Play will deal with crimes brutality

A parent faces his worst nightmare in the play “Talk About the Passion,” by Graham Farrow.

RHA completes board elections

The Residence Halls Association’s executive board wrapped up elections Wednesday, adding Holden Hall Rep.

Check out two great concerts this weekend

Hey Mercedes will perform tonight at the Erickson Hall Kiva, sponsored by Pop! Entertainment. The band, comprised of former members of the now defunct Braid, is supporting its latest effort, “Every Night Fire Works,” on Vagrant Records. For those who dig off-beat guitar chirps and tricky bass lines backed with solid brass, check out Grand Rapids-based Mustard Plug Saturday at the Common Grounds Coffeehouse, in the basement of Akers Hall. Singing on subjects ranging from thigh-high nylons to working at a gas station convenience store after hours, Mustard Plug will provide good ska/punk tunes to dance and sing along to. The band, on popular punk rock label Hopeless Records, has released a number of albums, singles and 7-inch vinyl records. Ruth’s Hat will open the show, performing its blend of goofy and lighthearted punk rock.

Fairchild to host Opera

The MSU School of Music’s Opera Theatre will perform Jacques Offenbach’s comedic 1858 operetta “Orpheus In the Underworld” this weekend. Filled with raunchy humor and love scandals, the opera will show Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.

MHSAA plans for girls seasons unveiled

The Michigan High School Athletics Association presented three working plans Thursday to make boys’ and girls’ sports seasons equal.But none of the plans included changing the seasons for girls’ basketball or volleyball.Tom Wilson, the initiator of the Michigan Gender Equity Team, said the plans are not fair.“I don’t think it will work,” Wilson said, referring to all of the plans.

Group holds conference for biracial, bisexual students

A conference titled “The Mixed Experience” will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Multicultural Center in the Union basement.

Actor will talk about need for involvement

Golden Globe and Emmy award-winning actor Edward James Olmos will speak to local students at 11:30 a.m.

Showtime a goofy Lethal Weapon

Whatever happened to the show “Cops?” It’s on occasionally, but nothing like it used to be - you could find it everywhere, all day long.

Taylor not ready to consider pro option

I am writing in response to Marcus Taylor’s decision to go pro or stay in school (“Taylor ticker,” SN 3/20). It really makes me sick, as a Spartan, to see he could be considering turning pro.

Abortion pill kills, fetus is living being

This is in response to “Making the choice” (SN 3/21). I was shocked and appalled when I saw this article and the pictures that went with it.

Renowned filmmaker entertains at lecture

Late Thursday afternoon, clad in comfortable green pants and a loose gray sweater and just having turned 45 the day before, acclaimed writer and director Spike Lee walked onto Wharton Center’s Great Hall stage.

SPORTS UPDATE: Mason ends coaching career with NCAA Tournament shutout

Ann Arbor - MSU’s national title hopes drowned in a sea of offensive futility Friday afternoon at Yost Ice Arena.The No.

Fair to share options for summer in the city

The start of spring is bringing a fair to kick-off events and volunteer opportunities. The second annual Family Resource Fair will be at the Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road, Saturday from 10 a.m.

The Sound of Music continues in Lansing

Lansing Catholic Central High School’s production of “The Sound of Music” illustrates how true love can conquer all the obstacles put forth to hinder something worse than hate or warfare. “Sound of Music,” written in 1965, circles around the Von Trapp family and a girl named Maria, a student at Nonnberg Abbey in Salzburg.

Student helps run local label for hip-hop

Like most college students, Dan Atkinson is constantly chatting on the phone. But the telecommunication senior doesn’t converse with friends or family during those long talks: He spends countless hours handling mail orders and making contacts for the record label Virus Independent. “It’s a full schedule, but everything seems to always work out,” he said. “The rest of the guys are always willing to pick up the loose ends when I’m extra busy.” The hip-hop label, based in Mount Clemens, was founded in 1999 by solo artists Skrapz, F.R.eeze and producer Sol46.

One must learn to love self before he or she can give love to others

The complexity of human love makes rational discussion difficult. We think we understand what it means to love and be loved.

Slam dunk

R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Women’s basketball head coach Joanne P. McCallie asked for it during this season’s kickoff celebration, and while it may have taken a while for her to get it, it’s better late than never.

Police briefs 03/22/02

Silence helps players avoid law

Two East Lansing police investigations involving MSU football players were foiled last semester after witnesses refused to cooperate with authorities. Ingham County Prosecutor Stuart Dunnings III said he was unable to process the reports filed during the 2001 football season because witnesses wouldn’t discuss incidents involving players. Dunnings’ comments came a day after sophomore defensive end Clifford Dukes was arraigned in the 54-B District Court on four charges of assault and battery and two charges of aggravated assault.

Band flows with new influences

Brett Bielski admits his band, The Flow, is always looking for new influences to dig itself into. Later this month, the band will take a master class with Antibalas, an Afro-funk group from Brooklyn. “Basically, they do workshops while they’re touring and Afro-funk is something we’ve been listening to a lot lately,” Bielski said.