Marimba player to perform on campus

Marimba soloist David Hall will perform a mix of classical, Brazilian, ragtime, and contemporary music at 3 p.m.

Council offers feminist activism

Loud laughter resonates out of room 441 in the Union on Wednesday nights, when MSU's Women's Council holds its weekly meetings.

Summit solutions

MSU sending university leaders and student representatives to the "Student Summit" is a step in the right direction for curbing riotous behavior. MSU is not the only university in the nation that struggles with postgame rioting.

Smith focuses on tradition, fans

As Jeff Smoker gallantly climbed to the top of the conductor's stand and led the band in a jovial rendition of the "Michigan State Fight Song," he realized he was back. The turmoil of last season's blowup was behind him, and a new vision of MSU football had begun. "My time is almost up," the senior quarterback said.

Grand Occasion

The corner of Kalamazoo and Walnut streets in downtown Lansing is, for the most part, unremarkable.

Veggies, fruits needed for men

David Hartley doesn't eat fruit very often. "It doesn't concern me. I think I'm pretty healthy," the astrophysics senior said as he left Taco Bell with a spicy chicken burrito, two soft-shell tacos and a Pepsi.

'U' voice nonexistent, should contribute opinions in letters

When I accepted the job as opinion editor, I was excited about the opportunity to hear what readers liked and disliked about the news.

Students upset by new noise fines; officials say changes 'essential'

A $1,000 fine or possible jail time is enough to make Brad Case think twice about throwing parties.The finance senior and his three roommates have already been issued four noise violations in the three years they have lived in their Durand Street apartment.The most recent was issued Aug.

U-M's Jackson returns to boost defense

San Diego State at No. 2 Ohio State Ohio State (1-0) extended the nation's longest winning streak to 15 by beating a quality opponent in No.

'Music Man' a Broadway classic

White rappers should pay their respects to their forefathers - traveling salesmen from a highly-successful '50s musical. Hopefully readers are scratching their heads right now and Eminem is concocting a song about how he wants to kill me.

Police briefs 09/05/03

Clarett: College basketball phenom

Maurice Clarett is the best college basketball player ever to line up as a running back.The glitz, the glamour, the bling, the blang, Maurice Clarett was the hip to Craig Krenzel's hop when the Buckeyes outlasted the rest of the nation to win a national championship last season.So what's the logical next step?

Video Spartans improve record

The second installment of MSU football video game simulation ended much better than the first week for the Spartans, but just by a hair.

IPFW next in line for men's soccer

The MSU men's soccer team will be facing Indiana Purdue-Fort Wayne at 4 p.m. this Sunday in Fort Wayne, Ind. "We're creating some quality chances and hopefully we can break out this weekend," MSU head coach Joe Baum said. The MSU team is made up of primarily veterans, while IPFW's team is fairly new to Division I.

Radio station hosts paper airplane contest

A paper airplane contest, sponsored by 88.1 FM The Light, will be held from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Meridian Mall, 1982 Grand River Ave.

North Carolina awaits field hockey

MSU field hockey coach Michele Madison wants to celebrate her homecoming with a tourney sweep. A native of Philadelphia, Madison spent four years as head coach of the Temple field hockey team before leaving to take over the reigns at MSU in 1992. This weekend, the Spartans travel to Pennsylvania for the Temple Invitational, and Madison returns to the field she last saw in 1999. Depending on how MSU fares in its first game, it has a chance to meet up with Madison's former squad on Sunday, but Madison refuses to look any further than the Spartan's first-round opponent, North Carolina. After a weekend of action against Kent State, Madison said she's had a chance to re-evaluate things to focus on for the Tar Heels. "Kent State was a challenge, but our team started to show good competitive character.

Catching On

The flashy star, with his game-breaking plays, can't-miss smile and unbounded skills, has exited.And the unproven class has taken his place.Not in the hearts of Spartan fans, but on the field.

Greeks start recruitment

Current and potential members of the greek community will rush to campus this weekend for the first annual Go Greek Barbecue to kick off fall recruitment. "We have never done anything quite like this," said Suzie Luplow, Panhellenic Council vice president for external affairs.

Teaching 'U'

Sometimes you don't get what you pay for. Undergraduate teaching assistants are helping in the instruction of courses for other undergraduate students, which is like the blind leading the blind.

Horse show to benefit children's hospital

The Michigan Charity Walking Horse Show will be 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the south barn in the MSU Pavilion.