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Activists address genetics

Jamie Gumbrecht
October 31, 2000

Is the corn in breakfast cereal safe to eat? What about the shell wrapping that taco?Students, professors, scientists and interested citizens alike gathered to discuss genetically engineered food and medicine Monday night in Wells Hall.The event was planned by the ASMSU Programming Board and featured discussion led by Georgina, the co-founder of Primal Seeds, an activist group from the United Kingdom, and Dee Dee of the Bioengineering Action Network.

SPORTS

Mens soccer faces Bowling Green in last game of the regular season

Justin A. Rice
October 31, 2000

Today’s game at Bowling Green will give the MSU men’s soccer team a chance to ride the coattails of a six-game winning streak into next week’s Big Ten Tournament in Columbus, Ohio.Sunday’s 2-0 shutout versus Wisconsin gave MSU its longest winning streak since 1998, when they also won five straight.MSU head coach Joe Baum said he wants to end the season with a win so the team can contain its level of confidence going into the Big Ten Tournament.“I think we got a little momentum going now,” Baum said.

NEWS

Forum addresses overcoming racial obstacles

Sheena Harrison
October 31, 2000

Students interested in breaking into the world of business and entrepreneurship received a few words of wisdom Monday night.MSU Trustee Joel Ferguson addressed issues of “Breaking the Glass Ceiling” for minorities wanting to overcome racial obstacles in the business world.

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?