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NEWS

Recognize Rutgers or pay the price

In the past 11 seasons, Rutgers has won 11 games. In a three-season span, from 2000-02, the Scarlet Knights didn't win a single conference game. So it's no surprise that the average fan isn't thinking twice about the Spartans rolling over Rutgers.

MICHIGAN

Off-campus meal plan opens new options

Spartan Off-Campus Meal Plan customers are now being offered more off-campus dining opportunities, after the plan's coordinating company recently merged with a second, similar company. Off-Campus Dining Network and Off-Campus Access merged to form one larger company, Off-Campus Dining Network, LLC, this summer, increasing the number of universities served around the country to 33. Purchasers of the plan can now use their meal plan cards at businesses in any of the participating cities. "There were a lot of synergies in the two companies," said Cade Lemcke, vice president of marketing for Off-Campus Dining Network, LLC.

MSU

GEU hopes to make impact with T-shirts

A table full of paint supplies was set up for veteran and potential Graduate Employees Union members Thursday at the GEU's open house held at their office, 420 Albert Ave. The GEU members painted their own designs on black T-shirts with "g.e.u.

VOLLEYBALL

Spartans host weekend invite

The MSU volleyball team is hungry to make some kills on home court heading into this weekend's season opener - the Coca-Cola/MSU Classic at Jenison Field House. "We're ready for any competition you throw at us," junior setter Mickey Davis said.

MICHIGAN

Four-legged officer retires from police

Oliver, a Lansing police dog, retired Thursday after eight years of service to the department. The dog has received several community awards for his service. While working with Officer Norm Naimy, Oliver was used to find armed suspects in two homicides.

MICHIGAN

Local police enforce seat belts for holiday

Police will increase safety belt enforcement on Michigan roadways during the Labor Day weekend as part of the Click It or Ticket program. It is the first time there has been a statewide enforcement effort during the Labor Day weekend since 2001.

COMMENTARY

Kobe's lesson

The sexual assault charges brought against Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant were dismissed Wednesday afternoon, but left in their wake a larger issue - how rape and rape victims should be treated. Bryant is one of the most famous defendants in a rape trial in years.

NEWS

Davis returns for Badgers after loss of Smith

No. 8 Michigan vs.Miami (Ohio) As last year's Big Ten champions, the Wolverines ended the season with 10-3 record and an appearance in the Rose Bowl. Yet while the team lost key offensive players like former quarterback John Navarre and running back Chris Perry, there are 13 overall returning starters.

MICHIGAN

Reps debate restaurant lawsuits

Customers who sue restaurants claiming the food they ate contributed to weight problems may face an uphill battle on winning lawsuits. A recent trend by many states passing similar laws could get the ball rolling for Michigan's version of the bill, but some lawmakers say they shouldn't be the ones who regulate. A bill designed to keep fast food restaurants from paying damages for weight gain, obesity, or health conditions.