Starflyer soars on new album

Starflyer 59 Easy Come, Easy Go Tooth and Nail Records Southern California gave birth to the best-kept secret in American rock n’ roll in 1993.

Spartans look to recover from loss

Coming off a disappointing loss, the MSU men’s basketball team hopes to rebound tonight against Northwestern.In its first two Big Ten games the Spartans started slow, only to find themselves down at halftime.Against Penn State the Spartans posted an impressive second half to win, but against Indiana they faltered.Sophomore guard Jason Richardson said MSU can’t afford that lack of urgency in a conference like the Big Ten.“We come out of the gates like that and we’re going to lose a lot of games,” he said.

Avoiding Friday classes will catch up with you

Let me just tell you right now - karma is out there. It is real and it will get you. What you do to others will come back and make you a victim.

Reputable expert named director of U Food Safety Center

Beginning in March, MSU’s reputable food system studies center will gain an internationally known expert on foodborne disease.Ewen Todd has been named director of MSU’s National Food Safety and Toxicology Center.Todd has a long history of research accomplishments dealing with the risks and effects of toxins found in food such as E.

Best of Blurgood for all

Blur The Best Of Virgin Records Brit-pop veterans Blur have proven themselves to be one of the brightest and best groups in their genre, but their success soars much farther than the adrenaline-packed Song 2, which is still played frequently during warm-ups at most high school and college hockey games. “The Best Of” was put together with their fans in mind - all the songs complimenting the next as the album flows along without a single downfall. “There’s No Other Way” is driven by a catchy blues riff, then molds itself into a great Top 40 tune.

Cabaret brings racy routines, message of acceptance

President Clinton wasn’t the only act on campus Tuesday.“Cabaret” hit the Wharton Center main stage Tuesday for its opening night performance, and the musical proved sexy and engaging.

Nominee says no to position

By RON FOURNIER The Associated Press WASHINGTON - Linda Chavez withdrew Tuesday as President-elect Bush’s nominee to be secretary of labor because of questions and controversy over an illegal immigrant who lived in her home in the early 1990s. “I believe that I would have made a great secretary of labor,” she said at a news conference.

For ratings, networks air reality television

The hell has started.This week, networks have once again begun the proliferation of reality television programs, beginning with “Temptation Island,” which premiers tonight on the Fox television network.“Temptation Island” takes four unmarried couple,s who are in serious relationships, to paradise.

U sports give fans big relief

As students enter their first week of classes this semester after a long and relaxing holiday break, those who are supporters of Detroit professional sports teams, such as myself, should be saying one thing to themselves: Thank goodness for our sanity - we’re back.

Big Ten cagers playing well

MSU head coach Tom Izzo said Monday that the Big Ten has many teams playing well going into the second week of conference play.

Vile rapper

Rapper Eminem deserves his four Grammy nominations, but the message of hate and violence in his lyrics should not be condoned. The Recording Academy announced its nominations for the Grammy Awards last week, prompting thousands of phone calls and e-mails from people angry about Eminem’s nominations.

Lansing officials satisfied with candidate search

Lansing city officials were surprised and pleased with the amount of interest shown in two of the city’s open positions.The Lansing City Council reduced the candidate pool for a new Fourth Ward council member and city clerk from 16 applicants to six.

Clinton: Thank you

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Students may find a reprieve from freezing temperatures

Like many students, Chantel Edwards bundled up Tuesday to face another day of freezing temperatures on campus.“It is making me not want to crawl out of the bed,” the physiology senior said.Cold air and snow have gripped campus for more than a month.

Nikes disclosure of data pleases U group

Students for Economic Justice celebrated a minor victory this week.Nike Inc. has agreed to disclose location information about the factories that make MSU apparel in the United States and abroad.Students for Economic Justice, formerly United Students Against Sweatshops, was instrumental in getting the university’s support for this request.

Grapplers have new coach

MSU head coach Tom Minkel was looking at an impressive résumé when he interviewed internationally renowned Cuban lightweight wrestler Alexis Vila for a vacant assistant head wrestling coach position.

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Settlement forces Ford apology for faulty tires

By ED RONCO The State News When manufacturing engineering senior Jennifer Cody graduates in May she will be going to work for Ford Motor Co., but she doesn’t know if she would buy its product. A settlement involving both money and public disclosure of information was reached Monday in the case of Donna Bailey, a paralyzed woman seeking $100 million from Bridgestone/Firestone Inc. and Ford Motor Co. for injuries sustained in March. It would have been the first lawsuit of its kind to go to trial since Bridgestone/Firestone tires were first recalled last August. The settlement was announced by lawyers for Bailey and the two companies. Financial terms were not disclosed but according to attorneys for Bailey, the settlement calls for an acceptance of responsibility and an apology by Ford, and requires both Ford and Firestone to publicly disclose any additional information from the tire recall investigation. Ford representatives visited Bailey in her hospital room Sunday night and delivered the apology she had sought. “(The settlement) is enough to take care of her for the rest of her life,” said Mikal C.

Two Michigan legislative seats to be filled by special election

Amid a flurry of political activity with new members moving into Congress and the state Legislature, a few political offices have yet to be filled.

Donations decrease during holiday season

The bell ringers were still enthusiastic and the kettles were the same shade of red, but the Lansing-area Salvation Army kettles ended up a little emptier this holiday season.