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NEWS

Michigan wins, 45-37, in triple-overtime finish

Ann Arbor - In a triple-overtime thriller against rival Michigan that will be remembered for years, MSU lost a 17-point fourth quarter lead, its starting quarterback for at least two weeks and, eventually, the game itself. "That's the greatest game I've ever played in my whole life," U-M safety Ernest Shazor said, standing on the Michigan Stadium turf surrounded by a frenzy of fans, band members, players and reporters. The Spartans (4-4 overall, 3-2 Big Ten) and Wolverines matched each other point-for-point in the first two overtimes.

NEWS

Police take precautions for U-M, Spartans game

Out-of-town pigskin aficionados should leave for University of Michigan early, mind their alcohol and not scalp tickets, East Lansing and Ann Arbor law enforcement officers said earlier this week. Although the bulk of football fans will be down the road at the Big House for Saturday's game, an increased number of East Lansing police officers will be on foot patrol this weekend, East Lansing police Capt.

NEWS

Rivals feature potent offenses

Megan Homanick
October 29, 2004

Two of the top three scoring teams in the Big Ten face off in their intrastate rivalry. In the last 14 years, MSU has had the most success of any conference team against U-M, winning five times in 14 tries.

MSU

Sparty Watch unaffected by construction

Maddie Trier
October 29, 2004

"The Spartan" statue has a new form of protection from University of Michigan fans this week. Surrounded by a wood and metal scaffold and encased literally from head to toe in a thick, plastic-sheet walls, the statue, located at the intersection of Kalamazoo Street and Red Cedar Road, is barely visible - only its silhouette from lights inside the construction zone can be seen. But Matthew Law, a communication junior and a member of Spartan Marching Band, said this development has hardly dampened the energy of the Sparty Watch. "It's a little disappointing, but ultimately it's not a big deal," Law said.

MSU

Halloween traditions stem from spirited past

Maddie Trier
October 29, 2004

The gnarled toothed witch, jack-o'-lanterns with a menacing glare and trays of caramel apples are all Halloween traditions, but many people don't know the symbols of this fright night began with religious intent. "Halloween is All Hallows Day, a holy day, and people should notice that," said Father Mark Inglot, a priest at St.

COMMENTARY

Kosovo actions are proof Kerry is lost

I am not surprised The State News is using complete propaganda to endorse Sen. John Kerry. "Kerry will have an easier time gaining the international troop support needed to get Iraq up and running on a level the current 'coalition' cannot provide." Where is this coming from?

NEWS

Rivalry game tickets are hard to come by for 'U'

Kris Turner
October 29, 2004

Showing Spartans spirit comes at a price - at least when it comes to this weekend's football game. Eager students and fans have put their money where their collegiate alliances lie by purchasing tickets - drastically ranging in price - for the MSU/Michigan game on Saturday. Tickets for the sold-out event have been gobbled up by hungry fans.

COMMENTARY

Joel and Phil

And then there were two. The State News is endorsing two candidates for the two open positions on the MSU Board of Trustees.

MICHIGAN

WEB ONLY: Restaurant displays 'great divide' between 'U,' U-M

Lauren Phillips
October 29, 2004

Just off of Interstate 96, marking the halfway point between perhaps the state's biggest rivals, there is the little town of Fowlerville. On the south-bound side is a small restaurant and gas station that houses the intense conflict between MSU and the University of Michigan. The entrance of the Fowlerville Farms Family Restaurant leads into a large gift shop, which takes up more than a third of the building.

FEATURES

Foxx fantastically portrays Charles in 'Ray'

By the time the catchy opening riff of "What'd I Say" beats through the theater and a set of fingers fly across the keyboard, the audience is already sold on "Ray." This is going to be an amazing film - the crowd can tell.