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FEATURES

Fortune 500 is money

Andrew Fifer
February 1, 2002

The buzz around campus is warranted. If you were wondering whether the new album from Fortune 500 is worth adding to your collection - wonder no more. The three solo artists - Crimson, Agony and Dux - hook up to put out an impressive debut album from the upstart label TrailBlaze Records. So many times underground rappers put out albums just to stake claim to having a record to brag about around their neighborhoods.

MICHIGAN

BioPort gets FDA shipping approval

Shaun Byron
February 1, 2002

Okemos - The Food and Drug Administration gave the green light Thursday to BioPort Corp. to begin shipping their anthrax vaccine. Its Spokane, Wash.-based contracted company, Hollister-Stier Laboratories, needed to get approval by the FDA before any shipment could begin. The nation’s only FDA-licensed producer of the vaccine had its Lansing location, 3500 N.

MSU

Lectures, shows fill cultures history month

Camille Spencer
February 1, 2002

The Latin Explosion talent show and the From Slavery to Freedom Lecture Series will offer students an opportunity to learn during February’s Chicano and Black History month.Other large events during the month include the Dia de La Mujer Conference and a presentation by award-winning poet Nikki Giovanni.Rodney Patterson, coordinator for the Office of Racial and Ethnic Student Affairs, said he thinks celebrating Black History Month was designed to raise awareness about black culture.“It showcases the accomplishments of African Americans,” he said.

NEWS

Balanced board may go GOP

Ed Ronco
February 1, 2002

The political balance of the MSU Board of Trustees could sway right if Democratic Trustee Robert Weiss accepts a family court judgeship in Genesee County from Gov.

FEATURES

Blending good and evil

Leslie Escobar
February 1, 2002

The temptation of Easy Mac is a dangerous threat to those trying half-heartedly to eat healthy in college. And pre-vet freshman Kelly Andersen knows personally the appeal the microwave-friendly version of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese has on her and her roommates. “I eat like two meals a day - one at 10 and one at about 5,” she said.

FEATURES

Good habits easily fall by the wayside

It wasn’t always like this. I honestly used to eat a lot healthier. When I was running cross country and playing softball and soccer throughout high school, I had to think a lot more about what I was eating. And that meant eating a good breakfast, a balanced lunch and, of course, a home-cooked meal by my mom at the end of the day. I got a lot more sleep, a lot more exercise and was not surrounded by the temptations of alcohol 24 hours a day. How so much changes in not even three years. Now I struggle to make time for coffee in the morning, and I think I may have eaten breakfast four times this entire year.

COMMENTARY

SNs Spartan spirit leads to bias report

While I was certainly dismayed about the vandalizing of Sparty, I was also upset about the way in which it was reported on the front page of Wednesday’s edition of The State News (“Yellow and blue paint hits Sparty, but runs green,” SN 1/30). The story showed no neutrality.

MSU

Groups discuss gender identity

Camille Spencer
February 1, 2002

Although some universities have added protection for transgender people to their anti-discrimination policies, MSU staff and students have no gender identity regulations.The policy, which was revised in April 1993, excludes the category of transgender.

MICHIGAN

Corps anticipate interest

Kendra Snyder
February 1, 2002

President Bush is calling on all Americans to serve their country for the equivalent of 4,000 hours - or two years - in their lifetimes. MSU Peace Corps recruiter Chris Foley said this push could definitely increase interest in the Peace Corps on campus. “It gives good publicity and can only do good,” he said.

SPORTS

Sports briefs

Wrestling The men’s wrestling team hits the road this weekend for matches with No.

FEATURES

Pick Kidman in Birthday Girl

Drew Harmon
February 1, 2002

Given Nicole Kidman’s track record as of late (”Moulin Rouge,” “The Others”), with any luck her new movie “Birthday Girl” will follow right in line as quality entertainment. Kidman plays Nadia, a Russian girl who travels to England after Brit guy John, played by Ben Chaplin, orders himself a bride.

COMMENTARY

Biblical wording is from Gods mouth

Saying that Matt Treadwell’s column on the Bible (”Biblical message found beyond wording” SN 1/30) was the worst column I have ever read would be the understatement of the year if my roommate hadn’t remarked that “Britney Spears looks good in spandex.” Why would he write a column about something that he obviously hasn’t thought about at all?

COMMENTARY

Snow dazed

It was only a matter of time before snow would pounded East Lansing. Students and staff should be happy the 12 to 13 inches of snow that came Wednesday night didn’t come sooner - we all knew warm temperatures couldn’t stick around for long. Along with snow comes dangerous roads, covered cars, missing salt trucks and students hoping class will be canceled.

NEWS

U learns black history from Malcolm Xs daughter

Camille Spencer
February 1, 2002

The youngest daughter of slain militant leader Malcolm X spoke about memories of her parents and her advice for college students Thursday night at the Union. Malikah Shabazz, the keynote speaker for the university’s Black History Month Kick-off, was casually dressed as a 100-person crowd asked questions. Although she remains dedicated to his legacy, Shabazz never met her father because he was assassinated while her mother, Betty Shabazz, was pregnant with her and twin sister Malaak. “Because my father and mother belonged to everyone, we all have the responsibility of carrying on their legacy,” she said.

NEWS

Storm sidelines bus system; students trudge to classes

Jeanne Chan
February 1, 2002

Amy Esper left for class at 1:15 p.m. near Wilson Hall, after giving up on a bus that never came. “I was waiting there for like 20 minutes when some girl told me that the buses weren’t running,” the advertising junior said. Capital Area Transportation Authority’s bus service on campus would resume shortly after she left for what would be a 20-minute walk through snow-covered trails. CATA suspended its on-campus service from 11:10 a.m.

COMMENTARY

Mason is right for top athletics spot

I am writing in response to Ruth Helmus’ inaccurate accounts of Ron Mason’s supposed dislike for women’s sports (“Mason is as biased as his predecessor,” SN 1/30). A quick review of the facts will show that her claims about Mason are false. I do concur with Helmus that the MSU athletics department has approached Title IX compliance in the wrong manner.