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.
ASMSU challenges trustee amendment
MSU’s undergraduate student government is fighting a state Senate resolution that members say limits student input in the selection of trustees.ASMSU’s Student Assembly will be considering a bill tonight officially challenging Senate Joint Resolution A, which proposes an amendment to Article VIII, section 5 of the state constitution.The proposed resolution would grant Michigan’s governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, power to appoint several new members to governing bodies at MSU, the University of Michigan, and Wayne State University - the three institutions where board members are elected in a statewide vote.“We feel that it removes a lot of the voice students have in who runs this university,” said Shane Waller, the Student Assembly’s vice chairperson for external affairs, who introduced the ASMSU bill.Gov.
Film looks at segregation in Hollywood
The Department Of American Thought and Language will present a slice of Hollywood’s past today with a free showing of Otto Preminger’s musical “Carmen Jones.” The film is being shown as part of the department’s African American Film Classics series, which in honor of Black History Month, will continue throughout this semester. “Two years ago I decided it would be good to have a theme,” said Kay Rout, professor of American Thought and Language and chairperson of its media committee. “We want to bring classic films,” she said.
Petition drive to get law on ballot
In response to Ross Dykman’s misinformed letter about the Carried Concealed Weapon (CCW) petition drive (“Not all gun owners are extremists,” SN 2/21), I would simply like to make a few clarifications. The purpose of the petition drive is not to “overturn” Dykman’s precious lame-duck CCW law.
Baseball team gets ready for opener
The expected temperature in East Lansing on Friday may be below freezing, but there also will be an ominous sign that warmer times are just around the corner.The MSU baseball team will open its season Friday in Alabama against Troy State, and despite finishing ninth in the Big Ten last year, head coach Ted Mahan is forecasting a serious run by the Spartans for the Big Ten crown in 2001.“We’re going to have to have some breaks, we’re going to have to stay healthy, but whoever wins the championship are going to have to have those things go their way,” he said.
Group hosts program to promote Xicano solidarity
Cultural unity and dignity was at the forefront of discussion at the “X in Xicano” program Wednesday night in the Culturas de las Razas Unidas room in Wilson Hall’s basement.Students gathered to discuss the use of the word “Hispanic,” and the differences between Mexicans and Chicanos at the event, presented by the Latino fraternity Omega Delta Phi.
Napsters plans could save service
By RON HARRIS The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO - Just in time for the Grammy Awards, Napster, Inc. has floated two proposals to rescue its music sharing service: A bid to settle a crippling lawsuit and a promise of no more free tunes starting this summer. On Tuesday, Napster offered to pay record labels Sony, Warner, BMG, EMI and Universal $150 million annually for five years in exchange for dropping their copyright infringement lawsuit.
Hockey team maintains top ranking, raises money for kids
Despite a 4-3-0 record in its last seven games, the MSU hockey team is the top-ranked squad in the land for the 15th straight week.The Spartans (25-4-4 overall, 18-4-3 CCHA) garnered 32 of 40 first-place votes in the USCHO.com poll and 15 of 18 in this week’s USA Today rankings.