MICHIGAN
'Cool' report handed to Granholm
Detailing methods for molding East Lansing into a cool city, the Local Cool Cities Advisory Panel submitted its report to Gov.
FOOTBALL
Championship hopes dashed by Ohio State
Columbus, Ohio - Like the shadows that crept across Ohio Stadium, MSU's Big Ten title hopes became further stretched out on Saturday. For the second straight week, the No.
NEWS
MIDDAY UPDATE: Hundreds gather to see lunar eclipse
By Melissa Domsic Special for The State News The moon lined up with the Earth and sun Saturday, and more than 250 people from MSU, East Lansing, and the surrounding area came to the MSU Observatory to get a better view of the lunar eclipse that occurred between 8:06 and 8:30 p.m.
NEWS
MIDDAY UPDATE: Annual tribute brings younger generation, WWII veterans together
Muskegon resident Joseph Beyrle told tales of special operations, the Gestapo and escaping from the Nazis today at the annual Veterans Tribute at the Michigan Historical Center, 702 W.
NEWS
MIDDAY UPDATE: Hundreds gather to see lunar eclipse
The moon lined up with the Earth and sun Saturday, and more than 250 people from MSU, East Lansing, and the surrounding area came to the MSU Observatory to get a better view of the lunar eclipse that occurred between 8:06 and 8:30 p.m.
NEWS
WEB ONLY: Spartans fail to stop Buckeye offense, lose 23-33
Columbus, Ohio - MSU was worried about the Ohio State defense all week, but it was the offense that closed the door.The Spartans struggled to stop the Buckeyes' offense, allowing the team to win 33-23 in front of 105,194 fans in Columbus, the second largest crowd in Ohio Stadium history.The No.
NEWS
Spartans secondary improves over time
With the MSU rush defense garnering all the hype, the secondary has been searching for the answers. Despite the fact that it's ranked last in the Big Ten in passing yards allowed, at 269.1 yards per game, it is showing improvement. One of its sources for redemption came when the Sidelines section of The State News featured a Western-style "Wanted" poster with the likeness of defensive backs Ashton Watson, Roderick Maples, Jason Harmon and Eric Smith on the front page before the Spartans' game on Sept.
FEATURES
Danish group Junior Senior set to perform for 'U' with rockers Electric Six
The average band would likely not be upset by having a song off its debut album creep into the top 100 on The Billboard 200 chart. But Junior Senior is not your average band. The Danish power-pop duo is touring the nation, including a stop at Erickson Kiva with Electric Six on Saturday night, and it's noticing that releasing "Move Your Feet" as its first single might not have been very beneficial. "We've learned a lot about how things work over here," Junior told The State News via telephone from Pittsburgh.
NEWS
Buckeyes have slight advantage
What a difference a year can make. Last season, Ohio State was undefeated (13-0) and won a national championship while MSU was drowning in its own spilt milk, falling to 4-8. This year, however, the landscape has changed and both teams have one loss in the Big Ten and are fighting for a conference championship. Quarterback This is where MSU will have the biggest advantage.
NEWS
Tailgaters get in gear
The tennis courts are the place to be at 10 a.m. Saturday mornings of home football games. The tents are set, the fight song is playing and beer cans are popping. Tailgating at MSU is in full swing.
SPORTS
Hockey hosts Notre Dame for 2 games
The MSU hockey team (5-3 overall, 4-2 CCHA) faces Notre Dame (5-2, 2-2) Friday and Saturday at Munn Ice Arena.
NEWS
Heisman Watch
Oklahoma quarterback Jason White had seen plenty of playing time over the past three seasons, but was yet to take a snap against in-state rival Oklahoma State.
MSU
Simon says maintain liberal arts programs
MSU Provost Lou Anna Simon is campaigning to keep liberal arts and sciences in MSU's future.Three discussions will be held in the next month to consider the programs in light of anticipated budget reductions."It's important to have intellectual framework for moving forward; to get the ideas and approaches from faculty, so that as we deal with budget reductions, we have a firm intellectual foundation on which to proceed," Simon said.The first discussion will take place at the Kellogg Center on Monday, Nov.
FEATURES
Acclaimed 'Whale Rider' to premiere
"Whale Rider," starring Keisha Castle-Hughes, will be playing at 7 and 9:15 p.m. tonight, Saturday and Sunday at Wells Hall. Castle-Hughes has been cast in the third "Star Wars" flick and won critical acclaim in this New Zealand film.
COMMENTARY
Houston, we...
Though the electricity was fully restored more than two months ago, the light is just beginning to be shed on the problems that led up to the massive Blackout of 2003.
SPORTS
Women's swimming travels to Ann Arbor
One of three home meets for the men's swimming and diving team will be held at IM Sports-West tonight against Notre Dame.
FEATURES
'Radio' oozes sentimental sap
Had "Radio" been made 10 years ago, I'm sure Michael Landon and Victor French would have been cast as the small-town football coaches.
MICHIGAN
ACLU defends student
John Swift lay sleeping in his bed Saturday night of Welcome Weekend while his roommate Drew Thomas tried to keep students away from their house. In fear of being suspected of partying, Thomas and his friends attempted to keep mass crowds walking down M.A.C.
FEATURES
Comic Dustin 'Screech' Diamond to perform
Tonight at Connxtions Comedy Club, 2900 N. East St., in Lansing, Mike Green will finish his week-long stay in Lansing with his final show at 8 p.m. Green is known to make people laugh about anything from beer to fire trucks and has performed with nationally renowned acts such as Tim Allen and Jerry Seinfeld. Dustin Diamond will take the mic at the club tomorrow and Saturday, with shows at 7:45 p.m.
NEWS
Purdue still gunning for Big Ten title
No. 10 Iowa at No. 16 Purdue Arguably the biggest game in Big Ten football takes place this weekend as No.