For Lansing resident Tracy Washington, being in the presence of famous poet and author Nikki Giovanni on Wednesday night has significant meaning in her personal life.“When I first got to MSU, I was a pro-black radical,” she said.
The East Lansing Police Department could lose grant money, putting programs such as community policing in jeopardy.The department has received roughly $925,000 in grants since 1995, providing the city’s blue with an additional 10 road patrol officers.But proposed budget cuts by the federal government would eliminate 90 percent of the funding for the program Community Oriented Policing Services, or COPS, East Lansing Mayor Mark Meadows said.
The State News editorial concerning David Horowitz (“Why him?” SN 2/19) was ridiculous and hypocritical.
Natalie Imbruglia knows the concept of transforming from a no-name artist to a national icon overnight all too well. Her 1998 debut, “Left Of The Middle,” stormed up the music charts and was propelled by the single “Torn.” She finally answered the yearning of her fans with her latest, which was worth the wait. From the acoustic guitar work to the calm background formulas, this record showcases Imbruglia at her best. Each song has its own mood and explores a theme of living in the moment, including “Do You Love?,” which features some captivating vocals and a dreary overtone. “Goodbye” resonates a wrenching form of desperation, as indicated with this verse: “And I don’t understand the things I do/But I’ll probably be fine/As long as I keep moving/I’ll try to write it down ... till the words won’t play/’cause there’s no easy way to say ‘Goodbye, goodbye.’” “Hurricane” is a deeply emotional tune, sung with a deceptively calm voice.
I was surprised to see that The State News opposes funding David Horowitz’s appearance at MSU (“Why him?,” SN 2/19). Let me start by passing the credibility litmus test.
Despite widespread concerns about rising health care costs, some MSU faculty members aren’t worried. Last week, a group of MSU faculty members met with Michigan Education Association organizers to discuss unionizing to protect their benefits. The group will continue to discuss the possible organization of MSU’s more than 2,700 ranked faculty members at a later date. But Merry Morash, professor of criminal justice, said MSU officials are handling rising health care costs well. “The university has been very willing to talk with faculty,” Morash said.
It’s difficult for artists to get reputations for putting out quality records time after time.
With the Great Lakes Folk Festival expected to capture the musical flavor of Michigan, Kurt Dewhurst said there will be a taste of international, too. With a $110,000 grant from the state, Dewhurst, director of the MSU Museum, can’t help but salivate over the project, which is in its first year. “It will have a Great Lakes flavor as well as an international flavor,” he said Tuesday evening, when he addressed the East Lansing City Council at its city council meeting. Planned for Aug.
More minority students are enrolling in colleges and universities nationwide, including MSU, but an increase in dropout rates has continued to plague schools despite their recruiting methods.At MSU, total minority enrollment increased in 2001 to 16 percent of the student body, or 7,110, which is up from 6,771 students in 2000.
Spartan men’s basketball coach Tom Izzo has asked a lot of things from his freshman this season - more than ever before. But in addition to big minutes, freshman swingman Alan Anderson has been asked to be a little bit of everything for MSU (15-10 overall, 6-6 Big Ten). “The kid’s going to be a better player for it in the next three years, but I’m not sure we’ve asked more of a freshman,” Izzo said.
The women’s basketball team lost 69-59 to Iowa tonight at Breslin Center.Senior Night didn’t provide memories the Spartans (15-11 overall, 5-10 Big Ten) care to hang on to.MSU’s last lead of the game, 46-44, was short lived.Using an 11-2 run, Iowa (16-9, 9-6) stormed ahead 55-48 and never looked back.The Spartans closed the gap to seven, but the Hawkeyes weren’t to be denied.The teams looked evenly matched throughout the first half.
JUSTIN KING Class is ending, and it’s time to rush out to grab some food before your next class.
The men’s basketball team has revenge on its mind. With Minnesota (14-9 overall, 7-5 Big Ten) and Indiana (17-8, 9-3) coming to Breslin Center this week, MSU has plenty of motivation.
A group of students will compete today to prove what famous hero is worthy of being inducted into the MSU Multicultural Heroes Hall of Fame. Since Jan.
Athletics officials should give serious consideration to the women’s ice hockey club’s request for varsity status. This year’s petition marks the third time since the club was formed in 1995 that the team has attempted to become varsity. There are 69 schools in NCAA divisions I to III that host varsity women’s hockey teams.
This letter is in response to the letter “Affirmative action overlooks factors ” (SN 2/18). It is obvious everyone is not going to agree on the topic of affirmative action and probably never will.
KRISTOFER KAROL Take the wild stage antics of the Barenaked Ladies, mix with the harmony of a traditional a cappella choir and add a pinch of girl power. That’s a recipe for kiwi - Wicked Kiwi, to be exact. The seven-member, all-female a cappella group performed for a packed crowd at the Music Building’s auditorium on Saturday night, singing covers of “Tom’s Diner” by Suzanne Vega, Gloria Estefan’s “Turn the Beat Around” and several other classic and modern songs.
The last time the MSU women’s basketball team faced Iowa, only the Hawkeyes showed up. The Spartans (15-10 overall, 5-9 Big Ten) dropped the game to the Hawkeyes (15-9, 8-6) 75-55 on Jan.
You have to understand that with movies, there has to be a sliding scale. If you judge every movie on the same standard of filmmaking, then most movies won’t measure up.
Art • Barista Cafe, Case Hall: Exhibition until Feb. 28. The “Art on the Wall” program presents “A Celebration of African American Heritage - Art and Artifacts.” For more information, e-mail knightt@msu.edu. • Kresge Art Museum: Gallery Walk of Wrapped Words exhibition with guest curator Jeanne Drewes, 5-6 p.m.