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COMMENTARY

Movie's problems show true U.S.

A well-reviewed new film about a major historical figure soon will be premiering in almost every country around the world. It opened the Toronto International Film Festival and features a major rising star.

COMMENTARY

Obscene cheers have no place at MSU games

After MSU’s crushing defeat by Central Michigan on Saturday, students might not be as concerned about another important football-related loss. “Hockey Cheer” is no longer with us, and third-down plays have become a little quieter and a lot less vulgar.

FOOTBALL

Late mistakes, field goal doom Spartans in 29-27 upset loss

The MSU football team’s defense couldn’t find an answer for Central Michigan quarterback Dan LeFevour when it mattered most, as LeFevour led his team on two big drives in the final minutes, the first earning the Chippewas a touchdown and the final resulting in a 42-yard field goal with three seconds left, leading Central Michigan to a 29-27 win over the Spartans on Saturday at Spartan Stadium.

NEWS

Contracts of MSU coaches, Hollis extended

The MSU Athletics Department and its major revenue sports will see little turnover during the next few years, as the MSU board of trustees announced on Friday the contract extensions of five key members of Spartan athletics.

NEWS

A constant battle

The air fills with the screaming of soldiers. The ting-ting-ting of small-arms gunfire resounds against the metal of the helicopter. An ehh ehh ehh sound echoes as Rick Flynn’s helicopter falls 200 feet to the ground.

MICHIGAN

E.L. National Coney opens

For advertising junior Eric Dornbrook, Thursday’s grand opening of the National Coney Station, 565 E. Grand River Ave., would be the beginning of a love–hate relationship, he said.