Experts examine marathon addiction

By Adrian Brune Chicago Tribune Chicago (MCT) — On a crisp fall morning 16 years ago, Bob Sarocka, then 27, crawled out of bed with a mild hangover and a pang of regret as he laced up his sneakers and set out for a run, trying to remember the conversation that led up to this moment when foot hit pavement and breath condensed in air. Then it came to him: It was a talk with a friend of his future sister-in-law who picked up on his alcohol-induced vulnerability and persuaded him to run a 5-kilometer race in a few weeks. Then he made another potentially regrettable pact to run the Chicago Marathon the following fall.

New eatery touts crab dish

When Shirley Boucha was young, her cousins called her "fat girl." Now she's all grown up and they're calling her boss.

As Comley predicted, 3rd, 4th lines struggle

In the No. 8 MSU hockey team's 3-2 loss Sunday at Western Michigan, head coach Rick Comley's fears about the depth of his team proved to be accurate. "It's thin right now, "Comley said.

Voters, analysts say Granholm, DeVos must be clear on plans

Michigan gubernatorial candidates Gov. Jennifer Granholm and Republican challenger Dick DeVos still need to prove themselves to voters before the election, a political analyst and MSU students said Tuesday. The Nov.

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Campus groups to hold candidate forum

The League of Women Voters, along with ASMSU will be hosting a forum for candidates running in the Nov.

Fraternity's charity race raises money to support Teach for America

Students are racing across MSU's campus to raise money for a program that helps underprivileged children get an equal opportunity education. Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity is kicking off its ninth annual Pi Mile 5K Run/Walk on Oct.

Walton's offensive role could increase

It was a long, hard offseason for Travis Walton. Last season, the then-freshman guard was known primarily as a defensive stopper.

Innovations: Looking for more than physical health

Name: Edward Rosick, assistant professor of medicine Department: Family and Community Medicine Degree: D.O.

Forging friendships

Maya Parrotta leans over a word search puzzle on her desk, her large eyes scanning the jumbled letters on the page. "E...G...Y," she slowly spells out, her colored pencil etching a line through the letters. Suddenly, Maya gasps.

Debate canceled in trustee election

Correction: The infobox incorrectly dated the MSU Board of Trustees forum. It should have said the event would take place Wednesday, Oct.

Come together, right now, over sports?

Grown men were brought to tears. Homeless people and residents from places like Farmington Hills united with fist pumps and chanted cheers. More than 40,000 people decked out in navy and orange flooded the streets.

Ignoring Kim led to nuclear race

As we sink further and further into an increasingly unwinnable war in Iraq, a more tangible threat looms on the horizon. North Korea is developing nuclear weapons. Naturally, the reaction in the United States has been one of surprise, confusion and abject fear.

A slow death for MSU football

During the past few years, Spartans fans have endured countless heartbreaking losses to bitter rivals and watched helplessly as team intensity slowly slipped away. Regardless of who is at fault for the shortcomings of our team, dedicated fans are on the brink of extinction, and morale is at an all-time low.

Midterm stress is 'normal'; manage with scheduling, sleep, sympathy

Dr. D., I need someone to hear me. I am f**king freaking out. I have three exams and two papers due this week.

Men's soccer team to host Valparaiso today

The MSU men's soccer team will play Valparaiso in its second-to-last home game of the season at 4 p.m.

Board to talk through medical school location

With plans to expand the College of Human Medicine into the Grand Rapids area, the MSU Board of Trustees will now decide what site would best suit this new expansion. The board will meet Friday to discuss whether or not planning should begin on what the new building will look like and where it will be built. Trustee Dee Cook said she wanted to emphasize that this was a proposal to start planning and said she has plenty of questions before they should even mention a specific site. "I am very much in favor of expanding the site and very excited as well," Cook said.

Campus groups educate about MCRI

Although it is too late to register to vote, student organizations are continuing to educate students on campus about the Michigan Civil Rights Initiative, or MCRI. Black Caucuses around campus are educating students about the MCRI through discussions and events.

MIDDAY UPDATE: Trustees to face off tonight in Union

The League of Women Voters and ASMSU will host a forum for MSU Board of Trustees candidates tonight at 8:10 p.m.

Fall from grace

Drew Stanton entered this season with a career completion rate of 65.7 percent — the highest all-time for an MSU quarterback.