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FOOTBALL

Spartan quarterback enjoys summer without injuries

The year-plus between December 2003 and spring 2005 for junior quarterback Drew Stanton has been well documented - serious knee injury, long rehabilitation process, and a shoulder injury during the 2004 season and then more rehab. After all those hurdles, Stanton seemed to hit a flat stretch with no obstacles. "They're both feeling real good," Stanton said of his injuries.

NEWS

Student enforcers permitted to cite parking violators

For several years, it's been ambiguous whether MSU's student parking enforcers could legally dole out parking tickets. That's why university officials amended the Board of Trustees bylaws at the June 17 meeting to clarify the issue after they checked to ensure university laws paralleled state law.

COMMENTARY

SN unfairly attacks MSU's AOP program

I am writing in regard to the article on the Academic Orientation Program for freshmen, ("Inside orientation" SN 6/16). While it has been a couple years since I have entered Case Hall for an AOP summer, I do know the program and Amy Davis' portrayal of some items are misconstrued. Yes, AOP staff is required to wear a uniform.

MICHIGAN

Chili cook-off raises $26K for charity

Downtown Lansing dished out thousands of gallons of chili, chili enthusiasts, two live bands and one mechanical bull Friday at the 10th annual Board of Water & Light Chili Cook-Off. The event featured at least 45 different kinds of chili and nine salsas for judges and the public to taste.

NEWS

United Pride

Bonnie Eastmen said she marched in gay rallies before lesbians actively participated, but Saturday's Pride Weekend march reminded her that now, more gay people are speaking out. "I've been coming to Pride Weekend for years, and every year it seems to get bigger," Eastmen said. In an effort to make a personal political statement, thousands of people marched to the Capitol, said Dawn Broderick, co-chairwoman of Michigan Pride Weekend. Pride Weekend is a three-day annual event held at the Capitol to celebrate the gay community.

SPORTS

MSU runners on 2005 All-America teams

MSU cross country runners Michelle Carson and Nathan Egger were named to the 2005 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America teams for cross country/track and field. Carson was selected to the second team on June 22 by the College Sports Information Directors of America.

COMMENTARY

Smart 'trak

Some students love Amtrak and use it frequently to get to places such as Chicago. Others, who prefer driving, couldn't care less if it went bankrupt.

COMMENTARY

Teach respect

Almost half of Michigan's new teachers leave the profession within five years of when they start.

SPORTS

MSU-Ky. 'Best Game' ESPY Award finalist

The MSU vs. Kentucky South Regional Final game, in which the Spartans won 94-88 in double overtime, has been named as one of three nominees for the ESPY Award in the Best Game category. The game featured 10 ties and 19 lead changes between two of the more recognizable programs in the country. Kentucky guard Patrick Sparks' 3-pointer at the buzzer of regulation hung on the rim for a few seconds before dropping in, but the question was not whether it was in time or not.

MSU

Hudzik finishes duties, ready for next post

John Hudzik said his time served as MSU's acting provost has been both interesting and challenging, but there's one thing he won't miss about the job - the frequent 15-hour workdays. As acting provost, Hudzik took over the role once held by President Lou Anna K.

SPORTS

Stanton on preseason Maxwell Award list

A total of 24 Big Ten players have been named to watch lists of four of college football's top awards, including MSU junior quarterback Drew Stanton, who is on the watch list for the Maxwell Award. Stanton is the only MSU player on any of the lists.