Men's soccer seeks to snap 2-game streak

The MSU men's soccer team looks to snap a two-game losing streak Sunday, when the Spartans play Northwestern 2:30 p.m.

Students receive free computer software

Students passing through the Union on Thursday between 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. had a chance to get a free copy of Microsoft Office OneNote 2003 software that allows students to organize notes online.

Hawkeyes defensive still strong after losses

The front seven for Iowa is an experienced group of players with five seniors and two juniors, and they are a big reason why the Hawkeyes have one of the top rush defenses in the Big Ten Conference. "There's no question having four seniors on the defensive line and our inside (line)backers - not seniors, but they both played like seniors, even a year ago, and they are doing the same now - that is the strength of our team and where our experience is," Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz said.

Pigskin prognosticators

Crone's faith in his girlfriend paid off, as MSU got the win on the road over Indiana. But his hopes of the Beavers beating Arizona State blew up in his face, leaving him with a 6-8 record on the year, while Uncle Joey sits comfortably at 9-5 after going 3-0 last weekend.

Kinnick Stadium tough, unique place to play

In all his years of coaching, MSU head coach John L. Smith has never been to Iowa City, but he has been to Iowa - Northern Iowa. "I've been there once," Smith said.

Siragusa went too far, media went farther

Expecting me not to chime in on the Joey Harrington/Tony Siragusa controversy in this week's column would be like not expecting a Spartan receiver to drop a ball on 3rd and long. Siragusa-gate (as I've dubbed it) is totally... ridiculous. Every aspect of the war of words spewed from Siragusa, a former Baltimore Ravens lineman-turned-sidelines reporter and how some of the Detroit media recycled it has given me a migraine. First of all, where does one football player come off saying another one "isn't blue collar?" They're football players, they're all blue collar. My favorite part of Siragusa's senseless spewing on how he disliked Harrington was when he said the Lions' third-year quarterback was "not a meat-and-potatoes guy," and "he's over there with the champagne and caviar - and also the strawberries and chocolate." Funny how a 340-pound glutton such as Siragusa only can come up with food when insulting someone. But none of this would have made radio show phone lines ring off the hook or fill all the sports pages had "The Goose" not said the following, "He's the kind of guy that's on the other side of the club than I am." That's the statement that sent shockwaves throughout the Detroit-area sports realm. Siragusa called Harrington gay.

Police briefs 10/01/04

Offensive weapon

What does it take to be a special quarterback? The football gods have bestowed unthinkable physical gifts on many young men, but history has shown it takes much more. A cannon for an arm and the athleticism of an Olympian can only get you so far.

Moore addresses 'slackers' in campus speech on voting

Slackers of America, set down your beer, register to vote and cast a ballot for Sen. John Kerry, Michael Moore told a crowd of more than 3,000 people. Known for his controversial films and criticism of the Bush administration, the filmmaker told MSU students Thursday to care about politics for just one day and vote for Kerry. "Come out and give voting a try, just this once," he pleaded with the crowd that almost filled the Auditorium.

'Undistorted reality' held by liberals doesn't reflect progress

I recently stumbled across the "Future Soundtrack for America," an album co-sponsored by MoveOn.org that features a variety of terrible alt-rock bands who despise - wait for it - President Bush. Half the songs have suspiciously little to do with politics, like "I Miss You" by Blink 182.

Camera tricks

President Bush and Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry do not like to look stupid. The candidates' campaigns wanted to secure their insecurity at the debates by not allowing certain camera shots and angles, and asked the networks to abide.

Bush's environment record worst ever

The State News should have gotten their facts straight prior to printing bogus information in the article "Candidates spar over Great Lakes, environment" (SN 9/29). Key words - requested, proposed, opposes - in Bush's environmental action plan as stated in The State News all sound like he's actually doing something positive for the environment.

Democrats file suit against Terry Land for voting regulation

State Democrats filed a federal lawsuit against Secretary of State Terry Lynn Land on Tuesday, claiming that Land is illegally refusing to count provisional ballots in the Nov.

2 Wednesday robberies disturb city; suspects sought

An MSU student was robbed at gunpoint while walking home from MSU's campus early Wednesday, East Lansing police said.

Hip-hop artist releases solid album

When someone leaked much of his upcoming album onto the Internet not long before its planned release, Talib Kweli found a way to use the situation to his advantage. "I liked my album and I liked the way it sounded, but it wasn't completely finished and I didn't know what I had to do to finish it," the hip-hop veteran said in April during a visit to campus.

Artifacts featured at event

Get ready to dig up some fascinating facts because October has officially been named archaeology month by Gov.

Any proof of American anguish in Iraq yet to be openly revealed

One of the most powerful images from the Persian Gulf War was a candid shot of Sgt. Ken Kozakiewicz sitting in a helicopter.

E.L. council, ASMSU work to bridge gap

ASMSU will host a visit from East Lansing City Councilmember Bill Sharp at its general assembly meeting tonight to discuss recent city development plans that compromise city and student relations.

MIDDAY UPDATE: Boots represent life, commitment of soldiers killed in Iraq

Lansing - Thirty pairs of combat boots rested upon the Capitol steps on Thursday. Most were black.

Tailgate reforms easier than thought

I have been tailgating for years. I actually look forward to tailgate season and waking up at 3 a.m.