Will Ginn be a factor again in this year's matchup?

To say that last season's game against Ohio State didn't go the way MSU planned would be an understatement. After battling back from an early 17-0 deficit to take a 19-17 lead, the Spartans could not hang on, allowing two long touchdowns in the final 1:37 as the Buckeyes left East Lansing with a 32-19 victory. The biggest factor of that game was Ohio State freshman receiver Ted Ginn Jr., who ran for a 17-yard touchdown, took a punt back 60 yards for a score and then caught the winning 51-yard touchdown from quarterback Troy Smith in the final two minutes of play. MSU senior safety Eric Smith remembers last season's game vividly and hopes to learn from it. "We're going to use it for motivation, like we did against Michigan, but hopefully come out and play better than we did against Michigan," he said. Although Ginn has not been a factor this season for the Buckeyes, the Spartans still are concerned about his athletic ability. "I don't know if we have anybody as fast as him," Smith said.

Letter wrong about cartoon, cartoonist

In response to Rick Chasney's letter "SN cartoon wrong, abortion, war same" (SN 10/12), I want to fully support cartoonist Mike Ramsey for what I thought was a courageous and devastatingly honest piece of artwork. To Chasney, you should be ashamed of yourself.

Basketball kicks off at midnight madness

The men's and women's basketball seasons will officially begin tomorrow at their annual midnight madness event at Breslin Center. Doors open at 9:30 p.m., when players and coaches will be available to sign autographs. The program, whose theme this year is "A Spartan Salute," will begin at 11 p.m.

Spartans facing tough Big Ten road trip

Coming off a weekend in which it lost both its home matches, the MSU volleyball team won't find things any easier when they head on the road for two games against nationally-ranked opponents. The Spartans (9-7 overall, 2-4 Big Ten) will kick off their two-game road trip tonight against No.

Police briefs 10/14/05

'Rocky Horror Picture Show' plays tonight at International Center

"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" will explode onto the big screen tonight only at the International Center.

WJR, MSU announce broadcast partnership

WJR (760-AM) will become the flagship radio station for Spartans' athletics beginning in the 2006-07 season, MSU President Lou Anna K.

Louisiana conductor to lead Lansing symphony

The Greater Lansing Symphony Orchestra will present "Muffitt's Comet" at 8 p.m. today in the Cobb Great Hall at the Wharton Center. The show will feature Timothy Muffitt, who is currently the music director of the Baton Rouge Symphony, a position he has held for six seasons.

Lack of self-esteem causes criticism

Regarding the article concerning women's dress, I am almost tempted to think that the writer wants to revert back to pre-women's rights movement attire just to appease her lack of self-confidence.

Greek teams vie to raise funds for Make-A-Wish Foundation

By Tara Thoel Special to The State News Eleven teams representing different greek organizations showed up for some music, food and a soccer tournament at Munn Field on Sunday. But the real purpose of this event was not to see who won the tournament — it was to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan through Chi Omega sorority's 6th annual Karen King Kickoff.

Familiar faces still favorites on block

Matt Leinart Senior quarterback, Southern Cal Last week: Went 26-for-40 for 360 yards and two touchdowns Even an average night, in Leinart's standards, could lead to a win at Notre Dame on Saturday. Vince Young Junior quarterback, Texas Last week: Went 14-for-27 for 241 yards and three touchdowns; also rushed for 62 yards Is the all-around package for the Longhorns: he can rush, pass and is the unquestionable leader. Reggie Bush Junior running back, Southern Cal Last week: Rushed 14 times for 110 yards Had a solid game last week against Arizona, but fellow back LenDale White was even better. DARK HORSE Laurence Maroney Junior running back, Minnesota Last week: Rushed 36 times for 129 yards and one touchdown Didn't put up stellar numbers but did lead Golden Gophers past Michigan for the first time since 1986.

Future of apparel, textile design major still uncertain

One hundred and nine years ago, the College of Human Ecology was a women's college specializing in food, clothing, shelter and child bearing.

Hip-hop expressions

Slowly a blank, blue canvas on the side of Beggar's Banquet and Rick's American Café was transformed with aerosol paint on Thursday into an image of color and shapes to represent hip-hop and the scientific aspects behind it. Three artists worked side by side to create the 28 foot by 12 foot graffiti-style painting called "School of Hip Hop 101." The mural near Abbott Road was intended to show a variety of images including a DJ spinning records, a break-dancer, Albert Einstein and a city's urban landscape. Tobias France, one of the artists, said there are many elements of hip-hop involving formulas and equations, which people do not normally associate with the culture. "What we are trying to do is combine education with hip-hop," he said.

MSU orchestra to honor Mozart in Austria

Next year, the MSU Symphony Orchestra is planning to pay tribute to Mozart in the Austrian cities the world-famous composer called home. The orchestra will play concerts in Vienna and Salzburg in 2006 as part of the 250th anniversary of Mozart's birthday. MSU President Lou Anna K.

Paid getaway

It's nice of ASMSU, MSU's student government, to have students foot the bill for their "retreat" this weekend. The members must be preparing to be more like some officials in Congress.

MSU's offense might outlast Ohio State

Quarterback Both quarterbacks, MSU junior Drew Stanton and Ohio State's Troy Smith have scrambling abilities, but Stanton has proven to be the better passer. Smith, though, will take off more often than Stanton will if flushed out of the pocket, and he will probably have plenty of room to run.

Ringer the person remains a mystery

Running backs coach Ben Sirmans can only laugh when asked if he had any part in Javon Ringer's "coming out party" three weeks ago at Illinois, more specifically his zip downfield for 59 yards. "I wish I could say I had some magical drill but that's just him being him, fitting through a hole," Sirmans said.

Web site gets Spartans moving

As a collaboration between Olin Health Center, Healthy U and the IM Sports system, a new Web site has been launched to promote exercise and nutrition for members of the MSU community. The Web site offers links to physical activity programs and events that are occurring not only on MSU's campus, but also in the East Lansing community, said Healthy U coordinator Nancy Allen.

MSU riding high into exhibitioner

MSU hockey head coach Rick Comley couldn't ask for a better start to the season. Last weekend, the Spartans went on the road and won the Lefty McFadden Invitational tournament in Dayton, Ohio with commanding victories against Wayne State and North Dakota, last year's national runner-up. It's the first time the Spartans have won their first two games since the 2001-02 season. "I always like to start two and zero," Comley said. The Spartans (2-0-0 overall) will hit the ice again at 7 p.m.

Writer misinformed, should do research

I'm happy to see that Michael McCullough has a major that will not propel him into journalism or any research-related field.