Dogs dress up for Halloween

Agnes Soriano Special for The State News From demonic dogs to princess poodles, owners disguised their pets in creative costumes and masqueraded more than 20 of them Saturday at the Walk in the Woods Halloween Costume Party. The contest categories included "Looks Most Like Owner," "Scariest Costume," "Most Creative Costume" and "Looks Most Like a TV/Movie Celebrity." The dogs competed for the ultimate prize: A huge basket of doggie toys and treats. The event, hosted by the Friends of Greater Lansing Dog Parks, brought in an estimated $200.

Icers drop 2 home games to OSU

The No. 13 MSU hockey team realizes it needs new actors in this play. Again, Ohio State (4-2-0 overall, 3-1-0 CCHA) notched nine goals against the Spartans (1-3-0, 0-2-0) in a weekend series, winning Friday night, 5-0, and Saturday, 4-1.

$2.3M grant for 'U' to aid science studies, economy

MSU received $2.3 million in grants Friday to help study harmful pathogens and water-borne microorganisms and to collaborate with Dow and Dow Corning to establish 12 new life sciences-based companies. The Michigan Life Sciences Corridor awarded two grants to MSU: A $1.2 million grant to the MSU Office of Intellectual Property and $1.1 million to the MSU Center for Microbial Ecology.

Smoker's play key in Spartans win

Minneapolis - Last season, quarterback Jeff Smoker lost the confidence of everyone in Spartan Nation.

Studiotone a solid live act

The stage was buzzing with energy and activity at Rick's American Café on Saturday night, as Studiotone rocked the house to promote its new CD, "Where You Left Off." From lead vocalist Brent Nuffer hopping around stage and constantly interacting with the audience to the rest of the band smiling and sometimes looking caught in the moment, Studiotone simply had fun - and so did its concert-goers. Pre-law and political science senior Stan Bell was impressed by the band's performance at Rick's, 224 Abbott Road., especially when Nuffer at one point wrapped his hands around and essentially serenaded a dangling electrical cord. "When he grabbed that electrical cord, it was like he was making love to it," Bell said.

Ordinance designed to improve city, not single out students

We share The State News editorial board's sentiment that it would have been wonderful to have had a better turnout at the forum planned by ASMSU on Oct.

Police briefs 10/20/03

Recruitment fair to provide resources

Admissions personnel from more than 100 graduate programs around the country will be at the Graduate and Professional School Recruitment Fair on Tuesday. The fair runs from 5 to 8 p.m.

Lone Leaders

Minneapolis - Like a punch from Mike Tyson, the MSU football team confronts its Big Ten opponents with a powerful hit early and tries to knock them out. This tactic worked once more Saturday as the Spartans beat Minnesota, 44-38, in front of a lackluster crowd of 38,778 at the Metrodome.

Red Cross simulates disaster

As marketing junior and mock tornado victim Theresa Watts entered the simulated disaster shelter Saturday, she was surrounded by Red Cross volunteers eager to assist her and other victims. As Watts registered her name in the makeshift shelter of a local church, she was handed a folded blanket and a small white bag full of toiletries to last about a week.

Gridders commit no turnovers

Minneapolis - If MSU head coach John L. Smith were a real estate agent, his catch phrase would be, "Turnover, turnover, turnover." Smith not only has turned the No.

Indian dance night celebrates culture

Barefoot and cloaked in an array of traditional Indian outfits, more than 70 people rhythmically moved in a cultural dance, as Garba music pulsated within IM Sports-West basement Friday night.

MTV takes over CTN, changes programming

In ancient times, there was MTV - the music television station that played videos and kept the masses happy.

SN stories not critical of McPherson's work

The State News has clear biases that readers should acknowledge. If one saw the world through The State News exclusively, they would think the only blemish on MSU President M.

Experts tell campus to look inward for diversity

The first step in diversifying a campus is to look within the campus itself, organizers of the "Best Practices in Diversity at MSU" conference said Friday morning. A varied group of students, faculty, administrators and staff made up the 300 representatives who gathered Friday at the Kellogg Center for the conference, which aimed to exchange ideas between university colleges and units that would create more diverse classroom experiences. "We want to produce students who can function in what we consider a global marketplace," said Paulette Granberry Russell, senior advisor to the president for diversity and director of affirmative action, compliance and monitoring.

Police: Noise complaints reduced

The city's stiffened policy on disruptive parties has provoked a dramatic decline in the number of noise complaints lodged by angered residents, East Lansing police statistics show. During the first month of the city's policy on party noise, police say there was a 27-percent decline in noise complaints and a 22-percent drop in citations, compared with the same period a year ago. East Lansing police Capt.

'Our Town' suffers from boring sets

If you are aching to see a play that explores the simple things in life, Thornton Wilder's "Our Town" might be the cure for you.

16 bands converge at Temple Club

By Joshua Carr Special for The State News Beyond the haze of cigarette smoke and muddled onlookers, an onslaught of 16 bands invaded The Temple Club's two floor stages with a rare showing of music and style for Friday's Capital City NOISE Party.

Turnovers help in Spartans victory over Minnesota, 44-38

Minneapolis, Minn. - MSU got off to a quick start against Minnesota Saturday with the help of three Golden Gophers turnovers in the first half. "Turnover battle is the one key - other than the win-loss - is the stat you worry about really when it comes down to it," MSU head coach John L.

Jackson's Anishinabek Week educates on native life

On Oct. 1, Mayor Martin Griffin of Jackson proclaimed the week of Oct. 13 through 19 as Anishinabek Week.