ASMSU to debate T-shirt controversy next week

ASMSU officials are considering next week a statement denouncing the circulation of explicit anti-University of Michigan T-shirts and fliers. The public statement would not be made until the week after the football game. A bill was sent to both assemblies of MSU's undergraduate student government to make a statement against a flier distributed across campus last week that bore the phrase "Wolverines Pack Fudge" above an explicit drawing as an advertisement for T-shirts bearing the same image. "We support diversity on campus," Student Assembly Vice Chairperson for Internal Affairs Andrew Schepers said at the Academic Assembly meeting Tuesday night.

WEB ONLY: Iowa defeats men's and women's swimming and diving teams

The men's and women's swimming and diving teams' (both 0-1) hopes to win their season openers were sunk Friday after being defeated by Iowa in Iowa City.

Exhibit offers insight into Nazi persecution

The MSU Museum opened a new exhibit yesterday which looks at the "Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals, 1933-1945." The exhibit is from the U.S.

Women's soccer loses to Michigan

The MSU women's soccer team went down kicking in an overtime loss to Michigan on Friday in a conference match held in Ann Arbor.

Drinking comments meant to be satire

This is in response to Andrea Ragan's letter to the editor "College drinking isn't funny to all" (SN 10/21). What she fails to realize is that John Bice's column is satire.

Spartans, U-M past sets 'U' as underdog

For so long, the matchup between MSU and the University of Michigan has looked more like a yearly drubbing than a rivalry - leaving folks in East Lansing green with envy about the football prowess of their proud neighbors. The poundings date back to the earliest days of the contest and have continued through 95 matches.

Defense starts slowly for hoops team in scrimmage

Just because the depth issues that hampered the MSU women's basketball team are relatively healed, the defense still appeared to be hurting. At the women's annual Green and White game on Saturday, the Spartans showed off a jelled offense and transition game but gave their scrimmage team opponents sufficient room to shoot from outside. The Spartans wore out their scrimmage team - made mostly of MSU basketball managers - 77-64, but head coach Joanne P.

WEB ONLY: Field hockey beats No. 7 Penn State, 4-2

The No. 6 MSU field hockey team hammered its way to a 4-2 victory over No. 7 Penn State on Saturday. The team, led by head coach Michele Madison, held a shutout for nearly half of the game before Penn State senior Timarie Legel was able to strike a goal past Spartans goalie Christina Kirkaldy MSU (12-4 overall, 4-1 Big Ten) gained a lead early in the game when midfielder Jennifer Beeuwkes scored by deflecting a pass from midfielder Annebet Beerman.

Theatre group to perform in greenhouse

While most scientists worry about the greenhouse effect, Peppermint Creek Theatre Company is making an effect on the greenhouse itself.

Police briefs 10/27/03

Presidential hopefuls

Detroit - Under the golden glare of Detroit's Fox Theatre, the Motor City got its first glance of the nine democratic hopefuls battling for the 2004 presidency.

'Spartan Idol' to hold auditions this week

If you've been singing in the shower lately and have noticed your tunes sound pretty fantastic bouncing off the wet walls, then the perfect opportunity to get your voice out and be heard is here. "Spartan Idol," the hit MSU version of the FOX show, "American Idol," is back at MSU this year, and auditions for the singing spectacular will be held throughout the week.

No fish tale could outdo Marlins year

Silence was all he heard. As Josh Beckett tagged out Jorge Posada and was lifted into the air in jubilation after his five-hit shutout performance sealed Game 6 and the World Series title for the Florida Marlins on Saturday night, the world stood mute as South Florida ran wild. The world was silenced partially because of shock, but mostly because so many felt wronged. How could this team come from 10 games below .500 after firing a manager earlier in the season and become the champions?

Center teaches about 'Fur, Fat and Feathers'

"Fur, Fat and Feathers" will take place at 2 p.m. on Sunday at Harris Nature Center to teach visitors how animals survive the winter in Michigan. Visitors will explore the park to see what changes are taking place in the surrounding woods at the center, located at 3998 Van Atta Road in Okemos.

MIDDAY UPDATE: 'U' police shoot suspect allegedly robbing Kresge

An MSU police officer opened fire on a 20-year-old man suspected in an attempted heist of $75,000 in laptop computers from a basement laboratory in Kresge Art Center on Sunday night.It was the first time since 1975 that an officer has shot a suspect, said MSU police Sgt.

Area teens flash poetry skills in Slam-Off

Smiling broadly, Karrie Waarala addressed a nearly packed auditorium in the Lansing Main Library on Friday evening, assuring audience members they were in store for a a night of enjoyment.

Greeks host Halloween gala

By Scott Mitchell Atkinson Special for The State News Miniature versions of Harry Potter, The Incredible Hulk, vampires and witches roamed the streets of East Lansing in search of games and candy with their parents at the seventh annual Safe Halloween Celebration on Friday.

Support for Israel hard to come by

In "American-backed Israel not the victim in Palestinian fight" (SN 10/21), Crystal Burks wrote that "When I see the news, I don't just see suicide bombings; I see one country crying out for help against another country that seemingly is supported by everyone." Burks might want to consider the numerous United Nations resolutions condemning Israel for its "occupation" of Palestine and re-evaluate whether "everyone" supports Israel.

REVIEW: Matchbox Twenty wows Breslin crowd with hits old and new

Matchbox Twenty sparked a fire of excitement with smooth ballads, heartfelt lyrics and an energetic stage presence Sunday night at Breslin Center. From the start, the estimated crowd of 6,000 people rose to their feet cheering and applauding as the band opened with "Feel," the first song on their third album "More Than You Think You Are." A transparent drum set and amplifiers in front of three large vertical screens highlighted the five-member band in a two-hour performance. The band's energy was returned by the crowd as they danced and sang along to old and new singles including "Real World," "All I Need" and "Bright Lights." But the hit receiving the largest response was "Disease," as lead vocalist Rob Thomas took off his jacket and paraded around stage alongside lead guitarist Kyle Cook. Wearing a mesh baseball cap, drummer Paul Doucette pounded on the drums as bassist Brian Yale and rhythm guitarist Adam Gaynor dashed around the set. "You guys are feisty and saucy," Thomas said to the crowd at the conclusion of the song.

Bush's campaign promises don't really hold up 3 years later

Uh-oh, it's almost that time of year again. You know, when big, juicy, forgotten promises are brought to the foreground, and President Bush has to start thinking about what he said back in 2000.