on Sept. 11, Andrea Westover turned to the comfort of her cellular phone. She used all of her monthly minutes calling people she loves. “I became closer to my family and friends,” the elementary education senior said.

Students go great lengths for tickets

The resiliency of the men’s basketball team has spread to its fans. Finance senior Ken Wink won’t let 588 miles and a nine to 10-hour drive separate him from the Spartans first-round matchup in Washington, D.C.

Library for studying, not for socializing

Throughout my four years at MSU, distractions have always been present in the Main Library. What was formerly a place of study has become a plethora of chaotic stimuli, ranging from laptop computer games, ringing cell phones and coffee shop talk.

U will host first round of WNIT

The MSU women’s basketball team’s season will continue following an invitation into the Women’s National Invitational Tournament. After being denied an NCAA berth, the Spartans (16-12) were invited to host the first round of the WNIT.

Three Days of Rain at BoarsHead

In the midst of the BoarsHead Theater’s play “Three Days of Rain,” written by Richard Greenberg, there’s a love story, family issues and many reflections about the past. The play begins with the main character, Walker Janeway, who relocates to where his deceased father, Ned, and late business partner, Theo, had lived. The men had designed homes there, which eventually made them famous. BoarsHead spokeswoman Carey McConkey said the play deals with adults who don’t understand their parents. “These are 30-something children trying figure out their parents’ past,” McConkey said.