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MICHIGAN

New Web site instructs how to use voting equipment

For those voting for the first time, the process of entering the booth and casting a vote can be nerve-wracking. “They didn’t explain it, they just sent me in there expecting me to know,” said marketing junior Monika Jonevski about her first time voting in November’s presidential election. “I was kind of nervous,” she said.

COMMENTARY

Increased security necessary response

Waking up to my roommate shaking me saying, “The World Trade Center and the Pentagon have been attacked!” The first thing into my mind was, “Am I sleeping still?” As I walked out into the living area, the news slapped me in the face confirming the worst.

MICHIGAN

Constrcution begins on animal diagnostic lab

Gov. John Engler and MSU President M. Peter McPherson were among those on campus Wednesday to celebrate the construction ceremony for Michigan’s new Animal Health Diagnostic Laboratory.The facility will be located between the Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education and the Beef Cattle Teaching and Research Center and will replace the current location, which is across the street from the Wharton Center.“This is good news for Michigan State, which obviously has a number of very qualified individuals,” said Susan Shafer, a spokeswoman for Engler.

NEWS

Game off: Officials reverse decision

In a quick reversal of Wednesday’s decision, MSU announced today it will not play football Saturday.MSU’s home game against Missouri is canceled due to travel complications following Tuesday’s terrorist attacks in Washington and New York, Sports Information officials said today.Big Ten Conference offices have not issued an official statement as of 4 p.m.

MICHIGAN

Young bucks make dough; Youths opening businesses

Youth may have its advantages.Rachel Whitaker, a spokeswoman for the Michigan Retailers Association, said younger store owners who target their age group have a good chance at capturing their market.“They are going to know what is going to attract people,” she said.Whitaker said while it is rare for younger people to own a retail business, part of the attraction is the fun of it.She said the only problem younger people might face is experience.“Well it is a competitive field.

COMMENTARY

Unity conquers

Like the towers of the World Trade Center themselves, the entire nation shuddered from the impact of the two terrorist-guided jetliners as it watched the terrible footage replayed over and over again throughout the course of the day. The disaster in New York City sent out shock waves felt across the country - campus not excluded. Within hours there was a tremendous outpouring of support from the entire MSU community.

FEATURES

19 Wheels to play at Ricks

Thursday’s concert at Rick’s American Cafe, 224 Abbott Road,will showcase area band 19 Wheels returning to its roots, while The Foolish Heads look to make a new home for itself.Tim Morzoroti,who plays bass for 19 Wheels, said the band is looking forward to tonight’s show for a few reasons.“It’s the big place to play in East Lansing,” Morzoroti said.

MICHIGAN

Congressman remembers, reflects on terrorist acts

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers knew the United States was in trouble when he saw smoke pour out of the Pentagon through his office window.Rogers, R-Brighton, was meeting with a legislative advisor about Social Security legislation, when his intern, political science and pre-law senior Kyle Kizzier, told him to watch the television.

COMMENTARY

Open campus

Tuesday, when many students watched and wondered how we could go on, MSU President M. Peter McPherson decided we can and we must. While the University of Michigan, Central Michigan University and other state universities closed their doors, this campus stayed open and held classes. Some may have seen this decision as a threat to the safety of students and faculty or disgraceful to the memory of the countless victims of Tuesday’s blasts.

NEWS

How to help

Salvation ArmyThe answering service includes instructions for referrals to grievance counselors and services to find friends and family members.

COMMENTARY

McPherson failed to honor attack

I found President M. Peter McPherson’s disregard for our nation and student body disrespectful and unforgivable. For those who did have family or felt the pain of Tuesday, I send out my deepest sympathy and support.

FEATURES

Orchestra celebrates anniversary

By MARINA IONESCU The State News The MSU Symphony Orchestra celebrates its 75th Anniversary season this year with a performance Saturday in the Wharton Center’s Great Hall, featuring a solo performance by Dmitri Berlinsky, violinist and a new faculty member at MSU. “To commemorate the 75 years of the existence of the symphony I have asked composers to write celebration fanfares,” Leon Gregorian, conductor of the Symphony Orchestra, said. “For this first concert we will open with James Niblock’s Fanfare,” Gregorian said.

MICHIGAN

Rogers, Granholm issue stern warnings to gas price gougers

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Brighton, and Michigan Attorney General Jennifer Granholm sent strong warnings to those price gouging at the pumps. The leaders are calling on gas retailers and wholesalers to maintain fair pricing after the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon caused sharp increases Tuesday.

NEWS

2 faculty members in New York identifying bodies

Two MSU faculty members boarded a United States Air Force plane Wednesday, departing for New York to identify bodies of Tuesday’s horrendous terrorist attacks.Norman Sauer and Joyce deJong are part of Disaster Mortuary Teams, a group which provides victim identification and mortuary services.Todd W.

MSU

Attacks dont alter ROTC daily routine

Master Sgt. Elmer Duncan said MSU’s ROTC unit is conducting “business as usual” during stressful times throughout the country.“It is the best way to go about this, keeping things close to what we normally do,” the military instructor said, a day after terrorists attacked the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.Although flags are flying at half-mast outside Demonstration Hall and members of ROTC say they are shocked, no further actions or demonstrations have been planned in conjunction with relief efforts, Duncan said.Lt.