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FEATURES

Fans anticipate arrival of rock legend Rod Stewart at Breslin Center this weekend

Rock legend Rod Stewart hits Breslin Center on Saturday. From rock to pop, Stewart survived the 1960s, ’70s, ’80s and ’90s and is still going strong. “He has staying power with so many hits,” said Keith Pellegrini, promotions director for WMMQ (94.9-FM). “A show like this is going to be two hours of hits.” Even though Stewart just released a new album, “Human,” Pellegrini thinks the concert will consist mostly of classics. “I would say Rod’s shows now are just all hits,” he said.

MSU

Old campus buildings to be destroyed, renovated

Leslie Escobar
November 9, 2001

When baby boomers began entering college during the 1960s, more space was needed on campuses to accommodate hordes of new students. And during that time, about 8 million square feet and nearly a third of the buildings on MSU’s campus were constructed. University engineer Robert Nestle said despite some buildings undergoing extensive renovations or even being destroyed, the majority of buildings on campus can remain useful with updates. “Buildings tend to be updated and renovated as needs change,” he said.

MICHIGAN

City Center II plans underway

Shaun Byron
November 9, 2001

Slowly and steadily, the City Center project is nearing completion.But another is just getting underway.The city of East Lansing purchased the former Old Kent Bank building at 303 Abbott Road on Nov.

COMMENTARY

Candid cameras

Provide all the excuses you want, having MSU police wander through tailgates armed with video cameras is not a good idea.Despite reassurances from MSU police, students caught on tape during football Saturdays - or at any other event - have to wonder if police officers are out to get them.Officials say the tapes are used to analyze the ways different groups act while tailgating, and to document arrests and large groups to protect individuals and officers from later court action.And while it can protect officers during a questionable arrest - having a visual record always helps should a disagreement surface - the ability to record at will has the potential to be abused.Most students are unaware of the reasons why MSU police videotaped at past tailgates.

NEWS

Students rebuild lives

Jamie Gumbrecht
November 9, 2001

When the sun came up Tuesday morning, the area surrounding 529 Sunrise Court was dark - black from a night of flames and smoke. About 6:30 p.m.

FEATURES

Veteran rocker enjoys success with new band

Dan Austin
November 9, 2001

Walter Schreifels was trapped. No, not trapped in a crappy recording contract or with a band he can’t get along with. Walter Schreifels was trapped in a Buffalo, N.Y., parking lot. “How the hell do you get out of here?” he said as he frantically drove about seeking an exit.

ICE HOCKEY

Amherst first non-CCHA foe

James Jahnke
November 9, 2001

Head coach Ron Mason and his fourth-ranked Spartans rarely look too far down the road. But for tonight’s nonconference matchup against UMass-Amherst at 7:05 at Munn Ice Arena, MSU admits it’s thinking ahead a little bit.

COMMENTARY

SN should cover more race issues

I totally disagree with the letter by Mike O’Bryan in response to the Meridian Mall case receiving too much play (“Meridian Mall case gets too much play,” SN 11/7). At a time when racial profiling is at its prime, coverage of this case was not only needed, but it should have been greater.

COMMENTARY

In Izzo we trust

Msu officials were wise to take measures to keep one of the athletics department’s most valuable assets - men’s basketball head coach Tom Izzo.Izzo’s new seven-year rollover contract is no small chunk of change.

NEWS

WRC leader speaks about labor issues

Eric Morath
November 9, 2001

The Worker Rights Consortium director spoke to roughly 40 students Thursday evening about the efforts of his group to improve working conditions in developing countries. Scott Nova said his group represents 89 colleges and universities to monitor foreign factories that make the schools’ apparel.

SPORTS

Madison, Cooper close superb year with honors

Aaron Johnson
November 9, 2001

The MSU field hockey team didn’t leave Evanston, Ill., with a championship at last weekend’s Big Ten Tournament, but the team wasn’t overlooked completely. Two Spartans received end-of-the-year honors. Head coach Michele Madison was named the Big Ten Coach of the Year and senior forward Bridget Cooper was named the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year. Madison received Coach of the Year after leading the team to a 15-5 record, good enough to share the Big Ten regular season championship with Ohio State. No other MSU field hockey coach has ever won the title. “(Madison) truly deserves it, she’s led our team to where we are today,” senior goalkeeper Mara Mabley said.

NEWS

Seven candidates vie for governor

Steve Eder
November 9, 2001

Gov. John Engler better start packing his bags. After serving as Michigan’s governor for 12 years, Engler will be forced to move on to new things because of term limits.

FEATURES

Weekend Guide

Friday • Christian entertainer Chonda Pierce, will be at the Lansing Center, 333 E.