NEWS
MSU field hockey wins in overtime
The No. 10 MSU field hockey team won an overtime nailbiter over Stanford, 3-2, to remain perfect on the season with a 3-0 record.
MSU
Tailgating passes must now be reserved over Internet
This year, tailgaters are going to have to make an extra stop to get their tennis court parking pass — the Internet. ASMSU will require students to reserve their tailgating passes before paying for them in person at its office, 307 Student Services.
MICHIGAN
Food banks see donation increase
To many students, the end of summer means cold weather is on the way. But it also means harvest time for farmers and gardeners, and many local food banks look at this time of year as a great opportunity to get donations.
MICHIGAN
Dearborn man receives split verdict in Cedar Fest case
As clouds rolled into East Lansing on Wednesday, the courtroom atmosphere chilled and a 19-year-old Dearborn man received a split verdict from a jury for his participation in April’s Cedar Fest riot.
BASKETBALL
MSU men's basketball schedule released
The MSU men’s basketball team released its schedule for the 2008-09 basketball season, with several nonconference matchups drawing interest.
SPORTS
Evans faces former champion Liddell at UFC 88 on Saturday
Former MSU wrestler Rashad Evans will face the biggest test of his mixed martial arts career Saturday when he faces former UFC light heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell in the main event of UFC 88: Breakthrough at Phillips Arena in Atlanta.
SOCCER
16-year-old freshman proves size, age aren't everything on field
Athletes have always worn numbers that mean something special to them, and freshman midfielder Cyrus Saydee is no different.
FOOTBALL
BTN making splash for fans, Olympic sport coaches
Mechanical engineering junior Alex Dupay almost wanted to pull his hair out when he heard Comcast was thinking of charging viewers an additional fee if they permanently wanted the Big Ten Network.
FOOTBALL
Buckeyes aim to get Wells healthy before USC game
Ohio State could be without its Heisman-candidate tailback, Chris “Beanie” Wells, this week against Ohio, leaving doubt as to who will be in the backfield for the Buckeyes’ monumental early season game against USC in a week and a half.
MICHIGAN
Steve & Barry's set to close 2 E.L. area stores
Two Lansing-area Steve & Barry’s are closing their doors as part of the company’s plans to run a smaller base of stores, spokeswoman Rachel Brenner said.
MICHIGAN
Fundraiser to benefit local dog park
The city of East Lansing is hosting a fundraiser for Northern Tail Dog Park on Saturday, according to a news release.
MICHIGAN
Off-campus gym to open
MSU students soon will have another location to get bigger, faster and stronger as the East Lansing Snap Fitness facility will have its grand opening Sept. 19.
COMMENTARY
True masculinity lacking on campus
Ladies, you may kindly move on to page 5. This one’s for the guys. Men, what the hell happened to manliness? No, I’m serious. And I’m not talking about society’s idea of masculinity either — loudmouthed men who love beer, baseball, brothels and “Braveheart.”
COMMENTARY
Palin pregnancy takes focus off McCain campaign
It’s been an eventful week for Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin. The little-known politician took the national stage after presumptive Republican presidential nominee John McCain chose her to be his running mate and subsequently endured a media storm rarely seen outside the Lohan family.
NEWS
DeVos speaks at MSU College Republicans' meeting
Students didn’t hear Republican Dick DeVos announce his candidacy in Michigan’s next gubernatorial race Tuesday, but DeVos didn’t rule it as an option, either.
NEWS
Nader to visit MSU for Sunday rally
Independent Party presidential candidate Ralph Nader will be at the Kellogg Center for a rally at 3 p.m. Sunday, according to his Web site.
NEWS
Bush addresses RNC via satellite; absence disappoints delegates
The crowd’s energy was in full swing at Xcel Energy Center during the Republican National Convention on Tuesday, even if it was a day late. And all eyes at the convention zeroed in on the large TV screens after 9 p.m. as President Bush appeared via satellite. The delegation gave the satellite appearance a standing ovation, cheering into the first words of his speech.
NEWS
City Center II construction scheduled to begin soon
The predemolition work for City Center II is set to begin in the coming weeks after the East Lansing City Council began discussion on the project’s construction plan Tuesday.
NEWS
Police Brief 09/03/08
A 17-year-old MSU student had several articles of clothing stolen from East Holmes Hall on Wednesday. The value of the clothing is estimated at $82, MSU police Sgt. Shaun Mills said.
NEWS
MSU makes impact at RNC
MSU's vice president for governmental affairs brought a touch of Green and White to the Republican National Convention. Steve Webster helped lead a group of Michigan legislators on a tour Tuesday morning of the University of Minnesota, explaining the importance of state funding for universities.