Center to hold winter events

The Woldumar Nature Center has several programs approaching geared toward family education.“Winterfest” will be held from 10 a.m.

Student strives to run successful record label

Kambiri Amadi isn’t the typical college student. He owns his own record label, has completed internships with some well-known record companies and is working with radio station WQHH (96.5-FM) in Lansing - this along with balancing a hectic class schedule and social life. “It was really difficult and I’m surprised I stuck with it,” the interdisciplinary studies and business senior said. Amadi had an internship with Warner Brothers Music Group in New York City during the spring and with Interscope Records in Detroit last fall. Sheree Bell is the associate director of marketing for Warner Brothers Music Group. “He has this passion for music and this willingness to want to learn and grow in this industry,” she said.

Police briefs 01/31/02

Enforcer commands respect

When Brian Maloney is on the ice, people take notice. And referees and opposing players have started to take extra notice. That’s because the 6-foot-1, 208-pound junior left wing has earned a reputation as one of the CCHA’s toughest enforcers. Maloney, 23, is the oldest and most-penalized player on the Spartans - the least-penalized team in the CCHA.

Nonsmokers need smoke-free halls

This is in response to the editorial “Smoke Free” (SN, 1/ 29). The State News’ commentary suggests that students who wish to live in a smoke-free environment should have a right to do so.

U gets funding freeze

Gov. John Engler will recommend no increase in state funding for MSU and Michigan’s other public universities in his annual budget proposal, Lansing-based NBC affiliate WILX reported Wednesday. Engler, who attended the MSU-University of Michigan basketball game Wednesday evening at Breslin Center, would not confirm the report with The State News.

BREAKING NEWS: A foot of snow pummels area; U remains open as faculty asked to be flexible

Capital Area Transportation Authority buses are back in service after a nearly two-hour hiatus in service, caused by this morning’s combination of heavy snowfall and freezing rain.The average CATA bus weighs 26,000 pounds, and vehicles that size don’t do well on slick roads, said Dave Smith, director of operations for CATA.“On ice they are just about the worst vehicle in the world,” Smith said.

Voter guide designed to reduce error in elections

State election officials announced Wednesday a campaign to combat voter error.That announcement follows a presidential election in which some East Lansing voters were turned away from polls at on-campus and off-campus precincts for not being registered properly.Secretary of State Candice Miller started a public awareness campaign designed to reduce voter error by educating the state’s more than 6.8 million registered voters.The Michigan Vote America program will include a Voter Information Guide on the department’s Web site.“It will be a wonderful tool for people to access,” Michigan Department of State spokeswoman Elizabeth Boyd said.

BREAKING NEWS: Engler taps trustee for judgeship; departure could give GOP board majority

Robert Weiss, one of the MSU Board of Trustee’s most outspoken members, could be leaving the governing body to fill a judgeship in Genesee County.Weiss, a Democrat, has been tapped by Republican Gov.

Abortion debate often fueled by emotion, not facts

I hate columns about abortion - along with brochures, pamphlets, speeches and signs - for two reasons.

Free throws lead to Spartan victory

Madison, Wisc. - For the second time this season, the Badgers and Spartans went down to the wire, but this time MSU picked up a 58-57 win over No.

Event helps student leaders improve skills, reflect on 9-11

By KRISTIN CAIN For The State News At first glance, 250 people playing Simon says, giving each other shoulder rubs and waving their arms in the air hardly looks like leadership in action.

MID-DAY UPDATE: Study abroad fair highlights joys, affordability of traveling to foreign nations

Barb Dunlap returned from an MSU study abroad trip 28 years ago, and now she’s reliving the experience as her daughter prepares for her own venture.“I absolutely loved the program,” said Barb Dunlap, an East Lansing resident.

Band strikes a chord on disc

Improvisation is key to a band’s aura. If it can occasionally jump off its routine and veer off on some random tangent, that’s when the true spirit of the artist is showcased. Ekoostik hookah’s seventh disc is a laid-back record infused with random jaunts of improvisation at its best. It fuses a Stevie Ray Vaughn vocal influence with an old-school bluegrass tinge. It has plenty of breakdowns and the album’s motivation is built in its overall simplicity.

Contest captures unique aspects of E.L.

For some residents, East Lansing might mean their home, family or a favorite moment spent with friends.Since May, residents could snap a picture of what they thought was unique about East Lansing for the City Scenes Photo Contest.The contestants were divided into three categories: children, youth and adults.

All residence halls should ban smoking

Even though I am not living in the dorms next year, I want to thank the Residence Halls Association for banning smoking in more residence halls for next fall (“RHA grants halls smoke-free status,” SN 1/28). I think RHA should consider making all dorms nonsmoking sometime in the near future.

Inner tubes make polo possible

By SEAN GALVIN For The State News Some people love the game of water polo but swim like bricks. Is this a problem? Not at MSU. “I’ve never exactly been the strongest swimmer,” said Michael Ducham, a packaging junior.

Renewed rivalry worries U

Ann Arbor and East Lansing are 65 miles apart, but when MSU and Michigan meet on the basketball court, the gap in talent seems much farther. MSU has toppled U-M seven straight times by an average of 20.4 points.

The Mothman Prophecies delivers effective scare

In all the time I’ve been a critic, Richard Gere has only recently come out with one movie: “The Mothman Prophecies.” Now, being the type of guy that I am, it would be pretty easy to make jokes about him.

Mason is as biased as his predecessor

I was elated to see that finally the university would be replacing athletics director Clarence Underwood (‘U’ wants Mason for A.D.,” SN 1/28). Since 1999, Spartan athletics have been supervised by this man who has been quoted as saying the only reason women play sports is for college scholarships.