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SPORTS

Wrestlers start year at Ypsilanti tourney

Tom Keller
November 4, 2005

The MSU wrestling team will hit the mats for the first time this season at the Eastern Michigan Open in Ypsilanti on Saturday. The Spartans are ranked in the top 20 in most national preseason polls, and are led by All-American brothers Nick and Andy Simmons. Nick Simmons was named Most Outstanding Wrestler at last year's EMU Open.

NEWS

It's more than a game for Williams

Eric Fish
November 4, 2005

Junior cornerback Demond Williams is the definition of a self-made individual. Growing up in the small town of Jackson, Ala., Williams' mother died when he was in middle school and his father passed away from cancer, leaving few people for Williams to turn to. "He hasn't had a lot of people to help him in life," MSU head coach John L.

SPORTS

Familiar foe for MSU in 1st round

Alex Abate
November 4, 2005

Heading into the Big Ten Tournament, the MSU field hockey team is hoping to experience déja vu against the Buckeyes. The sixth-seeded Spartans (12-7 overall, 2-4 Big Ten) will face No.

MSU

Groups help students beat the winter blues

Jennifer Toland
November 4, 2005

With cold and flu season approaching, Olin Health Center, the Residence Halls Association and Healthy U collaborated to provide students with "Cold and Flu Survival Packs." The packs include items such as a disposable thermometer, sanitary hand wipes, instant hand sanitizer, cough drops and a tea bag.

NEWS

Officials explore funding solutions

Bob Darrow
November 4, 2005

University officials around the state and region are searching for ways to fill the growing gaps in their budgets — and some say turning to students and donors is one of the few options left. On Wednesday, MSU President Lou Anna K.

FEATURES

'Shopgirl' lacking in substantial plot

Lauren Phillips
November 4, 2005

Boy meets girl. Girl meets older man. Boy goes on the road, older man turns out to be a jerk. What's a girl to do? "Shopgirl" is based on the 2001 New York Times Bestseller book of the same name — both the novel and the screenplay were written by Steve Martin. In the movie, Claire Danes is 20-something Mirabelle Butterfield, who moved to Los Angeles from Vermont.

ICE HOCKEY

Comley looks for success over former team

Matt Bishop
November 4, 2005

It's been a long three seasons for Rick Comley since he left Marquette for East Lansing. The MSU head coach is just 3-7 against his former team, Northern Michigan, since becoming the Spartans head coach in 2002. MSU was swept out of the Berry Events Center last season in the only two meetings between the schools and the Wildcats eliminated the Spartans from the CCHA Super-Six in 2003 and 2004. Now, off to its best start under Comley, MSU is looking to end the Wildcats' dominance when they meet for two games on Friday and Saturday, both at 7:05 p.m.

COMMENTARY

Fournier not merely spouting 'cool ideas'

John Fournier is running for one of the two open seats on East Lansing's City Council. After meeting Fournier at a Democracy for America "Meetup" this summer, I urge voters to choose him. Fournier is a student at MSU.

SPORTS

Spartans blank Indiana in first round of Big Ten Tournament

Senior forward Emma Harris (7) celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's first goal in its 3-0 victory Thursday at Michigan Soccer Field in Ann Arbor. Harris, who was named second team all-Big Ten this week, had a goal and an assist on the day. Junior forward Shannon Collar fights for possession with Indiana defender Robin Barker on Thursday at Michigan Soccer Field in Ann Arbor during the first round of the Big Ten Women's Soccer Tournament. Collar iced the game by scoring the Spartans' third goal in the second half. By winning Thursday, the team earned a spot in today's conference semifinal game at 4:30 p.m.

NEWS

Simon takes on student alcohol use

Fredricka Paul
November 4, 2005

MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon addressed her concerns about "disruptive alcohol-induced behaviors" by MSU students in a letter sent out to East Lansing residents earlier this week. In the letter she said, "Unfortunately, the early excitement and the wonderful events have been tainted by growing frustration among East Lansing residents, as some of you have experienced disruptive alcohol-induced behaviors by young adults in your neighborhoods ? The behaviors demonstrate a lack of civility, a lack of respect for others, and a lack of self-respect." President Simon declined to comment on the letter on Thursday. MSU spokesman Terry Denbow said this was more to "exchange ideas and solutions than barbs and problems." "This wasn't incident- or episode-based, it was issue-based," Denbow said.

NEWS

Game plan

Matt Bishop
November 4, 2005

Purdue head coach Joe Tiller knows a thing or two about the Old West. He even sports a large collection of cowboy boots. Tiller, though, knows one man whose collection of cowboy boots tops his: MSU head coach John L.

NEWS

Injuries allow the backups to step in

Eric Fish
November 4, 2005

A handful of injuries and a blowout win against Indiana last Saturday gave MSU fans a chance to see how the many backups and younger players have progressed. "We'd like to get those guys in more and more all the time," MSU head coach John L.

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World Usability Day promotes innovative design

Michael Hudson is very attached to the washer and dryer in his home. Not only does he use them often, but Hudson — who is blind — helped modify the appliances to be more accessible to his needs. "I don't benefit from things that are only visual, I need audio," said Hudson, who is also the director of the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities, or RCPD.