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Program to aid tomorrow's leaders

Antonio Planas
October 27, 2003

A new MSU program will teach aspiring politicians about the process of running for office. The program, "Tomorrow's Political Leaders," will be offered by MSU's Institute for Public Policy and Social Research and is geared toward recent graduates and upperclassmen who are about to enter Michigan's work force. Institute project manager Brian McGrain said the two-week program is very competitive, and officials will only accept about 30 percent of its applicants. "It's a necessity for anyone who's young and wants to get involved with politics," McGrain said.

COMMENTARY

Finding fire funds

The flame quickly is dying for community fire-protection funding, and future budget cuts are threatening to completely snuff it out.

MSU

McPherson to address university's budget state

Evan Rondeau
October 27, 2003

MSU President M. Peter McPherson will address the financial state of the university in light of the state's $900 million budget shortfall when he presents to the Academic Council on Tuesday. University spokesman Terry Denbow said putting MSU's budget in the context of the state budget shortfall is essential. "It's important for him to report to the university and say where we stand, and what we should expect in the months ahead," he said. Jon Sticklen, chairman of the Executive Committee of Academic Council, said no one in the MSU community is expecting the definitive word on what will happen. "What is clear is that there will be another budget problem," Sticklen said.

MSU

'U' discusses free trade

Scott Bartosiewicz
October 27, 2003

Four groups hosted a conference this weekend to inform the public about the Free Trade Area of the Americas trade agreement and its possible consequences. The "NO WAY FTAA!

SOCCER

WEB ONLY: Men's soccer beats Wisconsin, 1-0

Spartans' men's soccer shut out Wisconsin, 1-0, Sunday in Madison, Wis. The game was scoreless for the first half and much of the second half before senior midfielder Jeff Krass made a goal off an assist from junior attacker John Minagawa-Webster.

SPORTS

Ager shines brightest in Green win with 34 points

Patrick Walters
October 27, 2003

The MSU men's basketball team sent a clear message to the nation at Saturday's Green and White game - look out below. The Spartans put on an offensively charged, highly athletic performance at the annual intrasquad scrimmage, which served mainly as a showcase of what each MSU player had been working on all summer. Junior swingman Alan Anderson and junior guard Kelvin Torbert appeared comfortable with their improved perimeter shooting - the pair made six of nine 3-point attempts - sophomore center Paul Davis and redshirt freshman forward Delco Rowley were aggressive in the low post and sophomore guard Maurice Ager nearly put on a shooting clinic. Ager led the Spartans with 34 points, 25 of which came in the first half on 5-for-6 shooting from behind the 3-point line.

MICHIGAN

Greeks host Halloween gala

By Scott Mitchell Atkinson Special for The State News Miniature versions of Harry Potter, The Incredible Hulk, vampires and witches roamed the streets of East Lansing in search of games and candy with their parents at the seventh annual Safe Halloween Celebration on Friday.

NEWS

Lansing-area Marines return home

The faint red and white blinkings of an aircraft descending toward the Capital City Airport elicited a great deal of excitement in the large crowd of people who had been awaiting its passengers for hours. "That's them, guys," DeWitt resident Cindy Knowlton said, pointing toward the distant plane.

NEWS

Robbery assailant currently at large

Steve Eder
October 27, 2003

An unknown assailant sneaked up behind his victim at the corner of Spartan and Albert avenues on Thursday night, punching and kicking the man before stealing his cell phone and jacket. East Lansing police said the assailant, described as a 6-foot-3, 20- to 30-year-old white man with dark hair, fled the scene.

MICHIGAN

Lansing science center holds 'Fright Night'

Sarah Mcevilly
October 27, 2003

Family Fright Night will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the The Impression 5 Science Center, 200 Museum Drive in Lansing. During this Halloween celebration, children can collect treats and get their safety fingerprints taken by officials from the Lansing Police Department.

NEWS

MIDDAY UPDATE: GEU protests low wages Monday

In the blustery cold, members of MSU's Graduate Employees Union stood at the steps of the Administration Building on Monday afternoon handing out bags of peanuts, which they say represent their wages.Picketing with placards saying the union "demands a fair deal for students," the students said they were informing the campus that their benefits and pay are being stripped by a loophole in the contract they had signed with university officials.University officials were unavailable for comment Monday afternoon.Union president Scott Henkel said the job title of teaching assistant, which is what appears in the union's contract, is being reclassified to instructor in certain cases.