MICHIGAN
Coalition hosts arts fair
Calm and grinning, Army Capt. Jon Holland wheeled his bright orange lion into Hannah Community Center on Sunday.
MSU
Council awards 'U' corporation of year
The Michigan Minority Business Development Council presented MSU with the "Corporation of the Year - Education Sector" award on Oct.
NEWS
Spartans defense proves itself
All week, the MSU defense heard about how good the Minnesota rushing attack was and how they would have to play really well to stop it. So, what does the MSU defense think about the third-best rushing team in the country now? "I don't know what you're talking about," senior defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson said.
SPORTS
Fretter's 2 goals spark win vs. No. 8 Wildcats
After a disappointing 3-1 loss Friday to unranked St. Lawrence, the No. 7 MSU hockey team looked to rebound Sunday afternoon against No.
SPORTS
Simmons emerging as leader; sets high standards for team
For wrestling co-captain Andy Simmons, anything less than taking first at the NCAA Tournament will be a disappointment. Simmons has set the bar high for himself for the 2004-05 season and knows that in order to achieve that mark, it will take work. "I know I'm going to work my butt off," he said. The NCAA rankings for this wrestling season have not been announced yet, but Simmons already is planning his move up.
MICHIGAN
Officer arrested on three felony counts
Lansing police Detective Darren Duso was arraigned on three felony charges Sunday morning, according to the Ingham County Sheriff's Department. Duso, a 42-year-old Mason resident, was arrested Saturday afternoon for stealing prescription drugs from a Dansville residence, Ingham County Sgt.
COMMENTARY
Follow the Halloween costume rules
I have no reservation in admitting to you that Halloween is by far my favorite holiday. I simply love it.
NEWS
Chills and thrills
In one game, the Spartans might have changed the course of their entire season. Before Saturday's win against then-No.
COMMENTARY
Classless
Second down and the first down marker is seven yards away. Sophomore quarterback Drew Stanton takes the snap from center, rolls left, tucks the ball and hits a wide hole plowed clear by his offensive line.
MSU
McPherson commits to provide African aid
MSU President M. Peter McPherson and Alpha Oumar Konare, head of the African Union, have called for a generation-long commitment to Africa - a continent both leaders said is crying out for help. At the annual meeting of the World Food Prize Foundation in Des Moines, Iowa, McPherson announced that he and Konare will work together on the project, called \"Partnership with Africa.\" McPherson said short-term emergency support offered by the United States is not enough to help improve the security, finance, technology and infrastructure challenges Africa is currently facing.
MSU
Student government stands against gay marriage proposal
ASMSU has taken a stand on the proposal to ban gay marriage and it's in resounding opposition. MSU's undergraduate student government's Student Assembly passed a bill Thursday night to make a public statement against Proposal 2, which would amend Michigan's Constitution to recognize marriage as a union between a man and woman. The assembly debated for more than an hour about the proposal and whether ASMSU has the right to chime in on what has been called rigidly partisan. "ASMSU needs to act on this," said Derek Wallbank, representative for the Council for Students with Disabilities.
SPORTS
Izzo goes back to basics as he stresses defense, rebounding for way of winning a championship
It does not take Tom Izzo long to identify his team's shortcomings last season. Oddly enough, they are among the principles Izzo has established as trademarks of MSU basketball as he heads into his 10th season as head coach. "We will defend this year," Izzo said last Wednesday at the team's media day.
NEWS
Candidate translates love of music into House run
Editor's note: This is the first of four stories previewing the candidates for the 8th District of the U.S.
FEATURES
Second City troupe cracks up campus
By Lindsey PoissonSpecial to The State NewsThe Fairchild Theatre was filled with laughter Saturday while students and community members watched six actors and a piano player perform sketch comedy about current events. The Second City comedy troupe visited campus as part of its 45th anniversary tour. "I was looking for some comedy," said Al Way, 52, of East Lansing, who came with his wife Audrey, 42.
SPORTS
Men's soccer upsets Michigan, 3-2, in OT
The MSU men's soccer team snapped a two-game losing streak Sunday with a 3-2 overtime victory over Michigan in front of a U-M record 2,306 fans at the Michigan Soccer Field in Ann Arbor. MSU got on the board first when senior midfielder John Minagawa-Webster got ahold of junior forward Ryan McMahen's corner kick and put it into the U-M goal.
SPORTS
Neitzel fills void of true point guard
He's the first "true" point guard the MSU basketball team has had in three years, he's the 2004 Mr. Basketball Award winner from Michigan, and he's expected to play a big role on this year's team. He's freshman guard Drew Neitzel, and he's got a lot of pressure to be the next great Spartan point guard and the answer to their recent problems at that position. "This is a national stage, and it's the reason you come here," Neitzel said.
MSU
Law college to host Proposal 2 discussion
To show sensitivity to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, the MSU College of Law is hosting a panel discussion on the impact of Proposal 2 at noon today in Room 343 in the law school.
MICHIGAN
7-Eleven shooting trial goes to court
The murder trial of two men accused of killing Joseph Lavon Parker outside an East Lansing 7-Eleven begins today. Eric Charles Gordy, 35, and Hatarie Deamont McCorkle, 29, both of Detroit, allegedly shot Parker at the 7-Eleven at 210 E.
MSU
Jewish studies films show Israeli culture
The Jewish Studies Program is showing \"Desperado Square\" at 7:30 p.m. Monday in 147 Communication Arts and Sciences Bldg. Ellen Rothfeld, an MSU Hebrew lecturer, will introduce the film. Rothfeld said the purpose of the film series, which is in Hebrew, is to introduce students to the Israeli culture. \"Most of these films are not religious oriented, it\'s more the culture, although of course most of Israel is Jewish,\" Rothfeld said. The other film in the series, \"Broken Wings,\" will be shown at 7:30 p.m.