Experts say cash standstill good strategy to find culprits

Exactly two weeks after Sept. 11, U.S. officials are still attempting to smoke the terrorists out - by any means necessary. In the nation’s latest measure to pinpoint the culprits, President Bush called for a “strike on the financial foundation” of terrorists, and froze assets of 27 individuals and organizations. The freeze applies to “terrorist organizations, individuals, terrorist leaders, a corporation that serves as a front for terrorism and several nonprofit organizations,” Bush said.

Revenge help catch overseas terrorists

I guess America has decided a certain number of innocent lives, not our own of course, is a reasonable price for revenge.

Internet tax may level playing field for businesses, but might be unconstitutional

Gov. John Engler wants Michigan at the forefront of a project to streamline Internet sales tax collection nationwide.Engler wants Michigan to join a national coalition of states developing methods for collecting taxes on Internet purchases, said Matt Resch, an Engler spokesman.

Field hockey squad hosts Central Michigan

The MSU field hockey team hosts Central Michigan at 7:30 p.m. today in the Duffy Daugherty Football Building. The Spartans (5-3, 1-0 Big Ten) are coming off a dominating 5-0 win over Northwestern in their Big Ten opener Saturday at Spartan Stadium. Despite its 3-3 overall record, Central could present a challenge for the Spartans.

Safety first?

In the halls of our federal government, preparations are underway to step up our sense of security as a people.

Effective casting, smooth flow accentuate Inheret the Wind

Courtroom dramas tend to be boring, but “Inherit the Wind” is among the most riveting.

Rogers, Jarretts improvements earn Big Ten Player of Week honors

The Big Ten named freshman wide receiver Charles Rogers and senior punter Craig Jarrett Big Ten Players of the Week on Monday for their efforts in MSU’s 17-10 win over Notre Dame.Rogers was named co-offensive player of the week along with Northwestern’s Damien Anderson and Jarrett was named the special teams player of the week.

Not time to have Knott discussion

I have been reading about the controversy surrounding our football team and Eric Knott since the beginning of school and I have come to realize a few things. First, I do not feel the opinion of men on this matter should be taken very seriously since it is not their safety at risk.

Wealth of career workshops available

As the semester gets underway, career fairs, workshops and interviews aim to draw students of all majors to get acquainted with recruiters of their desired professions. “We’ve done really well with our workshops,” said Lenroy Jones, career services coordinator for Career Services & Placement.

Wrong message

The obvious fear was these unknown men could be a danger to campus, fostering apprehension toward the multitude of MSU students with Muslim or Middle Eastern heritage.But these feelings are misplaced.MSU’s Department of Police and Public Safety sent out a universitywide e-mail asking students to help identify three Pakistani men after an incident Wednesday at the Business College.Police said the three men did not do anything illegal but “made several comments of an unusual nature that caused some concern” after the Sept.

Despite tiresome script, actors soar in Goodnight

Turnout for “Goodnight Desdemona, (Good Morning Juliet)” was small at Saturday night’s performance.

Izzone ticket sale process includes lottery, camp out; sign up this week

MSU students seeking a spot in the Izzone will have a chance to earn tickets this week, but the process is slightly different than in years past.

Police briefs 09/25/01

Economic uncertainty may affect U fund-raising efforts

MSU’s six-year streak of record fund raising is being questioned by trustees and experts who doubt the university can again rake in more than $200 million. The past year’s economic slowdown, including last week’s stock market fallout, tempered congratulations extended to University Development at the Board of Trustees meeting Friday for this year’s record-breaking effort. Even with Monday’s recovery, the Dow Jones industrial average, the most widely used New York Stock Exchange index, is down more than 3,100 points since its high in January 2000 - about a 26 percent reduction. “There is no question that with an economic downturn, fund raising is very difficult,” MSU Trustee David Porteous said.

Volatile market rebounds

The market has risen from the ashes, but experts are still warning about the possibility of getting burned.The Nasdaq composite index rose about 5.3 percent, or 76.21 points, and the Dow Jones industrial average grossed 368.05 points or about 4.5 percent.Lyle Schonberger, director of research for H&R Block Financial Advisors’ Detroit office, said the rise is from when a couple major brokerages announced positive comments about the market Monday morning.“I think stocks last week fell farther than they should, so that led to some buying,” he said.Schonberger said there is potential for a couple of days when the market might rebound, but there may be some problems.“I think there is still too many uncertainties to upset the market at this point,” he said.Vic Loomis, senior vice president and senior leader for National City Bank of Michigan/Illinois, said the rise could be attributed to a number of reasons.Loomis, an East Lansing City Council candidate who is also chairman of the city’s Downtown Development Authority, said the market is still subject to volatility and hopes the market will establish a base.“I hope what we are seeing today is an expression that the economy is still in pretty good shape,” Loomis said.But some experts feel airline stocks are still unstable.Donna Majauskas, an investment representative for Edward Jones, 1200 Michigan Ave., said she directs her clients toward more stable stocks such as medical and Wal-Mart.“All of the analysts are saying no, that it is just too volatile of an industry,” she said.But Charles Ballard, an MSU economics professor, said airlines are still a worthy investment.“The airlines were up today, and the only reason they can be up is that some people were eager to buy those stocks.

Freshmen expected to bolster offense

Most of the talk at MSU’s hockey media day Monday in Munn Ice Arena centered around two things - “The Cold War” outdoor hockey game on Oct.

Red Cross thanks for blood donors

The response of the students to the recent tragic events has been magnificent. Many, many people have called asking to sponsor blood drives, volunteer, raise funds or provide anything else that was needed.

Locals stream to banks to rid rivers of pollution

Local environmentalists gave a hoot and cleaned up after those who pollute.The MSU Sportfishing Club, the Mid-Michigan Environmental Action Council, 416 S.

Weezer rocks Cobo Arena

Detroit - Weezer may have dropped off the rock radar for the better part of five years, but one would never know it based on its performance or the size of Saturday’s crowd at Cobo Arena in Detroit. The listed capacity for Cobo Arena is 12,191, and there were some noticeably empty seats in the upper tiers.

Spartans gain glory over Irish after close game

South Bend, Ind. - A range of emotions ran through the MSU football team as it beat Notre Dame 17-10 Saturday - its fifth straight victory over the Fighting Irish.