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MSU

Volunteers prepare World AIDS Day displays for U

Jamie Gumbrecht
November 29, 2000

Danielle Drake didn’t realize how much she would enjoy HIV counseling.The human biology senior was encouraged by her cousin, a long-term survivor of the disease that can lead to AIDS, to help others living with HIV.And after a year of training sessions and one-on-one experience, she is glad she got involved in the program through Olin Health Center.“I’m a pre-med major, but who knows if I want to go to medical school,” Drake said.

SPORTS

Guards prepare for battle

Eric Mckinney
November 29, 2000

As just the second player in MSU history to record a triple-double, senior Charlie Bell has established himself as one of the top guards in the country.Tonight, Bell and the No.

COMMENTARY

SN should stick to less popular music

I am writing in response to Dallas Smoke’s letter to the editor (“Paper reviews unpopular music,” SN 11/28). Smoke claims The State News is doing a disservice to him and other pop music fans by not having a review of the Backstreet Boys’ new album, “Black & Blue” in the Nov.

MSU

Ramp reconstruction could up parking woes

Sara Luneburg
November 29, 2000

On a campus where parking is scarce and finding cars parked on the grass and sidewalks is common, parking legally is about to become even more difficult.The parking ramp near Shaw Hall will close its gates for good at the end of the semester, shortly before being destroyed.“Engineering consultants tell us that it needs to be replaced because the foundations are no longer in good condition,” said Michael Rice, MSU police deputy chief.

COMMENTARY

City police do not patrol stadium

I am responding to Noah Babcock’s letter regarding an East Lansing police officer “giving the ‘Hail Hitler’ salute” at the MSU-Purdue football game (“Police insult ‘U’ at football game,” SN 11/15). It should be noted that East Lansing officers do not work inside the stadium during the games.

MSU

DCL students win honors in moot court competitions

Sarah M. Emery
November 29, 2000

There is a sign that hangs in the MSU-Detroit College of Law Moot Court Board office that reads “Moot Court is not Life.” But, “the sign is a lie,” according to fourth-year law student Tom Wisehart. Wisehart is the captain of the moot court team that recently participated in the Pepperdine National Entertainment Law Moot Court Trials in Malibu, Calif.

NEWS

Council looks into road plan

Jamie Gumbrecht
November 29, 2000

The East Lansing City Council continued its discussion on the future of East Grand River Avenue during a Tuesday work session.Council members were given an update on a city study of possible aesthetic and safety improvements to the busy stretch of M-43 through East Lansing.

NEWS

Speakers address racial profiling

Shannon Murphy
November 29, 2000

More than 60 students met in the Wonders Hall Kiva to hear four guest speakers voice their concerns about racial profiling Tuesday night.The forum, “Racial Profiling: Police Harassment,” was sponsored by the Wonders Hall Black Caucus, Wilson Hall Black Caucus, Case Hall Black Caucus, Holden Hall Black Caucus and the Alpha Phi Alpha, Omega Psi Phi and Omega Delta Phi fraternities.

COMMENTARY

Spartan athletes cant make games

I am a member of the student-athlete population at MSU. I am writing regarding season tickets for men’s basketball games. Season basketball tickets are open to the student population on a priority basis.

SPORTS

Spikers prepare for Wisconsin-Milwaukee in NCAA tournament

Eric Mckinney
November 28, 2000

In eight years as head coach of MSU volleyball, Chuck Erbe has guided the team to six consecutive NCAA tournaments and has the Spartans on their way to their seventh.The Spartans knew they made the tournament Saturday, but had to wait until Sunday night to know who and where they would play.The team gathered at Damon’s, 1601 W.

COMMENTARY

A long haul

Last week’s end of a 16-year grape boycott represents a victory for migrant workers and for the many protesters who have fought to raise awareness about dangerous pesticides.The boycott of California table grapes was orchestrated in 1984 by United Farm Workers’ co-founder Cesar Chavez to bring attention to the low wages and working conditions of farm workers who were often exposed to dangerous pesticides.

COMMENTARY

Paper reviews unpopular music

I would like to voice my displeasure with the CDs that the MS&U section chose to review Wednesday (“‘Grinch’ updates classic,” “Manson stresses music over shock” and “Blink-182 brings back punk with live album,” SN 11/22). Choosing not to review the Backstreet Boys’ newest CD, “Black & Blue,” is not only unprofessional, but also an insult to pop music fans everywhere.