COMMENTARY
Nothing 'campy' in promoting sexism
The Sept. 15 issue of The State News was one of the most offensive issues of any newspaper that we have ever seen.
COMMENTARY
No 'Blood, sweat and tears' for 'U'
I am a Spartan basketball fanatic who has always supported the Izzone and the great atmosphere that it provides in Breslin Center.
NEWS
'U' unveils $195K statue honoring John Hannah
At the Administration Building bearing his name, university officials today recognized the accomplishments and vision of former MSU President John Hannah, with the dedication of a $195,000 statue. "Dr. Hannah always had his eye on the future and while he would celebrate the great accomplishments of MSU, he was always asking the university to do more on behalf of society," President-designate Lou Anna Simon said.
NEWS
Rivals Spartans, Fighting Irish, evenly matched
In rivalry games such as MSU-Notre Dame, analyzing each team's strengths and weaknesses can be absolutely useless.
NEWS
Heisman watch
The Heisman Trophy battle is shaping up nicely after week two. Some players dropped off the ballot of college football's most prestigious award, while others barley clung on.
NEWS
Pigskin prognosticators
With Hurricane Ivan on the horizon in the southeast, our prognosticators are avoiding picking games which may or may not end up in Oz by the end of the weekend.
COMMENTARY
Message to Sen. Kerry: Don't take college campuses for granted
Being a liberal in college is like living in a magical fantasy world of acceptance. Your peers like you, your professors like you, even Alec Baldwin likes you, and getting the "OK" from Alec Baldwin is no doubt a dream come true. Sadly, it is this path of least resistance most choose to follow.
NEWS
Defensive front looking to improve play, shut down opponents
The MSU defense has only given up one touchdown this season - a 90-yard rushing touchdown. The Spartans defense is having more trouble than they thought stopping opponents from running the ball against them, defensive line coach Steve Stripling said.
MSU
Former 'U' president honored
When he was MSU's president from 1941 through 1969, John Hannah used to walk every morning from his home at Cowles House to Linton Hall office. Stopping to bow his hat or talk to almost every student along the way was important to the university's 12th president, his friend and colleague, Roger Wilkinson said. "He was very interested in the grounds - he loved the beauty of campus," said Wilkinson, who was a student during Hannah's presidency and the vice president of finance and operations during Hannah's last year as president.
SPORTS
WEB ONLY: Spartans open up Big Ten season against Illinois
The MSU women's soccer team's offensive fire was extinguished last weekend with a 2-1 double overtime loss to Rutgers.
NEWS
Willingham remaining cool under fire
Only one person in the storied history of Notre Dame football has a losing record as head coach. Two other former Fighting Irish head coaches, Knute Rockne (1918-30) and Frank Leahy (1941-43; 1946-53), rank first and second in NCAA history for all-time winning percentage. So, is there pressure to win at Notre Dame? "When you're in charge of a program of this nature, there is without question a great deal of pressure," current head coach Tyrone Willingham said. Willingham learned all about that pressure the last two seasons.
MICHIGAN
Species' status may change
A proposal to remove the eastern population of the gray wolf from the endangered and threatened species lists was met with mixed reactions at a public hearing held on campus Wednesday. The U.S.
NEWS
Students begin work on college film
While trekking around campus this fall, you might accidentally find yourself cast in East Lansing's latest feature film. MSU students Ben Rosenblatt and Micho Rutare will try to capture campus life with their production of "College," a film they're set to start shooting this month. Even though this is the duo's first stab at making movies, from scripting to editing, their aspirations are high to make a truly meaningful film. "This movie is about the decisions we make," said Rosenblatt, a telecommunication, information studies and media senior. "College" will highlight the relationship between three friends as one of them faces expulsion from an unnamed university.
NEWS
Writing programs take 'U' priority
The issue of writing at MSU, for both future and current students, has been the focus of recent moves to make the written word a more integral part of college.
NEWS
Summer music lacks big hits
During my down time at The State News, I often get the opportunity to peruse multiple news, entertainment and popular Web sites for anything from who Mary-Kate Olson is dating and what she is or isn't eating, to the latest developing details on devastating hurricane Ivan.
COMMENTARY
E.L. living getting less desirable daily
What was the point of the letter to the editor "E.L of 1855 would not tolerate today" (SN 9/14)? Obviously, that era wouldn't put up with our behavior no more than we would put up with the E.L.
MSU
Students celebrate New Year
As Eytan Kenter led the Kiddush Wednesday night students holding glasses of grape juice joined in with the prayer, their chanting voices filling the acoustical room.
MICHIGAN
Bush twins to visit MSU Union to support dad
President Bush's twin daughters, Barbara and Jenna, will visit MSU today to rally the MSU Students for Bush group. The event is open to group members only and will be held at the Union at 3 p.m. Barbara and Jenna Bush, 22, pledged to participate more in their father's campaign after their joint speech at the Republican National Convention.
BASKETBALL
Izzone explosion
The Izzone's intensity, complete with the loud echoes of stomping feet and screaming fans will multiply by four this season. For the 2004-05 season about 3,050 student seats will be added to one of the best-known fan sections in the country that touted 950 members last year.
COMMENTARY
Jackpot
The 2000 election voting fiasco is bringing a well-needed change to the American voting process. Finally. On Tuesday, Nevada voters cast electronic votes for a primary using a $9.3 million voting system that allowed them to use touch-screens to cast their ballot.