Pigskin Prognosticators

After another victory predicting games, No. 1 (Jon Styf) is making a push to close out this matchup. At 27-7, No.

Men's soccer faces Penn State on Sunday

After last week's painful loss to Michigan, the men's soccer team is ready to bounce back. The Spartans (7-3-2 overall, 1-1-2 Big Ten) will have a chance to redeem their loss Sunday when they take on Penn State (6-5, 1-2) at 2:30 p.m., their last Big Ten conference home game. Overall, MSU has an average of 1.8 goals per game, while its opponents are averaging 1.2 goals.

At ease

Lansing - As Maj. Brian Raymond called the crowd to attention Thursday morning, the hum of happy and excited chatter that filled the air abruptly ceased. "They're on the ground," Raymond told his rapt audience.

'U' spearheads nationwide off-campus party study

City and campus leaders are studying the "phenomenon" of off-campus parties to better understand the safety and health concerns that accompany them, officials said Friday. Ginny Haas, a member of MSU's American Campus and Alcohol Team, the organization directing the study, said leaders from at least 16 college towns nationwide are participating in the project to research problem partying. "We want to keep our students safe," said Haas, MSU's director of community relations.

Coming Out Days coverage too much

I found last weeks National Coming Out Days series of articles repetitive and offensive. Everyone is entitled to their opinion and has the constitutional right to form vocal supportive groups for their cause, whether that be race, gender, sexuality, etc., though forming such groups often promotes further segregation.

'Dracula' sinks fangs in Riverwalk Theatre

With Halloween just two weeks away, "Dracula" comes to town early for the bloodthirsty public.

Studiotone meets its goals head on with CD release party, steady gigs

Studiotone's rock at Rick's this weekend will mark the zenith of a year of songwriting and recording.The quintet will host a big bash at 10 p.m.

Offensive line keeping Smoker comfortable

They're an interesting mix of experience and youth. With three seniors and two sophomores, the MSU offensive line has impressed their coaches early in the season.

Hoopers open season with 'Magical Journey'

The MSU men's and women's basketball teams officially will open the season tonight at Breslin Center with a "Magical Journey." Fans will watch team introductions, intrasquad scrimmages after midnight, have autograph sessions with coaches and players and watch performances by the MSU cheerleading team, MSU Motion dance team and Sparty. Admission is free and doors open at 10:30 p.m.

Icers gear up for Ohio State

MSU hockey head coach Rick Comley has yet to defeat Ohio State during his time in East Lansing. That's not saying much, because the Spartans coach is only entering his second season behind the bench for the green-and-white.

More political information wanted

My father had three tours in Vietnam, and despite what the 1970s might have expressed, he is an American hero.

Police briefs 10/17/03

Big Ten: Hawkeyes finally get their shot at Ohio St.

No. 9 Iowa at No. 8 Ohio State Everyone was screaming for this game last season, especially after both teams finished 8-0 in the conference. But this is a new season, and neither Ohio State (5-1 overall, 1-1 Big Ten) nor Iowa (5-1, 1-1) is undefeated in the conference after two games.

Mother faces abuse charge after son stabs 5-year-old brother

The mother of the 8-year-old boy who stabbed his 5-year-old brother in the back at their East Lansing home on Sunday is being charged with felony second degree child abuse, police said.

Jackson's Anishinabek Week educates on native life

On Oct. 1, Mayor Martin Griffin of Jackson proclaimed the week of Oct. 13 through 19 as Anishinabek Week.

Smart survey

Don't take your money to the bank - according to a recently released survey, MSU is one of the best investments a student can make.

Jenison hoops floor on sale, court hosted games in '80s

It's a safe bet that the MSU basketball teams of the 1980s never could have imagined the floor they were playing on would someday be in an MSU fan's bathroom. But that's exactly what has happened. The hardwood floor that is believed to have played home to MSU basketball teams anytime from 1982 to 1989 at Jenison Field House - the home of Spartans hoops before Breslin Center opened - is now on sale to the public at the MSU Surplus Store. The 4-by-8 pieces of hardwood floor are on sale during the store's regular public sale hours, from 7:30 a.m.

WEB ONLY: Spikers need 2 wins to stay in Big Ten race

The Spartan volleyball team enters the weekend in a do-or-die situation - win two and survive or the alternative.The No.

Slot receiver finding success while learning new position

Inexperience and lack of familiarity.The pair have hindered MSU's receiving corps at times but have also made room for surprise performances from some of the Spartans' six-man receiving rotation.One of the biggest surprises of the season has been the recent performance of sophomore Jerramy Scott in his reserve slot receiver role.The 5-foot-10, 185-pounder has benefited from bloodlines and mentorship in his transition from backup running back to wide receiver this season.He had never played the position before, but with Agim Shabaj's lingering shoulder pain, Scott has been forced into service and has risen to the occasion.

E.L. Bible Week resolution debated

The East Lansing City Council voted Tuesday to recognize the last week in November as "Bible Week," but some local leaders say the action is overstepping government bounds that separate church and state. During its Tuesday work session, the council approved the resolution, which was requested by nonprofit organizations in favor of the week.