E.L. Library hosts 11th annual medieval fair

Bothe wee and olde assembled at noonday on Sunday to partake in medieval ribaldries at the East Lansing Public Library. The 11th annual Dragon's Faire brought more than 400 people to the event, which combined medieval sword-fighting exhibitions and dancing with children's crafts and bright green "dragon punch." Wide-eyed children stared and cheered as swords clashed in metallic exuberance as The Ring of Steel, a theatrical combat troupe, exhibited various types of fighting. The Dexter-based team, equipped with weaponry of all shapes and sizes, spoke to the audience about violence, chivalry and sword safety. In one segment of the exhibition, troupe Executive Director Chris Barbeau explained some of the tricks that moviemakers use to convey reality without putting any of the actors in harm's way. Barbeau has worked with many actors, training them to sword fight, including Robin Williams and Dustin Hoffman for "Hook" and Bruce Campbell for "Army of Darkness." "Facial scars do nothing for our acting careers, let alone our chances with the ladies," he said.

RHA, Olin game show tests love connections

By Daniel Thai Special for The State News "The Newlywed Game" is alive and well at MSU. The Residence Halls Association and Olin Health Center came together Friday to sponsor the first MSU Couples Challenge as part of Women's Healthy Sexuality Month.

WEB-ONLY: Group meets to discuss traffic issues

Improvements to traffic and pedestrian safety across campus were discussed Wednesday during a special public forum.

Abortion veto set for House vote

A state House committee voted 3-2 Thursday to allow the House of Representatives a vote to override Gov.

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Affirmative action group disagrees with petition

A civil rights group filed a lawsuit Thursday against the State Board of Canvassers due to the wording of a petition aimed at banning racial preferences. The lawsuit was filed in the Ingham County Circuit Court and hearings will begin March 4. If the petition gathers 317,757 registered voters' signatures by July 6, a state constitutional amendment banning racial preferences in employment practices and public university admissions will be put on the November ballot.

Abrams Planetarium to feature Milky Way show

MSU's Department of Physics and Astronomy is offering their latest installment in public shows featured at Abrams Planetarium. This weekend, Abrams Planetarium is offering "Milky Way Legacy" for general audiences at 8 p.m.

Authors to appear at Lansing book signing

Husband and wife authors Michael Datcher and Jenoyne Adams will read and sign their best-selling books from 7 to 9 p.m.

Police briefs 02/19/04

Salon gives new twist to beauty

A new hair salon in Lansing is offering an artistic twist on beauty treatment. Paradise Salon, 2008 E.

Student contest looks into history

The legacies of Malcolm X, Harriet Tubman, Mohandas K. Gandhi and Sitting Bull were brought alive on campus Wednesday night, as four teams of students competed in the third annual Multicultural Heroes Hall of Fame Case Competition.

Provost forum backed by ASMSU funds

ASMSU's Academic Assembly approved funding for a universitywide forum with Provost Lou Anna Simon Tuesday night.

Women's Council faces changes

With its two co-directors graduating in the spring and new goals on the table, the face of Women's Council at MSU will be changing. At its Feb.

McPherson to address students at RHA event

MSU President M. Peter McPherson will be participating in an open question-and-answer forum at 7 p.m.

WEB-ONLY: Speaker discusses Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr.

While some students attended The Von Bondies concert Wednesday night, across the lobby, others attended the Malcolm X Symposium. The keynote speaker for the symposium was James Cone, a Charles A.

Internet telephony focuses on FCC issues

An Internet telephony meeting sponsored by MSU's Quello Center for Telecommunication Management & Law and the Institute of Public Utilities will take place from 1-4:30 p.m.

Couples to participate in 'U' health challenge

Couples looking to possibly win some prizes should head out to the "MSU Couples Challenge" at 7 p.m.

Group to remain active despite Dean dropout

After months of identifying supporters, registering voters and campaigning, the Students for Dean crusade came to an end Wednesday. Howard Dean officially announced he was dropping out of the race for Democratic presidential nominee Wednesday in Burlington, Vt.

WEB-ONLY: Graduate students discuss reconstruction changes

Professors, teaching assistants and members the Graduate Employees Union who work in the College of Arts & Letters filled Room 111 of Berkey Hall Wednesday night to discuss how the restructuring of the university will affect them. "We are here to discuss possible solutions to this problem, and how we are going to fight these budget cuts, rather than absorb them," said GEU president Scott Henkel. Philosophy, history and religious studies will be moved to the College of Social Science, which will be renamed as College of Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences.

'U' political groups discuss ASMSU code

Discussion and the pursuit of possible legal action regarding ASMSU's election code continued Tuesday night, a day after the MSU College Democrats and the MSU College Republicans met in a lengthy special meeting. The two political groups were concerned that the MSU undergraduate student government's code limited free speech. Under the code, candidates from different colleges can't appear on the same flier or handout and requires organizations to gain permission from candidates before endorsing them. Members of ASMSU's Steering Committee, which passed the election code, reworked three sections of the bill with six members of the College Democrats and Republicans.