NEWS
For some students, college isnt a race
Maybe the hare did beat the tortoise. I admit it, I may not be a spring chicken anymore, but I’m not that old yet.
COMMENTARY
Pride Week celebrations are important to all
If there’s one thing I love, it is gayness. My blood is actually rainbow colored. When I look in the mirror every morning, I exclaim to myself, “Brian, you look incredibly gay today,” and I smile. That is why next week is so exciting.
NEWS
U-M defends policy despite ruling
By JOSEPH ALTMAN The Associated Press DETROIT - The University of Michigan law school’s admissions standards are unconstitutional because they use race as a factor in judging applicants, a federal judge ruled Tuesday. In a case that could wind up before the U.S.
NEWS
Hollister optimistic despite diagnosis
Lansing’s mayor says dealing with the early stages of Parkinson’s Disease won’t stop him from fighting for the causes he’s passionate about. David Hollister, 58, announced Tuesday he was diagnosed with the neurological disorder three weeks ago - after meeting with doctors to discuss the tremors he’s recently felt in his hands. Hollister, who leads a city of 127,000 people, plans to seek re-election to a third term in November.
SPORTS
Local artist uses hoops team as next challenge
MASON - Doug De Lind had a pile of scrap wood in his backyard and a television tuned into an MSU men’s basketball game.Then he had an idea.Although he is a ceramics artist by trade, De Lind, a Mason resident, decided to create wooden statues of several Spartan basketball players to commemorate their hard work, success and all the excitement they’ve brought to fans.
MSU
Air Force offers new scholarship
The Air Force ROTC is offering a new one-year program designed to bring older recruits into the force. The program offers a scholarship of up to $15,000 per year and is open to graduate students and anyone able to earn at least a bachelor’s degree by September 2002. Psychology junior Melanie Shingledecker is planning to join the program.
NEWS
Attorney general starts gubernatorial campaign
The Associated Press LANSING - Attorney General Jennifer Granholm on Tuesday sidestepped the issue of whether Gov.
MSU
ASMSU election draws an increase in voter turnout
While a 2.5 percent voter turnout may not seem like a encouraging number for most elections, it has given ASMSU a vote of confidence.“The number is not that good, but it’s something we can build upon,” said Nimri Niemchak, ASMSU chief of staff.
MSU
Students rally for WRC
After a two-hour meeting Tuesday between university officials and representatives from Students for Economic Justice, Ethan Smith said he would have stayed much longer to push MSU to join the Worker Rights Consortium.“I would have stayed all night if I had to,” said Smith, a forestry senior.
FEATURES
Tupacs music here until the end
2PAC Until the End of Time (Interscope Records) Tupac Shakur wasn’t lying when he said “When I die, I’ll come back.” Shakur surged back into the rap game with his fifth posthumous release, “Until the End of Time,” a set of 29 songs recorded in the final year of the slain rapper’s life. In an era where rappers are often found boasting on material success, Shakur continues to set the record straight on his most recent release.
NEWS
Polo Club makes the switch to real horses
Don’t tell the women of the MSU Polo Club that their sport is socially exclusive to leisurely play among the elite on country club grounds.
NEWS
E.L. police, U recall riot; look ahead to peaceful celebration
At 3:52 a.m., police in full riot gear marched down Bailey Street firing tear gas.Two years later, a blackened, rough patch of asphalt mars the street’s surface; a reminder of a fire that reached some two stories into the sky on March 27-28, 1999.
COMMENTARY
Generous gift
The donor who gave money to help fund a new center for the business college should be congratulated for the generous gift. An anonymous donor contributed $8 million toward the soon-to-be completed Executive Development Center.
FEATURES
Drummers deserve credit
What did the drummer get on his final exam? Drool. How do you know a drummer is at your front door?
MICHIGAN
Effort begins to question financial aid ban against former drug users
Students and legislators are joining efforts to repeal a ban on federal financial aid to students with drug convictions.The law, which went into effect July 1, denies students federal financial aid who have been convicted of drug possession for one year from the date of the conviction, and two years from the second offense.
COMMENTARY
Concealed gun law is responsible
I have a few objections to the column written by Ashley Bell ( “Concealed weapons law will increase guns,” SN 3/23). Most are minor and probably nitpicking on my part. Why does Bell assume any substantial percentage of gun-related accidents occur with concealed weapons?
FEATURES
Band misses musical mark on album
Semisonic All About Chemistry (MCA Records) Sometimes when a band puts emphasis on the production of their record, it is a clever idea.
MICHIGAN
Sleep deprivation may cause harm, accidents
Americans are not getting enough sleep and going through life being drowsy, according to the results of a study released this week by the National Sleep Foundation.As part of National Sleep Awareness Week, which continues through Friday, the foundation released the poll reporting 63 percent of Americans do not get the recommended eight hours of sleep needed for good health, safety and optimum performance.Marsha Stein, spokeswoman for the National Sleep Foundation, said people are not making the connection between sleep and health.“The proper amount of sleep is needed to get the health benefits people are looking for,” she said.
COMMENTARY
Hockey deserves recognition too
I am writing in response to Michonne Omo’s column, “Frozen Four is as important as Final Four,” (SN 3/27) regarding the lack of hockey team coverage.
SPORTS
Baseball team will concentrate on scoring, not defense, to win
Today was supposed to be the home opener for the MSU baseball team, but instead the Spartans will have to wait a couple more days to get a taste of some home cooking.