Spartans better off under Smith
The Spartans march into Big Ten play this weekend, having successfully wrapped up their nonconference schedule.Through four games, MSU has shown in some ways it hasn't changed - a familiar lack of discipline, another last-minute loss - but the major change it did make before the season is naming John L.
Iowa's Russell excited to play in front of family
Fred Russell might have his sights set on joining some former teammates in the NFL, but he's going to have to get by MSU's rush defense first.The Iowa senior running back is the third-leading rusher in the conference after four games and was named first-team All-Big Ten in 2002.
'Temptations' substitutes acting for music
When a film starts out with a gospel song that's more energized than an East Lansing riot, you know even if nothing else in the movie works out quite right, at least the soundtrack will keep you awake.
Offense running more than planned
MSU fans were promised an airplane but given a locomotive.For all the coach speaks about aerial attacks, passing routes and multiple receiving options, the Spartans have done one thing more than any other: Run the football.Through four games, MSU has run the ball 151 times and thrown just 125.
Madonna works for her love of music
This is in response to The State News column "Madonna needs to leave the limelight". I know that the kiss between three of the most well-known female singers has been shown, shown and shown to the point of annoyance, but this doesn't warrant Madonna's music or performance as pure marketing.
Men's golf heads to Rhode Island
The men's golf team will be defending their title Sept. 28-30 in the 10th annual Adams Cup of Newport at the Newport National Golf Club in Rhode Island. Joining the Spartans and host Rhode Island this year will be Furman, Maryland, Marshall, Minnesota, Mississippi, Pepperdine, South Florida, Alabama-Birmingham, Xavier and Yale. The team finished seventh last week at the Inverness Intercollegiate tournament, shooting a three-round total of 907.
Costume Shop brings plays alive
Without the workers in the MSU Costume Shop, actors would be left wearing their birthday suits."They would be naked without us," said Karen Kangas-Preston, Costume Shop supervisor.
Langston gives spikers third middle weapon
After playing in only seven of the Spartans' first 29 games this season, sophomore middle Brooke Langston was itching for more playing time.Unlikely performances against No.
Proud Protest: Detroit teachers crowd state Capitol
Thousands of teachers, parents and politicians gathered at the state Capitol Wednesday to protest a bill that would allow the creation of new charter schools in Michigan. The protesters, mostly supporters of the Detroit Public Schools system, held signs and sang "We Shall Overcome" to make their voices heard. The bill would allow for the creation of 150 more charter schools in Michigan, including 15 new charter schools in Detroit.
Defending the cause
He's the head coach and the team psychiatrist. But for John L. Smith, it's just part of the job. He takes his athletic, aggressive defensive linemen and molds them into men.
Giving opponents the boot
On a team with few stars that has scored only eight offensive touchdowns, anyone has a chance to become a weapon in the MSU football attack.
Citizens have need for noise ordinance
The State News column "Noise violation policy applies to all: 'U' should test it out" was quite clever and valid to the extent that it argues for an even-handed application of the law.
E.L.: Fights, huge parties cause of citations
Numerous kegs, fights, illegal alcohol sales and massive gatherings distinguished the first party hosts cited under East Lansing's stiffened noise policy as the most flagrant offenders, city officials say.Information presented this week to The State News by the East Lansing Police Department says the first 11 people cited under the four-week-old policy hosted gatherings that included up to 11 kegs, 300 people and fights that resulted in serious injuries.The new details serve as proof, officials say, that the policy targets only the largest and most disruptive parties within city limits."We've seen assaults, we've seen fights, disorderly conduct and 300 people," East Lansing police Capt.
box office top 10
1. "Underworld"Total gross: $21.8 million2. "Secondhand Lions"Total gross: $12.1 million3. "The Fighting Temptations"Total gross: $11.8 million4. "Once Upon a Time in Mexico"Total gross: $41 million5. "Cold Creek Manor"Total gross: $8.2 million6. "Matchstick Men"Total gross: $24.2 million7. "Cabin Fever"Total gross: $14.7 million8. "Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star"Total gross: $17.3 million9. "Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl"Total gross: $292.5 million10. "Lost in Translation"Total gross: $4 millionSource: Nielsen EDI
Trustees actions rebut past claims
The recent decision by the MSU Board of Trustees to spend more than $80 million to renovate three buildings on campus flies in the face of what students have been told in the recent past. I sat on a committee that met with MSU President M.
What to do when FALL arrives
Summer is officially over. Pack away your bathing suit and dig those sweaters out from underneath the bed.
stellastarr* brings back best of the '80s
Take The Cure and Talking Heads, put them into a blender and you've got stellastarr*. And that's a good thing. The group's first full-length, self-titled album is a wonderful collection of powerful songs, most of which play upon an '80s rock sound.
Cheap eats
The food: An order of fries, a Mountain Dew and a Coney dog covered in cheese, mustard and onions Total: $4.31 (including tax) for everything Place: Skyline Chili, 107 E.
MSU-DCL name change affiliates school with 'U'
A year after MSU's law school changed its name to MSU-DCL College of Law, the school's Detroit alumni are still comfortable with the switch. Formerly known as the Detroit College of Law, the law school in Detroit was founded in 1891.