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FOOTBALL

MSU football will measure itself as a program against Oregon on Saturday

By Robert Bondy rbondy@statenews.com THE STATE NEWSnnThis is the one everyone has been circling on their calendars for months.

VOLLEYBALL

Players to watch in this weekend's volleyball ACC-Big Ten Challenge

No. 14 MSU (4-0) takes on No. 19 Duke (4-0) and No. 20 North Carolina (2-1) this weekend in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge at Jenison Field House. As part of the ACC-Big Ten Challenge, both Duke and UNC will play road games against MSU and Michigan.All three teams made the NCAA Tournament last year and return a combined 38 letterwinners.A lot of talent will be on display, and here are a few players on each team to watch on Friday and Saturday.

NEWS

Turning a new page

It is no secret that book prices are rising. Many students at MSU have grown tired of paying hundreds of dollars for their textbooks each semester

FOOTBALL

Fast-paced Oregon offense will provide challenge for stingy MSU defense

Autzen Stadium will see a true strength vs. strength situation on Saturday when No. 7 MSU puts its hard-nosed defense up against No. 3 Oregon’s explosive offense in one of the season’s best non-conference matchups. “You look at Oregon, certainly you see what they’ve done offensively, and they are different from other spread teams,” head coach Mark Dantonio said during Tuesday’s press conference. “I think they’ve had so much success, a lot of people are taking some of the things and imitating them or not copying, but using their concepts and trying to adapt it into their offenses.

FEATURES

My Sisters Keeper donates backpacks to needy freshmen

The MSU chapter of the women’s empowerment organization My Sisters Keeper gave out 100 backpacks, bus passes and general school supplies to incoming freshmen in need this past weekend.My Sisters Keeper garnered support and donations from businesses such as Walgreens, Target and Office Max.

MSU

Student hosting fundraiser at Rick's

Many East Lansing businesses, specifically restaurants are known for collaborating with groups to raise money for a cause.Who would know Included among those business is Rick’s American Cafe, a popular bar for studentsOn Wednesday night, law student Kyle Simon is hosting a fundraiser for Ele’s Place, a center designated to helping grieving children and families after suffering a loss.