Oh no, the world must be approaching the apocalypse — attorney Howard K. Stern may not be the father of Anna Nicole Smith's baby; instead, it could be photographer Larry Birkhead.
I don't even know where to begin. These dueling columns are usually just a chance for reporters from the respective newspapers to boast about their team and trash the opposition's fan base.
No. 1 — Troy Smith Senior quarterback, Ohio State Smith put in another solid performance en route to Ohio State's 38-17 thumping of Iowa.
It's not even fair, really. Do you think I get a kick out of this? Winning an argument against a State fan about which school is better is like beating Matt Trannon in a spelling bee. Or Jeff Smoker in a sobriety contest. Or a Michigan State clock operator in a job-efficiency competition. Or Tom Izzo in an "I'm-tall-enough-to-ride-roller-coasters" contest. Or Mateen Cleaves in a … never mind.
Saturday is the game. It's been looked forward to all offseason and highlighted on the schedule since it came out.
Who's up? Tommy Tuberville The Auburn head coach argued in favor of a college football playoff this week, and who can blame him?
The addition of a new academic college could be music to the ears of some MSU students and officials. Academic Assembly received a proposal from university officials on Tuesday to support the School of Music's move to becoming a college.
Attending Catholic school my whole life, I never was exposed to other religions — until college. I took my faith as it was handed to me.
MSU's offensive line against Michigan's defensive line MSU's offensive line is getting healthy again, and it couldn't come at a better time.
What a shame that the young men of the MSU football team, with their talent, spirit and optimism, come out onto the field looking flat, uninspired and unenthusiastic.
After winning a majority of its nonconference games, the MSU volleyball team finds itself struggling heading into its weekend matches. The Spartans have lost three of their four Big Ten matches, giving them a 1-3 record in the conference. "I think we have had great opportunities to win every game," head coach Cathy George said.
As the Nov. 7 elections draw near and the gubernatorial debates rage on, a lot of well-informed and constructive citizens are debating and thinking about this year's issues and candidates.
Gov. Jennifer Granholm just got a knockout endorsement. Boxing legend Muhammad Ali and his wife announced Wednesday their support for Granholm's re-election and her work to reduce restrictions on stem cell research in Michigan. Ali and his wife, Lonnie, also signed the governor's petition calling legislators to advance embryonic research in Michigan. Ali was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1982 and has since advocated for stem cell research, which might lead to a cure for the disease. "We are joining Gov.
Lansing — Children from Maples Arabic Music Ensemble performed authentic Arabic drum music before university, government and public school officials announced grants given to MSU and Lansing and Dearborn public schools. Gail McGinn, U.S.
Correction: The Oct. 10 debate will air on an NBC affiliate channel. On Monday night, Democratic incumbent Gov.
The Big Ten fined Illinois and MSU $10,000 each on Wednesday for a scuffle between players following the Spartans' 23-20 loss to the Fighting Illini on Saturday. After the game ended, Illinois players attempted to plant a flag at midfield in Spartan Stadium.
Want free real estate for your own business? It's more realistic than you think. All you have to do is write an essay and pay a $100 entry fee. "It's no joke," said Frank Lain, a Lansing resident who is active on city boards. Lain, paired with business owner Larry Carr, will give away 2,500 square feet of retail space in Lansing, worth about $325,000. The essay contest has three questions: Why do you want a business?
The State News reported that an organization called Young Americans for Freedom, or YAF, has sought endorsement from the campus Republican organization for "Catch an Illegal Immigrant Day" in the story "MSU, U-M plan 'Catch an Illegal Immigrant Day,'" (SN 9/21). There would be a cash prize to zealous students who uncover the one or more students with an "illegal immigrant" sign.
In the last few weeks, much controversy has surrounded the inflammatory statements made by Pope Benedict XVI on Sept.
Most calendars identify Oct. 9 as Columbus Day. However, some students on campus refer to the day as Indigenous Peoples Day instead. "We call it Indigenous People's Day because in calling it Columbus Day, you're celebrating the mass murder of people," said Ashley Harding, cultural programmer for the North American Indigenous Student Organization, or NAISO.