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The Flow visits Ricks, Common Grounds

Dan Julian
March 29, 2002

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.

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

Chris Mackinder
March 29, 2002

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

Andrew Fifer
March 29, 2002

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.

FEATURES

Ten Pound Fiddle concert series hosts open mic night tonight

Dan Julian
March 29, 2002

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.

FEATURES

Easter show is nice holiday entertainment

Tanee Elston
March 29, 2002

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.

MSU

Castaway competition nears completion

Casey Mcnenly
March 29, 2002

With only three castaways remaining in this week’s Case Hall Castaways competition, the remaining students must find a way to survive one last day locked in a small hall-government office. After enduring cold nights, no showers and cross-dressing, international relations junior Melissa Mattingly, English junior Erika Wagner and political theory and constitutional democracy senior Lori Stone were voted out of the 12-by-12 room by Thursday afternoon.

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Here comes the sun

Leslie Escobar
March 29, 2002

As the year winds down, the air becomes warmer and the patio of The Peanut Barrel Restaurant opens again, chances are, studying may be farther from your mind than before. After all, visiting the bar, barbecuing or sleeping on a lawn chair on your porch are more fun, especially when you can daydream about the summer. “I’m studying abroad this summer and I want to just go and do that and get away from East Lansing for a while,” finance junior Alex Knott said.

MSU

Students plan panel discussion

Camille Spencer
March 29, 2002

A town hall meeting organized by black student leaders to discuss issues affecting their community will be held Monday. There will be a panel discussion with an open mic that includes students, faculty and staff from National Panhellenic Council, Black Student Alliance, residence hall black caucuses, the MSU police, the Office of the Provost and the Office of Racial Ethnic Student Affairs. The purpose of the town hall meeting is for minorities to discuss issues such as minority retention, student and police relations, racism, unity, a free-standing Multicultural Center on campus and Black Celebratory, a graduation ceremony to celebrate minority students. Osie Gaines, a human biology senior and one of the event’s coordinators, said he hopes the town hall meeting educates students and allows them to express their opinions. “The purpose is for students who may not know the parameter of campus politics to become better informed,” he said.

FEATURES

Death to Smoochy is twisted, yet funny

Drew Harmon
March 29, 2002

Kids shows today suck. You can’t even watch them stoned. Back in my day, once you were too old to watch “Sesame Street” or “Mister Rogers,” you just started hitting the pipe, and next thing you knew it was all good again. But “Teletubbies”? - that show isn’t even fit for a crackhead.