COMMENTARY
American health care system does't live up to 'world's best' billing
A couple of weeks ago, I experienced one of the most horrible pains of my life from my wisdom tooth.
MICHIGAN
Officers train for chaos
In two single-file lines, police officers raced up to demonstrators, dragging them away one-by-one and placing their hands in zip ties to keep them restrained. Protesters continued to scream in windy weather as officers arrested them and took their mugshots. This was not a group of workers fighting for a new contract or a better benefits package - they were members of the MSU community, acting as rioters and protesters to help police officers during their Small Squad Tactics training program. Friday marked the last day of the training, in which officers from local and Big Ten university police departments came to learn maneuvers on how to deal with civil disturbances.
SPORTS
Seniors say: Not in our house
"And David put his hand in the bag and took out a stone and slung it. And it struck the Philistine on the head and he fell to the ground." I should have known Saturday's game was going to be a strange one.
NEWS
$340K deal for Simon approved
The MSU Board of Trustees geared up for the university's impending leadership transition at its meeting on Friday by settling a $340,000 contract with President-designate Lou Anna Simon. The board also appointed Dean of International Studies and Programs John Hudzik as acting provost and MSU President M.
COMMENTARY
'Known to all'
For two weeks, we received a good amount of letters suggesting that head football coach John L. Smith was running the program into the ground.
NEWS
BREAKING NEWS: Men's soccer captures Big Ten title
The MSU men's soccer team captured its first ever Big Ten title with a 1-0 win over Northwestern. Senior forward Jordan Gruber scored the lone goal but that was enough for the Spartans as sophomore goalkeeper Jason Tillman made six saves to preserve the shutout. Tillman was named the Defensive Player of the Big Ten Tournament. Ryan McMahen earned a spot on the First Team All-Big Ten team. Check back with www.statenews.com for more updates and a full recap in Monday's edition of The State News.
NEWS
BREAKING NEWS: Field hockey advances to Final Four
Sophomore forward Ashley Percano got the game-winner and senior forward Veerle Goudswaard broke an MSU record for most goals in the season (31) as the No.
NEWS
MIDDAY UPDATE: Contestants vie to become Spartan Idol
By Gabrielle Russon Special for The State News Students flocked to the International Center this weekend to see the third annual Spartan Idol competition.
NEWS
MIDDAY UPDATE: Libertarian Party members look to future in aftermath of presidential election
Former Democratic candidate John Kerry wasn't the only one who lost the presidential election to President Bush. Behind the limelight, third-party candidates fought the same fight and suffered the same loss as Kerry did, and among them was Michael Badnarik of the Libertarian Party. Members of the Libertarian Party met Saturday night to celebrate what they described as a success. "We are the new refounding fathers and mothers and we will restore liberty," Badnarik said during a speech given to about 50 Libertarians gathered at the Hampton Inn & Suites, 2200 Hampton Place in Okemos.
NEWS
Spartans rout undefeated Badgers in upset win, 49-14
MSU's rushing attack rolled up 430 yards against the Big Ten's best defense and quarterback Drew Stanton returned from injury to upset undefeated No.
SPORTS
Men's soccer upsets No. 1 Indiana to advance to title game
Ryan McMahen scored two goals, including the game-winner as the MSU men's soccer team won 2-1 against No.
NEWS
Spartans topple Boston College in opener of NCAA field hockey tourney
The No. 8 MSU field hockey team used a strong defensive performance along with a second half offensive outburst to defeat No.
SPORTS
Spartans to face Izzo's alma mater
Pardon Tom Izzo if he's not overly excited to coach against his alma mater, Northern Michigan on Sunday in MSU's second exhibition game. "It's a little hard to be as excited as I'd like to be because I don't feel as excited right now," Izzo said Wednesday after MSU beat Grand Valley State 77-62. It was a victory for the Spartans, but in some ways, it was a poorly played victory.
MICHIGAN
Library to offer tutors to E.L. schoolchildren
Free weekly tutoring is now available at the East Lansing Public Library for all subject areas on Mondays from 4 to 6 p.m. Students in kindergarten through eighth grade can participate in the program, called HomeWork Help. Students can come in at any time during the session and stay as long as necessary. Tutors are from the MSU chapter of the Student Michigan Education Association, a professional and community service organization for future teachers. Information on HomeWork Help and other programs available through the library can be found at elpl.org or by calling (517) 351-2420.
COMMENTARY
John L. Smith isn't going anywhere
In Tuesday's edition of The State News, a letter written to the editor, "Ron Mason should fire John L.
MSU
'U' observes religious holiday
White lights wound around the banisters in the McDonel Hall Kiva twinkled in the darkened room as rhythmic drumming and a lilting pipe filled the air. Women dressed in colorful choli suits of blue, green and pink practiced a dance, their arms swaying in unison to a slight tinkling of bells. About 55 people gathered Thursday night to celebrate and learn about the Diwali holiday in an event hosted by the Coalition of Indian Undergraduate Students, Asha for Education, the MSU India Club and McGlobe International Club. Diwali, a festival of lights, is celebrated by people who practice Hinduism, Jainism and Sikhism.
NEWS
Spartans kick into next round
Ann Arbor - After suffering a 2-1 setback to Wisconsin only two weeks earlier, the MSU men's soccer team had revenge on its mind when the Spartans defeated the Badgers in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday. Now the Spartans (10-6-1) will look to No.
NEWS
Q&A with Brian Bury
One of the most unheralded and unrewarding positions in football is that of the long snapper. Yet sophomore Brian Bury knew the position was his calling on the football field long before arriving in East Lansing. The State News: How long have you been a long snapper? Brian Bury: I've long snapped ever since I was in third-grade.
NEWS
Report outlines plans for liberal arts, sciences reorganization
Months of faculty discussions and committee meetings to hammer out specifics have accumulated into one report detailing the fate of the liberal arts and sciences at MSU.
SPORTS
Spikers set for 2-game homestand
The MSU volleyball team is gearing up to face Iowa at 7 p.m. today and No. 5 Minnesota at 8 p.m. Saturday in home matches that the team said could boost its chances of making the NCAA Tournament. The Spartans (10-12 overall, 5-9 Big Ten) must win their match over Iowa (9-17 overall, 1-13 Big Ten) to make up for their loss earlier in the season, head coach Chuck Erbe said. "This is one you look at the schedule and say you should win," he said. Erbe said Monday the team's goal is to win four of its last six matches in a quest to earn a postseason bid. Minnesota (22-4 overall, 11-3 Big Ten) will present more of a challenge because of the amount of experience and the record they have upheld so far throughout the season. Senior outside hitter Diana Steplyk said she hasn't taken in the magnitude of Minnesota, saying MSU is capable of pulling a win against the Golden Gophers. "They are a great team, but they've been beat, just like every other team in this conference," Steplyk said. Despite the youth of the team, the Spartans have been able, at times, to show performances beyond their years, which they will have to show again over these last weekends of play.