Engler signs funding bill into law

Lansing - It’s official. MSU will receive no funding cuts next year provided it keeps tuition increases at or below 8.5 percent. Gov.

Icers get verbal commitment

The voice mail greeting on hockey recruit David Booth’s cell phone goes something like this: “Hey, what’s up?

Panic Room fails to meet its potential

David Fincher is one of the best directors working today. Jodie Foster is one of the best actresses.

Paolucci Symposium to welcome 200 scholars

The College of Human Ecology is sponsoring the Paolucci Symposium April 4-6 at Kellogg Center. The title, “Personal, Social and Corporate Responsibility in a Common World,” will feature more than 200 scholars from various countries speaking on human ecological and environmental concerns. This year’s roster of speakers includes Clifton Wharton, former MSU president, Michael Crooke,CEO of Patagonia Inc., Kevin Burke, partner with William McDonough + Partners Architecture & Community Design, Paul Murray, senior executive with Herman Miller Inc., and Rebecca Grumet, an MSU horticulture professor. Elaine Williams, conference coordinator for the College of Human Ecology, said the program will give students an opportunity to learn about various types of responsibility. “This is a very good opportunity for students who attend to look at how individual corporate responsibility and social responsibility is taking place in the world,” she said.

Students discuss minority issues

Black students packed the Union Ballroom on Monday night to voice their concerns about unity and minority retention. With a seven-member student panel and an open mic, about 200 students and administrators aimed to target problems and facilitate discussion during the two-hour event. The students discussed the number of black faculty and staff members and the Task Force on Student-Police Relations.

SPORTS UPDATE: If Miller says farewell, backup could get shot at shining for Spartans

It’s not official yet, but many hockey experts believe junior goaltender Ryan Miller will forego his senior year at MSU and turn pro next year.If so, Matt Migliaccio could be the most important player on MSU’s hockey team when the Spartans start up next season.

Police briefs 04/02/02

Candidates should be profiled in SN

I must say I found The State News’ coverage of ASMSU elections most disappointing. The State News should have interviewed and listed the candidates before the election with information such as their political backgrounds so we could get some sort of idea who to support.

Helping out

Greater Lansing offers community service programs for everyone from teenagers to retirees. Individuals who are taking an active part in their community should be commended. If change starts with the young, members of the Youth Action Team are paving the way to the future.

Group hopes week helps worker rights

Protest signs, fliers and masses of students could be a common sight on MSU’s campus during Students for Economic Justice’s first Sweatshop Awareness Week. The week’s events began Monday as group members were outside Wells Hall for six hours with information about the activist group’s cause.

File-sharing hurts all in music industry

I read with interest Kristen VanDusen’s attempt to justify using music-sharing services like Napster, Gnutella and Music City (“File-sharing is wave of the future, music industry can’t stop it,” SN 3/25). It’s odd an advertising senior would begrudge people making a profit from their products. VanDusen seems to have a common misconception.

Spartan couple united by kidney transplant

It was an early February morning when Silas and Adrie Taylor prepared for a kidney transplant that would biologically join them forever.

Mid-major teams hang together, make impact

A Saluki is defined as an ancient breed of dog with a keen sense of vision used in hunting. A Southern Illinois Saluki is an ancient breed of basketball player, using its maturity and experience in the NCAA Tournament to knock off some of the biggest names in college coaching. The sixth-seeded Texas Tech Red Raiders and head coach Bobby Knight fell prey to the mighty Salukis in the first round of the tournament.

Alcohol attitudes are in need of changing

First, I would like to question the intentions of The State News when it published the mug shots of the four students charged with providing alcohol to Eric Blair (“Case could change ‘U’ parties,” SN 3/28). If this is a new policy, I expect the mug shots of every local person arrested to be printed in the police briefs.

Former surgeon general speaks to U about health care backgrounds

Education and lifestyle changes are high on the list of necessary health care improvements, said former U.S.

MIDDAY UPDATE: New policy could offer headaches to students seeking visas

A change in the State Department’s immigration policy could make it harder for international students leaving the United States to get back in. The old law maintains that people leaving the country on an expired visa can return for up to 30 days after they leave.

How to Quit Church thoughtful, provocative

Skeptics and devout Christians will certainly have a thing or two to say about the latest book by Martin Zender; but as far as he is concerned, they can say what they want. With sarcastic and comedic overtones, he describes how pointless it is to go church.

Terrorism expert to discuss Sept. 11 attacks

Peter Bergen, an expert on global terrorism, will speak at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Wharton Center’s Great Hall. The event is free to the public. Bergen will discuss the Sept.

Taylor ought to keep commitment to U

Marcus Taylor’s announcement to enter the NBA Draft was yet another in a disturbing trend of athletes exiting school early because of the almighty dollar. I remember Taylor as he donned an MSU hat as a high-school senior.

Youths take active roles in community

Erica Peery does more than her day-to-day classes.After school, the 14-year-old balances school work, friends and family with the Youth Action Team.“Some people think we started it to just get out of classes, but I am a good student already and we do a lot for the community,” she said.The team is comprised of East Lansing high school and middle school students who take active roles in the city through community service and event planning.Many hope the team will form a junior East Lansing city council, similar to other communities.“I think it is a really good idea for the students to interact with the community,” Peery said.The team is working to become more involved in decision-making, said Kathleen Miller, youth coordinator for East Lansing Parks and Recreation Facilities Department.“We do a lot of social activities,” she said.