Badgers defense superior to Spartans

MSU and No. 4 Wisconsin are fairly even on the offensive side of the ball, but it will be the defense that will tell the story in this game.

Opera house to host Broadway, jazz music

The Grand Ledge Opera House, 121 S. Bridge St. in Grand Ledge, will host the Singers on The Grand as they perform "Legends of Broadway & Jazz." The group will perform this weekend at 7:30 p.m.

No matter your party affiliation, it's time to actually being listening

Supporting the re-election of President Bush on this campus was a lonely matter. Despite several thousand other students being of conservative mind, it often came down to just how strongly we could stand by our convictions.

Heisman watch: Rushers lead trophy race

It's time to throw Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson's freshman status out. Many who follow the Heisman Trophy race already probably have, convinced Peterson is the country's most outstanding player.

No. 8 Spartans kick off NCAA Tournament

The No. 8 Spartans field hockey team will start its run at a national championship on Saturday in Ann Arbor, after receiving their fourth consecutive bid to play in the NCAA Tournament. The Spartans (16-3 overall, 5-1 Big Ten) will play their first-round game against No.

Police briefs 11/12/04

Police to enforce new tailgate rules at 1st late game

University officials, police and students say they expect tailgating for Saturday's afternoon football game to be uneventful.

State officials look to ease voting restraints

MSU graduate student Leo Dion was at his Lansing precinct by 7 a.m. on Election Day to cast his vote, but was frustrated by a long line. "It was all the way to the door," Dion said.

Holiday art and bake sale held for shelter

Friends of Ingham County Animal Shelter, FICAS, will hold its fifth annual Holiday and Craft Bake Sale from 10 a.m.

Debate team places in season openers

Members of the MSU Debate Team began their season by placing in the top eight and top 16 teams at the season opener at Georgia State University in September.

Columnist's topics becoming overused

Will you please stop printing columns written by John Bice? They all sound the same and it gets really boring reading the same liberal crap from him all the time.

Band rocks with crazy carnival sounds

The last time we heard any sort of reference to "ditty" in the music business, it was when Paperboy delivered his one-hit wonder, "Ditty," to the masses in 1992.

Band rocks with crazy carnival sounds

The last time we heard any sort of reference to "ditty" in the music business, it was when Paperboy delivered his one-hit wonder, "Ditty," to the masses in 1992.

Wolverines wary of Walker's Wildcats

No. 9 Michigan vs. Northwestern Michigan (8-1 overall, 6-0 Big Ten) will look to stay alive in the Big Ten race when they host upset-minded Northwestern (5-4, 4-2) at Michigan Stadium. U-M is looking for its 13th straight conference victory and will be well rested coming off a bye week.

Bike Fest to celebrate campus cycling today

Volunteers from the MSU Bike Project and the MSU Cycling Club are holding the MSU Bike Fest 2004 from 6-9 p.m.

Spartan seniors have survived this together

Ronald Stanley, Jason Harmon, Kevin Vickerson, Tyrell Dortch, Dave Rayner, William Whitticker, Damon Dowdell, Eric Knott, Roderick Maples, Sean Poole, DeAndra Cobb, Clifford Dukes, Jason Randall, Marshall Campbell, Matt Walters, Todd Acchione, Brian Davies, Kelvin Doyle, Eze Ejelonu, Chad Simon and Jim Young. For now, they are just names on paper.

Olin offers class on importance of health

About 25 students ranging from human biology to computer science majors, gathered at Olin Health Center to learn about the Health Advocates on Thursday night. "It sounds really interesting and it's so good what they do.

Moore again?

Filmmaker Michael Moore has announced plans to create a sequel to "Fahrenheit 9/11." While Moore's films can entertain, the probability runs high that he'll editorialize and bend the truth to his whim.

Hollywood actors to play hoops on campus

South Complex director Joshua Gillespie and Make A Difference Foundation, a locally-based nonprofit organization, are hosting the Hollywood Hoopfest "Hoop for Hope" basketball game on Saturday.

O-line will have hands full with Badgers, James

When Wisconsin coach Barry Alvarez first heard about Erasmus James, he was a skinny high-schooler with little football experience but a lot of potential. Not only has James filled out since then, he has become one of the country's best defensive ends. James, now a senior and 50 pounds heavier, arrived at Wisconsin with only one year of high school football experience to his name.