Dance launches Coming Out Days

A “Mixed Nuts” theme dance will kickoff MSU’s 2000 National Coming Out Days celebration at 9 p.m.

New UFO lands at Wharton

A rancher, isolated in the countryside, hears a strange noise and goes to investigate. He finds one of his fields strewn with unidentifiable pieces of metal. In 1947, the country’s obsession with UFOs started with that scene in Roswell, N.M. In 2000, students and faculty members in the MSU Wind Symphony are translating it into music with a new version of Michael Daugherty’s “UFO” at 8 p.m.

Artist uses people as his canvas, needles as his tools

At first glance, the dentist’s chair, the Sharps container on the wall and the spotless floor of Greg Drake’s workroom might appear to be a medical office.But a closer look reveals M.C.

Voter registration deadline close

Time is running out for students who haven’t registered to vote and wish to take part in this year’s presidential election. Secretary of state branch offices are accepting voter registration through Tuesday at all 178 secretary of state offices across Michigan. “We’re there to do business and anyone who comes into the office on Tuesday to register to vote, we’ll accommodate them,” said Liz Boyd, spokeswoman for the secretary of state. Students can also register at the local city clerk’s office or by mail if the letter is postmarked by midnight Tuesday. Boyd said it’s not unusual for students to wait until the last minute to register.

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Spartans, Van Dyke face winless Hawkeye gridders

Even though Iowa is winless so far this season, MSU is not taking its next opponent lightly. “This is a huge game for Michigan State and Iowa,” head coach Bobby Williams said.

Country teaches many to be trendy

I am writing in response to the opinion column by Sarah Emery (“Don’t cry over spilled mocha latte with whipped cream,” SN 9/22). I always frown upon articles that bash and trash the very pinnacle of superficiality: trendiness.

Mountain bike race will help fund multiple sclerosis research

Despite forecasts of winter weather, the MSU police department is hoping for a big turnout at its mountain bike race for charity Sunday.The first annual race is being held at the Abbott Road Park on Abbott Road, just north of Lake Lansing Road, to benefit the Jimmie Heuga Center in Edwards, Colo.

Hate crime laws need adjustment

I am writing in response to Dottie Boyce’s column (“‘U’ should not have to put up with hate crimes,” SN 10/2) regarding so-called “hate crimes.” I am not going to debate whether the activities in Bailey and Bryan residence halls could be construed as hate crimes or not. What I am here to do is criticize the very nature of hate crime legislation.

Mens soccer loses to Oakland 1-0

ROCHESTER - In a 1-0 loss to Oakland University Wednesday, the MSU men’s soccer team got a taste of international play without setting foot on Australian soil. Instead the Spartans (5-5) made their way across the state to Rochester to take on the Golden Grizzlies (6-3-1) - a team containing six European players.MSU head coach Joe Baum said Oakland recruits rather than settling for second rate in-state players.

NBC health reporter to speak to U

An NBC chief medical and health correspondent will be on campus next week to lecture students.Dr. Bob Arnot, who reports for the network’s “Dateline” and “Today” programs, will speak Tuesday at the Wharton Center’s Pasant Theatre.Arnot was selected by the MSU College of Human Ecology’s Staff Advisory Council to participate in a series of programs designed to highlight issues such as nutrition and dietetics.

Bills tighten penalty for date rape drugs

Furthering the state’s war on date-rape drugs, two more bills passed in the state House Tuesday.One of the bills will outlaw the use, manufacture and possession of gamma-butyrolactone, or GBL.

Proposal puts kids last and attacks public education

The spin doctors at Kids First! Yes!, the political machine behind Proposal 1, have been working hard to ensure that Michigan voters don’t see Proposal 1 for what it really is - an all out assault on public education.

Psychologist shares mind, body approach to womens health

More than 600 women gathered at Kellogg Center’s Big Ten Room to hear Dr. Joan Borysenko speak about a “mind-body” approach to health.Borysenko, who’s a psychologist and medical scientist, traveled from Colorado to give the annual Centerpoint 2000 lecture.

Study reveals drug use high among college students

Devon Shea Willis isn’t surprised drug use among college students is on the rise.The journalism freshman said controlled substances are just a part of “college life.”“I don’t think it needs to be part of the college experience,” she said.

United work

The possibility of a merger between the MSU and East Lansing police departments should be investigated as thoroughly as the cases each department handles.On Tuesday, the departments unveiled a plan to improve their efficiency and reduce costs through cooperation.

Students protest labor conditions at job fair

Some corporate recruiters had a hard time doing their job at Wednesday night’s career fair at the Breslin Student Events Center.Students for Economic Justice, an MSU anti-sweatshop organization, stood in front of the Kohl’s Department Store and Target Corp.

Vouchers increase competition for the best education

The debate concerning school vouchers has grown more prominent with the appearance of an initiative on the ballot this fall.

CCHA names tournament trophy after hockey coach

Ron Mason can now add his own name to his team’s list of goals.The CCHA Tournament trophy was officially named the Mason Cup on Tuesday, bearing the moniker of MSU’s legendary ice hockey coach.

Higher education snubbed at first presidential debate

George W. Bush and Al Gore spent much of their hour-and-a-half debate Tuesday night talking about Medicare, Social Security and educational reform.But in the midst of all the facts and figures, the presidential candidates largely ignored higher education.The Democratic vice president and Republican Texas governor debated one-on-one for the first time at the Clark Athletic Center at the University of Massachusetts in Boston.