FEATURES

Real World comes to U

Leslie Escobar

March 25, 2002

Condoms, lubricants and detailed discussions of sex invaded the International Center cafeteria on Friday during MSU’s third “Sex in the Real World” event.“The Real World” New York cast members Malik Cooper and Coral Smith joined health experts Dianne Singleton and Dennis Martell for a “Loveline”-style sex advice panel.But before being bombarded with various sex questions from the 600-person audience, Cooper and Smith offered some insight into the lives of “The Real World.”“We’re normal people just like you,” Smith said before the show.

COMMENTARY

Abortion pill story missed an option

I was dismayed to read the Page One article “Making the Choice” (SN 3/21). Three major aspects of the abortion problem were missing. The first was any consideration for a baby.

COMMENTARY

Womens basketball is good, not great

It’s great the women’s basketball team did well this year. But I hope it’s not 100 percent satisfied.

ICE HOCKEY

Icers make unexpected first-round NCAA exit

James Jahnke

March 25, 2002

Ann Arbor - So much for phase one of MSU’s “Loosen Up the Offense Project.” The No.

MICHIGAN

E.L. hosts family fair

Shaun Byron

March 25, 2002

Tonja Robertson-Fowler had an arm full of flyers on summer programs for Zacchious Fowler, her 7-year-old son.The East Lansing resident was one of more than 200 parents attending the second Family Resource Fair on Saturday.The fair is held to help Lansing-area parents find activities for their children and to help people find opportunities to volunteer.

MSU

Racism discussed during conference

Ed Ronco

March 25, 2002

Lindsay Verwey vividly remembers the last time she was the target of a racial slur.The Lansing Eastern High School freshman was shopping for makeup when she was approached by another girl.“She just gave me a dirty look and called me a ‘spic,’” she said.Incidents like that aren’t a common occurrence, Verwey said, but they do happen from time to time.“It hurts you inside - you feel like you’re not wanted,” she said.

MICHIGAN

Legislative briefs

Virtual ed gets boost Virtual education has become easier for those who want to further education from home. A law sponsored by Rep.

MSU

Groups to review guidelines

Alison Barker

March 25, 2002

Undercover police investigation guideline recommendations were finalized by the University Committee on Student Affairs last week.Other groups will receive the guidelines before they are submitted to MSU President M.

NEWS

MIDDAY UPDATE: Move over Survivor; 7 Case Hall residents showing off their living skills

Casey Mcnenly

March 25, 2002

Some Case Hall residents will endure a week of confinement with six other roommates this week.Case Hall Government will spend this week monitoring seven contestants who signed up to be locked in the organization’s office, about the size of the average Case room - 12 feet by 12 feet.Seven Case Hall residents will be filmed for one week as they live together, only allowed to leave for the bathroom, class, religious events and work.

BASEBALL

The hitting machine

Andrew Fifer

March 25, 2002

With a keen eye and a swift bat, Bob Malek has made a name for himself on the baseball field.The junior right fielder raised eyebrows last season when he set MSU’s single-season hits record at 88 and boasted a .427 average at the plate.For the two-time All-American, winning is what matters most.“I just want to win,” Malek said.

COMMENTARY

File-sharing is wave of the future, music industry cant stop it

Sometimes I really miss Napster. I’d often hear the song that’s been in my head for a week on the radio while driving home from work.

SPORTS

Final Four set, but Kansas No. 1

With a three-point frenzy and clutch free throws, Indiana and Oklahoma earned their respective berths to the Final Four.

ICE HOCKEY

Mason exits ice, leaves legacy

James Jahnke

March 25, 2002

Ann Arbor - It really was a pretty strange ending. As it turned out, longtime MSU head coach Ron Mason concluded his career Friday afternoon with a 2-0 loss to Colorado College in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Yost Ice Arena. The loss, particularly so early in the tournament, was surely disappointing for Mason - a 62-year-old, super-competitive, old-school coach who will become MSU’s next athletics director on July 1.

COMMENTARY

Black event racist despite open invite

I am responding to the article “Graduation event stirs debate” (SN 3/22). Not to come off as being racist or anything of that nature, but if this second graduation was for white people only it would be deemed as seriously prejudicial. The event is open to all races.

MICHIGAN

Walkers raise funds for child abuse prevention

Kendra Snyder

March 25, 2002

State Rep. Paul DeWeese held a loudspeaker up to his mouth as 165 runners, walkers and skaters awaited his signal.Kappa Delta and Child Abuse Prevention Services hosted the 19th annual Shamrock Event at 9:45 a.m.

SPORTS

Ducks prove too tough; U falls in semifinals

Chris Mackinder

March 25, 2002

Eugene, Ore. - Hope of a Women’s National Invitation Tournament title came to an end Saturday for the MSU women’s basketball team. The Spartans (19-13) lost 65-54 to Oregon (21-13) in the WNIT semifinals. Playing in front of 5,304 fans at McArthur Court in Eugene, Ore., gave the Ducks a decisive advantage. “They had a great crowd tonight with a lot of energy tonight,” sophomore forward Julie Pagel said after Saturday’s game.

COMMENTARY

Taking pride

Black students should be able to recognize both their culture and successful graduation during commencement weekend. Based on a program at the University of Michigan, the Black Celebratory will recognize graduating black students’ achievements at a May 3 ceremony. The program also brings attention to the low minority retention rates.

NEWS

SPORTS UPDATE: Hockey assistants keep options open

James Jahnke

March 25, 2002

On the day Rick Comley was formally introduced as MSU’s next hockey coach, two current Spartan assistants passed over for this gig expressed their intentions to seek other head coaching positions.Tom Newton and Dave McAuliffe both applied for the MSU job when Ron Mason announced he was stepping down to become the athletics director.

ICE HOCKEY

Northern Michigan coach to lead icers

James Jahnke

March 25, 2002

Northern Michigan head coach Rick Comley will be named MSU’s next hockey coach at a press conference today, the university announced Sunday night.“Rick Comley is a fierce competitor,” retiring MSU head coach Ron Mason said in a written statement.

COMMENTARY

Off the field

American culture has an unhealthy way of looking to its athletic heroes as demigods who live outside the rules of normal society.