Reject Izzos raise, protect employees

I cannot agree more with S.A.E. Miller (“Izzo paid too much during tough times,” SN 11/12) regarding Izzo’s paycheck.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Harken to childhood, TV has become wasteland of recycled garbage

I’ve come to notice two main things about TV these days: It has a lot of channels and it sucks.

Police briefs 11/16/01

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.

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.

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.

Movie deserves much praise

Why would anyone need to see a movie about a wannabe-rock-star, post-operative transsexual with a 1-inch penis?

Michigan to receive crisis response team

Michigan is getting its own terror squad.Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld announced Thursday that Michigan will be one of five states awarded a Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team.

Sick of hearing about recent news

On the subject of terrorism, anthrax and racial profiling - I’m sick of hearing about it in every paper, on the radio and TV.

Harry Potter is as faithful as possible to book

All right, I know I’m dealing with a holy tome here, so I’m going to watch my Ps and Qs, or I can see my e-mail filling up from hateful little “Harry Potter” fans.

Cycling for charity

A six-month bicycle trek across parts of South America, Central America and the United States might be an impossible feat for some.But environmental biology and botany senior Misty Flahie isn’t your average student.“We’ve been training for over two years now,” she said.

Thanks, Chi Theta, for help at event

I would like to express my gratitude, on behalf of staff members in University Apartments Residence Life, to those volunteers from the Phi Chi Theta Business Fraternity.