FEATURES
'Anacondas' candidate for worst script ever, cheesier than cheddar
The biggest question raised in "Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid" is, will the monkey die?
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'U' to receive $3M grant for police training
MSU will receive a $3 million dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in order to set up national training sessions on how to analyze and use intelligence information. The grant, which was announced today by U.S.
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Bike project leases wheels to staff, students
The MSU Bike Project held its first public fund-raiser bicycle clinic at Demonstration Hall Tuesday, in response to a growing demand for bikes.
FEATURES
Class offers chance to shake it like a Polaroid picture
For some, a club's repetitive techno beat and lackluster dancing just doesn't get their hearts racing and feet moving. For these lovers of structure movement, Judy and her husband John Tomlian of Williamston hold the Tomlian Dance Party, where dancers of all ages and skills come from all around to learn how to get down.
COMMENTARY
Liberal, conservative or otherwise: False promises abound
There is nothing worse for overall party ideology, America and perhaps your brain than unfulfilled political campaign promises.
NEWS
MIDDAY UPDATE: SpongeBob holds condoms, birth control, tampons
Inside the yellow cardboard face of SpongeBob SquarePants are samples of cold medicine, Ramen noodles and condoms.
NEWS
Next provost to be chosen by spring semester
University officials plan to select the next provost by spring 2005, shortly after current Provost Lou Anna Simon takes over as president.
SPORTS
Kirkaldy defensive player of the week
MSU junior goalkeeper Christina Kirkaldy was named the Big Ten's defensive player of the week in field hockey after leading her team to a pair of victories over the weekend. In the first game of the Champions' Challenge tournament against Delaware, Kirkaldy posted three saves in a 1-0 win to pick up her first shutout of the season.
MICHIGAN
Oil fire burns two facilities
An oil fire in Lansing during the Tuesday afternoon rush hour stopped traffic and sent smoke into the air that was visible for several miles. The fire at Spartan Oil Corp., 419 Spring St., in Lansing, severely damaged a 4,000-square-foot motor oil storage facility.
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Black Student Alliance looks ahead
The first president of the Black Student Alliance, Dr. Richard Thomas, spoke at the group's Welcome Reception on Tuesday. Thomas is a history professor at MSU, who also did his undergraduate studies here.
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.
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La Casa stresses changes
In its third year, McDonel Hall's all-Spanish, all-the-time floor, La Casa, has residents and professors taking a step back to evaluate its growth.
NEWS
Police: Northern Tier crime rates no worse than rest of E.L., Bath
Despite students continuing to gravitate north of campus, local police departments say the area hasn't been any more troublesome than other student housing areas. The Northern Tier complexes, on Abbott and Chandler roads north of Lake Lansing Road, have drawn about 4,000 people and a growing party atmosphere since students moved to the area in 1999. "We're going to a lot more runs than an adult living community," East Lansing fire Deputy Chief Terence Lapinski said. The nature of complaints and number of runs, however, are typical of any student complex, he said. "The calls have run the gamut," said Bath Township police Sgt.
SPORTS
'U' grapplers begin new season on Nov. 6
MSU sophomore wrestler Andy Simmons, last year's Outstanding Wrestler for the Spartans, returns to the mat on Nov.
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.
FEATURES
Rappers go too far with energy drinks
Nelly has an energy drink these days. I don't know if you've heard. For the burgeoning player in need of a little pick-me-up, the St.
MICHIGAN
Nader's ballot spot debated in court today
The case attempting to place Ralph Nader on the Michigan presidential ballot as an independent candidate will be heard at the Lansing district of the Michigan Court of Appeals at 1 p.m.
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.
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New treatments might prevent infections
Women who suffer from frequent yeast infections might soon be able to find relief in a preventive treatment. A recent study by Wayne State University's Jack D.