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SPORTS

Despite team loss, two wrestlers win

Keith Dunlap
February 15, 2001

There’s an old saying that there’s no “I” in “team,” but that still didn’t diminish the accomplishments of two MSU wrestlers last weekend during two tough losses.The first big performance came in a 32-3 loss to top-ranked Minnesota on Friday, as senior Pat McNamara defeated third-ranked Brett Lawrence 6-0 in the 133 pound weight class.The victory pushed McNamara from sixth to fourth in the www.intermatwrestle.com rankings at 133 pounds.Sophomore Karl Nadolsky followed that up with a 5-3 upset over fifth-ranked Mike Zadick of Iowa at 149 pounds during the third-ranked Hawkeyes’ 31-9 win over the Spartans on Sunday.Friday’s match against Lawrence was a homecoming for McNamara, who is a native of Jordan, Minn.“It’s nice to go home and win in front of your family and friends - I enjoyed that part of the weekend,” he said.

FEATURES

Glee Club goes national

Juliana Keeping
February 15, 2001

If the Men’s Glee Club had a championship event equivalent to MSU’s basketball glory, it would be performing at the American Choral Directors Association national conference.

SPORTS

W-hoops eye potential victory over Wildcats

Krista Latham
February 15, 2001

A mid-season turnaround could start tonight as the women’s basketball team travels to Evanston, Ill., to face Big Ten doormat Northwestern at 8:00 p.m.Although the Spartans (8-15 overall, 2-10 Big Ten) have lost their last nine games, their play in the two most recent games was dramatically improved, and head coach Joanne P.

MSU

New dean appointed to medical school

Rachel Wright
February 15, 2001

The MSU Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Dr. Glenn Davis as the new dean of the MSU College of Human Medicine at its board meeting Wednesday.Davis, a corporate vice president of academic affairs at Detroit’s Henry Ford Health Systems, will begin his term as dean at MSU in May.MSU President M.

NEWS

MLK Day to remain holiday for U

Sheena Harrison
February 15, 2001

The MSU Board of Trustees voted unanimously Wednesday to indefinitely continue allowing the cancellation of classes to honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. Trustee Dorothy Gonzales, a longtime supporter of canceling classes to honor the slain civil rights leader, said she is glad the issue is finalized. “I’m very pleased that the majority of us were in agreement,” she said Wednesday afternoon. In 1999, upon the urging of administrators, faculty and students, a three-year trial period of university-wide observance was allotted with the caution that MLK Day would remain on MSU’s academic calendar only if students were using the day to attend commemorative events. Attendance at university-sponsored events would determine the holiday’s fate, administrators said. Event organizers say more than 1,000 people joined in the Jan.

COMMENTARY

McPherson

MSU President M. Peter McPherson’s address introduced and emphasized many good programs the university will be carrying out in the next few years. McPherson gave his eighth State of the University address Tuesday.

MSU

Olin promotes safe sex for V-Day

Karalee Miller
February 15, 2001

In less than a hour, MSU students snatched up nearly 300 Valentine’s Day kits provided by Olin Health Center on Wednesday, which was National Condom Day.Members of Olin’s Health Advocate Program distributed festive Valentine’s Day bags in the International Center, which included candy, two condoms, lubricant and a card filled with safer sex tips.

MICHIGAN

Eatery brings culture to Old Town

Shannon Murphy
February 15, 2001

LANSING - Cuban Bullets are joining the Cuban and American cultures in Old Town Lansing.The sandwich of pull pork and a special sauce is the signature item of Lansing’s new Cuban Restaurant.The 3 Dames Big Little Havana, 311 E.

MSU

DCL to sponsor career conference

Ed Ronco
February 15, 2001

The MSU-Detroit College of Law will be sponsoring Career Conference 2001 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. today.The conference will allow students at DCL to meet with prospective employers and learn about various career options.Caryn Mateer, director of Career Services at DCL, said the event will be helpful to students entering the work force.“It’s very important that our students have access to government and public interest employers from across the state,” she said.

MICHIGAN

U funding remains low despite state guidelines

Brandi Lewandowski
February 15, 2001

LANSING - MSU President M. Peter McPherson encouraged a state subcommittee to continue to close the funding gap between Michigan’s three research universities during testimony before a House Appropriations subcommittee Wednesday.McPherson asked the Appropriations Higher Education Subcommittee to follow the funding guidelines approved last year.

NEWS

Poetry reading creates Lovers Paradise

The air was heavy with the scent of coffee, but for some people, the words of MSU’s Black Poets Society members were more overpowering. In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, the group held Soul Nite, an open mic poetry reading entitled “Lover’s Paradise” at Espresso Royale Caffe, 547 E.

MICHIGAN

State lawmakers look at pay process

Drew Harmon
February 14, 2001

The state House finds itself with the responsibility of debating the process of pay raises after the state Senate passed a resolution changing the way raises would take place in the future.“It’s in the oversight committee, and we have a couple resolutions here,” said House Speaker Rick Johnson, R-LeRoy.

SPORTS

Player does just about everything

Eric Lacy
February 14, 2001

If a college basketball player’s toughness is based on the battles one has experienced, then David Thomas is MSU’s “General Patton.” Thomas, 24 and in his fifth season, said he is thankful for getting more opportunities to play this season after suffering knee and foot injuries in two of his first three playing seasons.

MICHIGAN

Task force examines solutions to voting problems

Drew Harmon
February 14, 2001

A task force designed to fix problems with East Lansing’s voting system met for the second time Tuesday to discuss revisions.After a hazardous election in November, city officials who are anxious to correct errors and residents frustrated at the process joined together to make improvements.East Lansing city officials appointed nine members to the task force in hopes that the next election will not be as traumatic.Bill Hollister, a member of the task force, was also a candidate for a state House seat in the November election.“We have to make sure that any system is as near perfect as we can get it,” Hollister said at the meeting.Over the course of the two-hour session, members discussed proposals regarding voter registration and renovations at the polls.

COMMENTARY

Raised rent

While the on-campus student tax increase proposed by the Residence Halls Association is minimal, the organization should make efforts to use the money wisely.RHA voted in favor of an increase of $3 in student taxes for the 2001-02 academic year.

MSU

Olin offers free safe-sex Valentines gifts

Sarah M. Emery
February 14, 2001

Two condoms, lubrication and a Valentine’s Day card.While these items could possibly make for an interesting evening, they are also what the Olin Health Center Sexual Health Promotion Team will be distributing today from 1 p.m.