FOOTBALL
Offense tripped up again
The MSU offense had no trouble moving the ball between the 20s on Saturday, racking up 344 yards of total offense.
COMMENTARY
Student voting locations should be more flexible
I couldn't vote the other day. Although I was on a list in Wilson Hall, I couldn't do it. It wasn't the candidates or the proposals — however confusing those were.
MSU
Innovations: Mite zapper
Name: Zachary Huang, associate professor Department: Entomology Type of research: Entomology Date of research: Huang has worked with bees since 1982, after he received a scholarship to conduct research in Canada.
MSU
Civil rights innovator speaks at conference
About 50 years ago, Carlotta Walls LaNier helped to break down color barriers in schools by being one of the first black students to attend an integrated school.
MICHIGAN
House hesitant to pass new bills until '07
Michigan legislators have only three weeks of scheduled sessions left before January brings a changing of the guard in the Senate and House, and Republicans say they don't have plans to approve any last-minute bills before they lose a majority in the House. Although Michigan politicians are hoping to pass a replacement for the Single Business Tax, health insurance reform and a $4,000 merit scholarship, analysts doubt such legislation will pass in time before Democrats assume control of the House. There's also doubt Republicans will spend time on bills likely to be vetoed by Democratic Gov.
NEWS
MIDDAY UPDATE: Students question Board of Trustee member's actions
More than 125 students erupted in outrage when MSU Trustee Joel Ferguson answered his cell phone Friday while a student was expressing concern to the board about Michigan's newly passed affirmative action ban. "(Answering the phone) just shows the lack of respect that the administration shows toward their students," said Claudia Gonzalez, an interdisciplinary studies in social science and community relations senior. Students with black cloth covering their mouths protested at the MSU Board of Trustees meeting, holding signs that read "Listen to the Students!" and "Simon Says ... NOTHING", in regard to Proposal 2. On Tuesday, Michigan voters passed the proposal, which bans the use of race and gender preferences in admissions and government hiring and contracting. Students were allotted 15 minutes for discussion with the trustees.
NEWS
WEB UPDATE: MSU's bowl hopes dashed with 31-18 loss
Needing a win to keep their bowl hopes alive, the Spartans came out strong against Minnesota. MSU (4-7 overall, 1-6 Big Ten) found itself ahead 9-0 early after senior Kiel Beltinck recovered a block punt in the end zone and the MSU defense stuffed Minnesota's running back for a safety.
MSU
Ongoing construction updates MSU housing
Newly renovated Snyder and Phillips halls and the new student apartment complex, University Village Apartments, plan to open their doors to students in August. The projected cost of the Snyder-Phillips project is $37.5 million and University Village Apartments is estimated to cost $16 million. Renovations in dorm rooms for Snyder and Phillips halls include higher ceilings, new lighting, new fire suppression features and fire alarms.
MSU
MSU looks to purchase Grand Rapids property
University officials are taking a step forward in their plans to expand MSU's College of Human Medicine into Grand Rapids. The MSU Board of Trustees will decide on the purchase of about one and a half acres of property in Grand Rapids at its monthly meeting Friday.
NEWS
WEB ONLY: Police continue to investigate series of E.L. unarmed robberies
East Lansing police are investigating a string of unarmed robberies that happened early Thursday morning in neighborhoods north of campus. Three separate men reported being approached by a group of three or four people who asked directions and then assaulted them before cash and cell phones were stolen, East Lansing Deputy police Chief Juli Leibler said. The alleged robberies occurred between midnight and 4 a.m, Leibler said. The first incident happened at about 1:10 a.m.
NEWS
Final farewells
It's tough to find a more battle-tested group than the MSU football team's seniors. They've played in a bowl game.
NEWS
Heisman watch
No. 1 Troy Smith Senior quarterback, Ohio State Smith's lead tightened last week after a 108-yard, no-touchdown performance against Illinois.
NEWS
Like all season, MSU's hopes ride on Stanton
MSU passing game against Minnesota secondary Heading into last week, Purdue was the Big Ten's worst statistical pass defense.
MICHIGAN
New minimum wage barely noticed in E.L.
Last month brought Michigan's first minimum wage increase in nine years and, so far, East Lansing businesses haven't noticed an impact. "Generally, in this area, all the jobs are already above minimum wage," said Phil Gardner, director of MSU's Collegiate Employment Research Institute. Previously, the minimum wage rested at $5.15 per hour, but rose to $6.95 in October.
NEWS
Coach watch
News and notes surrounding the search for the next MSU coach: • MSU men's basketball head coach Tom Izzo said this week he didn't think his friend, former Detroit Lions coach Steve Mariucci, will be a candidate.
NEWS
Conley's Top 10: Texas lurking
Each week, State News football reporter Ethan Conley offers his own Top 10 college football rankings. No.
NEWS
Seniors start to plan potential careers in NFL
As the end of their final season approaches, it's time for MSU's seniors to start making plans for the future.
COMMENTARY
Editorial wrong, global warming not scientific fact
I'd like to address a statement made in the "Reduce effects of global warming now" editorial (SN 11/1). The statement in the third column of the editorial said, "Global warming is scientific fact and needs to be addressed immediately." This statement is false and almost blatantly so.
NEWS
WEB ONLY: Board approves campus property purchase in Grand Rapids
MSU will take ownership of one and a half acres of land in Grand Rapids after the MSU Board of Trustees unanimously approved the purchase of the property Friday at its monthly meeting. The acquisition of the land is another step toward expanding the College of Human Medicine's campus to West Michigan.
COMMENTARY
Dems must not waste opportunity for change
A funny thing happened Nov. 7 — the Democrats won. Sure, pundits from coast to coast were predicting a strong Democratic win in the congressional elections, but those predictions usually were peppered with guarded optimism over the outcome.