MICHIGAN
City briefs
Series to feature Peru As part of its Odyssey travel series, the Kiwanis Club of Okemos will be presenting a narrated travel film at 2:30 p.m.
MICHIGAN
Policy advises rights for gay parents
A recent policy by the American Academy of Pediatrics said same-sex couples should be allowed to adopt children, citing their ability to provide as stable a household as heterosexual couples. The policy, released Monday, focuses on gaining legally protected parental rights for gay parents whose partners have children and for couples who wish to adopt a child.
NEWS
MID-DAY UPDATE: Conyers legislation would limit med student hours; some say bill does more bad than good
If U.S. Rep. John Conyers gets his way, MSU medical students can look forward to less stress and fewer hours during their residencies.Conyers, a Detroit Democrat, introduced the Patient and Physician Safety and Protection Act on Nov.
MSU
McPherson to address students concerns at RHA meeting tonight
MSU President M. Peter McPherson will go from the Administration Building to Wilson Hall today to spend a little time listening to student concerns.McPherson will be attending the Residence Halls Association’s meeting to answer students’ questions.He said he will speak about more than finances and budgets - he plans to open up the floor to students.“Typically what I do is talk about some of the issues before the university,” he said.
MSU
Political columnist enlightens, entertains sold-out crowd
Molly Ivins loves to tell stories about the blunders in national politics, as well as the mishaps in her home state of Texas.
MICHIGAN
City Council approves condominum home construction By Shaun Byron
Shoveling snow and cutting the grass can be a troublesome or time consuming task - and East Lansing officials are beginning to see a market in housing that doesn’t involve chores like those.The city council voted unanimously in favor of constructing a 32-condominium unit on Coolidge Road following an unanimous recommendation from the city’s Planning Commission.
NEWS
A young mans journey
Sitting at editing bay No. 5 in the digital media lab at MSU’s Communication Arts and Sciences Building, MSU telecommunication graduate student Jeff Hamlin reflects on eight years, six trips across the ocean and more than 40 hours of tape. He has been putting the finishing touches on his movie, “Finding Fidel: A Young Man’s Journey through Cuba.” And now it all comes down to the glow of three computer screens and plenty of patch cable as he prepares for the premiere of his documentary on the Communist country.
BASKETBALL
Northwestern offense poses challenge to U
The MSU men’s basketball team will do its best to stay awake tonight against Northwestern at Welsh-Ryan Arena. “It’s kind of a lull-you-to-sleep offense,” MSU head coach Tom Izzo said of the Wildcats’ attack. Wildcats head coach Bill Carmody coached under the legendary Pete Carril at Princeton from 1982-96, and was the Tigers’ head coach until 2000.
COMMENTARY
When it comes to faith, big picture more important than minor details
Now that Super Bowl XXXVI has come and gone, the sports world can turn its attention to the Winter Olympic Games. With that, the world spotlight pivots to focus on Salt Lake City - the Mormon Mecca of the United States. I make that reference because it seems I have yet to see an Olympic preview about the host city in which its dominant religious influence isn’t mentioned. Through this second point, I have found the inspiration to write this column.
NEWS
Bowling teams seasons rolling well
Walking into Marvelanes & Lounge on Thursday nights, it’s not unusual to find an audience gathered to watch students casually shattering pins and adding scores close to 300 to the TV screens above.Unbeknownst to many in the MSU community, the Spartan bowlers are known as an elite squad at the collegiate bowling level.The group, which includes high school state champions from across the nation, practices twice each week at Marvelanes, 2120 Michigan Highway 78, and other bowling alleys in the area.On the weekends, the bowlers compete against the top teams in the nation.
NEWS
Mentor program prepares students for U
Joe Guzman had an interview last month but it wasn’t for a job - it was for a life-changing career opportunity.Guzman, a senior at Eastern High School in Lansing, met with an MSU admissions counselor in hopes of achieving his dream to attend the university.
NEWS
Students need more nap time
Shannon Houghton For The State News I’m irritable and mopey. I have dark circles under my eyes, sluggish movements and may be heard mumbling, “Need to get home.” I haven’t gotten my nap today.
MSU
Olin shows spring break security
For a few days in March, Gina King will forget about classes and focus on partying. But Olin Health Center representatives want to make sure MSU students stay safe while they’re away. “We hope to soak up some sun and party a lot in Panama City (Fla.),” said King, a no-preference freshman.
NEWS
Bowling teams seasons rolling well
By Brian Charlton For The State News Walking into Marvelanes & Lounge on Thursday nights, it’s not unusual to find an audience gathered to watch students casually shattering pins and adding scores close to 300 to the TV screens above. Unbeknownst to many in the MSU community, the Spartan bowlers are known as an elite squad at the collegiate bowling level. The group, which includes high school state champions from across the nation, practices twice each week at Marvelanes, 2120 Michigan Highway 78, and other bowling alleys in the area. On the weekends, the bowlers compete against the top teams in the nation.
NEWS
Analysts: Engler may lead U next
A shift in political power on the MSU Board of Trustees has led many political analysts to believe Gov.
COMMENTARY
Duty to country is served every day
I don’t agree with U.S. Rep. Nick Smith’s bill at all (“Bill introduced in Washington could make service mandatory,” SN 2/4). To force young Americans to serve their country in the form of military service is not a democratic policy.
FEATURES
Smooth vocals carry record
Clarence Greenwood (aka Citizen Cope) shows promise with this record. Singing about everything from political conflict to love themes to emotional ballads, he crafts an amazing album that will earn him national acclaim. “If There’s Love” skids into Lenny Kravitz or Nelly Furtado territory, while “200,000 (in counterfeit 50 dollar bills)” fits the repetitive criteria of the rest of the record, but is saved by the relaxing lyrics and a sleepy breakdown. It’s incredible how Greenwood can use sometimes cheesy lyrics and make them sound amazing, such as with this verse from “If There’s Love”: “You give me strength to beat the odds and overcome my fears/You make me feel like I belong under the sun/You never grow old because you’re forever young.” Original?
SPORTS
Hoops team moving up
MSU women’s head basketball coach Joanne P. McCallie is in the midst of doing what most coaches wouldn’t be able to do. She is turning around the women’s basketball program.
COMMENTARY
Transgender clause needed for U staff
The recent article, \"“Groups discuss gender identity,” (SN 2/1) seems to me to give the impression the protection of gender identity expression is primarily a student issue.
FOOTBALL
Defense hopes to fill hole
The departure of senior linebacker Josh Thornhill to the NFL leaves a big hole in the middle of the MSU football team’s defense next season.Enter a hopeful replacement for next fall - Riverside-Brookfield High (Illinois) linebacker Steve Kielp, who will sign a letter of intent to play for head coach Bobby Williams today.“I think Kielp, a top 10 player in the state of Illinois, is very important to Michigan State,” said Bill Kurelic, recruiting analyst for MidwestRecruiting.com.