MSU
Brody Complex renovation essential despite high cost
With its youngest dormitory building turning 52 years old this year, the Brody Complex could use a 21st century update.
COMMENTARY
Lambert envisions brighter future for Mich.
Every once in a while a candidate comes along who bucks the trend and bears none of the falseness that so often characterizes politicians. Someone to whom people listen when they speak and know they honestly believe what they are saying.
COMMENTARY
Attacks by candidates solve nothing, divide Americans
As the election dwindles down to its final days, the candidates are thrashing about in their final attempt to discredit their counterpart. The attack ads, negative comments and the meager endeavors to disqualify their opponent to win a seat in the White House are visible in just about every newspaper, commercial, Web site or wherever else you look.
COMMENTARY
Romney, Bouchard best for board of trustees
On Tuesday’s ballot, one race will have the greatest impact on MSU students’ lives — but it’s likely that many have heard little to nothing about it.
COMMENTARY
Obama infomercial provides another look at candidate
In reaction to Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama’s infomercial last Wednesday, I am compelled to point out that there was a positive change, being that there seemed to be no attacks or mention of the Republican Party or John McCain. In most campaigns, it seems the most common issues discussed are those the politician has with the other. To hear a candidate’s concerns and priorities without being followed almost immediately with a negative comparison to their competition has been extremely scarce since I have started following politics.
ICE HOCKEY
Spartans tie Broncos, win shootout
Kalamazoo — For the second straight weekend, the No. 11 Spartans found a way to earn four points.
FOOTBALL
Late field goal gives Spartans 25-24 win
Junior kicker Brett Swenson hit a 44-yard field goal with seven seconds remaining, as No. 21 MSU posted a 25-24 come-from-behind victory over Wisconsin at Spartan Stadium.
ICE HOCKEY
Icers knock off Broncos 3-1
In the Halloween matchup between No. 11 MSU and Western Michigan, the Spartans didn’t fall for many tricks and instead earned a handful of treats.
SOCCER
Spartans tie Wolverines 1-1
The MSU women’s soccer team’s pregame checklist was a bit lengthy. But in all actuality, all the Spartans had to do in order to get everything they wanted was pick up the victory.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Spartans look to reduce mental errors
With less than two weeks of practice under its belt, the MSU women’s basketball team still has a lot of work to do before the start of the 2008-09 season.
NEWS
Women's basketball gearing for upcoming season
With less than two weeks of practice under its belt, the MSU women’s basketball team still has a lot of work left to do as it prepares for the start of the 2008-09 season.
SOCCER
Spartans shoot for Big Ten title in Baum's final home game
MSU soccer head coach Joe Baum’s last home game, the No. 25 Spartans have the opportunity to do something that has never been done in the program’s history.
NEWS
Police Brief 10/31/08
Halloween decorating became less festive when an 18-year-old student found a metal nail wedged into her cake Oct. 24 in the Wilson Hall cafeteria, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.
NEWS
Race to the White House
Bryce Colquitt stands over his North Case Hall dorm room futon, ironing a white T-shirt. The home to residential James Madison College, Case Hall houses many politically active students. As the political theory and constitutional democracy sophomore meticulously runs the iron over his T-shirt, he talks about the campaign he volunteers for.
NEWS
Word on the street
Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., has made history, becoming the first major black presidential nominee. In five days, the country will decide if he will make history again as the first black president of the United States.
FOOTBALL
Breakdown: Ringer gives MSU advantage at running back
The 5-foot-11, 165- pound Gilreath is coming off the first two-touchdown game for a Wisconsin wide receiver this season, when he caught three balls for 71 yards last week against Illinois.
FOOTBALL
One snap away
In one snap, Kirk Cousins’ role on the MSU football team could change dramatically. One hard hit on senior quarterback Brian Hoyer and the redshirt freshman would have to trade his headset for his helmet and run onto the field to lead the Spartans.
FOOTBALL
Bates' new punting style a kick on special teams
The first time MSU head coach Mark Dantonio saw sophomore punter Aaron Bates try his new punting style of dropping the point of the football toward the ground instead of flat, he thought his starter had botched the kick.
MSU
Museum hopes MSU music series reaches out to public
More than a dozen MSU students will be showcasing their musical talent this weekend. But rather than perform at an auditorium on campus, they’ll be heading to Lansing to an unlikely venue: the Michigan Historical Museum.
MICHIGAN
Case may influence race for prosecutor
Like the economy in the presidential election, this year’s race for the Ingham County Prosecutor’s Office could be defined by one issue: The handling of Claude McCollum’s wrongful murder conviction last year.