Alleged rape prompts tailgating discussion

In the wake of an alleged rape at the hub of campus tailgating, university leaders are looking to make gameday partying "healthier and safer." Escalating problems at the Wilson tennis courts have MSU officials weighing the possibility of restricting alcohol use. The discussion about responsible celebrating, particularly around the tennis courts, has increased since an alleged rape near the Duffy Daugherty Football Building Saturday night, 20 minutes before the Spartans kicked off against Notre Dame.

Student holds place on commission

Concerned with women's issues at the early age of 14, Emily Malloy is now the youngest person on the Michigan Women's Commission. Malloy, now a 20-year-old English senior, said the commission will deal with such issues as: affirmative action, domestic violence, substance abuse, gender equality in education, unintended pregnancies and infant mortality and women's economic issues. Last summer, Malloy worked as an intern with the commission and soon after was appointed to it for a two-year term after executive director Judy Karandjeff encouraged her to apply. "It's really fabulous," Malloy said.

Smith remains mum on starting QB; Reaves still No. 1 on depth chart

Judging from the way he played in MSU's loss to Notre Dame, sophomore Drew Stanton appeared to be the more comfortable and more productive of MSU's quarterbacks. But head coach John L.

Feast & feat

The slight, 5-foot-2-inch East Lansing resident accomplished what countless burly football players could not. Patrice Marietta completed The Parlour on Campus' Dare to be Great Challenge.

Police briefs 09/21/04

Work on new Brody dorm begins with builder appointment

At its first meeting of the new school year, the MSU Board of Trustees appointed a construction manager to begin planning for the addition of a seventh residence hall in the Brody Complex. The hall will be the first new dorm built on campus since the opening of Holden Hall in 1967, and will include apartment-style rooms and space for 300 students.

Financial maze

Roger Crane stood atop a wooden bridge at the edge of his cornfield, squinting into the mid-afternoon sun. The wind whipped around him, lifting his white hair and puffing out his shirt, drowning out his soft-spoken voice with every blustering gust. He faced his cornfield, 5 acres of which had been carved into a maze.

Enlarging Izzone seating forgets about students

I am amazed at the recent decision to change the criteria for purchasing student basketball tickets.

Swinging & scene

The Michigan Professional Golfers' Association will move its Livonia headquarters to a new 5,000 square-foot building on the grounds of Eagle Eye Golf Club at Hawk Hollow in East Lansing. "We're going to begin construction this October, and hopefully have it up in the spring," said Ken Devine, current Michigan PGA CEO. "Eagle Eye is one of the premier golf clubs in the state and can hold all our section meetings, and the golf course is capable of hosting major PGA events," Devine said. Eagle Eye, located at 15500 Chandler Road, will provide a 66,000 square-foot clubhouse facility for events and tournaments.

Staying power

On a Friday night in a neighborhood off Abbott Road, an elderly woman settles in for another weekend amongst college students. With her television on, a game of solitaire in progress and her cats, Princess and Butch, beside her, she stays up late entertaining herself while the students outside partake in weekend partying. Her home is cozy and well kept.

Safe swordsmanship taught at club

For MSU Kendo Club Sensei Ron Fox, a normal Sunday consists of cracking his students over the head with a bamboo stick, darting back to avoid being struck and dashing forward to strike his opponent on the wrist. As an instructor of the Japanese form of fencing, Fox views the sport as more cerebral than physical. "It's not just about hitting," Fox said.

MSU charity campaign kicks off fund raising

The MSU Community Charitable Campaign officially kicks off its donation season 7:30 a.m. today with a breakfast in the Kellogg Center. The campaign is MSU's section of the United Way's charity program that raises money for those in need across the nation. Event organizers at the kick off will talk to people about making donations and volunteering time throughout the campaign.

Woman shot and killed outside of Lansing bar

Police have identified a woman killed early Saturday near Lucky's Bar, 400 Baker St., Lansing police Lt.

Video store to hold grand opening today

Video To Go is holding a grand opening celebration today for its new store location, room 107 of the Union. The video store, which officially opened Wednesday, will raffle off DVD players in honor of the grand opening, along with special offers for customers. Video To Go features new releases and also movies in categories such as foreign, cult classics and television. Playstation 2 and Xbox video games are also available for rent. The Union store also sells movie posters, books and popcorn. Video To Go is open 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Tailgaters find new ways to party into the evening

With nylon stockings tied around their waists and tennis balls hanging between their legs, four Spartan tailgaters waddled across a patch of grass near Munn field, trying to knock a beer can forward. Sometimes they missed, sometimes their tennis balls tangled, but eventually sociology senior Justin Wrobel's final pelvic thrust caused the tennis ball to nudge the can across the finish line - earning him a gold medal in the makeshift nylon and tennis ball game. "I was afraid I wasn't going to win," Wrobel said.

Rude 'U' fans give Notre Dame supporters bad time

Having just returned from our road trip to East Lansing last weekend, we wanted to take the time to thank all of you for making us so proud of the Notre Dame family. Upon our arrival, we were met with ruthless remarks.

Students sit tight in crowded dormitories

Exams have started, leaves are falling, and many MSU students are still crowded into overbooked residence hall rooms. Chuck Gagliano, assistant vice president for Housing and Food Services, said there are currently 130 over-assigned rooms. "This isn't something that the university staff did, it's something that occurred," Gagliano said.

Scholarship gives students chance to explore world

A traveling club is offering an MSU junior the chance to spend the summer exploring the world. The scholarship, offered by the Michigan Chapter of the Circumnavigators Foundation, which is part of the Circumnavigators Club, is worth $8,000.

Pen & pals

Every snowflake is unique, but at MSU they share a common admiration for 19th century London physician John Snow.

Vote motivation

Votergasm.org might be rife with crude, sexually-explicit drawings, photos of scantily-clad women and promises of action for people who vote, but people who take the Web site too seriously need to re-evaluate why they don't think it's funny. No one is going to run home to their dorm, log onto the Web site, make a pledge to sex up other voters and dance around screaming, "I'm gonna get some" in front of their computer monitor.