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FOOTBALL

Friday night lights

Rocket. Little Giants. The Catch. Three of the biggest plays in MSU football history. Three plays that defined MSU football. Three plays that transpired under the lights at Spartan Stadium.

NEWS

Romney promises to restore economy, America

_TAMPA, Fla. —_ Mitt Romney accepted the Republican presidential nomination on Thursday night in front of a thunderous crowd of Republican delegates at the Tampa Bay Times Forum and thousands watching across the U.S., forging ahead in a campaign largely centered on preserving the vision of America for future generations of young citizens.

MICHIGAN

Romney guided by Mormon faith

When Mitt Romney was nominated as the Republican presidential candidate Tuesday at the Republican National Convention, or RNC, in Tampa, Fla., he had his first chance to formally introduce himself to the American people.

MSU

Email reminds MSU staff of protocol

On Aug. 16, all MSU staff and faculty received an email from President Lou Anna K. Simon reminding them of the protocols for university employees regarding suspected child abuse, sexual assault and child pornography.

MSU

Few students pursue new flexible housing

After a bill passed in late March allowing male and female students to live in the same rooms together, the “trial period,” is off to a slow start with fewer than 10 students taking advantage of the 80 spots available this fall.

SOCCER

Women's soccer puts academics first

With classes starting up, the MSU women’s soccer team only has one game this week, specifically so they can focus on getting settled into the regimen of the new school year. Head coach Tom Saxton said the team prides itself on having a good grade-point average, or GPA.

MICHIGAN

High temps hurt Mich. agriculture

It’s official: This summer was hot and dry, and Michigan’s agriculture industry suffered from it. The Department of Agriculture officially designated the entire state of Michigan as a natural disaster area Wednesday, after a summer drought and heat wave.