COMMENTARY
Trusted leader?
She's our leader and representative. It's MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon's job to be the university's leader when relating to the community.
COMMENTARY
Letter points defy secular governance
I was thoroughly outraged after reading Joshua Minott's letter, "Line drawn in Eden, same in government" (SN 11/14). If his goal was to outrage readers, then he succeeded.
MICHIGAN
Potter Park to hold wonderland of lights
The Potter Park Zoo in Lansing will feature holiday light displays this season, including lighted lion, bear, llama, giraffe, monkey, fox and penguin structures.
FOOTBALL
Nittany Lions clinch Big Ten title with win
Senior offensive guard Gordon Niebylski just stood there, bewildered, tears welling up. He didn't want to leave. But he had to. He was surrounded by blue and white, as Penn State had just clinched a share of the Big Ten title. As he was heading into the tunnel, Niebylski turned around to give the field one last look before walking down the tunnel one last time.
NEWS
Trustee's company accused of polluting
From staff and wire reports Graceland Fruit Inc. and the state have been negotiating a civil settlement in a dumping case involving thousands of gallons of blueberry waste. Donald Nugent, a member of the MSU Board of Trustees, is president and chief executive officer of the Frankfort-based company. The State News could not reach Nugent after repeated attempts Sunday, and university spokesman Terry Denbow was unable to be reached for comment. Farmer Charles Brozofsky said he discovered contamination, illegally dumped upstream from his property in Benzie County, in late 2002. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, or DEQ, began an investigation into the dumping in 2003, and eventually recommended that criminal charges be pursued against Graceland Fruit Inc. and Bonney Bros.
MSU
Religious holidays to celebrate with lights
A "Lights to Remember" presentation will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. today in 148 Communication Arts and Sciences Building. The event will feature different religious holidays and the different lights that represent them, including Kwanzaa, Christmas, Diwali and Hanukkah.
NEWS
MIDDAY UPDATE: Academic Assembly wants dual majors credited on diplomas
ASMSU's Academic Assembly's members want to see a new academic integrity code and recognition for multiple majors on degrees added to university policy. The assembly unanimously passed two bills last week to urge the Academic Governance system to work on implementing these ideas.
COMMENTARY
Sorry devoted fans no religion this week; looking at intricate beer
No religion in today's column, which will surely make my critics happy —
FOOTBALL
For Penn State, a perfect ending
After the final seconds ticked away in Saturday's contest at Spartan Stadium, Penn State's players summed up years of commitment and determination by euphorically running over to the numerous fans that traveled to watch them clinch a Big Ten Championship and BCS bowl bid. "Guys were just celebrating, carrying the Big Ten Championship thing around," Nittany Lions quarterback Michael Robinson said.
MSU
MSU ADHD research disproves 'old myth'
By Nicholas Richer Special to The State News More than half of the people diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, as children continue to have significant impairments into adulthood, said an MSU associate professor Saturday. Joel Nigg, an associate professor of psychology and director of the MSU Adolescent and Adult Attention Study, spoke this weekend during the final lecture of the Spartan Saturday Seminar Series at the Kellogg Center. The faculty-led seminar series focused on contemporary issues and began three hours before each home football game.
SPORTS
Monday Musings
• Federal prosecutors want access to hundreds of urine samples of Major League Baseball players seized in 2003 as part of the BALCO steroid scandal investigation. This is the most demand we've seen for urine since R.
COMMENTARY
Right uses bullying tactics against SN
I wish to respond to some of the right-wing extremist attacks on Mike Ramsey's editorial cartoon on Veterans Day (SN 11/11). In the last several days, these outrageous comments have escalated in their intolerant tones.
NEWS
MIDDAY UPDATE: Candidates eye vacant Senate seat left open by Bernero
Candidates are emerging to fill the seat of state Sen. Virg Bernero, D-Lansing, as talks of holding a special election are still up in the air. Bernero was elected mayor of Lansing and will officially be sworn in after the first of the year.
FEATURES
WEB EXTRA: Use of Cash's real voice could have made "Line" memorable
He shot a man in Reno — just to watch him die — and director James Mangold has shot a piece of Johnny Cash's life on film. "Walk the Line" captures a slice of the legendary country singer's saga.
SPORTS
Men's basketball season outlook
Coming off a surprise trip to the Final Four, the MSU men's basketball team returns four of its starting five this season.
SPORTS
Swimming loses to U-M over weekend
The MSU men's swimming and diving team was defeated by No. 4 Michigan Friday night in Ann Arbor, 152-83.
ICE HOCKEY
Melting under pressure
With less than a minute remaining, MSU scores a tie-breaking goal. Fans cheer and players celebrate. But wait — the referees have to review the play. Munn Ice Arena goes dead silent. The ref turns around and gives a signal.
COMMENTARY
Readers misinterpret cartoon, has merit
I am writing to offer my support to the "man on trial" Mike Ramsey, the infamous State News cartoonist. I was appalled as I strolled down Grand River Avenue last week to see students gathered outside the State News building toting magic-marker-written signs stating "Fire Ramsey" and handing out yellow ribbons as well as copies of Ramsey's cartoon along with a statement declaring it as "anti-American" and asking for an apology. I believe Ramsey to be right-on in acknowledging the abuse prisoners in Abu Ghraib face(d) and as clear evidence of the exploitive cruelties of some American soldiers we saw in the disgusting photographs shown on the CBS "60 Minutes" special. And for those who didn't see the American soldiers walking prisoners on leashes, threatening them with vicious dogs, and standing behind naked, masked, bloody prisoners giving the thumbs up sign — wicked grins spread across their faces — I suggest you use your resources and seek out that information for it will disgust you and forever alter your idea of America's fair and humane facilities.
NEWS
No problem: hoopsters dominant out of gate
The women's basketball team started hot on Sunday and never cooled off, cruising to an 86-61 home victory over Western Carolina.
MSU
Concert showcases world music
By Holly Klaft Special to The State News The dance began slowly — partners moved gracefully around each other — but it soon became combative as the performers avoided mock blows, each pseudo-strike inching closer to their partners' bodies. "It is a lot more than what you see," said Jose Dantas, a 41-year-old Brazilian native who led the performance on Saturday at the International Center.