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Seniors sought for 2001 Homecoming Court

Ryan Wallace
September 10, 2001

The Homecoming Committee is seeking nominations for the 2001 Homecoming Court. The committee is seeking students with senior class status who have high academic standards and have a lot of Spartan spirit. Students and organizations are being encouraged to nominate anyone who displays these characteristics and would best represent MSU. The selected members will participate in a variety of events, including the parade and halftime of the homecoming game against the University of Iowa on Oct.

MICHIGAN

E.L. center offers variety of classes

Sara Luneburg
September 10, 2001

It’s time to dust off the ballet slippers, rediscover a foreign language, learn how to cook, or even pick up a whole new hobby. East Lansing Recreation & Arts offers classes to both resident and student communities without the risk of being graded. Located in the Bailey Community Center, 300 Bailey St., the center offers courses in more than 30 different departments ranging from fine arts, sports, and fiber optics. “We offer many high quality opportunities for people of all ages in the community,” Fine Arts coordinator Leslie Donaldson said.

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West African religious practices on display

Okey Umelo
September 10, 2001

MSU students and faculty in search of a new cultural experience may not have to look any further than the MSU Museum.The Drinking the Word of God exhibit showcases the beliefs and religious practices in two West African communities - Zinder, Niger and Bondoukou, Cote d’Ivoire, through religious artifacts and photographs.Raymond Silverman, a curator of the exhibit and a professor of art history, hosted a gallery talk Sunday. Silverman said the exhibition was the first of its kind to look specifically at the use of religious devices with special powers used by some Muslim societies.The exhibit opened March 20 and ends Jan.

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School of Hospitality Business celebrates 75th anniversary

Ryan Wallace
September 10, 2001

More than 40 participants, including 36 alumni from MSU’s School of Hospitality Business, gathered at MSU University Club during the weekend to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the school and look toward the future of the program. Educators from 19 different hospitality schools across the nation participated in the Spartan Hospitality Educators Summit.

FEATURES

Paper-made crafts shine at Kresge

If you’re looking for something out of the ordinary to wrap your mind around, Kresge Art Museum is the place to be. Rags to Riches: 25 Years of Paper Art is Kresge’s new exhibit featuring the Dieu Donné Papermill of New York City and will be on campus through Oct.

FOOTBALL

Knott protesters march in tailgates

Paul Day
September 10, 2001

MSU’s gridiron matchup with Central Michigan was laced with controversy Saturday as about 100 people protested the university granting admittance and scholarships to Eric Knott and Damon Dowdell. Knott, a freshman tight end, was convicted of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct in June from charges extending from a 1999 incident involving a 13-year-old Detroit girl. Dowdell, a redshirt freshman quarterback, was charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct in the same incident.

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Taskforce seeks ways to bridge gaps in student-police relations

Jamie Gumbrecht
September 10, 2001

The ideas to change nearly 30 members of the Taskforce on Student-Police Relationships came together during the group’s first meeting Friday.The task force was appointed following the recommendations of an independent panel created to investigate the placement of an undercover officer into United Students Against Sweatshops, now called Students for Economic Justice, beginning Feb.

COMMENTARY

Message lost

Universities are traditionally - and proudly - known for activism. But there are times when protesters wielding pride, justice and equity stand up and proudly, justly and equitably shoot themselves in the foot. About 100 protesters marched from the Union to Spartan Stadium on Saturday, denouncing the presence of freshman tight end Eric Knott and redshirt freshman quarterback Damon Dowdell on the Spartan roster.

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Motorists to yield to new traffic signs

Eric Morath
September 7, 2001

Rajnish Sharma is getting a little help crossing the street.Yield to pedestrian signs were placed in the middle of the roadway Tuesday at crosswalks on Shaw Lane, between Farm Lane and Red Cedar Road.“People do stop their cars when they see signs and let you go,” said Sharma, an environmental engineering graduate student.

FEATURES

Weekend Guide

Friday:Mac’s Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave., in Lansing will host the bands Novadriver, Boulder, and Kung Pao.

NEWS

Med school applicants declining

Rachel Wright
September 7, 2001

Marking the fourth straight year of decline, medical schools across the country are receiving less applicants each year.And with 3.7 percent less applicants in 2000, the figure for 2001 isn’t expected to rise either, said Robert Beran, vice president of student affairs and educational services at the Association of American Medical Colleges.“The difference I expect to see is the 2000-2001 figures to be about the same,” Beran said.

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Department coping with cuts

Jamie Gumbrecht
September 7, 2001

Next to family photos and decorations, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor’s desk is piled with files and documents waiting to be read.McGlothian-Taylor and other officers at the Department of Police and Public Safety have been adjusting to an increased work load after a year of struggling budgets that, among other things, left students with an 8.9 percent tuition increase.On top of her duties as a coordinator for special events, McGlothian-Taylor now serves as the public information officer.

MICHIGAN

U enjoys work opportunities in Capitol

Steve Eder
September 7, 2001

Jill Schwab says she is ready for a full dose of Michigan politics as an intern in Lt. Gov. Dick Posthumus’ office.Schwab, an international relations sophomore, is still in her first week on the job, but she’s sure she’ll find out if government work will be in her future after taste-testing political life while helping in the office for about 10 hours per week.“I’m interested in politics and it will be a good chance for me to get my feet wet, so that I will have more experience for a future career,” she said.