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MICHIGAN

E.L. cyclists raise money riding to Mackinac Bridge

A group of East Lansing bicyclists are pedaling across Michigan toward the Mackinac Bridge to raise money for bicycle-related organizations and causes. The 34th annual "Dick Allen Lansing to Mackinaw" bicycle tour, organized by the Tri-County Bicycle Association, began today at the MSU Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education. East Lansing resident Roger Simkin was one of 30 participants from East Lansing. "I have been doing this for 12 years," Simkin said.

SPORTS

Competition for starting positions heat up for 'U'

There isn't much competition before the first game of the year, but after losing key players from last season, many positions - particularly that of the setter - have been in high demand, MSU volleyball head coach Chuck Erbe said. "The bottom line is putting the right people on the floor to bring about victories," Erbe said. Erbe announced this week that freshman setter Maggie Griffin will start instead of junior setter Mickey Davis.

COMMENTARY

Unwelcome

Blasting rental housing to rubble is not the smartest way to win the hearts of college students. Then again, warm student-resident relations never seem to be the modus operandi for city operations. Pending an approval of a $2.3 million loan from the U.S.

COMMENTARY

Misspoken?

Some things to think about: "No government should ignore the threat of terror, because to look the other way gives terrorists the chance to regroup and recruit and prepare.

MICHIGAN

Elizabeth Edwards to visit Lansing Friday

Elizabeth Edwards, wife of Democratic vice presidential candidate John Edwards, will visit Lansing on Friday, said John Kerry presidential campaign spokesman Rodell Mollineau. Time and location have not yet been determined. Edwards is active in the Wade Edwards Foundation, which was named for her 16-year-old son who died in a car accident.

SPORTS

Captain's attitude leads team

When his good friend Tyrell Dortch moved from running back to defense in the off-season, senior safety Jason Harmon knew he had to help - whether Dortch liked it or not. "After workouts, he'd have me in the indoor field backpedalling, doing hip drills and stuff like that," said Dortch, who will start at the bandit position Saturday against Rutgers.

FEATURES

Classic novel sets the bar for romance writing

Leo Tolstoy's classic "Anna Karenina," reminds readers of the Danielle Steel generation where the bar for a good romance novel really stands. The book topped The New York Times bestseller list this summer after it was endorsed by television star Oprah Winfery's Book Club.

COMMENTARY

Convention nurtures job hunt

Walking up at least three flights of stairs, I found myself blanketed by men and women, their complexions different shades of brown, almond, cocoa and tan.

FEATURES

Take Note

It's about 2 p.m. on Monday and Dan Perkins is spending his very first day of college at MSU in the Main Library.

NEWS

Video release of Gibson's film fares poorly in E.L.

Mel Gibson's controversial film "The Passion of The Christ" isn't spurring much passion in the East Lansing area after its Tuesday release on DVD. The film grossed more than $375 million nationwide, throttling it into the top 10 grossing films of all time.

SPORTS

Spartans begin season led by McMahen, Minagawa-Webster

After losing four All-Big Ten players including star goaltender Mike Robinson to graduation after last season, it would be logical to assume the MSU men's soccer team would be in a rebuilding phase. Not so fast, according to head coach Joe Baum. "It was a tremendous loss," Baum said.