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Fans clash over game

The fight song just isn't enough, and bouncing along with the band and cheering at the appropriate time doesn't quite cut it.For MSU and University of Michigan superfans, there's got to be something more.Like a cape, an overnight camp-out or a trans-Atlantic visit.Fans at both universities are gearing up for the big game this weekend by purchasing color-coded gear and selling or scrambling for tickets.But the superfans are going a little further.

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'U' officials announce new event

Editor's note: all quotes in this column are fictitious. After the dramatic success of the "Cold War" and his guarantee that the "BasketBowl" will be "one of the signature moments in Michigan State history," Michigan State Athletic Director Ron Mason is ready to announce the next big Spartan spectacle. "I see 'The Third Trojan War' as a fitting end to this historic trilogy," Mason said.

NEWS

Pigskin Prognosticators

MSU has surprised everyone and the humor of ragging on a Spartans team that fell into the 4-8 abyss last season has run dry. But, in honor of the lack of names on jerseys and the retirement of the No.

NEWS

U-M fans not worth this column

It should only take a second to dismiss you, Wolverweenies. Light up Spartan Stadium's scoreboard and put me on the clock for a single tick - that's all you're worth. Oh, get uncomfortable.

NEWS

'Blood battle' drives teams

Instead of leading MSU to another last-second win over Michigan last season, senior quarterback Jeff Smoker wasn't on the field. He wasn't even in uniform as he watched only parts of the Spartans' 49-3 loss in Ann Arbor last season.

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RUBI celebrates Halloween candy fiends

Don Jordan
October 31, 2003

Eating large amounts of Snickers candy bars or Reeses Peanut Butter Cups this Halloween is OK, says one Olin Health Center student organization. Respecting and Understanding Body Image, or RUBI, a group that works to promote positive body image and increase eating disorder awareness, distributed fliers this week urging students not to worry about how much candy they eat this weekend. The flier stated "It's the fun that counts, not the calories - enjoy food and celebrate yourself." "You don't need to worry about calories and you don't need to worry about fat," said Erin Ruth, RUBI president and nutritional sciences senior.

NEWS

After long struggle, Smoker reclaims spotlight during Spartans' dream season

Jon Styf
October 31, 2003

Turmoil has come and gone, and as the light begins to shine again on senior quarterback Jeff Smoker, he is climbing his way back to the top of the college football world. His next big step will take place when the Spartans face Michigan in his final matchup with their in-state rival on Saturday. After entering college as a starry-eyed, intimidated 19-year-old, Smoker began his first ascent as quarterback, starting six games his freshman season and 11 games his sophomore year before his world began to fall apart. With national hype abounding and the weight of a university on his shoulders, Smoker folded.

NEWS

Top 10 albums

1. "Measure Of A Man," Clay Aiken, RCA (Last week: Not on charts)2. "Chicken*N*Beer," Ludacris, Disturbing Tha Peace/Def Jam South (1)3. "Hard," Jagged Edge, Columbia (not on charts)4. "Speakerboxxx/The Love Below," OutKast, Arista (2)5. "The Movie Album," Barbra Streisand, Columbia (not on charts)6. "Life For Rent," Dido, Arista (4)7. "Elvis: 2nd To None," Elvis Presley, BMG Strategic Marketing/RCA (3)8. "Sacred Love," Sting, A&M (6)9. "Metamorphosis," Hilary Duff, Buena Vista (9)10. "Some Devil," Dave Matthews, RCA (5)Source: Billboard

COMMENTARY

Spartans are more than underdogs

In "Spartans, U-M past sets 'U' as underdog" (SN 10/27), The State News laments that MSU has lost "16 of the 28 matchups on their home turf." But they fail to mention the far more puzzling (and optimistic) statistic that MSU has won every home game (except 1997) against U-M in the past ten years, despite being consistently ranked lower than U-M (sometimes significantly) at the time of each engagement.

NEWS

Top 10 box office

1. "Scary Movie 3,"Total gross: $48.1 million2. "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre,"Total gross: $50.9 million3. "Radio,"Total gross: $13.3 million4. "Runaway Jury,"Total gross: $24.1 million5. "Mystic River,"Total gross: $24.7 million6. "School Of Rock,"Total gross: $63.4 million7. "Kill Bill Vol.

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Midland native awarded microbiology fellowship

Microbiology senior Carole Kuehl of Midland was awarded the American Society of Microbiology Undergraduate Research Fellowship. Kuehl is one of 31 students granted the opportunity to conduct full-time summer research at their institution with an American Society for Microbiology mentor and present the results at the 2004 society general meeting in New Orleans. Each recipient is awarded a $2,500 stipend, one-year student membership in the society and reimbursement for travel expenses to the general meeting. Kuehl and her mentor, Vincent Young,, assistant professor of microbiology and molecular genetics, are studying inflammatory bowel disease. For more information on this fellowship visit www.asm.org.

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Magazine names 'U' scientific workplace eighth best in nation

Evan Rondeau
October 30, 2003

Researchers from around the world ranked MSU eighth in a recent rating of the best scientific institutions to work at in the United States. The ranking was determined by a Web-based questionnaire presented to more than 2,200 full-time researchers in the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Israel.