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NEWS

Ethernet project reaches final phase

Rachel Wright
February 26, 2001

By fall, all students living in residence halls will be able to hang up the idea of dialing onto the Internet. On the sixth and final phase of the six-year project, the last remaining residence halls will be connected to the Ethernet by fall. The dorms to be completed are Snyder, Phillips, Landon, Yakeley, Gilchrist and Mayo halls. And that’s good news for Amy Abraham, a general business administration freshman who lives in Yakeley. She can’t wait for her Ethernet - a high-speed Internet connection that needs no phone line. “Right now it is really inconvenient because my roommate and I take turns using the phone line for the Internet - and it is just one of the problems we have to deal with,” Abraham said.

SPORTS

Seniors win in last home game

Krista Latham
February 26, 2001

A barrage of three-pointers gave the MSU women’s basketball team a 58-50 win over Minnesota on Sunday, as five senior players graced Breslin Student Events Center for the last time.Senior guard Christie Pung had a career day, hitting a season-high 15 points on a career-high five three pointers.

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Orchid show takes root at U

Nicole Jacques
February 26, 2001

The icy weather outside during the weekend didn’t keep the flowers from blooming inside.More than 600 rare orchids took root at the MSU Plant and Soil Sciences Building for the Annual Orchid Show and Sale hosted by the Greater Lansing Orchid Society.“I am surprised we’ve had a really good turnout considering the weather,” society member Gus Kienitz said.But the 18th annual event brought many orchid growers and enthusiasts to see elaborate flower displays, purchase their own plants or learn more about orchids.The show, which has been held at MSU for the past 10 years, is one of the largest in the midwest.“There’s a lot of people who just come because it’s beautiful,” said Theresa Henderson, another society member.

NEWS

Cagers defense, reserves lead to win over Lions

Eric Lacy
February 26, 2001

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - It had all the ingredients for another Big Ten upset over a ranked opponent: A sellout crowd on senior night, a special halftime presentation and a hungry Penn Sate team looking to salvage its hopes for an NCAA Tournament bid.

NEWS

Spartans pull to half-game out of first with win over Penn State

Eric Lacy
February 25, 2001

In its second to last Big Ten regular season road game, No. 5 MSU defeated unranked Penn State 76-57 Saturday night.Senior guard Charlie Bell and sophomore guard Jason Richardson led the Spartans with 16 points apiece, while forward Andre Hutson added 11.The win put the Spartans (22-3 overall, 11-3 Big Ten) a half-game out of first place in the conference after an 89-63 win by No.

COMMENTARY

Presidents tax cut doesnt benefit everyone

Dan Woike
February 23, 2001

The struggle against economic slowdown, which many have foreseen and feared, has gained a leader. According to the new leader, the economy will be boosted once again, and this time everyone will reap the benefits. That fearless leader: George W.

FEATURES

Play Me a Song

Vince Estes
February 23, 2001

Lansing - If the beer signs, bar stools and clouds of cigarette smoke were the only things inside, this would be like any other bar. But upstairs, Christmas lights are strewn across the walls and the ceiling highlights the straw hut awning, wildlife art and a lonely stuffed parrot. And with the sounds of fast-paced pop songs sung to a piano accompaniment, one gets the feeling this must be the place they call “Margaritaville.” “It’s fun to go with a bunch of guys from work,” said family communication services senior Toby Wollam.

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Group battles eating disorders

Sarah M. Emery
February 23, 2001

In an attempt to make students more aware of issues surrounding eating disorders, a campus group will kick off Eating Disorders Awareness Week on Sunday. Respecting and Understanding Body Image will start the week with a new edition of stall stories. Nutritionist and group adviser Ronda Bokram said the stories are posters hung in bathroom stalls throughout campus. “They are our way of tackling issues about eating and body image,” Bokram said.

NEWS

ASMSU OKs abortion drug bill

Steve Bossi
February 23, 2001

ASMSU approved the measure that calls on the university to make RU-486, also known as mifepristone, attainable through Olin Health CenterBut Mike Ehlers, college of Social Science representative for the Student Assembly, said the ultimate decision of RU-486 at MSU is out of ASMSU’s hands.“It is up to the university and Olin when and how and whether anything is done or not,” he said.

MICHIGAN

Rogers to visit campus, district for first tour

Eric Morath
February 23, 2001

For the first time since taking his position as a U.S. congressman, Mike Rogers is returning to MSU as part of his 8th Congressional District listening tour.The Brighton Republican has been touring his district - one that encompasses MSU - during the week to hear his constituents’ concerns.“He very much enjoys being on campus and interacting with the students,” said Sylvia Warner, Rogers’ press secretary.Warner said a new congressional office in Lansing, 1327 E.

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Referendum process may be made easier

Steve Bossi
February 23, 2001

In an effort to encourage student activism on campus, the university’s undergraduate student government is looking to be held more responsible for its actions.ASMSU’s Student and Academic assemblies will be considering a joint resolution next week that makes the referendum process more accessible to MSU students.

NEWS

Lawmaker aims to nix textbook tax

Steve Bossi
February 23, 2001

The focus of ASMSU’s campaign to eliminate sales tax from college textbooks in Michigan is now shifting from campus to the state Capitol.In response to support shown by the university’s undergraduate student government, State Rep.

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Speaker brings culture

Tyler Sipe
February 23, 2001

Culture of Greece and the Mediterranean will be coming a little closer to campus, when a professor and Greek native comes to Lansing on Sunday. The Cypriot and Greek Associationof MSU will be hosting a guest speaker at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1701 East Saginaw St.

NEWS

Soft drinks quench thirst, pile on pounds

Jamie Gumbrecht
February 23, 2001

Midnight pizza feasts aren’t the only thing weighing down college students these days.The soft drinks washing down those meals may be splitting seams and popping buttons, too.A study published last week in the Lancet Medical Journal says drinking one soft drink a day can increase a child’s chances of becoming obese by 60 percent.Diane Fischer, the chief dietitian at Lansing’s Sparrow Hospital, 1215 E.

COMMENTARY

Common Grounds wasnt in article

While I was excited to read about the new music venue that will be opening up in the area (“New all-ages venue for local, national bands to display talent,” SN 2/22,), I couldn’t help but feel frustrated because The Common Grounds Coffeehouse, located in the basement of Akers Hall, continues to be completely ignored by The State News. Started in 1998 by an MSU student, Common Grounds has been an unbelievably positive outlet for students to come and see both local and national bands.

COMMENTARY

Council member misidentified

The State News’ editorial “Dance On” (2/22) incorrectly identified me, by name and title, as the lone dissenting vote against a special-use permit for a dance floor, coupled with other conditions, requested by the Spartan Sports Den before the East Lansing City Council at our Tuesday meeting.