Film series all wet

While some MSU students sat poolside at the IM West swimming pool Friday night, Kelsey Onkka didn't let the crisp, cool breeze stop her from diving in.

Hazardous hazing

The recent women's soccer player hazing incident is just another example of a pointless tradition that needs to be stopped.

Lil' Romeo hits Eastern High School

The sound of elementary-, middle- and high-school girls screaming filled Eastern High School's Don Johnson Fieldhouse, 220 N.

Dancing provides stripper cash-flow, entertainment

The only clothing remaining on Justin Guttridge is a modest thong. The Grand Ledge native thrusts his pelvis and shakes his butt, hoping he will be able to court some money for his striptease. Women and men begin to scream and yell as Guttridge performs a highly erotic dance of sensual moves. Daring customers sprawl out on the hardwood floor with money clinging from their teeth at Club X-Cel, 224 S.

Mom's words of advice still apply when 'U' aren't at home

At this moment, I am suffering from a severe sore throat, fever and the remnants of a migraine-proportion headache.

Professor to speak about African issues

MSU geography professor Harm J. de Blij will give a lecture called "Why Africa Matters" from 3-5 p.m.

Trustees: '04 budget top priority

With the dawn of a new semester comes new challenges faced by university officials, but some members of MSU's Board of Trustees said imposing a budget for next year is a main priority. "The overwhelming issue is the budget," Trustee Colleen McNamara said.

Harper's rains men for charity

The lively sound of "It's Raining Men" blasted through the speakers at Harper's Downtown on Friday night as 12 Lansing-area bachelors shook their hips and strutted their stuff for the Lansing Heroes Bachelor Auction. More than 200 local ladies sat in the audience at 131 Albert Ave.

No charge needed for online football

I am jealous of everyone who lives in East Lansing and has the ability to see our Spartans compete.

Police briefs 09/08/03

On-campus theft rises, students encouraged to lock doors, rooms

Reacting to a 31-percent increase in the number of thefts from campus buildings, MSU police are warning students and faculty to keep an eye on their belongings. About 220 reports of thefts from campus buildings have been reported during the first eight months of the year - a jump from the 170 in the same period last year, according to statistics from the MSU Department of Police and Public Safety. Among the most common items being targeted by thieves are wallets or purses that are left in unlocked or unsupervised rooms, MSU police Sgt.

Roddick has chance to be greatest ever

He's been called "the great American hope," but his Grand Slam performances until Sunday have been just another choke. Two things are markedly clear about Andy Roddick: He's not a great champion like Pete Sampras, but he's also not Anna Kournikova, despite the Rolling Stone photo shoots. He's more like Roger Federer.

Alumnus wrong about Muslims

I've been meaning to submit a letter to the editor simply because, like everyone else, my views are right, regardless.

Stop sharing

Your e-mail is down. You can't check your test score on ANGEL. There's a constant threat of a new virus infecting your hard drive.

Concert to celebrate First Amendment

A concert will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Fairchild Theatre of banned or censored songs and multi-media displays.

Photo ID system harms 'U' privacy

I wonder if sometime in my freshman orientation, I signed a form which said my student ID photo could be used for any purpose.

After shutout, team retaliates with blowout

Sometimes a little inspiration is all it takes.The MSU field hockey team responded to its first defeat of the season by dismantling Providence to post a 1-1 performance at the Temple Invitational in Philadelphia this weekend.On Sunday, the Spartans pummeled Providence (1-2), downing the Friars 9-1 during the consolation match.Eight different Spartans scored in the handy defeat of the Friars and senior back Alexandra Kyser was one strike short of a hat trick as MSU (2-1) notched five and four goals per half, respectively.MSU dominated Providence in all aspects of the game, including defense, holding the Friars to four shots for the match while registering 30 of its own.

Hayes shines with touchdowns

While most receivers contemplate their next move as they snatch the ball out of the air, Jaren Hayes is just praying he'll catch it. Perhaps Hayes' new style of play was inspired by his team's new nickname Saturday, for he was lining up for the Aggies, not the Spartans. Or maybe it was the chance to shine after starting running back Tyrell Dortch left the game in the second quarter because of a sprained ankle. But ask Hayes and he'll tell you he doesn't care where he played, or even how, just as long as the team, Aggies or Spartans, won. "In the first touchdown I scored, I was just praying that I was going to catch the ball and try and get some yards.

Police seek suspect after August assault on officer

Police are looking for a 34-year-old man who allegedly assaulted an MSU police officer on campus last month. MSU police say James Devon Lackey shoved an officer who approached him before fleeing the third floor of the MSU-Detroit College of Law building on Aug.

Students' reactions vary on NAACP racism complaint

Some MSU students have mixed reactions to the racial discrimination complaint the NAACP filed in the end of August against Florida's education system. The complaint by the NAACP Florida State Conference of Branches wants to stop use of statewide assessment tests until there is no achievement gap between minority and white students.