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MICHIGAN

Protesters demand end to racial profiling, brutality

Sara Luneburg
October 30, 2000

Lansing - A small but energetic crowd gathered on the steps of the state Capitol and east lawn Saturday afternoon to protest racial profiling and police brutality.Demonstrators listened to representatives from the black, Latino, lesbian-bi-gay-transgendered and religious communities for three hours as they demanded change and cited specific cases of brutality.The demands included the passage of legislation to outlaw racial profiling in Michigan, which would allow officers who commit these acts to be prosecuted, the creation of a council for community control of the police and a call for the immediate end to police brutality and racial profiling.Demonstrators of various races and social classes came from across the state to participate in the rally.

MICHIGAN

Fraternity hosts Fire Safety Day

Cutler Fetherston
October 30, 2000

The sounds of fire engines, sirens and gleeful children filled the air at Fire Safety Day on Sunday at the Phi Delta Theta fraternity house.The East Lansing Fire Department teamed up with the Phi Delta Thetas and the Kappa Delta sorority to put on the event for the community.Bob Pratt, East Lansing fireman and co-coordinator of the event, said the day went fabulously.“It was a great day and we had a great turnout, not only from the community but the Phi Delta Thetas and the Kappa Deltas as well,” Pratt said.“There have been a lot of activities, the kids got to tour the fire truck and the ambulance and they all got a chance to spray a little water out of the fire hose.”Along with numerous activities for children, the firemen got a chance to pass along some key fire-safety knowledge, he said.“A working smoke detector doubles your chances of surviving a fire,” Pratt said.

COMMENTARY

Caucus made a good decision

This is a response to the State News’ editorial “Pay the price,” (SN 10/18). Speaking of “should,” Shaw Hall Senate “should” have left well enough alone.

SPORTS

Spikers split weekend matches

Eric Mckinney
October 30, 2000

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - The growing pains continue for MSU volleyball as the Spartans split their weekend road matches. On Friday night the young Spartan lineup looked sharp as the team cruised to a smooth victory at Indiana (15-5, 15-9, 15-12). But on Saturday MSU’s inexperience provided a glaring weakness as No.

NEWS

Gores lock lips, votes at rally

Emily Robinson
October 30, 2000

A kiss is just a kiss - sometimes.If the kiss Tipper Gore received from her husband at the Democratic convention was a sign of passion in their relationship, the kisses she got in East Lansing on Sunday indicate the relationship’s on fire.The bright and blushing Gores were in town for a rally at M.A.C.

NEWS

U salutes Whartons

Steve Bossi
October 30, 2000

Clifton and Dolores Wharton admitted much of Friday afternoon was emotionally overwhelming.But the couple said they felt at ease standing under the lights of the Pasant Theatre stage.“We felt very comfortable because we were talking with friends,” said Clifton Wharton Jr., 74, the university’s 14th president.The former MSU chief executive and his wife had a similar conversation in the form of closing statements at a convocation Friday celebrating their accomplishments at MSU.“I am absolutely overwhelmed by this dedication,” Dolores Wharton said during her final remarks in the Pasant Theatre - located in the Wharton Center, the MSU performing arts structure that carries the couple’s name.The salute, entitled “The Wharton Years, 1970-1978: Trial and Triumph,” was commenced by a welcome and introduction from current MSU President M.

SPORTS

Ground game leads to victory

Jeff Karzen
October 30, 2000

T.J. Duckett rushed for 469 yards during MSU’s 0-4 Big Ten start. Saturday, Duckett rushed for only two yards, but the result was a Spartan victory.MSU dedicated itself to rushing the ball even without the sophomore running back.With Duckett relegated to the role of cheerleader after aggravating a shoulder injury at Michigan on Oct.

MSU

Olin keeps U safe with free condoms

Heather Banks
October 30, 2000

MSU has recently become flooded with condoms, thanks to “Condom-Nation,” an Olin Health Center program designed to make contraceptives more accessible to students.Dennis Martell, a health educator at Olin, said the program should cut down on the number of students having unprotected sex.“We’ve heard all the excuses - ‘I didn’t have one on me’ or ‘I didn’t have any money to buy one’ or ‘I didn’t feel like running down to the vending machine,’” Martell said.“We want people to have easy access to them.”The condoms have been distributed since the beginning of the semester and will continue to be given away throughout the school year.

SPORTS

Best in Big Ten predicted in Chicago

Arthur Alcid
October 30, 2000

CHICAGO - The Big Ten shed some light Sunday on who the major players are in both men’s and women’s basketball this season.MSU men’s head coach Tom Izzo has to deal with being at the top, while women’s head coach Joanne P.

NEWS

Spartans put Smoker in mix to oust Illini

Arthur Alcid
October 30, 2000

For the second time this season, Jeff Smoker replaced Ryan Van Dyke and led MSU to victory, this time over Illinois.Now, head coach Bobby Williams is pondering who’ll start at quarterback against Ohio State - true freshman Smoker or the junior Van Dyke, who served as backup for the last two seasons.Williams stood by Van Dyke when he was sidelined with a bruised thumb for four weeks earlier this season, repeatedly stating that Van Dyke is the starter when healthy.But that may not be the case anymore.“You look at what happened today and everyone’s going to be really quick to jump to a conclusion,” Williams said after Saturday’s game.

FEATURES

Sequel ruins legacy of 'Blair Witch'

Cory Vowell
October 30, 2000

To put it in a plain and simple statement, “Book Of Shadows: Blair Witch 2,” the follow-up to one of the most profitable films ever made, is a disappointment that overshadows even the worst of film sequels. The movie - despite the innovation of its predecessor - is not scary, even though it tried to be; is not funny, even though it wanted to be; and definitely is not a good enough film to live up to all the hype surrounding it, even though many have waited for the witch to come back. This so-called return of the Blair Witch is more than a disappointment; it’s a travesty that unfortunately brings up the question “Why?” Why did the executive producers, Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sanchez, the two men behind the curtain of the first film, allow this movie to be made?

COMMENTARY

SN should rethink choice in comics

You know, I have a lot of tolerance for the cartoon page of our beloved State News. I even still mourn the loss of “Serious World” and “Fetus-X.” However, I have had enough.

NEWS

MEXA marches against poverty

Sheena Harrison
October 30, 2000

Lansing resident Maria Enriquez held a sign Friday night encouraging Latinos to vote in next week’s highly touted general election. While she walked down Grand River Avenue, Enriquez said people are often unaware of the issues that affect Chicanos and Latinos. “We know who we are, but sometimes the rest of the world doesn’t,” she said. But the line of cars traveling slowly behind her as she walked though the street - some honking their horns - seemed to suggest that several people were taking notice. Enriquez was one of nearly 150 people who participated in a march against poverty organized by Movimiento Estudiantil Xicano de Aztlan, MSU’s Xicano student group. The march was part of the organization’s celebration of Dia de los Muertos, a traditional Mexican religious holiday celebrating the lives of deceased family and friends. People marched through streets holding crosses etched with the names of lost loved ones. This was the sixth year MEXA has organized the march.

MSU

Candidates square off tonight in SN debate

Steve Eder
October 30, 2000

The four major-party candidates vying for two seats on the MSU Board of Trustees will meet in a State News-sponsored debate tonight. Republicans Connie Binsfeld and Scott Romney and Democrats Dorothy Gonzales and Cal Rapson will square off in the 90-minute forum at 6 p.m.

COMMENTARY

SN endorses:

Vice President Al Gore is the right choice for America’s future. Voters should elect him Nov.