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SPORTS

Smith's critics need to relax

A couple of weeks ago after the Notre Dame game I got an e-mail from what I assumed to be a Spartans fan. The letter read: "What about firing (John L.) Smith and hiring (former Florida and Washington Redskins head coach) Steve Spurrier?

NEWS

Service errors, hits hurt spikers as Wolverines edge Spartans

Ann Arbor - The season-high crowd of 1,721 at Cliff Keen Arena was deafening during the fourth and final game as Michigan proved too powerful for MSU Wednesday evening. The score of the fourth game was 30-12, MSU's worst loss since the NCAA switch to rally scoring in 2001.

NEWS

Arrests at Bremer talk spur reaction

After two protesters were arrested during a speech made by a former U.S. ambassador to Iraq Tuesday, some student groups are questioning whether their voices are being heard. But MSU officials said they wish the students would have waited until an open question-and-answer section to speak out. About a dozen people stood up and shouted questions to former U.S.

COMMENTARY

Vice squad

It's rare that a vice presidential debate actually commands attention. Tuesday's debate did more.

NEWS

Making it BIG

Like many young directors searching for their big break, Nathaniel Nose's youth was filled with dreams of moving to New York City. Now the theater senior and aspiring filmmaker has traded in his Manhattan reveries for the gritty realism of our own state capital. Nose said he's one among a growing movement of filmmakers who are choosing to produce their films right here in Michigan.

COMMENTARY

'Get a life'

In a twisted attempt to steal some spotlight, the Michigan Republican Party is asking prosecutors in Ingham, Wayne, Antrim and Isabella counties to file criminal charges of voter fraud against filmmaker Michael Moore.

MICHIGAN

Shooting involved students

Two MSU students were identified as the victims of an assault and shooting at The Club at Chandler Crossings Saturday, according to Clinton County court documents obtained Wednesday. Early Saturday morning, complex security guards reported a fight between several people at The Club at Chandler Crossings.

NEWS

Tada!

What is it?: It's a set of window curtains made from photos and plastic sheet protectors. Usefulness factor: If you've been itching to drape your room with a touch of creativity, block a little UV light or create a unique way to display your favorite photographs, then this might be the craft for you.

NEWS

Politically speaking

Candidates for local district and circuit courts and the MSU Board of Trustees held a forum Wednesday to inform students and community members about their bids for the Nov.

MICHIGAN

Students talk with Whitmer

Local middle and high school students joined State Rep. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday to discuss a book, but ended up focusing more on politics. The six students shared their likes and dislikes about the book "Vote for Larry" at the East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbott Road.

MICHIGAN

Conservancy asks hunters for help

To better understand the status of the cougar, the Michigan Wildlife Conservancy is asking deer hunters during bow season to report any sighting of the endangered animal. By studying the cougar's habits, researchers can learn more about its status, which is often misunderstood, said Patrick Rusz, director of wildlife programs for the Michigan Wildlife Conservancy based in Bath. Rusz has headed cougar research for the conservancy for the past six years. "There's a lot of misunderstanding about cougars," he said.

COMMENTARY

Columnist wrong on unborn rights issue

While reading through The State News, I gave John Bice's column ("How would neo-conservative revision of Bill of Rights look today?" SN 10/5) my typical quick scan to see what hate-filled rhetoric he had in store for us this week when, to my surprise, I found something agreeable. For the first time since I began reading his column last year, I found that Bice had something sensible to say and it shocked me.

MSU

ASMSU unable to act on new college proposal

Members of ASMSU's Academic Assembly failed to pass a bill Tuesday to recommend a delay of the new residential college set to reside in Snyder and Phillips halls. After an hour and a half of debate and several revisions to the bill, some members questioned the assembly's effectiveness. "This was our problem last year," said Brian Forest, representative for the College of Arts & Letters.