FEATURES
Newcomers make the grade for Urban Dreams team
For Kathryn Barquez, dancing for Urban Dreams is more than a dream come true. "I am very privileged," the nursing freshman said.
SPORTS
Spartans host 16 teams in home tournament
After winning its first tournament this season, the MSU women's golf team hopes to have success on its home course this weekend at the Mary Fossum Invitational. "It's a special tournament," head coach Stacy Slobodnik-Stoll said, acknowledging Mary Fossum's accomplishments as a 25-year head coach for the Spartans.
NEWS
Victory in South Bend needed for good season
No matter how you slice it, a loss this weekend against fabled football powerhouse Notre Dame will break the Spartans' young football season. If the Spartans lose their second straight and fall to 2-2, given their remaining schedule, they won't be able to claw back to a winning record.
VOLLEYBALL
Kopka excels for spikers
In her third year as a Spartan, junior outside hitter Michelle Kopka is finally settling in on the MSU volleyball team and in the United States. Still, she feels there is more work to be done. Kopka came to MSU via Scarborough, Ontario, and not only had to adjust to the new style of volleyball in the United States but also the new lifestyle. "When I came here initially, it was obviously a huge shock," Kopka said.
FEATURES
Exhibit, festival focus on Native culture
With a special photo exhibit opening and a fall festival ready to go, this weekend is an ideal opportunity for people to get out and learn about Native-American culture in Michigan. The Grace Chandler exhibit "Photographs of Indian Life, 1908-1923" opened at the Nokomis Learning Center, 5153 Marsh Road in Okemos, on Wednesday night.
NEWS
U-M's Perry stays in race
Injuries are beginning to plague Heisman hopefuls as the season rolls on. Kansas State quarterback Ell Roberson didn't play this weekend and Wisconsin running back Anthony Davis hurt his ankle early in the Badgers' loss to UNLV. Michigan running back Chris Perry continued his success with a career day against Notre Dame in front of a national audience. Quarterbacks are pushing for more recognition as Eli Manning (Mississippi), Philip Rivers (N.C.
NEWS
U-M heads west to face Oregon in hostile environment
No. 3 Michigan at No. 22 Oregon After a triumphant three-game home stand that has sparked talk of a national championship in Ann Arbor and a Heisman Trophy going to Chris Perry, the Wolverines (3-0) are finally hitting the road against the No.
NEWS
Pigskin Prognosticators
Both No. 1 (Jon Styf) and No. 2 (Jon Malavolti) finished barely above .500 after last weekend's results rolled in.
NEWS
Green vs. Gold
Darrell Campbell hates Michigan State. He can't sit down, much less stand still, when he discusses the absolute disgust he has for the Spartans. "I really don't like MSU," the Notre Dame defensive tackle said.
MSU
Student turns in self, toy gun after e-mail
The MSU student believed to have been walking around Shaw Hall with a gun early Wednesday was actually carrying a toy BB gun, officials said Thursday. An 18-year-old male student turned himself into police late Wednesday and admitted that he was the person reported to be carrying the gun.
FEATURES
Bubbapalooza show to raise money for ailing drummer
Bubbapalooza organizer Rick Nalett is on a mission to get everyone he can to the 10-hour party at The Dollar Nightclub, 3411 E.
COMMENTARY
Bush, Republicans failed education
As a young American and a passionate Democrat, I feel compelled to respond to Fred Sharp's erroneous screed "Liberalism doesn't support higher education". Sharp regurgitates talking points from the extreme right wing but never bothers to present an iota of evidence to buttress his claims.
COMMENTARY
Economy suffers because of Bush
In response to Fred Sharp's letter condemning liberalism, I have a few things to say. First of all, liberalism is commonplace on college campuses because adolescents are liberal in general, although not all are members of the Democratic Party.
COMMENTARY
Variety wanted
Diversity is one of the thriving attributes of MSU's campus, and it is important for officials to keep this in mind when applications start rolling in. MSU's freshman class is expected to have a lower number of minority students than last year for the four major ethnic groups - black, Asian American and Pacific Islander, Native American and Chicano and Latino.
NEWS
Administrators expect his return before end of week
Administrators said Thursday they expect MSU President M. Peter McPherson to return to East Lansing sometime next week. "We have every reason to believe he'll be leaving Iraq this weekend and he'll be back in East Lansing next weekend," Interim President and Provost Lou Anna Simon said.
NEWS
McPherson confirms return to campus during phone interview
During a 30-minute interview via telephone loud speaker from Baghdad on Friday, an enthused MSU President M.
NEWS
E.L. police anticipate quiet during away game
With the MSU football team taking to the road, East Lansing police are hoping parties and noise will be quieter and calmer than in recent weekends. Home games typically bring large crowds to the city, police said.
NEWS
1966 classic tops list of greatest rivalry games
What a history. It's not as intense as Wile E. Coyote chasing the Road Runner across the nation.
NEWS
Viruses could be coming to computers near 'U'
The MSU Computer Laboratory is warning students and faculty that another "virus storm" could strike campus at any time. In an e-mail to the entire MSU community late Thursday, laboratory staff said Microsoft recently discovered new "vulnerabilities" in its Windows software that could expose computers to another round of viruses, similar to those that caused havoc in late August. The message, listed as "highest" priority, compares the ensuing round of viruses to the hurricane that slugged the East Coast this week. "Just as people on the Atlantic coast boarded up their windows in anticipation of Hurricane Isabel, everyone at MSU who uses a Windows computer needs to take action immediately," the e-mail states. Computer staff outlined ways to protect computers, such as running the Windows Update, if it hasn't been updated since Sept.
NEWS
Willingham earns respect from players, coaches
The last time Notre Dame head coach Tyrone Willingham was on the sidelines in a MSU-Notre Dame football game at Notre Dame Stadium, the Fighting Irish won the game, 24-6.