Engler state budget to be released to committees

The question of what will get cut will finally be answered when Gov. John Engler’s budget is presented at 11 a.m.

Recruits part 2

Clifton Ryan Arthur Hill High: Saginaw 6-3, 255 pounds Linebacker Ryan continues the long lineage of great athletes coming from the Saginaw Valley Conference.

Pop in schools pits profit against health

Cassie Kraft loves the taste of Mountain Dew and drinks about two 20-ounce bottles of it every day. Although her parents didn’t always keep soda pop in the house when she was young, she’s still managed to drink it her entire life.“I’m not scared about the health risks of drinking pop, but in elementary schools I don’t think pop should be sold,” the studio arts sophomore said.Health officials rallied Wednesday to support a bill that prohibits the sale of soda pop in Michigan elementary and middle schools and limits its sale in high schools.State Rep.

Pop stars continue to float to the big screen

It’s a familiar tradition - music icons making the transition from the recording studio to the big screen.

Speaker to talk on black issues

As the first speaker in the second Minority Faculty Lecture Series, the Rev. Joseph Roberts said he plans to discuss the challenges faced by black people and ways to solve them. “We are tied together and accountable for each other,” he said.

Williams calls speed key element in recruits

Wednesday was a big mail day for MSU head football coach Bobby Williams.Nineteen letters reached Williams’ desk signed and sealed, securing MSU’s early signees for the 2002 recruiting class.“I am very, very happy this day has come and it’s come to a close,” Williams said.

I Am Sam drips sugar, not depth

I have no idea why in the world Sean Penn decided to act in the new movie “I Am Sam.” It can’t be quality, because the movie is so sugary-sweet and manipulative you can smell it from the opening scenes.It could possibly be money.

GM looks at safety of Lansing plant

After operating for more than 30 days, General Motors Corp. is spreading the word to Lansing residents about the implications of a modification to its Craft Centre.The modification to the plant, 2801 W.

Diagnosing the doctor

In the last few hours of his Sunday morning shift, an alert Dr. Ben Papoi strolls at a trotter’s pace through the quiet corridors of a hospital, quick, determined. Sunday morning usually doesn’t draw the crowd the third-year resident physician sees during the week. After 24 hours of being on call at the hospital, he weaves through the halls knowing exactly which room on which floor he is going to. At 9 a.m.

Recruits part 3

John R. Buchtel High: Akron, Ohio 5-11, 170 pounds Cornerback Carlos Alexander is one of five Ohio natives coming to East Lansing next year. The cornerback was named to the All-Midwest Team by Prep Football Report. As a senior he had 48 tackles and five interceptions.

MID-DAY UPDATE: Englers budget unveiled; U survives funding cut by striking deal

Lansing - Gov. John Engler’s budget, which recommends no cuts in funding to MSU and Michigan’s 14 other public universities, was unveiled Thursday.“A freeze on state appropriations, while difficult, is a fair response to the decline in state revenues,” state Budget Director Don Gilmer told a joint session of the Senate and House appropriations committees.The budget promises not to cut higher education funding as long as universities keep tuition increases at or below 8.5 percent or $425, whichever is greater.

Twelfth Night on stage at Riverwalk

Shakespearean love-triangles, perseverance and women dressing as men will make their presence known tonight in Lansing.Shakespeare’s comedy “Twelfth Night,” will be presented by Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Drive in Lansing, at 7 p.m.

MID-DAY UPDATE: MSU alumnus and Michigan native plays key role in 2002 Winter Olympics

Although the name Lloyd Ward may not be spoken in the same breath as U.S. Olympians, the 1970 MSU graduate will play an important role in the 2002 Winter Olympic Games.Ward was appointed Nov.

Pub Domain more than just folk

It wades in folk waters, but this album delivers more than just the typical folk sounds. With hints of both Celtic and bluegrass influence, it is a well-rounded piece of work. The band recruited new artists with strong local reputations including Jason Portier (Dumpster Cowboys, The Lash) on bass, Bob Bryan (Steppin’ In It, James in Flames) and Emily Peterson on concertina and whistles. “Out of Here” is an up-tempo song similar to something Jewel or Ani Difranco would do, with Peterson innocently creating a flowing flute pattern in the background.

Whats Happening?

Art • Barista Cafe, Case Hall: Exhibition, Friday through 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: Handmade Books for Cuba’s Ediciones Vigla,” 6:30 p.m.

Students protest weight of MEAP in schools

With her turquoise scarf blowing behind her, Julia Reges walked in front of the Capitol steps carrying a sign that said, “I don’t need a test to tell if I’m smart.” The neon pink letters of her sign reflected the sentiments of the five picketers who stood in front of the building Tuesday afternoon.

Fear driven

The rumblings between state legislators and governors to crack down on the availability of public records to hinder terrorist actions is not the correct solution. Governors and state legislators are worried terrorists could use information from public documents and meetings to attack the United States. Michigan is one of eight states seriously considering restricting access to government documents and meetings. Some issues being considered for restrictive measures include water supplies and sewer systems, ongoing criminal investigations, evacuation plans and bioterrorism response assessments. The Michigan Senate introduced a bill in December that would restrict public records and security plans from Freedom of Information Act requests. Lawmakers across the country are in favor of local governments meeting secretly to discuss terrorist prevention plans for water, sewer and electric utilities.

Detainees deserve humane treatment

It’s disgusting the author of “Cuba detainees are being treated fairly” (SN 2/4) believes the al-Qaida and Taliban captives don’t deserve civil rights because they aren’t human.

Police briefs 02/06/02

Science club puts love in a can By Kristin Cain

Students looking for a unique way to surprise their sweetheart this Valentine’s Day don’t need to look any further than the MSU Dairy Store and Owen Graduate Hall.