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EventsAbrams Planetarium: Orion Rendezvous, a Star Trek Voyage of Discovery, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 4 p.m.

Groups body cards promote healthy self-image

As the holiday season approaches, Respecting and Understanding Body Image, an MSU student group, is trying to change unhealthy dieting habits and give women and men more confidence about their bodies.The group has created body cards - fliers urging people to give up dieting and find happiness with their bodies.

Coach not to blame for teams mistakes

While reading the Opinion Page in Thursday’s State News I ran into the letter by Nick Friant criticizing Bobby William’s poor coaching job (“Coach disgraceful, dismiss Williams”). Now, I don’t watch a lot of football - college or otherwise - and I don’t claim to know the game.

New Wet Kojak give pizzazz on latest

Much like its other three releases, its 1995 self-titled debut, 1997’s “Nasty International” and 2000’s “Do Things,” the latest ditty from New Wet Kojak, featuring Scott McCloud and Johnny Temple, better known for their work with indie-rock masters Girls Against Boys, is signature of its reputation. It focuses on creative drum lines that sound out of tune but magnificent, but manages to stick in vocals like a free-style poetry reading.

Local police, volunteers promote safe trick-or-treating

With police officer and fireman topping the list of popular costumes at local Halloween shops, area residents can expect to see more on the streets - in costume and in uniform.East Lansing and Lansing police will be keeping watch over trick-or-treaters tonight, along with volunteers from the community.

Nike deals with labor issues

In a recently signed Nike athletic apparel contract, the University of North Carolina took a specific and outwardly public stance on labor rights. And MSU’s Students for Economic Justice say MSU should follow suit. In North Carolina’s eight-year, $28.34 million deal, signed Oct.

House bill damages reproductive rights

Like many students on campus, I am concerned with reproductive freedom. Currently there is a bill, House Bill 4655, on the floor of the Michigan House that would infringe on the reproductive rights of any student who utilizes the services of our local Planned Parenthood.

Pagan organizations celebrate seasonal change

In the light of the moon, about 30 pagans danced, chanted and read poetry in celebration of the changing of the seasons. Melissa Hill, a member of Green Spiral: MSU’s Eclectic Pagan Network, shared a poem and affirmed her growth in the group. “It’s changed my life,” said Hill, a horticulture senior.

Feminists support Day of Action with march

In an effort to spread awareness and gain information about women’s issues, Feminists Ending the Misogynist System sponsored the Feminist Fun March on Tuesday afternoon at the rock on Farm Lane.The event was in honor of National Young Womyn’s Day of Action, a campaign designed to end gender discrimination by educating women and promoting activism.

Student offers help for credit problems

Your recent coverage of college students and credit cards, “Credit card debt” (SN 10/18), although important, failed to include information about an existing program at MSU.

Police briefs 10/31/01

Trick-or-treaters head to city for Great Pumpkin Walk

Three-year-old Conor Clifford may be a witch, but he still loves chocolate and Hershey’s Kisses.Among ghosts and goblins, Conor, from East Lansing, joined his 1-year-old brother Brady and hundreds of area children in pursuit of sweet treats Tuesday.“I love all of the costumes,” Conor said, pointing at miniature versions of Winnie the Pooh and Tigger who strolled by - candy-collecting bags in hand.More than 90 businesses in downtown East Lansing participated in the Great Pumpkin Walk by decorating their business fronts and passing out candy to all children, whether dressed as teddy bears or football players.“I’m the executioner,” said A.J.

Boo!

Today is the day circled in red marker on thousands of little kids’ calendars. Children count the days until Halloween each year. Our job is not to ruin the day kids have been looking forward to.

Football: Spartans silent on Saturdays rivalry struggle

Place your friendly wagers, begin the talk trash and get ready for the hype. MSU’s matchup with No.

Exaggeration used too often in debate

I am pro-life. Fine. Each to his own, right? Yet I was surprised the other day to read that people who share that belief are right-wing, fundamentalist radicals who don’t know how to properly use the term genocide (“Pro-life exhibit vulgar propaganda,” “Genocide not an appropriate analogy,” SN 10/26). Though I can understand disagreement, let’s be honest.

Patriotric spirit spurs rise in Halloween sales

Halloween sales may not be that scary for local businesses.Nikki Bernstien, manager of communications for the International Mass Retail Association, said households are spending an average of $61 compared to $43 from last year.“They are spending more money because they want to,” she said.

Muddy Waters tribute outfit to perform

In the 1950s, Chicago was a blues Mecca, and Muddy Waters was king. He was considered a master of postwar blues, having established himself on the Chicago blues scene. It was about that time that he met up with Luther “Guitar Junior” Johnson, a guitarist who worked in a steel mill outside Chicago.

Workshops aid grads

The first workshops of the year aimed at improving graduate school education and solving conflicts between MSU graduate students and professors were held Monday and Tuesday.The Conflict Resolution Workshop was created by Karen Klomparens, dean of the Graduate School, and John Beck, associate director of the School of Labor and Industrial Relations, in 1997 after receiving a grant from the National Department of Education and the Hewlett Foundation.“The workshops train students and faculty in using an interest-based approach to conflict management,” Klomparens said.

Womens soccer: Offense arrives late in season

Late in the season, the MSU women’s soccer team seems to have finally found its offense. And just in time - only two games remain on the team’s (8-7-2) regular season schedule, the first of which is being played at 3:00 p.m.

Activist to speak on apartheid

Eddie Daniels, a South African political activist, will share some of his life experiences with the MSU community at noon today in 201 International Center. His visit is being sponsored by the African Studies Center. Daniels, who has worked to end apartheid and struggle in South Africa, was imprisoned on Robben Island with the former president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela. Robert Vassen, associate director of the English Language Center, is friends with Daniels and asked him to speak at MSU. “It’s important for people all over the world to know exactly what is happening in South Africa as the new country emerges from the apartheid era,” he said. David Wiley, a sociology professor and director of the African Studies Center, said Daniels was a leading figure in the apartheid struggle. “Daniels reveals how a person decides to put their life on the line for principles and justice instead of the comfort of home and family,” he said.