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'U' provides variety

Agnes Soriano
August 25, 2004

MSU students don't have to fly a plane around the world to experience different cultures. Students can access educational or entertaining cultural events and resources throughout the year at two major centers on campus. "Students get the opportunity to get exposed to cultural issues and to celebrate and understand the heritage of other people," said Murray Edwards, senior coordinator of the Office of Racial Ethnic Student Affairs. The office opened the Multicultural Center in 1999.

NEWS

Store houses games

Mike Townshend
August 25, 2004

Rebecca Chockley started going to role-playing game nights at local comic book stores with her boyfriend and now she's claimed it for her own. Sitting in front of a table full of Warhammer figures to be painted, the chemistry senior indicated playing was just half of her interest in Warhammer. "I paint a lot of these miniatures, and I sell them on the Internet," Chockley said.

NEWS

Provost to take over top post

Elizabeth Piet
August 25, 2004

After having more than two months to adjust to her future position as MSU's 20th president, Provost Lou Anna Simon is balancing the needs of her old job with the expectations for her new one. "It's sort of having a foot in both worlds," she said.

SPORTS

'D' must carry team in early season

Kelly Thesier
August 25, 2004

If there is one thing the MSU football team has confidence in this season, it's the defense. With questions surrounding the quarterback and running back positions and the offensive line, the Spartans are counting on the more experienced defense to lead the team early this season. "Having the most returners on our side of the ball, we know we're going to be counted on early," defensive coordinator Chris Smeland said.

NEWS

Local museums collect interest

Elizabeth Piet
August 25, 2004

Grand Ledge resident Mary Brownell walked slowly through the winding evolution exhibit in the basement of the MSU Museum while five of her grandchildren tore around the corners pointing at objects. "Look, a queen!" four-year-old Sarah Brownell said to her grandmother while looking at an ornate gold crown in a glass case explaining religion in Bali. "It's a headdress made by young girls - maybe your age," Mary Brownell said, reading the exhibit description to the child. Lansing and East Lansing are home to a variety of museums ranging from MSU's own collection to the living museum that is the Capitol. "We have a lot of great museums in the area," MSU Museum information officer Lora Helou said.

SPORTS

John L. Smith

It's 5 a.m. and John L. Smith has just hopped out of bed. As usual, Smith has chores to do on his parents' farm in Iona, Idaho.

SPORTS

Coach feels conference wide-open for 'U' championship

Kelly Thesier
August 25, 2004

The MSU volleyball team has been mentioned as one of the top contenders in the Big Ten in the past few years but 2004 might be a little different. After losing four seniors including three-year starting setter Nikki Colson and middle Jenny Rood, the Spartans are falling into a role they are unfamiliar with - the underdog. "I think we're capable of a lot more than people expect of us," said senior outside hitter Kim Schram. "It's going to be hard to lose four strong athletes, but this spring, we developed a new chemistry - the kind of chemistry an underdog team needs to have to play well." With a new look and dynamic to the team, the Spartans are looking to rebound from failed expectations last season after finishing sixth in the conference.

NEWS

Karaoke: Mic is calling

Esther Gim
August 25, 2004

It's practiced all around the world, no experience is necessary and it doesn't discriminate. Just grab a mic, get to the stage and belt out your favorite tune.

NEWS

College grad level rising

Agnes Soriano
August 25, 2004

The percentage of people living in Michigan who are at least 25 years old and have at least a bachelor's degree continues to increase, yet Michigan's statistics are low compared to other states, according to the U.S.

SPORTS

Spartans look to duplicate '03

Kelly Thesier
August 25, 2004

With a regular season Big Ten title, a Big Ten Tournament title and an NCAA Tournament appearance the MSU field hockey team has work to do to equal last year's success. But the Spartans said they think they can top it. "We lost a couple of workhorses, but the team agreed that everyone has to step it up a notch to cover what we lost," head coach Madison said.

SPORTS

Icers must win now

If this isn't the year to follow MSU hockey, then I don't know when is. Much like the men's basketball team, this is a team I expect to "go places" in quest of claiming a conference crown and receiving a bid to the NCAA Tournament.

NEWS

Campus hot spot for campaigners

Evan Rondeau
August 25, 2004

Even with MSU's history as a stump for presidents and presidential candidates, local representatives and political pundits can't seem to figure out what MSU's role in the election process will be as the upcoming election looms just two months away. Some say MSU has a significant role while others argue the university serves as more of a catalyst for attention. MSU has played host to presidents and many presidential candidates, including former Presidents George H.W.

NEWS

Got gut? Lose waist

Kelly Thesier
August 25, 2004

With so many new priorities - homework, class, meeting new people - some old habits might go by the wayside, especially exercise.

NEWS

More than monkey biz at zoo

Rebecca Mcnulty
August 25, 2004

Peacocks wander around the 20 acres of land located at 1301 Pennsylvania Ave., while visitors can ride camels for $3 and feed goats and llamas, although zoo volunteers warn that Annie the llama spits. The zoo, which traces its roots back to 1915, has 33 exhibits ranging from otters, penguins and spider monkeys to lions, tigers and yaks.