FOOTBALL

Dukes: forgotten player

Jon Styf

October 16, 2003

After six relatively quiet games, he finally got his chance to make a big hit. And when the opportunity arose, Clifford Dukes left an imprint that Illinois quarterback Jon Beutjer won't soon forget, especially when he stands on the sidelines this weekend in Ann Arbor. The junior defensive end fought around the left end and hit Beutjer with enough power to make any spectator cringe. It was his fourth sack of the season, equal to his 2002 total, which led the team.

COMMENTARY

Change pledge

The higher powers of the American justice system soon will be debating the mention of a higher power in American pledges of loyalty.

COMMENTARY

There's a drink to subdue every bad decision Bush makes

For some time now, I've been searching for an effective stress reliever to combat my disgust with the ineptitude, dishonesty, arrogance and radical agenda of the Bush administration.

NEWS

Comm. Arts dean finalist for Texas college president

Antonio Planas

October 16, 2003

James Spaniolo, dean of the College of Communication Arts and Sciences, has been named one of five finalists for the presidency of the University of Texas at Arlington.Spaniolo, who confirmed his candidacy for the job Wednesday, was one of 108 applicants for the job.Other finalists are the president of the University of Maine, the provost and vice president of academic affairs of Virginia Commonwealth University, the provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Arkansas and vice chancellor for research and intellectual property management at the University of Houston."It's something that I want to pursue," Spaniolo said.

MICHIGAN

State requests funding to fight beetle, save trees

Allison Lucy

October 16, 2003

Michigan legislators are asking Congress for an additional $42.7 million to combat the Emerald Ash Borer and protect the remaining 700 million ash trees across the state. The U.S.

MSU

Lecture to discuss autoworker today

Auto worker and labor organizer James Boggs will be discussed in a symposium presented by the African American and African Studies departments today. Writer Grace Lee Boggs will speak on "James Boggs: The Man, Organic Intellectual and Activist." A roundtable discussion called "Race and Labor in 21st Century America: Lessons from James Boggs" will follow. Grace Lee Boggs was trained as a philosopher and was once partners with James Boggs in what the departments are calling "the struggle for a new America." The symposium, called "James Boggs' 'The American Revolution: Pages from a Negro Worker's Notebook' - 40 Years Later," runs from 1 to 5:15 p.m.

MSU

Program sends 'U' to under-served areas

Don Jordan

October 16, 2003

MSU will join various university and community health institutions to form the Michigan Center for Health Education Training in the Communities, using a $5 million federal grant. The program, funded by the U.S.

MSU

Clemency rally to be at noon at Capitol

The Michigan Battered Women's Clemency Project and the Lansing Chapter of the American Civil Rights Union will hold a rally on the steps of the Capitol today at noon. They'll present 20 petitions asking Gov.

MICHIGAN

E.L. firefighters reach 4-year deal

Steve Eder

October 16, 2003

More than 14 months after their contract expired, East Lansing firefighters have reached a four-year agreement with the city amidst a shrinking budget.The contract seeks a balance between the city's money woes and concerns about staffing and overtime among firefighters, officials on both sides of the agreement say.Fire Union President Don Carter said members are not thrilled with the agreement, but understand that economic troubles cause "some give and take on both sides."The firefighters' contract is among the most expensive for the city, accounting for an estimated $4 million of East Lansing's $30 million general fund, said George Lahanas, the city's human resources director."The budget is tight and health care issues are increasing demands on our shrinking budget," he said.The new contract calls for no reductions in the department's overall staffing levels, which stand at 51 including the chief.One concern among firefighters is the reduction in the minimum number of firefighters required to be on duty at any given time.

MSU

Group to sponsor Indian dance session

Indian rhythm will flow Friday in the IM Sports-West basement at 8 p.m. at "Tarang." ASHA for Education, a volunteer organization which raises funds for educational projects in India, is sponsoring the event, the first fund-raiser for the organization. Participants will learn a dance called Garba/Raas and MSU's Bhangra dance team will perform.

MSU

State Democrats split about voting via Internet

Antonio Planas

October 16, 2003

Democrats inside and outside the MSU community are split on a new form of voting via the Internet. The plan, introduced by the Michigan Democratic party, becomes effective during the Feb.

COMMENTARY

Smokers choice does affect others

This is in response to the letter "Smokers don't need health lecture" (SN 10/10). While I agree that Craig Gunn might have been a bit extreme in calling smokers suicidal and murderers, I understand the point he was trying to make.

COMMENTARY

SN has no right to criticize T-shirts

I'm responding to the editorial "Terrible T-shirts." (SN 10/13), I'm curious as to when The State News decided it could dictate how the First Amendment should be interpreted?

FEATURES

Jonny Lang diversifies on new disc

Modern blues wonder Jonny Lang breaks the mold again with his new album, "Long Time Coming." Lang's third solo album hit stores Tuesday and he will be featured on "The Late Show with David Letterman" tonight. Now 22 years old and all grown up since his last release in 1998, Lang illustrates his energy even more through his jams about life and love.

NEWS

A piece of the pie

Meghan Gilbert

October 15, 2003

Tangy, gooey cherry filling in warm, flaky crusts marks a favorite aspect of the fruit harvest season for many Michiganians, and MSU's Department of Entomology will help tart cherry farmers create fruit for tastier pies.According to the Lansing-based Cherry Marketing Institute, Michigan harvested 151.5 million pounds of the 222.2 million U.S.

FEATURES

Graphic novels offer a welcome alternative to comic books through elaborate storytelling, detailed art

Sarah Frank

October 15, 2003

As children, searching the library or bookstore for something to read, most were drawn quickly to the books with the most pictures.

MICHIGAN

Fall festival features crafts, fun house

On Oct. 18, the first Harvesting Hope Fall Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Ronald McDonald House of Mid-Michigan and Old Town Mainstreet in Lansing partnered for the event.The festival will include events such as birdhouse making, pumpkin Olympics, craft booths, a storybook fun house and food.There also will be a pumpkin and scarecrow contest.

NEWS

Spartans lead tight Big Ten race

Heading into the halfway point of the conference season, the title race is all but clear. The Big Ten has seven teams ranked in the top 25 polls, and both defending co-champions already have losses. While the Spartans say they have a good chance, they are aware the road to the title is tougher than ever. "I think the champion is going to be, at most, one loss - maybe undefeated," MSU head coach John L.

MICHIGAN

Dogs to dress up for Halloween party

The Friends of Greater Lansing Dog Parks will host a "Walk in the Woods" Halloween celebration this weekend.The walk will be held from 11 a.m.

BASKETBALL

Brutal nonconference schedule will prepare team for postseason

Patrick Walters

October 15, 2003

A nonconference schedule as difficult as the MSU men's basketball team's this season is giving head coach Tom Izzo and his team two options - do or die.With an updated urgency surrounding the Spartans to win a championship this season - not just games, as Izzo put it - games against heavyweights Duke, Kentucky and Oklahoma within state lines and road trips to Kansas, UCLA and Syracuse are giving MSU a chance to make an early mark as a national title contender.But is it best to play top teams and risk burning out early, or prepare for the best and learn from tough defeats?