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FEATURES

Freshmen fifteen Q's

College is a whole new world for many freshmen traveling campus for the first time. The State News sat down with one of these brave explorers to get a glimpse, in 15 questions, at a new face on campus and a perspective on her new frontier.

FEATURES

Weighty lessons

Throughout his life, Math 1825 instructor Eric Bennett’s personal challenge has always been with his weight, and he has found that his struggle to be healthy is similar to a student trying to be better in math.

MICHIGAN

Sept. 11 remembered in different ways

Political science sophomore Matt Patton attended a Sept. 11, 2001, memorial event at the Union Tuesday in order to reflect on the anniversary. However, he was surprised at the turnout of the event. Less than 15 people attended.

SPORTS

Baum reaches 300 career win mark

Men’s soccer coach Joe Baum has had a lengthy and storied career as a player and coach at MSU. As both a player and a coach, he has won championships. His players have received too many accolades to count, but Sunday Baum earned an accolade of his own, becoming just the second Big Ten coach to reach the 300-win mark.

NEWS

Here's to the band dorks

Finally, a book about the band dorks. And I thought the only portrayal of us during my lifetime would be “American Pie” – clearly not the most flattering depiction.

SPORTS

Steinmetz scores conference honors

Freshman Jantine Steinmetz has been named Big Ten Co-Offensive Player of the Week for her efforts in both weekend match-ups against Lindenwood and Saint Louis. This marks the second consecutive week that a member of the MSU field hockey team has earned this award.

COMMENTARY

Vulgar language in football stands harms MSU's reputation

Whether you listen to football games on the radio, watch them on TV, or watch them in person at Spartan Stadium, it’s hard to miss a growing phenomenon that has increased in popularity over the past years. Swearing has slowly become a symbol of the student section ever since I started attending MSU. Every year, it has steadily increased.

COMMENTARY

Weather control out of our hands

As the tragic anniversary of Hurricane Katrina passed, I’m reminded of how little power we possess in preventing such natural disasters. Despite having the technology to research life’s many mysterious forces, we are virtually defenseless against Mother Nature.

COMMENTARY

Patriotism became a fad after terrorist attacks

You and I may clearly remember a day and time, just six short years ago, when the idea and feeling of a calm Monday morning were as readily available as each breath we take. Freedom was our life, in its purest form. For some, our cares were little, yet important, and the popular need for allegiance to our flag as foggy and distant a notion as the week that just passed. In some circles, the spirit of our country was even the butt of our peers’ jokes, and more often than not, when approached in discussion, the main topic approached was the right to burn our flag, as opposed to displaying it with rightful honor and reverence.

NEWS

Police Briefs 09/12/07

After reportedly wandering through Bailey Hall and asking students for money, a Lansing resident with no university affiliation was escorted off campus Sunday night, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.