COMMENTARY

9-11

Bombs are flying through the sky Innocence will now die Shock and fear run through our veins Looking, searching for the blames Who has done such an evil deed? Who has caused our world to bleed? Sorrow, pain, anticipation, Flood our wounded grieving nation Sisters, brothers gone away Mothers, fathers lost at day Friends forever never seen, Implications are obscene Men enlist to give their lives Take revenge on men of knives Women calm their shaken kids Looking out for their needs Sisters, brothers hold their hands Praying for uncounted friends Politicians run around Here and there and all about Try to solve the gruesome web Which Americans are dead? Who has dared to wound this state, Took our freedom as their bate? Now our souls are stones of hate Nine-one-one we won’t forget And revenge we pledge to get. Marina Freyman advertising senior

MSU

New director says education the key to unity

Camille Spencer

September 17, 2001

As new director of the Julian Samora Research Institute at MSU, Israel Cuellar will focus on education as the key to rebuilding the Latino community.“People who are more well-educated have better jobs, and that reduces the income disparities that exist,” he said.

COMMENTARY

Terrorist attacks leave nation mourning, but for how long?

Trying to be funny this week probably wouldn’t be received as well as it otherwise might. Things are a little different right now, so I’ll begin trying to make people laugh again next Monday.

MSU

Museum continues quilting series

Megan Frye

September 17, 2001

Despite a canceled lecture Sunday because of flight problems, the MSU Museum still has a series of quilting events planned in the upcoming months. Kitty Clark Cole, an avid collector and creator of quilts, was unable to give her lecture, “It’s Better With Cheddar,” referring to the orange-colored quilt fabrics that she enjoys, because she couldn’t get a flight from Wisconsin to Michigan. Cole has greatly supported the museum and generously donated 13 quilts from her collection to the Michigan Quilt Project, which is housed in the MSU Museum.

MSU

Community breaks ground on Jewish student center

Rachel Wright

September 17, 2001

After a four-year campaign, one MSU student group will see its dream come true.A groundbreaking ceremony was held Sunday to kick off construction of a new Hillel Jewish Student Center, 402 Linden St., on the former location of the old structure.More than 75 people came to celebrate the beginning of the new structure.“A new Hillel building is extremely important to MSU,” said Andrew Bocknek, a finance senior who also sits on the Hillel board of governors.

COMMENTARY

Support of Israel asked for attacks

I think the United States asked for this terrible chain reaction of tragedies Tuesday. While I will not go through everything that brought us to this, I would like to note that maybe the single biggest sin the United States committed was its continued support of Israel, even as much of the world became increasingly critical of its dealings with the Palestinians.

COMMENTARY

Terrorism was strike against all Americans

This attack was a personal attack against all of us, and should bring a personal and strong response.

COMMENTARY

Alumnus not proud U was open after attack

Unlike some fellow Spartan alumni, I am not proud MSU stayed open after what was, perhaps, the worst thing to happen to the United States ever. To not take at least one day off to observe, mourn and reflect is an abortion of humanity and patriotism.

COMMENTARY

Twin towers stood strong until demise

There has been an earthquake in the spirit of America. There is not one person who can ignore this event.

NEWS

Speech postponed due to flight trouble

A lecture by two Arab American leaders scheduled for today with James Madison College students has been postponed.Jim Zogby, president of the Arab American Institute, and U.S.

NEWS

Pride on display at Oldsmobile

Steve Eder

September 16, 2001

Lansing - Four-year-old Katie Shotwell showed her national pride Friday. Katie, a Lansing resident, was among hundreds gathered at Oldsmobile Park to celebrate America in the aftermath of attacks in Washington and New York. “I love America,” said Katie, who attended the rally with family members. Many participants came to the park, 505 E.

NEWS

Campus gathers to pray, remember

Jamie Gumbrecht

September 16, 2001

When the seats of the Wharton Center’s Great Hall filled Friday afternoon, students, faculty and community members who wanted to participate in the university-sponsored prayer and remembrance service moved to the Pasant Theatre’s simulcast. When the Pasant Theatre filled, they crouched in the aisles and lined the staircases of the halls. When those were filled, they listened quietly, shoulder-to-shoulder, in the lobby. More than 3,800 people came to the service, leaving classrooms and offices across campus empty.

MICHIGAN

Students, community to take advantage of city flea market

Sara Luneburg

September 14, 2001

Moving out of the dorms or a family home leaves students scrambling for basic household items, couches and decorations.

FEATURES

Weekend Guide

Friday The Campus Center will present the Black Comedy Tour. There will be two shows in Anthony Hall, at 10 p.m.

COMMENTARY

Hysteria should not alter civil liberties

Plugging into the media in an attempt to find out something new, conclusive and substantial about the attack on the United States, I found commentary from the media that was disturbing.

COMMENTARY

Alumnus proud U open after attack

It is with great pride that I heard of MSU President M. Peter McPherson’s decision to remain open for business during and after the terrorist acts of war in New York and Washington, D.C.

FEATURES

Local rockers to perform in Ann Arbor this weekend

Cavan Moon

September 14, 2001

If you are one of the many Domestic Problems fans who missed its most recent show in East Lansing, you may have to take a road trip to catch the band this fall.The Grand Rapids sextet played at Rick’s American Cafe, 224 Abbott Road, in late August, before many students returned for the fall semester and doesn’t have any other shows in East Lansing planned for the coming months.But that doesn’t mean it won’t be nearby.

MICHIGAN

Price gougers may pay heavy fines

Steve Eder

September 14, 2001

State Rep. Mike Kowall wants the state to impose stricter penalties on those who price gouge in a time of tragedy.Kowall, a White Lake Republican and assistant majority whip, unveiled legislation Thursday that would modify Michigan’s Consumer Protection Act to make profiteering a felony crime punishable by five years in prison and a $20,000 fine.

MSU

Local briefs

In response to Tuesday’s terrorist attacks, MSU will join the rest of the nation today in observing a National Day of Prayer and Remembrance.Classes scheduled for 11:30 a.m.

MSU

Student teachers cope in classroom

Katie Drury had to smile and pretend a national disaster didn’t happen while mentoring in a third-grade classroom Tuesday. “It was difficult to put on the happy face and represent the teacher model,” said Drury, a teaching intern at Whitehills Elementary School, 621 Pebblebrook Lane. Drury is one of about 550 graduates of MSU’s College of Education who have been coping with Tuesday’s terrorist attacks on the United States while interning in classrooms across the state. “For many of the interns, this is challenging because it was the first time they were looked to as adults by the children and teens who were seeking answers and support,” said Trudy Sykes, coordinator for the secondary education program. Cary Grimm, an MSU graduate who interns at Novi Meadows school in Novi, said the teachers decided against sharing the news with students. “It didn’t really hit me until the kids left,” Grimm said.