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NEWS

Lansing officials try to revive area businesses

Brian Charlton
September 10, 2003

When Pennsylvania native Jerry Moschetta decided to move to Lansing this fall, he envisioned the state Capitol as a booming town with an active night life. But the first-year Cooley Law School student said his first two weeks in Lansing have quickly changed his expectations of what the city has to offer once the 9-to-5 workday ends. "On a Saturday, this place is a ghost town," Moschetta said as he finished off his lunch at New York Burrito, 301 S.

MICHIGAN

Douglas J hosts beauty open house

Scott Bartosiewicz
September 10, 2003

Tuesday evening was a pampering soiree for MSU research associates Gia Pham and Betsy Askin at the Douglas J Exchange "fun and beauty" night. As Pham chewed on a piece of quiche and Askin ate a chocolate-covered strawberry, they browsed the wall of sale products and contemplated whether to get a hair consultation. "I want to take advantage of the 20 percent off," Pham said.

NEWS

Lugnuts seal comeback win

Megan Homanick
September 10, 2003

Lansing - Lugnuts center fielder Felix Pie raced to home plate, sealing the team's 7-6 comeback win in the 10th inning over the Beloit Snappers in the opening game of the 2003 Midwest League Championship Series at Oldsmobile Park Tuesday night.With one out and runners at first and third, Brian Dopirak stepped to the plate, ripping a ball at Snappers third baseman Adam Heether.

SPORTS

Cross country starts season ranked No. 13

The Spartans have earned a No. 13 national ranking in the FinishLynx/NCAA preseason poll released Tuesday, receiving 227 votes.MSU finished second place in the Big Ten last season and third at the NCAA Regionals, while bringing home a 12th-place overall showing at the NCAA Championships.Michelle Carson and Jamie Krzyminski will return as Spartan standouts once again for their senior crusade.

SOCCER

Goalkeeper holds 'U' record

Patrick Walters
September 10, 2003

MSU's best soccer goalkeeper didn't even want to play goalie after her first time in net."When I was 5, I got put in goal and I hated it," senior goalie Stacy Keller said.

SPORTS

Field hockey earns top 10 national ranking

Dawn Klemish
September 10, 2003

After a tough loss to North Carolina over the weekend, the MSU field hockey team still earned a top 10 national ranking for the season's first poll.The National Field Hockey Coaches' Association (NFHCA) tabbed the Spartans as the nation's 8th-best squad in a poll released Tuesday.

COMMENTARY

Power priority

Something is wrong when tuition goes up but the power goes down. Students don't expect all the comforts of home when they move into a residence hall, but with tuition rates as high as they are now, they should expect the basic necessities. The August blackout caused widespread problems across the northeastern United States, but it was déjá vu for many students living in Case and Yakeley halls.

COMMENTARY

Combined center

The variety of shops, restaurants and bars which have sprung up in downtown East Lansing brings pride to all community residents - but the city landscape could always use some more diversity.

FOOTBALL

Fantasy gurus say Owens, Moulds in for a good week

With the first test of the fantasy football season now in the books, it's time to regroup, reflect and rethink what went well - and what didn't - in Week One. Sure, there were disappointments. Top-flight running backs Marshall Faulk of the Rams, LaDainian Tomlinson of the Chargers and Corey Dillon of the Bengals ran like mere impostors of their typical selves, combining for 96 yards on the ground and no touchdowns. And there were sweet surprises. Rookie Cardinals receiver Anquan Boldin reset the record books for a debut receiver, with 10 catches for 217 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

MSU

Greek Week kicks off with several events

Greek Week 2003, which started this week, will continue until Friday across campus as the National Pan-Hellenic Council hosts events each day.A Greek Symposium will be held today at 8 p.m.

SPORTS

Lugnuts advance to championship series

The Lansing Lugnuts will play in game one of the 2003 Midwest League Championship Series at 6:05 tonight at Oldsmobile Park.It is the second straight year the Lugnuts will play in the championship series.