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COMMENTARY

Computer lab use is abused by too many

A disturbing event is taking place in computer labs across campus. Great numbers of computers are being occupied by students playing worthless computer games, thus preventing students with educational and class needs from utilizing the computers. Katie Appold dietetics senior Sheryl Carpenter dietetics senior

COMMENTARY

Smith should have more composure

As a graduate of MSU, I was disappointed to see our head football coach act as though our football team was a victim of bad calls by the game officials. Coach Lloyd Carr of the University of Michigan, on the other hand, represented that school well by maintaining his composure at all times. Coach John L.

MSU

Attorneys: Liberal arts degree a plus

A new survey shows attorneys across the country recommend an undergraduate degree in liberal arts for aspiring lawyers. The legal staffing service The Affiliates conducted the survey, finding 37 percent of practicing attorneys picked liberal arts as the best major to prepare a student for legal work, followed by 31 percent who chose business studies for their undergraduate degrees.

NEWS

Team seeks improvement

Everything was set for MSU to take the stage Saturday and not only win bragging rights over rival University of Michigan, but put itself in prime position for the Big Ten conference crown. Yet No.

BASKETBALL

Stars, stripes sting 'U'

While Earvin "Magic" Johnson and Larry Bird smiled from the start to finish of the Harlem Globetrotters 97-83 win over MSU, Tom Izzo wasn't amused. The Globetrotters, featuring Johnson along with Bird as the honorary head coach, didn't goof around with the Spartans.

NEWS

MIDDAY UPDATE: Student approached at knifepoint near Shaw Hall

An MSU student was approached at knifepoint by a man demanding money early Friday morning while walking along the river trail on the south side of Shaw Hall, MSU police said.On Thursday, several men broke into an apartment in East Lansing and threatened a resident with guns before ransacking her home and taking away foreign currency and a cell phone, East Lansing police said. MSU police are asking anyone with information about the robbery on campus to call (517) 355-2222.East Lansing police are asking anyone with information about the attack in East Pointe Apartment Complex to call (877) ELPD-TIP.For more on this story, please read Monday's edition of The State News.

NEWS

MIDDAY UDPATE: Officials: City remained calm after rivalry loss

East Lansing city officials had prepared for the worst Saturday night, but after MSU suffered its first Big Ten conference loss to its long-time rival the University of Michigan, the city remained calm.East Lansing and MSU officials had worked hard throughout the past week to remind students not to let their behavior get out of control.

FOOTBALL

Wolverines take bragging rights, 27-20

In a rivalry game with bragging rights and possibly the conference title on the line, Michigan's surprising rush-oriented offense dominated MSU's defense, handing the Spartans their first conference loss. The two highly ranked Big Ten powers, which both feature two of the nations top offenses, played as polar opposites Saturday as the No.

NEWS

Officials: Kresge shooting in self-defense

An MSU police officer was justified in shooting a suspect who charged her while breaking into Kresge Art Center on Sunday, officials said Thursday.A review of the incident showed that the officer, Elizabeth Riggs, was acting in self-defense when she opened fire on Verdine Josey, Ingham County Prosecutor Stuart J.

MSU

Eagle released back to wild

Five people gathered around an outdoor holding cage behind MSU's Veterinary Medical Center on Thursday morning to watch as an injured symbol of American freedom - and the center's latest patient - checked out of the center to be released back into the wild.

NEWS

Sparty Watch

Sparty on. About 40 members of MSU's glee club gathered Thursday afternoon in the autumn twilight to sing the "Michigan State Fight Song" in front of "The Spartan." With chants of "Sparty on," the group crowded the statue, located between Chestnut Street, Red Cedar Road and Kalamazoo Street.

MSU

'U' to celebrate cultural events

Once they get some rest after a night of haunting on Halloween, MSU students and Lansing area residents will have an opportunity to celebrate different cultures. Seoul Train and The Great Lakes Anishnaabek Traditional Pow Wow will both be held Saturday. Korean Students United will present Seoul Train at 8 p.m.

MSU

City council to review ASMSU noise policy changes

ASMSU officials will address East Lansing officials with recommendations for changes to the city's party-noise ordinance at the next council meeting.Members from MSU's undergraduate student government passed a bill during a Student Assembly meeting Thursday night to present five clarifications and revisions to the policy.