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Despite wind, rain, 'U' enjoys homecoming activities

Amy Davis
October 6, 2003

Biting winds, dark skies and stinging rain didn't dampen the spirits of hundreds of MSU students, alumni and residents as they lined the streets of East Lansing on Friday night to watch MSU's Homecoming Parade.The parade was one of several Homecoming activities last week for the MSU community.Sharon Radtke, a Homecoming committee member, said more than a year went into planning for the event, and canceling the parade simply because of bad weather wasn't an option because participants spent so much time on their floats.More than 100 volunteers directed participants and floats from 115 student organizations in a procession from the Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road, to Bogue Street. "The parade went smoother than past years," Radtke said.

SPORTS

Spreading the wealth

Jon Styf
October 6, 2003

Although MSU was not challenged by a weak Indiana team, it did accomplish one of its goals for this week. With Agim Shabaj nursing a shoulder injury and Ziehl Kavanaght out with an injured kneecap, the Spartans gave many of their secondary options, including Matt Trannon, Jason Randall, Aaron Alexander and Kyle Brown, a chance to make big plays in the Spartans' 31-3 win over Indiana (1-5 overall, 0-2 Big Ten). The major surprise was the involvement of Trannon, a sophomore, in the team's offense.

COMMENTARY

No amendment

Some state legislators need a heavy dose of reality. Despite the relentless crusade for equality for members of the lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender community, some lawmakers are trying to reverse those efforts.

MSU

Eerie ball ends reading program

By Melissa Domsic Special for The State News Frankenstein and his bride boogied down Friday night as the "Monster Mash" blared through an eerily decorated ballroom. As a finale to the month-long festivities of East Lansing's One Book, One Community program, students, faculty and city residents came together for the Frankenstein Costume Ball held in the MSU Union.

SPORTS

Fans can't just come to games, need to be louder

I'm no good at math, plain and simple, so I have a formula for you to figure out. What does "fans stay entire game" plus "football team plays strong" equal? Two conference wins - just as many as MSU had all of last season. But that's where the flattery ends. Good for you - you are an improved fan who decided to stay long enough to see Jeff Smoker throw Frisbees to Zeke the Wonder Dog. I admit, I was impressed to see the student section withstand a late rain during the Iowa game and poor play from Indiana all game this past Saturday, but there's still insurmountable room for improvement. First, let's try and get to the game on time.

FEATURES

Artist's mixed work displayed

Lindsey Anderson
October 6, 2003

Karl Wegener has had trials and tribulations both good and bad. From these, he has not only recreated every piece of art he's made, but he's also learned from each experience. Opening today in the Kresge Art Center's Gallery 114 is Karl Wegener's exhibit of creative works ranging in every medium from illustrations to photography. "The cartoons (also dubbed Karltoons) are the most fun," Wegener said.

NEWS

$35 million grant awarded to 'U' for K-12 improvement in math, science

Evan Rondeau
October 6, 2003

A $35 million grant announced Thursday will allow a team of 50 MSU faculty members to work to improve math and science teaching and achievement for K-12 schools in Michigan and Ohio. The grant was given by the National Science Foundation, an independent federal agency supporting research and education in science and engineering.

ICE HOCKEY

Icers blank Windsor 6-0 in exhibition game

Paul Day
October 6, 2003

It took two of three periods for the MSU hockey team to defeat the University of Windsor 6-0 in Sunday's afternoon skate."I'm happy that we got a chance to play in a competitive situation," MSU head coach Rick Comley said.

MSU

Philosophy professor named journal editor

Amy Davis
October 6, 2003

MSU philosophy professor Hilde Nelson has been named editor of Hypatia: A Journal of Feminist Philosophy. The quarterly journal publishes essays and book reviews dealing with the historical and cultural impact of sexism and feminist philosophy. Nelson will be in charge of executing the goals set for the journal, which include expanding readership and creating a more extensive forum to engage in feminist discussion. MSU will house the journal for the next five years, until 2008.

MICHIGAN

Center opens minds, bodies to unique repose

Allison Lucy
October 6, 2003

Visitors twisted and stretched into various poses on hardwood floors Sunday during mini-yoga sessions offered at the Center for Yoga, Movement and Massage.The free sessions were part of the center's annual open house and included half-hour yoga classes and mini-therapy sessions that offered visitors 20-minute massages.

COMMENTARY

Speak, listen up

ASMSU is finally stepping up its representation of students as MSU's undergraduate student government is set to host a forum to discuss the East Lansing party-noise ordinance.

SPORTS

Sports briefs

Brian Beute
October 6, 2003

'U' shuts out Buckeyes Fewer shot attempts and fewer corner kicks led the MSU women's soccer team to a 1-0 loss to Ohio State Sunday in Columbus, Ohio. MSU only attempted 11 shots to OSU's 19, relying on senior goalkeeper Stacy Heller to stop the Buckeyes from scoring, which she did five times. The Spartans also allowed three corner kicks, one of which returned the Buckeyes' only goal. Lutz resigns as coach MSU men's and women's swimming and diving head coach Jim Lutz stepped down Friday because of health concerns and family priorities. Sixth-year associate coach Matt Gianiodis will serve as interim head coach for the 2003-04 season. Lutz was diagnosed with chronic mononucleosis, Epstein-Barr virus infection and chronic fatigue syndrome in March.

NEWS

MIP citations jump in E.L.

Steve Eder
October 6, 2003

Soaring numbers of citations for underage drinking, noise and drunken driving in East Lansing this year are revealing the extent of the city's crackdown on noise and disruptive behavior. With three months remaining in the year, East Lansing police say they already have issued about 800 underage drinking citations, a sharp increase from last year's 686. Police have issued enough noise citations to meet last year's total of 558 - including 11 violations under the city's stiffened policy on party noise.

COMMENTARY

Columnist wrong in religious debate

This letter is in response to the column by John Bice "Ten Commandments statue has no place in public domain" (SN 9/26). As a Christian, I took offense to every aspect of Bice's column for a number of reasons, largely due to his inaccuracy and ignorant bias against Christianity.

MSU

Students clean sites to celebrate Gandhi

A brightly colored male peacock casually disregarded 35 MSU students sitting on picnic tables at Potter Park Zoo on Sunday afternoon.The group, not including the blue-and-green bird, waited for a John Deere tractor to deliver them to a scattering of brush.