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Log rolls off shelves

Rianne Jones says she never thought distributing 25,000 copies of the Red Cedar Log was beyond reach.“I was really confident,” said Jones, Red Cedar Log editor in chief.

COMMENTARY

U students act like high schoolers

I am a senior at East Lansing High school. I got up Friday morning and stumbled upon Sarah Emery’s column (“Don’t cry over spilled mocha latte with whipped cream,” SN 9/22) and my first thought was, “Why hasn’t anyone said anything before now?” Every year I watch the crowds of college students invade the town, take over the coffee shops, bars, bookstores and restaurants of our streets only to cause havoc in the world I know.

NEWS

MTV brings voter registration campaign to Campus Fest event

Music isn’t the only thing MTV is good for.With the 2000 presidential election approaching, MTV Networks has launched its “Choose or Lose 2000” political voter campaign.And right now, the station is busy motivating MSU students to exercise their democratic rights by registering students to vote during the Sports Illustrated Campus Fest, being held at the rock on Farm Lane.The sixth annual festival, which is free and open to the public, continues through 4 p.m.

COMMENTARY

Clinton shouldnt have released oil

I’m writing in response to the decision made by President Clinton to use 5 percent of the national oil reserves in order to alleviate the high energy prices, specifically at the gas pump. I find his decision to be irresponsible and simply stupid.

MICHIGAN

Fire kills Lansing man

Lansing police and fire crews are investigating a suspicious death in connection with a fire that occuring early Tuesday. The Lansing Fire Department received a call at 4:25 a.m.

NEWS

E.L. voters approve $66 million school bond issues

With all 14 precincts reporting, East Lansing voters approved more than $66 million in improvements to the city’s high school and MacDonald Middle School on Tuesday. “It’s a crystal clear message that our students will have a bright future,” Superintendent Thomas Giblin said.

FEATURES

Copacabana portrays drama of life in show biz

Like many who go to the Big Apple to try to make it big in show business, Darcie Roberts got her break in New York.Tonight, Roberts plays a similar role as Lola Lamar, the leading lady in Barry Manilow’s “Copacabana,” who heads to New York to break into the business.The play is inspired by Manilow’s Grammy award-winning song “Copacabana.” “Copacabana” is the story of a small-town girl from Tulsa, Okla.

NEWS

Drivers dealt injuries from Monday E.L. car wrecks

The accident occurred at 2:16 a.m. The women were crossing the intersection westbound when they were struck by a red Dodge Neon. The vehicle, driven by a white male suspect, then fled west on Abbott. A 22-year-old female from Jeddo, Michigan and a 23-year-old female from Saginaw, Michigan were treated at the scene by the East Lansing Fire Department and transported to Sparrow Hospital in Lansing with minor injuries. Police are still searching for the Neon.

MSU

Report to offer area students job info

Students looking to embark on a new career after graduation will soon have an additional resource available to them, thanks in part to the university. The MSU Career Services & Placement will offer a report Wednesday that some say will help make students aware of more career opportunities available in the Lansing and East Lansing area. Lansing’s office of Manpower Inc., the largest staffing firm in the world, will release the report, which was researched and designed by two MSU students.