COMMENTARY
Column misrepresents concept of free trade
I disagree with Eric Thieleman’s recent guest column, Service industry killing America (SN 10/8), on several points.
COMMENTARY
Justice must not be vengeance
If a government executes an innocent person, is it murder? It’s a question that has been troubling me for a few weeks, ever since I read about the tragic story of Cameron Todd Willingham.
COMMENTARY
Police building purchase makes little sense
The Michigan state Legislature recently approved a plan to move the Michigan State Police headquarters from its current location at 714 S. Harrison Road to a brand new facility in downtown Lansing.
FOOTBALL
With Winston out for season, running back depth comes to fruition
When the season began, the MSU football team had a boatload of running backs at its disposal. Midway through the season, that depth is paying off after a handful of injuries. Most significantly, head coach Mark Dantonio announced Sunday that sophomore running back Glenn Winston will miss the rest of the season after tearing his right ACL in MSU’s 24-14 victory against Illinois on Saturday. “He’s very disappointed.
NEWS
Police brief 10/12/09
A 21-year-old male driving a 1994 Buick caused $900 worth of damage to his vehicle and $800 in damage to a Suzuki motorcycle at about 6:30 p.m. Thursday in Lot 79, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.
NEWS
Broad museum still looking for funding
Despite gaps in funding, university officials are moving forward with the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum project, set to break ground in March 2010 and open sometime in 2012.
NEWS
Bar hours could extend with new legislation
For years, 2 a.m. in East Lansing has meant slamming car doors, people talking, yelling and all of the other noises of the bar crowd retiring for the night.
FOOTBALL
Quarterback Keith Nichol's performance not up to expectation
Many Spartans fans had been screaming for it since he transferred from Oklahoma almost two years ago. Give sophomore quarterback Keith Nichol a chance.
NEWS
Veterans await GI Bill funds
Transitioning back into civilian life was a big change for Army veteran Veronica Quesnell after living for six years at Army bases around Germany, Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan.
ICE HOCKEY
Icers earn sweep in first season series
The fight song echoed off the walls of the MSU hockey team’s locker room Saturday night. It had been a long time coming, but the Spartans finally were able to tune their singing voices, a post-game ritual reserved for MSU weekend sweeps.
SPORTS
Spartans dominate tough field
MSU women’s golf coach Stacy Slobodnik-Stoll has often talked to her No. 10 women’s golf team about harnessing potential. Two weeks ago, the Spartans showed a glimpse of their potential, shooting a school-record score of 280 at the Lady Northern Invitational.
FOOTBALL
On the defensive
For much of the season, MSU’s offense has carried the defense. With the offense struggling in the second half Saturday, the defense rose to the task, scoring the team’s first defensive touchdown of the season while holding Illinois scoreless during the first 40 minutes of the game en route to a 24-14 win.
SOCCER
MSU continues unbeaten streak vs. Wolverines
The MSU women’s soccer team had plenty of scoring chances against Michigan on Sunday afternoon, but time after time the Spartans simply couldn’t take advantage of them.
FOOTBALL
Spartans' road win crucial for standings, might post depth chart problems
The Spartans’ victory against Illinois on Saturday moved them to a 3-3 record and gave MSU its second straight win, but it came with a cost. Numerous key players were injured in the 24-14 victory, with few returning to the game.
FOOTBALL
Unbeaten in conference remain at 2 after weekend
The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines 30-28 Saturday night to move to 6-0, their best start since 1985. Iowa quarterback Ricky Stanzi went 20-for-38 passing for 284 yards and two touchdowns, rebounding after his first pass was intercepted and returned for a U-M touchdown. U-M (4-2, 1-2) relied on its running game as the offense ran for 195 yards but only passed for 124. Freshman quarterback Denard Robinson attempted to drive the Wolverines to another comeback victory in the fourth quarter, but was intercepted with less than one minute remaining, sealing the Hawkeyes’ victory.
MSU
MSU Parking office to close on Friday
The MSU Parking Office will be closed Friday through Oct. 21 while parking operations software and hardware undergoes upgrades.
MICHIGAN
Lansing, E.L., MSU to unveil partnership
The cities of East Lansing and Lansing, along with MSU, will unveil a cultural economic development plan at 7 p.m. today at the Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road.
MSU
Panel to discuss health services
Students will have one final opportunity to weigh in on campus health services today before recommendations for change will be sent to Provost Kim Wilcox. The meeting runs from 7 p.m.
MSU
A capella showcase Accapalooza entertains at Fairchild Theatre
Michael Jackson, the Backstreet Boys and Beyoncé Knowles never have visited MSU, but a capella groups belted out their star-like skills featuring various artists at Accapalooza this weekend in the Fairchild Theatre.
MSU
MSU, E.L. celebrate National Coming Out Day
It might only have been the garden behind Student Services, but to everyone there, it might as well have been Oz. About 30 people gathered in the garden Sunday to celebrate National Coming Out Day with a picnic and games dedicated to “The Wizard of Oz,” which kicks off a week of events at MSU.