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Report on infiltration released

Jamie Gumbrecht
August 27, 2001

In its report released Friday, an independent panel said it would have been better if the undercover surveillance of student groups never had occurred and that other alternatives should always be sought out.The report came after four months of research by the panel, which reviewed MSU police’s investigation of a group of student activists.The report also said the Department of Police and Public Safety handled the “extraordinary investigation” without as much care and attention as it may have required.Recommendations for undercover surveillance of student organizations and relationships between MSU students and MSU police also are made in the report.The report follows the placement of an undercover officer into United Students Against Sweatshops, now called Students for Economic Justice, beginning Feb.

FOOTBALL

Baker and McCoy sidelined; Knott in?

Justin A. Rice
August 27, 2001

With only two weeks before the season kicks off Sept. 8 against Central Michigan, the MSU football team has some holes to patch. The team took a big hit last week when senior tight end Chris Baker and senior linebacker Ivory McCoy both suffered long-term injuries during non-contact drills. Baker tore the meniscus cartilage in his left knee Aug.

COMMENTARY

U right to take chance with Knott

While I in no way condone what he has done, I will applaud my university for taking a chance on Eric Knott and providing him a possible conduit to change his life and make something of himself.While Knott’s punishment may not have fit the crime, O.J.

MSU

Forum to discuss adding student voice to trustees

Ryan Wallace
August 27, 2001

ASMSU is taking the first of what would be many steps in creating a voting student seat on the MSU Board of Trustees tonight with a forum discussing the possibility.The bill was introduced during an August 8 academic assembly meeting, but was tabled until this session.

SPORTS

Scoring change debuts in volleyball scrimmage

Dan Woike
August 27, 2001

Questions about the Spartan volleyball team’s inexperience, consistency and experimental scoring methods overshadowed the only certainty in Jenison Field House Saturday - the winning team would be wearing a Michigan State jersey.

NEWS

Students crunched into unroomy rooms

Okey Umelo
August 27, 2001

It’s not just tuition that has increased.Now that Shaw Hall has been shut down temporarily, more students are being put into other residence halls, meaning some of them have to deal with having two, three, even four other roommates.Dave Wilson, a computer science freshman, shares his Akers dorm room with four other students although it is designated for three.“The biggest problem with having five people in a room is the lack of space,” Wilson said.

MICHIGAN

Frat and sorority scene makes mark

Leslie Escobar
August 27, 2001

For MSU students, greek chapters are among the most popular organizations on campus.According to the 2002 edition of The Princeton Review’s “The Best 331 Colleges,” MSU is the sixth highest college in the nation for a “major frat and sorority scene.”“I think it’s a good thing that people recognize that we’re here,” said Billy Molasso, assistant director of Student Life.

MSU

MSU to celebrate 150th anniversary with Freshman photography contest

Rachel Wright
August 27, 2001

The freshman class is getting snap-happy this week.As this year’s freshman class will graduate in 2005 - the university’s 150th year - the department of Libraries, Computing and Technology gave each incoming freshman a disposable camera to capture their first moments at MSU.“These pictures will literally be a snapshot of the class that will mark (the 150th) benchmark of the university,” said Don Straney, assistant to the provost for faculty development.

NEWS

Warrant issued for husband in Salerno case

Jamie Gumbrecht
August 27, 2001

The Ingham County prosecutor’s office issued a warrant Friday morning for Dennis Michael Salerno in the killing of his wife, MSU graduate student Michelle Rizzi Salerno.Dennis Salerno recently began serving a 22-year-to-life sentence in an Ohio prison for the murder of his longtime friend Larry McClanahan of Moscow, Ohio.The East Lansing Police Department participated in the yearlong investigation into Michelle Salerno’s death along with the Michigan State Police, Ohio’s Wood County Sheriff’s Department and the Bowling Green University Police Department.

FEATURES

Strike Back is ideal for loyal fans

Drew Harmon
August 27, 2001

Smoking weed, drinking beers and watching “Jay and Silent Bob Strike back.”In this new movie, we join Jay and Silent Bob as their mothers leave them for the first time as newborns in front of the Quick Stop convenience store where we first met them in 1995’s “Clerks,” the classic independent film that started their careers.

MSU

Groups greet students, look for new members

Camille Spencer
August 27, 2001

To kick off the school year, minority organizations are welcoming students with programs that will allow them to gain information about their groups.Asian Pacific American Student Organization will be sponsoring a Welcome Back Banquet today at 6 p.m.

FEATURES

Cast shows promise with Master Class

Directing a cast of entirely MSU students and alumni, Ken Beachler put together a amazing group of local talent for the Riverwalk Theatre’s recent production of Terrence McNally’s “Master Class.”The play ended its two-weekend run Sunday.

COMMENTARY

Mishandled

The committee’s report is in - and its recommendation is to create another committee. On Friday, the four-member panel appointed by MSU President M.