FEATURES

Napster to introduce its fee-based system

Leslie Escobar

January 25, 2002

Napster’s back, but the free music’s not.A seemingly endless amount of copyrighted music, once the enticement of the program, will no longer be made available in the same way.The newest Napster creation is an attempt to satisfy both artists and listeners by offering some copyrighted files - at a cost. Users will pay an estimated $5 to $10 a month per 50 downloads when Napster is released, and will be able to pay extra if they want to have access to more music, a Napster spokesman who wished to remain anonymous said.Although a large amount of material will be available for downloads when Napster is released to the public after March, only about 110,000 tracks are available now, he said.A tentative version of the new Napster was launched Jan.

MICHIGAN

Skate park nearly done; bikers still out of luck

Jeanne Chan

January 25, 2002

Lansing - Skateboarders and skaters are one step closer to getting their own skate park - but bikers may be out of luck. Residents gathered Wednesday to talk about the progress of Ranney Skate Park, 300 Frandor Ave.

COMMENTARY

Capitalistic values leave no room for campaign finance reform

As I was sitting at my computer contemplating what to write about, my first inclination was to put together an objective piece about campaign finance reform. With Congress returning to session this week, there is a discharge petition pending in the House to force a vote on the Shays-Meehan campaign finance measure.

FEATURES

Hawaiians to play Jambalayas

Dan Julian

January 25, 2002

Flint-based blues band The Blue Hawaiians will perform tonight and Saturday at Jambalaya’s, 5942 E.

MSU

Lab gets $25 million fund increase

Ed Ronco

January 25, 2002

MSU’s National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory will receive a 50 percent increase in funding, university officials announced Thursday The Cyclotron’s funding, provided by the National Science Foundation, will increase from about $50 million to $75 million for the next five years.

COMMENTARY

Big goodbye

It seems Gov. John Engler is confused. In his final State of the State address Wednesday evening, the Republican leader said, “Our state is strong.

MSU

Teach For America recruiting students Monday for service

Chris Boyer

January 25, 2002

Teach For America recruiters will have an open house from noon to 2 p.m. Monday in room 13 Student Services.

COMMENTARY

Abortion is wrong, support adoption

What if I told you that a disease in America has killed tens of millions of people since 1973? This disease claims more people annually than cancer or AIDS.

COMMENTARY

ELPD fully capable of protecting city

The recent article and editorial in The State News, regarding the drop in drunken driving arrests since 1990, paints an inaccurate picture of the capacity of the East Lansing Police Department to deliver basic police services.

BASKETBALL

Hoops team get depth from the football field

Justin A. Rice

January 25, 2002

After a rash of injuries, the MSU men’s basketball team is looking to the football team to fill holes on its roster.Anytime a team has a lot of injuries, it’s hard to prepare for opponents, ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas said.“When you’re short-handed you can’t practice as long or as hard as you want to,” Bilas said.

NEWS

SPORTS UPDATE: One down, three to go

James Jahnke

January 25, 2002

Fifth-ranked MSU drew first blood in a rare four-game series against No. 14 Ohio State. The Spartans (18-5-3 overall, 13-4-2 CCHA) notched a pair of power play goals and got 28 saves from junior goaltender Ryan Miller to beat the Buckeyes 3-1 Friday at Munn Ice Arena. Round two starts at 7:05 p.m.

FEATURES

Heartbreak, love, regret will put U In the Mood

Drew Harmon

January 25, 2002

Hong Kong cinema is best summed up these days in the eyes of America by the martial arts films that have made their way to our shores.

FEATURES

Napster to introduce its fee-based system

Leslie Escobar

January 25, 2002

Napster’s back, but the free music’s not. A seemingly endless amount of copyrighted music, once the enticement of the program, will no longer be made available in the same way. The newest Napster creation is an attempt to satisfy both artists and listeners by offering some copyrighted files - at a cost. Users will pay an estimated $5 to $10 a month per 50 downloads when Napster is released, and will be able to pay extra if they want to have access to more music, a Napster spokesman who wished to remain anonymous said. Although a large amount of material will be available for downloads when Napster is released to the public after March, only about 110,000 tracks are available now, he said. A tentative version of the new Napster was launched Jan.

MSU

ASMSU revamps committees

Alison Barker

January 25, 2002

A reorganization of the undergraduate student government could make its two assemblies work closer and more efficiently, ASMSU representatives said this week.The organization’s Steering Committee - the agenda-setting committee for ASMSU - is being revamped.“It provides a greater voice for organization wide decision making,” said Matt Clayson, Academic Assembly chairperson.

COMMENTARY

United voices

Members of MSU’s undergraduate student government are right to throw their hats in the ring to lobby for adequate levels of state funding. ASMSU’s Academic Assembly approved a resolution Tuesday to lobby for increased state appropriations and against a proposed tuition increase cap.

FEATURES

Winter trends blend funk, denim, warmth

Michelle Matthews

January 25, 2002

Trend followers, creators and haters share a common goal these days - staying warm.Right now getting dressed for the cold can be fun, thanks to hot fashion trends that leave room for style, comfort and individuality without sacrificing warmth.

ICE HOCKEY

Icers prepare for Buckeyes

James Jahnke

January 25, 2002

MSU begins a four-game odyssey with No. 14 Ohio State - its first four-game stand in 31 years - with two contests at Munn Ice Arena today and Saturday. The teams also play Feb.

FEATURES

Universal unveils CD copy-proof technology

Dan Julian

January 25, 2002

CD-duplicating gurus may find themselves getting burned in the near future. Record companies have noticed a decline in sales this past year, and Universal Records spokesman Bob Bernstein said it’s due to the accessibility of CD burners and free music Internet sites. “Like the rest of the entertainment industry, Universal Music Group is evaluating emerging technologies to assess their viability in controlling the growing problem of unauthorized copying, duplication and dissemination,” Bernstein said in a written statement. In response to these barriers, Universal released an album in December with a copy-proof feature. The soundtrack “More Fast and Furious” contains a sticker that explains the presence of copy protection and that some playback difficulties may persist. “The integration of copy-protection technology into some of our CDs is a first step in measuring its effectiveness in a quickly evolving marketplace,” Bernstein said. “When music is made available without permission, the appropriate licenses, artists and other creators are deprived of their livelihoods.” Universal Music Group and Warner Bros.

COMMENTARY

Haircut experience brings fears of balding

My father is bald. My father is as bald as the day is long. There is so little hair left on his pate that, from a distance, his remaining mane appears to be a strap keeping his glasses from falling off of his head. What’s terrifying about Pop is that in photos from the early ’70s, he has a thick, shiny mop.

MSU

Campus briefs

Conference helps minorities adjust The False Expectations Appearing Real conference will be held from 9 a.m.