Keep library open; study needs ignored

It is now 11:45 on a Friday night, but I have a very important exam next week. I am hunched over a computer in the Main Library here on campus.

Bill proposes pay cut for state legislators

If state Rep. Doug Spade gets his way, state lawmakers may give back some of their recent $20,000 pay raise. After accepting the increase early in the year, state officials are scheduled to receive an additional 2.9 percent pay raise next year, increasing salaries to $79,650 for the state Legislature. But Spade, D-Adrian, is proposing legislation that would not only refuse the 2.9 percent increase, but also reduce existing salaries by 5 percent. “We’ve already started cutting budgets with lower revenue coming into the state,” Spade said.

Injuries, talk of sequel follow Cold War

MSU head coach Ron Mason and Michigan head coach Red Berenson didn’t just leave the door open for the possibility of another massive outdoor hockey game occurring - they all but took it off the hinges. After “The Cold War” set the world record for hockey attendance (74,554) and basically went off without a hitch Saturday night, the long-time coaches said a follow-up was inevitable. But where will it happen next? “The world of professional hockey and the world of college hockey will both look at it,” Berenson said.

U to discuss terrorist events

MSU faculty and teaching assistants will have a chance to examine and compare with each other what they have learned from their experiences regarding the Sept.

Seniors may face difficult job search in weak economy

Alex Beachum isn’t worried about finding a job when he graduates.The interdisciplinary studies and pre-law senior said he plans on selling real estate before he enters law school.“The economy is pretty slow, but the line of work I am going into doesn’t really matter,” he said.

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New liaison aims to give board students voice

Marisa Cruz vows students will have a voice on the MSU Board of Trustees - hers. As the at-large student liaison on the board, Cruz said she will represent the diverse interests of students across campus.

Religious fanatics misguide too many

I’m surprised someone finally spoke out about an issue I find somewhat prominent: misguided religious fanaticism. Craig Gunn’s assessment of atrocities carried out in the name of religion is accurate (“Time for the dissolution of organized religion,” SN 10/4). While I’m not a religious person, I do think religion can be a good institution when it isn’t being moderated by fundamentalist demagogues.

Williams says kicking situation should be remedied by Saturday

The legs of MSU’s kickers have been working harder than a Las Vegas chorus line. And for good reason - the position is wide open after three field goals and two extra points missed the mark in the Spartans’ 27-26 loss at Northwestern on Sept.

Vigil promotes awareness of Native American culture, heritage

Scents of sage, sounds of steady drum beats and the flicker of candle lights filled the air surrounding the rock on Farm Lane on Monday night. These traditional Native American symbols were part of an Indigenous People’s Day vigil sponsored by the North American Indian Student Organization.

Team takes two first-place finishes at Head of Ohio over weekend

The weather provided a challenge, but the MSU women’s crew team found a way to succeed as they traveled Saturday to Pittsburgh to compete in the Head of the Ohio. The regatta included 117 organizations and Big Ten rivals Penn State, Ohio State and Michigan. The Spartans entered boats in four races - open pairs, club eight, open four and open eight - and came out with two first-place finishes. Junior Kate Gay and senior Krista Buzzel won the first race of the day, the open pairs, with a time of 17:01.60. Sophomore coxswain Michelle Fix, junior Stacey Atkinson, junior Amy Silder, sophomore Amy Pennington, senior Beth Kaupa, senior Kate Yauk, junior Laura Thomas, junior Ty Middleton and senior Laurie Kozlakowski won the club eight race in 15:22.80.

Diverse downtown

May’s closing of Bagel-Fragel Deli, and the gradual disappearance of other locally owned stores in East Lansing, brings about a sense of loss to many students and longtime community members.

Construction projects show signs of growth in community

The economic status of the United States may still be on shaky ground following the events of the last month, but the city of East Lansing is maintaining its development efforts.East Lansing has several of its own construction projects underway within the city limits, and several projects are underway in adjacent Bath Township on Abbott Road north of Lake Lansing Road.

Musicians to perform free show tonight

Latin American musicians Los Folkloristas will perform for free at 8 p.m. tonight at the Music Building Auditorium.Its mission, “to preserve and record the traditional music of Mexico and Latin America,” takes it across the globe, as it has been doing for 35 years.“It’s fantastic what they do,” said Manuel Chavez, associate director of the department of Latin American & Caribbean Studies.

Michigan lawmakers respond to military attacks

U.S. Sen. Carl Levin never arrived in Lansing on Monday. When the Detroit Democrat caught word the United States initiated its first set of retaliatory attacks against Taliban interests in Afghanistan, he needed to get to the nation’s political helm - quickly. That meant Levin, chairman of the Senate Committee of Armed Services, was forced to cut short his stop in Michigan, indicating an “urgent need” to return to Washington. “We’ve been successful in hitting the targets as far as we know,” said Levin, who received briefings from Pentagon officials.

ASMSU aids ailing IM sports arenas

Members of ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, and administrators will meet today to discuss how to improve the intramural facilities on campus.Fred Poston, vice president for finance and operations, and Lee June, vice president for student affairs and services, are scheduled to talk with the Intramural Sports Ad-hoc Committee, which consists of eight ASMSU members.ASMSU Student Assembly Chairperson Quinn Wright said he’s hoping to continue the work of his predecessors.“This is the third year of the project that was started by Mike Webber,” he said.

Rapper Ludacris to kick off Homecoming at auditorium

Ludacris will visit the MSU Auditorium for a Homecoming kick off concert Thursday at around 7:30 p.m.

Secret war

As the United States adds another armed conflict to its list of battles through the years, the American public and the media begin clamoring for all the information that can be found. In an intense campaign where information is paramount to success, how much can we really expect to know? President Bush has told us many times in various addresses that this will not be a war like what we’re used to.

Halloween fund-raiser prepares for opening

As Halloween approaches, the Lansing Junior Chamber of Commerce is preparing for its annual haunted house.

Safety shouldnt be at liberties expense

I can remember when they used to let me board my plane at Detroit Metropolitan Airport with my Leatherman tool.