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O an entertaining version of the theater classic

Drew Harmon
September 5, 2001

Maybe it’s the fact that I haven’t seen a good movie in a while, but I like the new movie “O,” a modern take on Shakespeare’s classic “Othello.” I know that I’m not supposed to like anything, especially teen movies, but this flick managed to capture the treachery, jealousy and scheming that made the original so darn interesting. The movie stars Mekhi Phifer as Odin, the only black student at an upper-class prep school.

FEATURES

Puddle of Mudd aptly named

Cavan Moon
September 5, 2001

Puddle of Mudd Come Clean (Flawless) Rap rocker Fred Durst has been anything but original in recent years, and his latest contribution to the music industry is nothing new.

MSU

U students not properly insured

Eric Morath
September 5, 2001

After a flood damaged Jessica Schulte’s belongings, she came out financially without a scratch - but other students may not be as fortunate.More than 80 percent of college students who rent do not have insurance for their personal belongings, said a recent survey conducted by the Michigan Association of Insurance Agents.Schulte, a communication senior, said she was insured through her parents with extra rental insurance.“We had our computers down there, and we got (money) back with no questions asked,” she said.Schulte said college life leaves plenty of opportunities for personal property to be stolen.“If you live in the dorm, you don’t always know your suitemates and their friends,” she said.

COMMENTARY

Columnists take on tax plan unfounded

I would like to make a few comments about the column by Bob Romashko (“Tax cut plunders surplus,” SN 8/30). His unfair and unfounded characterization of President Bush’s tax plan leaves me puzzled. Mr. Romashko insinuates Bush was the sole participant in passing this historical tax cut.

MSU

ASMSU fights for future of program

Ryan Wallace
September 4, 2001

One of the best visually impaired programs in the nation was placed under a moratorium, and ASMSU representatives are fighting to keep it running.In June, the College of Education’s visual impairment program, which includes hearing and mental disabilities, was put on a year long hiatus while university officials review the program.The freeze on the program was preceded by the resignation of one of its leaders, Susan Bruce, an assistant professor of counseling educational psychology & special education for nine years.

MSU

Live miracles wow fair crowds

Eric Morath
September 4, 2001

Detroit - Screams from nearby carnival rides and smells of cotton candy gave way to wide-eyed youngsters witnessing more than 400 live animal births at the Miracle of Life exhibit at the Michigan State Fair during the last two weeks. MSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine staffed and sponsored the Miracle of Life exhibit for the eighth year in a row. Calves, lambs, piglets and poultry are born and spend the first days of their lives under the big white tent, just off the midway. Kaylene Cipolla was one of roughly 500 people at the exhibit Monday, the fair’s final day.

NEWS

Monroe banned for year, investigation in works

Justin A. Rice
September 4, 2001

Head football coach Bobby Williams suspended sophomore center DeMarco Monroe for the entire season on Monday, because of his connection to an undisclosed “incident.” Williams kept quiet about the details surrounding the incident but did say the 20-year-old Monroe, the team’s back-up center, deserves the suspension as punishment while the situation undergoes further investigation.“He was involved in an incident, and until we get the details I believe this is the right thing to do,” Williams said.According to the Associated Press, MSU and East Lansing police wouldn’t release any information Monday.Monroe could not be contacted Monday night.The latest suspension comes after many other setbacks have plagued MSU’s team over the last two weeks.

MSU

VOX using voices to increase awareness

Camille Spencer
September 4, 2001

A new student group, VOX, which is Latin for “voices,” is planning to educate students about reproductive health. “We hope to spread awareness and to get people politically active,” said Kathryn Paquette, co-director of the group.

COMMENTARY

SIRS questions help at semesters start

Do you sometimes think you have no power whatsoever, that you are at the mercy of everyone who stands ahead of you in line, that your destiny is pretty much a done deal because you have no way to influence anything that goes on around you? Well, I think we have all had that feeling in our lives at one time or another, and sometimes we have that feeling a lot more than we should.

FEATURES

Critic ponders why students waste hard-earned cash on bad movies

I watch movies. Lots and lots of movies. It’s my job - as the film reporter here at The State News, I have seen nearly every movie that has made its way into theaters in the past four months, and I’ll probably see everything coming out in the next few months. But I have a problem. Most of the movies I see stink.

SOCCER

Baum charts 300th victory

Jason Giddings
September 4, 2001

The game wasn’t even finished when MSU men’s soccer head coach Joe Baum’s celebration began. With less than a minute to play, Baum soaked in his historic win as several Spartans doused him in watercooler glory. This was more than a solid 6-1 season-opening victory against Wisconsin-Green Bay in the MSU/Radisson Soccer Classic Saturday - this was 25-year MSU head coach Baum’s 300th career win. When the final buzzer sounded, Old College Field turned into “Joe Baum Field” as the 410 fans cheered and held up signs reading “300,” and his team rushed toward him with congratulations. “It’s hard to believe,” Baum said.