Golf completes best NCAA finish ever; crew places 10th nationally
The MSU women’s golf team finished in a 12th-place tie Friday at the 2001 NCAA Women’s Golf Championship at Howey-In-The-Hills, Fla.
Remixes honor composer
Various artists Morricone RMX (Reprise Records) In this tribute to movie composer Ennio Morricone, artists from around the electronic music genre have remixed Morricone’s scores and the result is an interesting mix of Morricone’s classic 1960s music, and the newer, techno-inspired remixes found on “Morricone RMX.” Morricone has recently worked on film scores like “Mission to Mars” and “Bulworth,” although neither of these films are featured on the CD.
Binoculars voice soothes
Binocular Binocular (Maverick) Binocular produced, sang, wrote, performed and recorded his self-titled debut album by himself in his New York City apartment.
Billboard isnt a violation of rights
In reading what Shane Singh had to say about a billboard in East Lansing, (“Billboard doesn’t serve and protect” SN 5/23), I could not hold my tongue.
Actions of police puzzle student
I have often heard about the cops here in East Lansing being corrupt. I have heard so many stories and once it happened to me.
Writer puzzled by political views of peers
What is it that makes young people conservative? I’ve had many arguments with young Republicans who have perfectly legitimate political arguments, but I still can’t understand what makes them conservative. Like many young people, I was initially influenced by my parents’ values.
Hockey player to receive congressional award
U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers will honor MSU hockey player Ryan Miller with an award of congressional recognition today at MacDonald Middle School, 1601 Burcham Drive.The junior goaltender will accept the prize in front of eighth-graders, including his younger brother, Bryce Miller.“We’re both pretty excited,” Miller said.
Lawmakers hope to offer Choose Life license plates
Michigan motorists may soon be able to support pregnancy centers via their back bumpers, but only if the centers don’t counsel patients on abortion. Two Republican lawmakers, state Sen.
School centers seek to mediate con
This is the second in a series of stories exploring violence in schools. LANSING - Tucked at the end of a second-floor hallway at Lansing’s Eastern High School, the brightly painted walls of the school’s Peace Center hold the troubles of hundreds of students. But solutions to the problems lie in the hands of the students themselves. As one of the seven Peace Centers in the Lansing School District, the center is home to 44 peer mediators who work to resolve and prevent conflicts and violence between students, with complete confidentiality. LaVon Sherrod, the violence prevention facilitator at Eastern, 220 N.
Senate was right to discipline Jaye
State Sen. David Jaye was booted from office Thursday. I’m glad. But I know a lot of people aren’t.
Article raises moral questions
The article “Knott pleads guilty to lesser charges” (SN 5/24) has me stunned.
Jaye begins life after expulsion
Former state Sen. David Jaye isn’t letting being unemployed get him down.“I am trying to get my life back together by doing things for my family,” the Washington Township Republican said.Jaye was expelled from the Senate on Thursday by his colleagues, who voted 33-2 to oust him.
Theater coming to a location near you
Interdisciplinary studies senior Samantha Reid said she’s sick of driving to south Lansing to see the latest flicks and wishes there was a movie theater closer to her East Lansing home. Now, Reid and other MSU students’ and community members’ wishes are going to be granted when NCG opens its $14-million movie theater next summer. The 18-screen, 70,000-square-foot theater will be part of the Eastwood Towne Center, a planned 191-acre retail complex on the northwest corner of Lake Lansing Road and U.S.
Memento gains box office popularity
Most films that arrive in theaters aren’t worth watching there. No one wants to pay $7.50 for a film that ends badly, has weak characters and bad directing.
Punky Smoother rocks
Smoother Chasing the Dragon (EMI Music Canada) The press release for Smoother cites the Canadian band’s influences as Beck, Blink 182, Daft Punk and Weezer - and, in fact, the sounds of all these artists can be heard on Smoother’s “Chasing the Dragon.” The CD is an odd combination of so many different musical sounds that it’s even accessible to people who are die-hard fans of specific bands. “Rock Her Like a Lion,” the fourth track, is reminiscent of Blink 182 - a punky love song with catchy lyrics.
Nutrition store to enter E.L.
A new East Lansing store will soon be here to pump you up.A General Nutrition Center is scheduled to open June 9 at 217 E.
Taylor ready to prove his worth at USA tryouts
MSU sophomore point guard Marcus Taylor might be going from East Lansing to the Far East later this summer.
Drug war result of financial concerns
In response to your editorial (“Good Medicine,” SN 5/17), I would like to point out that cannabis has no lethal dose and its pharmacological effects have never caused a single death in more than 5,000 years of recorded history.
Red Cross seeks donors for Memorial Blood Drive to prevent possible drought
With a holiday weekend sneaking up, a familiar charitable organization is hoping to be prepared. The Mid-Michigan Chapter of the American Red Cross is sponsoring a blood drive Friday at Breslin Student Events Center for Memorial Day weekend. Students and residents can give blood anytime from 11 a.m.