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COMMENTARY

Bush's latest torture bill still wrong

On Saturday, the Senate moved against President Bush's plan to legislate the authorization of military tribunals, the use of harsh interrogation tactics against suspected terrorists and a revising of the nation's obligations under the Geneva Conventions. The Senate is not alone in its opposition to the proposed bill, as Republicans far and wide have become increasingly vocal against the legislation, drawing the ire of such high-profile party members as former Secretary of State Colin Powell and Sen.

MICHIGAN

Walk raises awareness for suicide prevention

Gabrielle Russon
September 18, 2006

Elizabeth Soeters never talks about it. The issue of suicide appeared throughout her life — her mother and her sister committed suicide and Soeters herself is a suicide-attempt survivor — yet it rarely is discussed by her family. "It was something we don't talk about because it hurts," said Soeters, who works at the Sparty's shop located in the International Center. But on Saturday, the 39-year-old spoke candidly about suicide as she joined more than 100 others for the second annual Out of the Darkness Community Walk.

SPORTS

Monday Musings

The New York Islanders signed goaltender Rick DiPietro to a 15-year, $67.5 million contract last week, hypothetically locking the 24-year-old up through 2021.

MSU

Pro-life rally features speakers, musicians

Lindsay Machak
September 18, 2006

College students from across the state gathered on MSU's campus Saturday afternoon for an annual pro-life rally. The event was sponsored by MSU Students for Life, a pro-life group that educates the MSU community about abortion.

NEWS

Pitt Stopped

Pittsburgh — Through the first 15 minutes of Saturday's matchup, Pittsburgh's Tyler Palko lived up to his end of a duel between senior quarterbacks, efficiently picking apart the MSU defense to set up two early scores and a 10-0 Panthers lead. Meanwhile, absent-minded penalties, special teams blunders and poor execution marred the Spartans' offense.

MSU

An evening of laughs

Joey Nowak
September 18, 2006

On a night that featured 11 of the funniest students MSU had to offer, it was a set of dance moves that earned Jerome Crawford the title of "Last Spartan Standing." Crawford, an interdisciplinary studies in social science junior, took home the honor Friday at the International Center. "I think (the dance routine) was comedy in itself, and I think it's something that people can relate to," Crawford said.

SPORTS

Surging Spartans

Kristyn Peterson
September 18, 2006

Ashley Schatzle had a season-high 19 kills Saturday night, helping the MSU volleyball team to a 3-0 sweep of the Toledo Rockets at Jenison Field House. The win brought the Spartans' record to 9-1, which is the best start for the program since 1995, when MSU won the Big Ten Championship. "I'm looking forward to winning the Big Ten," Schatzle said.

NEWS

Trustees extend Simon's contract

Holly Klaft
September 18, 2006

MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon will be spending a few more years leading the university. The MSU Board of Trustees unanimously approved a three-year extension of Simon's contract Friday at its monthly meeting. Simon's term, which was set to end in 2008, was extended to September 2011.

MSU

Study abroad information available at fair

Joey Nowak
September 15, 2006

MSU's Study Abroad Fair will be at the MSU Union from 12-6 p.m. on Sept. 21. Students will be able to talk with professors and former Study Abroad participants and see photos and artifacts from other trips.

COMMENTARY

Teachers deserve higher paychecks

Looks like summer is finally over for Detroit's 130,000 students. Detroit teachers ended their more than two-week strike on Wednesday after their union's executive board approved a tentative three-year contract.

MICHIGAN

E.L. creates 'technology incubator'

Kris Turner
September 15, 2006

East Lansing isn't just a Cool City — now it's a smart one, too. In a joint meeting between business, city and university officials Thursday, the city received its first designation as a SmartZone from the state. A SmartZone is an area in a city meant to house businesses with a focus on technology, East Lansing City Manager Ted Staton said. "One of the obvious reasons to create (a SmartZone) is to have jobs for our residents, but more importantly, to create jobs for the people graduating from Michigan State," he said.

MSU

Trustees to vote on Brody, Mayo upgrades

Holly Klaft
September 15, 2006

Correction: The article should say the MSU Board of Trustees would vote on the planning and commencement of nine projects. More than $44 million in additional construction and renovation projects could be in store for MSU. The MSU Board of Trustees will vote on the planning of nine projects today at its first meeting of the semester. Some of the projects on the agenda include: • Renovations to Mayo and Brody halls. • Reconstruction of the traffic circle at Red Cedar and Wilson roads to form a four-way intersection with traffic lights. • Construction of a comprehensive campus recycling center near Service Road and Harrison Avenue, a $3.5 million project, where the current recycling center is located. Both Mayo and Brody halls could have floors and ceilings replaced and their roofs and exteriors renovated.

NEWS

Heisman watch

No. 1 — Troy Smith Senior quarterback, Ohio State SEASON: 35-of-51 passing for 566 yards and five touchdowns. Smith leapfrogged Brady Quinn as the Heisman front-runner after convincingly leading the Buckeyes over Texas.