MICHIGAN
Riot participant sentenced, fined
A 19-year-old man with no MSU affiliation was sentenced Monday to six months probation for his involvement in April’s Cedar Fest riot.
MSU
7 in E.L. fast for immigrant rights
Recent nationwide raids conducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement to apprehend immigrants illegally working in the U.S. have prompted immigrant rights groups across the nation to take a stand.
COMMENTARY
MSU students can make living in E.L. more enjoyable by registering to vote locally
This is my fifth year at MSU. I will be graduating this spring and I will definitely miss MSU. I will not, however, miss East Lansing. I cannot wait to leave this city.
MSU
MSU students win competition
Four MSU students took first place Sunday at the International Design Competition of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Mechanical engineering seniors Emily Duszynski and Jonathan Luckhardt, operational engineering graduate student Kyle Koepf and MSU alumnus Joshua Thomet won the competition with a robot that washes windows.
MSU
Visiting faculty member charged
A visiting MSU research associate was sentenced Monday to between one and 20 years in the Michigan Department of Corrections for illegal use of the Internet.
MICHIGAN
City Center II petition comes up short
East Lansing residents who were petitioning for the right to vote on financing the public portion of the City Center II project through municipal bonds fell short of their goal by 98 percent, said Ted Staton, East Lansing city manager.
COMMENTARY
Voters might ignore implications of Obama's tax plans because of his commanding stage presence
In the recent editorial endorsing Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama (Obama right candidate to lead country in 2009, SN 10/29), the editors have fallen victim to the same empty rhetoric that has captured the nation.
NEWS
Muslim students to hold events this week
Muslim students to hold events this week The Muslim Students Association, or MSA, is sponsoring Islamic Awareness Week from Monday through Friday for students to enjoy a week of Islamic-related events.
COMMENTARY
Redistribution, graduated tax system is an American tenet too, not just a socialist idea
In Ian Brown’s editorial cartoon and Judy Whipple’s letter to the editor (Redistribution not a good policy for class grades, U.S. economy, SN 10/28), they compare Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama’s tax policy to a classroom where all students with 4.0s would all receive 3.0s, so students with 1.0s can get 2.0s.
COMMENTARY
Consider motive behind vote, make an informed decision
Before you cast your vote today, think of the reasons why you’re voting the way you are. Is it because you’re well-informed of all the issues? Maybe it’s because you’re a stern Democrat or Republican? Or for many people in the United States, maybe it’s because they’re taking on the “everyone else is” attitude?
COMMENTARY
CATA millage, other proposals might raise cost of living in E.L.
College students from Ingham, Clinton and Eaton counties should vote “no” on the 19 local proposals in the tri-county area for new taxes, increased taxes and renewals. If your parents help fund your education, they will have less money to give you if the millages pass today.
COMMENTARY
Alexander worthy of vote, has students' best interest in mind
Voters in the 8th Congressional District should elect Bob Alexander, who is running as a Democrat against Republican incumbent Mike Rogers.
COMMENTARY
Set race, gender issues aside when casting your vote
It’s been a long and brutal 11 months in the realm of politics, but tonight the battle ends and tomorrow every news publication and news program will be plastered with the faces of our new executive branch. Regardless of who will be named the winner, history will be made as we’ll either have the first black president or the first female vice president of the United States.
COMMENTARY
Students have no excuse not to get out and vote
Although it definitely is important to vote, we really don’t feel like rehashing exactly the same lines for the nth time. So instead, we’ll provide you a list of the lesser-known reasons why you should take a few minutes out of your day and make your voice heard. You should vote because …
SOCCER
Spartans ready for Big Ten Tournament
It was announced Sunday the MSU women’s soccer team will open the Big Ten Tournament at 8 p.m. Thursday against Illinois in Iowa City, Iowa — the first obstacle to the program’s first Big Ten Tournament title.
BASKETBALL
Roe making strides as MSU prepares for exhibition game
The No. 7 MSU men’s basketball team has been practicing and scrimmaging each other so much lately that freshman forward Delvon Roe admitted he can’t even remember what five-on-five hoops looks like between two different teams.
BASKETBALL
Pistons swap Billups for Iverson; smart move by Joe Dumars
Joe Dumars has done it again. With the trade of Denver Nuggets All-Star Allen Iverson for Detroit Pistons point guard Chauncey Billups, center Cheikh Samb and five minutes with Antonio McDyess’ bought-out contract, the Pistons general manager has pulled off another risky swap that not only keeps Detroit in the NBA title hunt, but also positions the team for success in the future.
ICE HOCKEY
4 spartans earn league honors
Four MSU athletes were named Big Ten players of the week for their efforts last week.
FOOTBALL
Swenson bails Spartans out with last-minute kick
For about two minutes Saturday afternoon in Spartan Stadium, all eyes were on junior kicker Brett Swenson.