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COMMENTARY

Wrong values

Supremacy organizations are getting fresh blood in their ranks, researchers say. A study conducted by a faith-based organization in Chicago revealed that during the last year in the Midwestern states, 33 percent of the 338 white supremacist groups actively recruit young people, 10 percent higher than in 1999. There is nothing wrong with taking pride in one’s race or heritage, whether it be black, white, Asian, Indian or anything else.

FEATURES

Weekend Guide

FRIDAYThe “Black Comedy Tour“ featuring Shawn C & Cocoa Brown will be visiting MSU.

NEWS

ASMSU, E.L. city council discuss student concerns

Students and leaders of East Lansing met Thursday to discuss issues affecting students. What resulted was a learning experience for everyone. ASMSU’s Student Assembly met with the East Lansing City Council to discuss issues such as moving back the primaries, putting a student on the council and improving tenants’ rights. This marked the first time in a year that MSU’s undergraduate student government has met with city officials. Jonathan Rosenthal, director of community affairs for ASMSU, said the meeting was just the starting block to a continuing partnership. “This was history,” Rosenthal said.

COMMENTARY

Protect rights

President Bush signed an executive order Tuesday that allows the government to try any foreign terrorism suspect in a special military commission instead of going through the usual legal channels. How hypocritical of our government to support a process that effectively sets aside the way of life and constitutional rights we fight for when we put terrorists on trial. The White House makes the argument that these special commissions would make it easier to protect the methods and sources of investigators, and it would enable trials to be held overseas.

MICHIGAN

Homeless hidden by affluent community

Since she began volunteering one year ago, Erica Benson’s eyes were opened to a world she had never known - a world without welcome mats, milk and cookies after school and steady paychecks. The linguistics graduate student volunteers at Haven House, 121 Whitehills Drive in Lansing, a shelter for homeless families. Gov.

FEATURES

School of Music prepares for famous opera this weekend

“The Secret Marriage” opens tonight with deceit, sexual tension and humor, not to say that sexual tension isn’t funny in itself. Put on by the School of Music, Domenico Cimarosa’s opera, “Il Matrimonio Segreto,” is adapted from Italian so audiences will be able to understand and enjoy the plot. “The music is really sparkling, very enjoyable and it’s out and out funny,” said Melanie Helton, director and assistant professor of voice. Performances are 8 p.m.

NEWS

Spartans try to keep bowl hopes alive

After the final second ticks off the scoreboard in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, only one team will be bowl eligible. MSU and Purdue have identical records (5-3 overall, 3-3 Big Ten) and share third place in the Big Ten.

MSU

Indian festival celebrated this weekend

Diwali, the Indian festival of lights, will be celebrated with traditional Indian drinking, dining and dancing at the Graduate Employees Union office Saturday. Diwali Daze 2001 will offer snacks from Sindhu Indian Cuisine, 4790 S.

FEATURES

Harpers to hold All Access party

This Friday at Harper’s Restaurant & Brewpub 131 Albert Ave., Infinite Entertainment and Student Express will be presenting All Access, a 21-and-up party that includes 100 foot video screens, a spring break trip giveaway and many other prizes.

FEATURES

Theres something about Harry

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” smacks the big screen tonight, and enthusiasts of all-ages are expected to stampede to the film’s much-anticipated premiere. Psychology senior Stephanie Wilson gushes for Harry Potter, living proof that he’s a magnet to more than the average fourth grader. “It’s simple, but it hooks you in,” said an enthusiastic Wilson of J.K.

MSU

Immigration policy topic of forum today

As part of International Education Week, Peter Briggs, director of the Office of International Students and Scholars, will lead a discussion about changing immigration policies in the aftermath of the Sept.

FEATURES

New Line Cinema to release first in trilogy of The Lord of the Rings series

Sure, Harry Potter grips millions with wizard frenzy.But “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, arguably a king of the fantasy genre, will soon leap from book to the big screen too.History senior Andy Miller has read the series several times and considers himself a fan. “Fantasy writers are always trying to create their own worlds, but none are as original as Middle-Earth,” he said.Middle-Earth is the fantasy realm in which the tales are based.

MSU

Game shuttle location changed this year

The pick-up and drop-off point for the men’s basketball game shuttle is located at Ramp 5, south of the Communication Arts and Sciences Building this year. Lot 92, which is near Service Road, is no longer a pick-up point. MSU police Sgt.