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Stanton season

At this point, it's safe to say that senior Drew Stanton is one of the best quarterbacks to play for MSU. The All-American ignited the Spartan offense last season to much-earned critical acclaim and national attention. While Stanton's incredible play faltered a bit during the second half of the season, the hotshot quarterback established himself as one of the foremost ball-slinging authorities in the nation and a fierce competitor. The statistics speak for themselves. Last year, Stanton led the Spartans to a record-breaking season in offensive play by battering opposing teams with passing, supported by a solid ground game. In 2005, Stanton became only the second quarterback in MSU history to surpass the 3,000-yard passing milestone in a single season.

NEWS

Around the Big Ten

Chicago — It was a bittersweet occasion for Pat Fitzgerald at this month's Big Ten football media day. On one hand, Fitzgerald had just been named head coach of Northwestern's football program on July 7, becoming the youngest coach in Division 1-A, at the age of 31. But on the other hand, Fitzgerald knew he was only given the opportunity because former Wildcats head coach Randy Walker unexpectedly died on June 29 at the age of 52 after a successful seven-year stint as the head of Northwestern's football program. "It's an honor to be here to represent our football family (and) to continue the likes of what Randy Walker created at Northwestern," Fitzgerald said.

NEWS

Meadows may leave after Nov. election

The East Lansing City Council could have a vacancy before the year ends. Mark Meadows, a City Council member and Democratic candidate for the 69th District seat in the state House of Representatives, said he could leave the council immediately if he wins on Nov.

MSU

Dogs on Display

Photo essay by Kate Compton | The State News Dogs from all over Michigan followed their owners to the State 4-H Dog Show to compete for titles in agility, obedience and showmanship on Saturday. The dog show took place at the Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education and was open to 4-H members ages 9-19 with up to two of their dogs. The agility classes were the first to begin at 8 a.m.

NEWS

Defensive drive moves team forward

"Offense wins games. Defense wins championships." There is a reason why this saying is such a tired cliché. A perfect example of this is the mind-set and execution of the MSU women's soccer team. With defense, the Spartans made it to the NCAA Tournament in 2005 for the second time in four years.

FEATURES

WEB EXTRA: Apple delivers dynamite show in Detroit

It got real quite fast watching Fiona Apple repeatedly scream "This is not about love," while she flailed her body around like a helicopter seed in a tornado. Not since the tragic death of Kurt Cobain and the demise of Nirvana has there been as much passion on the mainstream stage.

MICHIGAN

Traffic stop yields terror arrest of 2 Mich. men

Two 20-year-old college students from Dearborn were arrested and charged Wednesday with money laundering and procuring items with the intent to use them in terrorist acts. Local authorities stopped Osama Sabhi Abulhassan and Ali Houssaiky for a traffic violation in Marietta, Ohio, when the deputies found flight information, $11,000 in cash and 12 phones in their car, according to an Associated Press report. A map showing Wal-Mart locations in Kentucky, Tennessee and North and South Carolina were also found.

FEATURES

Happenings

Friday "Anger: The Best Medicine" (SCENE) Metrospace, 303 Abbott Road. Through Sept.

NEWS

Home on the farm

As the temperature rose above 90 degrees in the milking barn at the MSU Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center on Aug.

MICHIGAN

Local airport calm despite terrorist threat

There were no delays and the atmosphere remained calm at Capital City Airport on Thursday despite heightened security due to an attempted terrorist plot. British authorities arrested 24 people after they were tipped off about a plan to blow up at least 10 planes leaving for the U.S.

MSU

Bikes for sale

Abandoned bicycles cluttering campus during the year have been moved out and will go on sale today.