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FEATURES

Isley Brothers offering a romantic gem

Cavan Moon
August 15, 2001

The Isley Brothers Eternal (Dreamworks) Ever since I heard The Isley Brothers’ new single “Contagious,” which I’ve now memorized, I’ve been waiting to hear the rest of the album. And I have to admit, I was surprised by “Eternal.” “Contagious” made it seem like Ronald and Ernie Isley were taking a new, harder approach to the love game that has been their inspiration for 40 years, but that’s hardly the case. R.

MICHIGAN

Temple receives dedication

Shannon Murphy
August 15, 2001

A historical building in East Lansing will receive its historical marker. Strathmore Development Company and The Masonic Investment Group will dedicate a state Historical Marker at 4 p.m.

SPORTS

Thornhill thanks God for talents

Paul Day
August 15, 2001

MSU senior linebacker and football tri-captain Josh Thornhill has all the right tools to be a premier player in the Big Ten. But Thornhill doesn’t credit himself for his awesome talents.

MICHIGAN

Stabenow serves as leader; signs books

Kristina Hughes
August 15, 2001

OKEMOS - Debbie Stabenow’s mother, Ann Greer, proudly smiled as the U.S. senator signed books and took snapshots with her constituents Monday. “She has always had this drive to continue to help others and be a role model for women,” Greer said.

MSU

Expert discusses benefits of olive oil

Okey Umelo
August 15, 2001

Got olive oil?About 20 people at least got information on it Tuesday while listening to visiting scholar Apostolos Kiritsakis’ seminar about the oil’s benefits.Kiritsakis, who has a doctorate in food science from MSU, talked about the history, processing, product quality, packaging and nutritional and health aspects of olive oil during “Olive Oil from Tree to Table,” at the School of Packaging.Kiritsakis has been studying olive oil since 1972, and is currently working on an olive oil project in the school with Rueben Hernandez, a professor of food packaging.

NEWS

Mexican eatery celebrates 25 years in E.L.

Shannon Murphy
August 15, 2001

When Arturo Santa Cruz moved to East Lansing from New Mexico 26 years ago, he came with only $13 and the clothes on his back. So, he borrowed $10,000. He worked hard. And in 1976, 25 years ago today, he opened El Azteco Restaurant, a Mexican eatery that would quickly become MSU’s mecca for salsa and chips. “It’s hard to believe we’ve been here 25 years,” Santa Cruz said.

MSU

U official receives promotion in federal relations

Arthur Alcid
August 15, 2001

Howard Gobstein lives in the same house and works in the same office, but things have changed.After six years as assistant vice president and director of federal relations for MSU, he has been promoted to associate vice president for governmental affairs.“I’m still the director of the Washington, D.C., office, but I’ve become increasingly busy,” Gobstein said.

MSU

ASMSU asks for student-city liaison

Jamie Gumbrecht
August 15, 2001

One week after two recent MSU graduates failed to pass through the primary election for the East Lansing City Council, ASMSU’s Academic Assembly has introduced a joint resolution it says will improve relations between students and the city council.The resolution, which must be approved by both assemblies of the undergraduate student government, calls for the creation of a joint committee to act as a liaison between the city and students.“It’s very vague right now,” Academic Assembly Chairperson Matt Clayson said.

FEATURES

Fest to give area weekend blues

Cavan Moon
August 15, 2001

National acts will team up with local legends at the third annual Mid-Michigan Blues Festival this Friday and Saturday. The festival features 13 local blues bands and two nationally recognized acts, a variety of Cajun and Creole food and activities ranging from face-painting to a harmonica workshop. Jambalaya’s, 5942 E.

NEWS

Gridders face lineup questions

Paul Day
August 15, 2001

The MSU football team has plenty of question marks going into its second full season under the direction of head coach Bobby Williams. Who will start at quarterback - sophomore Jeff Smoker or senior Ryan Van Dyke? Will sophomore wide receiver Charles Rogers bring big-play abilities to the MSU program, thereby reducing pressure on junior tailback T.J.

COMMENTARY

Day Knott plays will be a sad one

I have always enjoyed MSU sports, especially football and basketball. But Monday was a sad, sad day for me when I picked up The State News and read the article that not only would Eric Knott be playing football for MSU, but he was also given a full-ride scholarship?

NEWS

Teen to build on success

Shaun Byron
August 15, 2001

LANSING - A young gun is shooting for a seat on the City Council. And he wants the public to know he is on its side. Eighteen-year-old Vince Villegas is running for one of the two open at-large seats on the Lansing City Council this November. “For the primary I did work, but not too much,” he said as he walked down Whyte Street on Tuesday greeting homeowners. “For the general election it will be more centered.” Villegas said he didn’t have any kind of a staff to help him get into the public eye for the Aug.

COMMENTARY

Students need to make voices heard

After reading the article on moving the primaries in East Lansing from August to September (“August primary irks some,” SN 8/9) I was reminded of a similar issue back in fall 1994, when activists tried to push a vote into the fall months to increase the voting power of students.

MSU

Office helps foreign students find their place at U

Kristina Hughes
August 15, 2001

Vikas Menon, a computer engineering sophomore, left his life in India with a suitcase in pursuit of a college degree at MSU.A year later, Menon is welcoming students from around the world to Spartan country.“I was excited, but I wondered if people would accept me,” he said of his first days in East Lansing.Menon said a week of orientation programs through the Office for International Students and Scholars prepared him for college life.“After having left home for the first time I was homesick, and I met friends in the same situation,” Menon said.

FEATURES

Jadakiss raps well about same old stuff

Cavan Moon
August 15, 2001

Jadakiss Kiss Tha Game Goodbye (Interscope) If you’re looking for an original rapper with something to say, Jadakiss isn’t the artist for you. On the other hand, if you need a soundtrack to roll to on a Saturday night, “Kiss Tha Game Goodbye” might be exactly what you’re looking for.

MICHIGAN

Police release sketch of imposter officer

Jamie Gumbrecht
August 15, 2001

While East Lansing’s Police Department includes a force of about 70 members, at least one officer on the city streets isn’t carrying a valid badge. A sketch has been released of the suspect in a police impersonation incident last Thursday on Marfitt Road, near the Lake Lansing Meijer. Police describe the suspect as a white male, 5-foot-11 to 6-foot-2, about 200 pounds, with medium-length brown or black hair, medium build and possibly in his late 20s to early 30s. He was wearing a dark blue, long-sleeve police shirt, uniform pants and a Garrison-style cap. This is the fourth time since 1999 a police impersonator has been reported in East Lansing.

NEWS

Workaholics find trouble escaping office on vacation

Shaun Byron
August 15, 2001

When vacationers pack for the beach, suntan lotion and a bathing suit are the common necessities.But more and more, a cell phone and a laptop might also be packed in the car with the beach towel.The California-based Creative Group, a staffing service that provides marketing, advertising and creative Web professionals, earlier this summer released a study suggesting that advertising and marketing executives have a tough time breaking ties at the office when they head on vacations.Of the executives polled, 65 percent said they check in with the office at least several times a week.