Tuition guarantee raises dilemmas

In 1994, MSU administrators revolutionized the way the university raises tuition each year. That was the year MSU President M.

Group plans rally at rock to end domestic violence

Some members of MSU Women’s Council will be working to rid MSU of domestic violence today and Friday. Today the group will be painting the rock on Farm Lane and members will march to Sparty on Friday. “I feel that we will raise awareness and raise money for an issue that is highly overlooked in this country,” group member Patti Wheeler said.

Dance on

The East Lansing City Council should be commended for approving dance floors for local businesses. The council approved requests for dance floors at Troppo, 213 Ann St., and Spartan Sports Den, 1227 E.

All the right moves

It’s like a scene from “Dirty Dancing.” She’s across the crowded dance floor when your eyes meet and a tingle runs down your spine. Everyone else seems to disappear as she looks at you, holding you captive with her gaze.

Englers spokesman to vacate position

After 12 years of working under Gov. John Engler as his spokesman, John Truscott has decided it’s time pursue his own agenda.The director of communications and press secretary for the governor, Truscott has earned a reputation as knowledgeable and trustworthy.

Event offers variety

MSU students can live a little loca Friday night and experience a Latin Explosion.The theme for the event, in its sixth year, is “A Fuego” - on fire.

Team prepared for Iowa

Last time the women’s basketball team played the No. 25 Iowa Hawkeyes, MSU was smack in the middle of a nine-game losing streak - and they were certainly playing like it.But the Spartan team that will face the Hawkeyes tonight in Iowa City isn’t quite the same.They will again be without senior forward and previous leading scorer Becky Cummings.But perhaps more importantly, they will have the advantage of a revived team attitude that has every player contributing and every game coming down to the wire.Head coach Joanne P.

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Accafellas hit perfect note at performance

A near-capacity crowd at the Music Building Auditorium comprised mainly of MSU students, area residents and family members witnessed a display of vocal prowess Tuesday evening. The Accafellas and Capital Green, using their voices for lyrics and instruments, sang eight songs each and provided the audience with an excellent show. The proceeds from the $5 admission charge will help the Accafellas pay for an upcoming trip to Bloomington, Ind., where they will compete in the semifinal round of the International Championships of Collegiate A cappella. The 11-member coed vocal ensemble, Capital Green, opened the show with En Vogue’s harmonious “My Lovin (You’re Never Gonna Get It),” showcasing the range of all six female voices, moving from aggressive, soulful tones to a passive, harmony-driven chorus. Group member and zoology sophomore Angela Brabant said the three-year-old group provides a good way to stay involved with music. “The group gives me a fun way to keep me singing and performing,” Brabant said.

Rape accusation is very serious

Once again, The State News has attempted to make me feel horrible for being a male on a college campus.

Second Herbert Cleaves suspect surrenders

The Associated Press FLINT - A second suspect in the shooting death of Herbert Cleaves, brother of Detroit Piston guard Mateen Cleaves, surrendered to authorities Wednesday. Dontrell Y.

Its up to U to make life easier for everyone

While walking between locations on campus, driving my car between these same places or riding my motorized skateboard with a handle (but that’s a past-tense activity, because the four or five of us scooter-riders on campus have been banned from sidewalks and streets at MSU), I kept thinking about writing a column that would carefully focus on things that irritate some of us, aggravate others and simply drive the rest of the population crazy. I knew it had to reflect the inherent beliefs of the population, but MSU is a pretty big place with a whole lot of really different people.

Speech to youth spurs success

ONONDAGA - Kwame Kilpatrick isn’t just the state House Minority Leader, he also is a motivator.Kilpatrick, D-Detroit, used this quality as he spoke to 48 residents at Highfields Youth Opportunity Camp, 5123 Old Plank Road, about his upbringing, his experience playing college football at Florida A&M and work in government as a part of the Black History Month program.“Essentially the theme is that being successful is a choice,” Kilpatrick said.

State works to prevent water diversion measures

Protecting water in the Great Lakes may cause Michigan to make concessions in its water use.According to testimony heard this week before the Michigan Senate Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee, lawmakers may need to enact water-use laws for the state to have a solid legal defense against water diversion challenges from other states.The committee met Tuesday to discuss Annex 2001, the proposed changes to the Great Lakes Charter of 1985.

Local gallery offers outlet for spoken-word expression

Since the late 1970s, Ruelaine Stokes has been reading her poetry publicly. And she will continue that tradition Thursday when she will read selections from her latest work at the Creole Gallery, 1218 Turner St.

Greeks rock, lip-synch at charity concert

Members of the greek community jammed like rock stars - Milli Vanilli style - Wednesday night at their annual “MTV Fundraising Night” at the Auditorium.

Wrestling team wins during weekend match

Wrestling The 14th ranked Spartans claimed their third consecutive win by overtaking Eastern Michigan 39-7 last Sunday, according to MSU’s Sports Information Department. MSU brought its record to 8-7 in convincing fashion when it overpowered the Eagles.

Controversy looms over Grammys

By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY The Associated Press LOS ANGELES - Eminem, the Detroit native rapper whose angry lyrics entangled the Grammy ceremonies in controversy, picked up three awards Wednesday but shared the spotlight with veteran Irish rockers U2. U2 won three awards, including the prestigious song and record of the year for “Beautiful Day.” “It’s a very unique emotion I’m feeling right now.

U offers internships in Detroit

MSU students from the Detroit area have the opportunity to go home and take a piece of MSU with them this summer.

Cummings out again with foot injury

This wasn’t the way it was supposed to happen for senior forward Becky Cummings.After three years of following at the heels of former Spartan standouts Maxann Reese and Kristin Rasmussen, this season had everyone talking about Cummings finally getting her turn in the limelight.She was named to the All-Big Ten coaches preseason team and did not disappoint.