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COMMENTARY

Juice on the loose

The Juice is loose - and this time it’s absurd. O.J. Simpson is in court again, as the sole defense witness for himself against charges of auto burglary and battery charges. In his testimony in a Florida courtroom Tuesday, Simpson asserted, among other things, that he never had to lie with his life depending on it, and that he had never been accused of being an actor - a comment that produced laughter throughout the courtroom. Facing up to 16 years in prison if convicted, Simpson answered a series of questions in cross-examination, some of which were barred as Prosecutor Abbe Rifkin began treading the line on items relating to his ex-wife, and the criminal trial in which he was accused of killing Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman. During normal times this news might make more prominent headlines, although it really shouldn’t.

MICHIGAN

Society discusses 9-11

Alison Barker
October 24, 2001

A panel of local communication professionals spoke to the public Tuesday about how they responded to the worst terrorist attack on United States soil at the Kellogg Center.Public Relations Society of America held its largest monthly luncheon when experts were invited to speak about how they used crisis communication plans after Sept.

COMMENTARY

Abortion display obscene, wrong

After leaving Wells Hall for one of my classes I was astounded by very explicit images. All around me were signs declaring “Genocide Pictures Ahead” and not knowing what was going on I moved closer to the display.

MICHIGAN

Urban Options display provides advice to lower energy costs

Shaun Byron
October 24, 2001

It is the house that the Energy Office built.A new display in Urban Options, 405 Grove St., is showing homeowners how to cut their energy bills drastically.Built by a professional exhibit company, the display is stained in a natural wood stain and is seven feet tall and nine feet wide, taking up an entire wall.

FEATURES

Dogwood drools on latest

Dogwood“Matt Aragon”(Tooth and Nail)Punk rock, if done right, can rock. Punk rock bands who aspire to sound only like MxPx and NOFX can get annoying. Dogwood falls in between, aspiring to some features of both of the above mentioned bands, but still managing to hold an occasional original effect. For instance, the albums opening track, “1983,” has some brief breakdowns in the middle and kicks around some obscure push-pull methods with its chords. As the album progresses, it gives way to a more pop-punk edge, featuring some decent soloing and something besides the quick NOFX-influenced drum line. The band knows how to introduce each song, using various techniques to give each song a strong chapter title, but fails to write an effective piece through each page.

NEWS

Dining patrons receive bad fortune

Jamie Gumbrecht
October 24, 2001

A Jeep Cherokee crashed through the side of an East Lansing restaurant Tuesday afternoon, causing its driver and two restaurant employees minor injuries. A 21-year-old female from Richland, Mich., fell unconscious for unknown reasons while driving eastbound down East Grand River Avenue, then ran into Asian House, 1001 E.

NEWS

Crew cruises to fine finishes in tournament

Ryan Duffy said every day he learns how much further he can push himself. Duffy, a psychology junior, raced in the Men’s Varsity Eight for the MSU crew team at the Head of the Grand, an annual invitational regatta hosted by MSU men’s crew held on Sunday at Grand River Park in Lansing.

FEATURES

Local artist releases album, a solid effort

Dan Julian
October 24, 2001

Shepard’s Follyself-titledSometimes in the bustling nonsense that is the music industry, it’s easy to overlook the wonderful talent right in our frontyard. Meet Shepard’s Folly, a local Celtic group which features former MSU Professor Phil Shepard, who retired in 1999 after teaching for 30 years. The album is chock full of inspiring and uptempo tunes which manage to stay confined to some extent. Too many times a group like this will find itself getting too busy with its sound, trying to package numerous instruments together to form a unique sound - Shepard’s Folly does it by simply letting each instrument shine. The quality of sound on the disc is perfectly mixed, allowing each instrument to shine and have its own 15 minutes of fame. The songs on the effort range from traditional Celtic to guitar ballads with male and female harmonization to tunes based solely on a mesmerizing violin slivering in between complex guitar chords.

FEATURES

Program strives to improve reputation among other schools

After Saturday’s competition, the MSU jazz program hopes to improve its reputation in the state.Rodney Whitaker, an associate professor of music and the head of jazz studies, said Western Michigan University has the reputation of having the best jazz program in the state.“But that will soon change,” he said.

MICHIGAN

E.L. aims to improve intersections safety

Jamie Gumbrecht
October 24, 2001

From her apartment window near the intersection of Collingwood Drive and Grand River Avenue, Rachel Wool has a bird’s-eye view of north campus - and all the vehicle accidents occurring on the way in.“I’m looking out my window and I see accidents almost every day,” the social relations senior said.

COMMENTARY

Bad display

If the goal was to spark discussion and surprise, the supposed “genocide pictures” posted around Wells Hall on Monday and Tuesday certainly accomplished their task. MSU Students for Life and the Center for Bio-Ethical Reform organized “The Genocide Awareness Project,” a photo exhibit of aborted fetuses alongside historical examples of genocide, including victims of the Holocaust and Rwandan and Cambodian massacres. The Wells Hall courtyard is known for startling displays and protests, and the last couple of days have proved to be no exception. But this was not the best way to make a point.

FEATURES

Cars stalls

Drew Harmon
October 24, 2001

I can see my e-mail inbox filling up already. People writing to tell me that I’m insensitive and uncaring, unable to look at the good in the new movie “Riding in Cars with Boys.” But I can see the good.

MSU

Black activist to visit campus

Camille Spencer
October 24, 2001

Bobby Seale, co-founder of the Black Panther Party, will be speaking at 7 p.m. today in the Erickson Kiva. The Black Panther Party was formed in the 1960s to support black civil rights. Associate Professor Curtis Stokes of James Madison College said Seale was an important figure in the 1960s. “He has been an admired figure among many sectors of the black and progressive community since that time,” he said.

MSU

Scarves a symbol of Muslim support

Camille Spencer
October 23, 2001

As a symbol of solidarity for Muslims who have been harassed since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, women who are not of the faith have been wearing hijabs, headscarves, to demonstrate support for the community. The scarves are considered to be a religious display of modesty and intellect and are worn by Muslim women in a fashion that covers their hair. The trend has been created in response to a worldwide campaign, “Scarves for Solidarity,” which has held events in Australia, England, Illinois, California, Washington, D.C.

MSU

Students for Life bring graphic exhibit to U

Casey Mcnenly
October 23, 2001

Students coming to and from classes in Wells Hall on Monday received a stern warning of the images they were about to witness. However the orange signs reading, “Warning Genocide Pictures Ahead” placed in the courtyard behind Wells Hall and the International Center could do little to prepare them. The Genocide Awareness Project, organized by MSU Students for Life and the Center for Bio-Ethical Reform, came to campus armed with photographs depicting the remains of aborted fetuses side by side with historical examples of genocide.