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Christian, contemporary musician comes to U

Dan Julian
April 3, 2001

Things have changed for Christian and contemporary musician Sandi Patty since she first began performing. “When I first started out, there were not these big churches that had auditoriums and sound and light things,” she said. “A lot of times concerts had to be moved to theaters or arenas, but now there are so many wonderful churches and great options.” Patty will bring her unique set-up to the Wharton Center this Friday and said her music appeals to more of a family crowd. “There’s something for everybody, from little kids to youths to the younger parent to the older parent,” she said. Fifteen years ago, Patty’s debut album was released and earned $11 million in sales.

MICHIGAN

Greek Week kicks off charity events

Tyler Sipe
April 3, 2001

Greek Week 2001 was dealt an April Fool’s joke Sunday, when snow and rain caused the co-chairpersons of Greek Week, Jackie Kim and Mark McConnell, to cancel the opening field-game events.“We were going to have food and a DJ,” said Kim, a nutrition science senior.

NEWS

Speakers aim to halt hate crimes

Sheena Harrison
April 3, 2001

One of Brent Scarpo’s most memorable gifts in life perhaps wasn’t even the gift itself - but rather the message that so lovingly came with it.He recalls receiving a silver thimble as a college graduation gift from his mother who told him “as long as you fill this with love, care and respect for yourself every night, I won’t have to worry about you.”Sadly, people are motivated to hate when they don’t possess enough of those qualities, said Scarpo, who directed the documentary, “Journey to a Hate Free Millennium.”“Hate does exist,” he said.

MSU

Elegant dinner in the making

Guests will be wined and dined like never before Saturday at Les Gourmets, a dinner hosted by students in the School of Hospitality Business.Those who attend this annual event can look forward to enjoying a champagne reception followed by a seven-course dinner.

COMMENTARY

Bands missed because of age restrictions

Michonne L. Omo
April 3, 2001

I don’t think anyone will argue with me when I say alcohol is a key part of college culture. It seems sometimes the entirety of college students’ social world is built on a foundation of alcohol.I’m not going to condemn that; for the most part, I don’t have a problem with it.

FEATURES

South Park creators go inside Bush White House

LYNN ELBER The Associated Press LOS ANGELES - In the new sitcom “That’s My Bush!” from the creators of “South Park,” President Bush plays host to beer-swilling fraternity brothers, is mocked by a White House maid and henpecked by the first lady. Bush, as portrayed by actor Timothy Bottoms, also accidentally executes a death-row prisoner and is terrorized by an anti-abortion talking fetus. The Comedy Central series is juvenile, coarse and impishly determined to offend.

MSU

Student trip to Mexico emphasizes labor justice

Rachel Wright
April 3, 2001

Language and lifestyle may have been barriers but Adam Szlachetka, along with other students nationwide, learned they had one thing in common with Mexican workers - they were all fighting for a difference.Along with 14 other people, Szlachetka, an MSU political economy senior, traveled to Metepec, Mexico, two weeks ago for five days to speak with striking workers who work for the Kukdong Factory - one location Nike Inc. uses to produce clothing for many universities, including MSU.“The biggest thing about this trip was knowing that all the work we are doing is being noticed by the workers,” said Szlachetka, who is a member of Students for Economic Justice, a student-led movement against unfair labor conditions and universities involved with companies tied to sweatshop involvement.

NEWS

Blue Devils fend off late Wildcats surge to capture title

Eric Mckinney
April 3, 2001

MINNEAPOLIS - As Shane Battier cut down the net, the final piece of his storied career was put into place and engraved in history. The Duke Blue Devils’ 82-72 win over Arizona on Monday night captured the school’s third NCAA Championship. “As far as his career, he’s had the best career, as good a career as any kid I’ve coached,” Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski said of Battier.

FEATURES

Duo gives audience taste of Brazil

Dan Julian
April 3, 2001

Kathy Panoff said watching Brazilian brothers Sergio and Odair Assad perform together is like watching Serena and Venus Williams play tennis together. “Since they’re brothers they have the ability to play very complicated music, intuitively working with each other like the Williams sisters work together,” said the director of events at the Modlin Center for the Arts at the University of Richmond in Virginia. The world-renowned guitar duo will perform their revived contemporary music at the Great Hall in the Wharton Center Thursday. Sergio Assad said any formation of music requires the performers to know how it’s going to be set up. “Using the example of a string quartet, everyone writes for it,” he said.

COMMENTARY

Weekend proves U acts with class

This past weekend, after what many believe was the worst loss of the season for the MSU men’s basketball team, the reaction and behavior of the students truly did exhibit the motto, “Spartans act with class.” This year, being the two-year anniversary of the March 27-28, 1999, riot, many speculated a loss might cause problems in the streets of East Lansing following the game.

NEWS

Lansing drivers find new routes

Brandi Lewandowski
April 3, 2001

LANSING - Dan Hardley knows what it’s like to maneuver through Lansing without the convenience of Interstate-496. “We did it before and we can do it again,” said the Stockbridge resident, who for more than 30 years has commuted 40 miles daily to operate machinery in Lansing’s Oldsmobile Plant. Today many Lansing drivers will discover how to travel without the eastern portion of I-496, which temporarily closed at 6:01 p.m.

COMMENTARY

Required shots

A proposed state House bill to require students to be vaccinated for meningitis is an important safety measure and it should be passed. State Rep.

MICHIGAN

Task force looks to help voters

Jamie Gumbrecht
April 3, 2001

Alicia Paulistin tried to vote in November’s election in East Lansing, but was turned away from the polls twice before she received any help.Although she eventually filled out an affidavit that allowed her vote to be counted, the English senior was confused by the problems she encountered.“They said I wasn’t registered to vote here - I know that I registered to vote here,” she said.

MICHIGAN

Council to approve plans for Earth Day celebrations

Jamie Gumbrecht
April 3, 2001

The East Lansing City Council is expected to approve plans to close Ann Street for Earth Day celebrations at today’s regular meeting. The April 22 holiday will include performances by local bands at the Ann Street Plaza and areas for environmental groups to promote conservation, recycling and waste reduction. Teri Parks, owner of Bohemian Barber, 223 M.A.C.

NEWS

MAULED!

Eric Lacy
April 2, 2001

MINNEAPOLIS - It wasn’t supposed to end this way. Suffering its worst defeat of the past four seasons, a sloppy and confused MSU squad fell to Arizona 80-61 Saturday night in a contest that exposed the Spartans’ weaknesses to the nation. “It was just one of those types of games that just snowballed,” MSU head coach Tom Izzo said of his Spartans, who never had a lead in the game.

COMMENTARY

Dont protest with violence

Brian Emerson Jones’ column on Pride Week grieved me deeply (“Pride Week celebrations are important to all,” SN 3/28). I agree it is horrible how homosexuals are victims of hate crimes.