MTV takes over CTN, changes programming

In ancient times, there was MTV - the music television station that played videos and kept the masses happy.

Indian dance night celebrates culture

Barefoot and cloaked in an array of traditional Indian outfits, more than 70 people rhythmically moved in a cultural dance, as Garba music pulsated within IM Sports-West basement Friday night.

Gridders commit no turnovers

Minneapolis - If MSU head coach John L. Smith were a real estate agent, his catch phrase would be, "Turnover, turnover, turnover." Smith not only has turned the No.

Red Cross simulates disaster

As marketing junior and mock tornado victim Theresa Watts entered the simulated disaster shelter Saturday, she was surrounded by Red Cross volunteers eager to assist her and other victims. As Watts registered her name in the makeshift shelter of a local church, she was handed a folded blanket and a small white bag full of toiletries to last about a week.

Midnight Madness

Charles Rogers was in attendance. So were Kirk Gibson and the Scarecrow from "The Wizard of Oz." No, wait - that was MSU men's basketball players Andy Harvey, Rashi Johnson and Drew Naymick dressed up as their respective alter egos as they were introduced to the crowd at Breslin Center as part of "A Magical Journey" to officially kick off the men's and women's basketball seasons.

Recruitment fair to provide resources

Admissions personnel from more than 100 graduate programs around the country will be at the Graduate and Professional School Recruitment Fair on Tuesday. The fair runs from 5 to 8 p.m.

Police briefs 10/20/03

Ordinance designed to improve city, not single out students

We share The State News editorial board's sentiment that it would have been wonderful to have had a better turnout at the forum planned by ASMSU on Oct.

Studiotone a solid live act

The stage was buzzing with energy and activity at Rick's American Café on Saturday night, as Studiotone rocked the house to promote its new CD, "Where You Left Off." From lead vocalist Brent Nuffer hopping around stage and constantly interacting with the audience to the rest of the band smiling and sometimes looking caught in the moment, Studiotone simply had fun - and so did its concert-goers. Pre-law and political science senior Stan Bell was impressed by the band's performance at Rick's, 224 Abbott Road., especially when Nuffer at one point wrapped his hands around and essentially serenaded a dangling electrical cord. "When he grabbed that electrical cord, it was like he was making love to it," Bell said.

Smoker's play key in Spartans win

Minneapolis - Last season, quarterback Jeff Smoker lost the confidence of everyone in Spartan Nation.

$2.3M grant for 'U' to aid science studies, economy

MSU received $2.3 million in grants Friday to help study harmful pathogens and water-borne microorganisms and to collaborate with Dow and Dow Corning to establish 12 new life sciences-based companies. The Michigan Life Sciences Corridor awarded two grants to MSU: A $1.2 million grant to the MSU Office of Intellectual Property and $1.1 million to the MSU Center for Microbial Ecology.

Icers drop 2 home games to OSU

The No. 13 MSU hockey team realizes it needs new actors in this play. Again, Ohio State (4-2-0 overall, 3-1-0 CCHA) notched nine goals against the Spartans (1-3-0, 0-2-0) in a weekend series, winning Friday night, 5-0, and Saturday, 4-1.

Dogs dress up for Halloween

Agnes Soriano Special for The State News From demonic dogs to princess poodles, owners disguised their pets in creative costumes and masqueraded more than 20 of them Saturday at the Walk in the Woods Halloween Costume Party. The contest categories included "Looks Most Like Owner," "Scariest Costume," "Most Creative Costume" and "Looks Most Like a TV/Movie Celebrity." The dogs competed for the ultimate prize: A huge basket of doggie toys and treats. The event, hosted by the Friends of Greater Lansing Dog Parks, brought in an estimated $200.

Sibling stabbing leads to charging of mother

Facing child abuse charges, Tanya Marie Bigham said Sunday she is "very surprised" at the course of events since her 8-year-old son stabbed his 5-year-old brother in the back on Oct.

Bible Battle

Just in case Halloween and Thanksgiving aren't enough celebrations for you to look forward to during the next month, you now can get excited about adding a new observance to your calendar - Bible Week.

Turnovers help in Spartans victory over Minnesota, 44-38

Minneapolis, Minn. - MSU got off to a quick start against Minnesota Saturday with the help of three Golden Gophers turnovers in the first half. "Turnover battle is the one key - other than the win-loss - is the stat you worry about really when it comes down to it," MSU head coach John L.

Access for 'U'

Shel Silverstein once wrote, "Have you heard the story of tiny Melinda Mae, who ate a monstrous whale?" This line might come from a children's poem about a girl who took 89 years to eat a whale, but it easily could be correlated to the monstrous problem of disabled accessibility at MSU.

What's new is old for 'U' T-shirt designers

It all began in a Mayo Hall dorm room in January with the inspiration of a Magnum P.I., iron-on, T-shirt design. Criminal justice junior Sean Maday had stumbled upon the vintage design on eBay and ordered it on the spot.

Spartans lose to Gophers on PS2

The PlayStation 2 must not have received the memo that this season's MSU football team was for real.Instead, the team is entrenched in the poorly played reality of last season's 4-8 struggles.

Pigskin Prognosticators

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