COMMENTARY
Iraqis get early gift from United States
It looks like an early Christmas for the people of Iraq. The U.S. Senate approved a $87.5 billion "gift" for Iraq.
SPORTS
Wrestlers host 16 teams in tournament
The MSU wrestling team will take to the mats in the MSU Open on Saturday and Sunday at Jenison Field House along with more than 16 other teams nationwide.
MICHIGAN
Auction to benefit area foster children
Members of Caring About Kids and the Michigan Family Independence Agency will auction, raffle and sell donated items today to benefit Ingham County children in foster care.
COMMENTARY
'U' proves rival wrong with class
This is in response to the comments published in the paper "Coach has football team on right track", as well as "Smith should have more composure". First of all, it is comments such as the University of Michigan graduate's that fuel our burning hatred for our neighboring rivals.
ICE HOCKEY
Goebel shines for Spartans, could create own legacy
Away from the ice rink, Tommy Goebel is a mess.The aforementioned statement might seem off to those who have seen the freshman forward's play in the past week, especially after he was awarded CCHA Offensive Player of the Week.
NEWS
Celebrity birthdays
Thursday, November 6: Rebecca Romijn-Stamos (actress) turns 31; Ethan Hawke (actor) turns 33; Maria Shriver (actress) turns 48; Rory Block (musician) turns 54; Glenn Frey (musician) turns 55 and Sally Field (actress) turns 57Friday, November 7: Jeremy London (actor) turns 31; Jason London (actor) turns 31; Robin Finck (musician) turns 32 and Joni Mitchell (musician) turns 60Saturday, November 8: Tara Reid (actress) turns 28; Gretchen Mol (actress) turns 31; Parker Posey (actress) turns 35; Courtney Thorne-Smith (actress) turns 36; Mary Hart (actress) turns 53 and Bonnie Raitt (musician) turns 54Sunday, November 9: Sisqo (singer) turns 25 and Chris Jericho (wrestler) turns 33; Monday, November 10: Heather Matarazzo (actress)turns 21; Chris Joannou (musician) turns 24; Eve (singer) turns 25; Brittany Murphy (actress) turns 26; Warren G.
FOOTBALL
Lingering knee pains won't keep Mitchell down
It follows Seth Mitchell around wherever he goes, like the rain cloud in a cartoon looking to bring down his day.
NEWS
Popular music is sending rock 'n' roll to its grave
Lenny Kravitz was right - rock 'n' roll is dead. Don't believe me? Then check this out: On the Nov.
COMMENTARY
Spartans won despite scoreboard
The Spartan football team not only showed heart, but a lot of class in the game with the University of Michigan this Saturday.
COMMENTARY
Football coach kept composure on field
I don't know what Lee Neugent is talking about in his letter to the editor complaining about John L.
NEWS
Celebration! IMAX to open at end of month
Lansing's first IMAX is scheduled to be open for business at the end of November, Celebration!
MICHIGAN
Mayor, Bernero to join forces
While the race for mayor in Lansing was a six-month campaign, the city might not have as much time to brace itself for future state cuts. And after months of fierce campaigning and public arguments, Mayor Tony Benavides and state Sen.
NEWS
'U' gets 5-game win over U-M
Ann Arbor - The MSU volleyball team's five-game victory over Michigan on Wednesday night gave all Spartans pride in more ways than one. The Spartans had not beaten the Wolverines in volleyball in three tries, and the players were more than excited by the 29-31, 30-17, 30-25, 28-30 and 15-8 win. "We lost to this team, and we needed revenge, and we got it tonight," junior outside hitter Kim Schram said.
MICHIGAN
CATA transports health care to Lansing
Lansing - Buses weren't the only thing receiving maintenance checks at the Capital Area Transportation Authority Transportation Center on Wednesday. The center, located at 420 S.
MSU
CNN hosts plan visit to Mich.
Arguably, two of the nation's most visible political analysts are coming to Michigan on behalf of MSU's Michigan Political Leadership Program. James Carville and Tucker Carlson, two co-hosts of CNN's "Crossfire," will speak at the Laurel Manor in Livonia on March 4 and the Frederik Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids on March 5 for fund-raising events that will benefit the program. Shannon Horvath, program administrator for the Michigan Political Leadership Program, said the program is geared toward people already in the workforce who dream of becoming political leaders in Michigan. "We train and inspire tomorrow's political leaders," she said.
NEWS
E.L. voter turnout lowest in 6 years
Only 9.7 percent of East Lansing's registered voters cast ballots in Tuesday's general election, making it the worst voter turnout in six years.
NEWS
Crow's hits 'worthy of recognition'
Greatest hits albums are tough to judge. Basically, they have to be released somewhat far into an artist's career - at least a decade - they have to have the best of the best with no fluff music, perhaps a new track or two and an artist needs to differentiate between what a "hit" is and is not. For the most part, Sheryl Crow's "The Very Best of Sheryl Crow" is a greatest hits album worthy of recognition.
NEWS
Beers with high alcohol content tasty, make karaoke sound good
Last week, I ventured over to Crunchy's for a drink. While there, I indulged in two mugs of Dragon Mead Triple Absolution.
NEWS
Fake the Funk
Raymond Chandler is ready to get funky. The psychology and human resources junior's 18-person team, named TP2K3, is ready to strut its stuff at the annual lip-sync contest known as "Fake the Funk" - with the 13th installment set for 7 p.m.