COMMENTARY
Troubled testing
It's been said a million times: One test cannot accurately determine a person's true ability to succeed at the collegiate level.
MSU
Relay will raise funds for Special Olympics
Law enforcement officers statewide will run this week to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics Michigan.More than 2,000 Michigan law enforcement officials will participate all week in local races and a five-day-long marathon.
VOLLEYBALL
Spartans move up to No. 17
Sometimes when a younger player beats out an older player for a starting position, team tension can arise.But that hasn't happened with the MSU volleyball team.When sophomore libero Marley Bellwood beat out senior libero Emmy Miller for the key defensive position, head coach Chuck Erbe had cause for concern.
NEWS
'U' student subpoenaed for interview
On April 22, MSU graduate student Jason Kitchen walked into the Trenton State Prison in New Jersey to interview death-row inmate Robert Marshall, a man convicted of plotting his wife's death in 1986. Marshall wore a tan jumpsuit and was filmed by a camera positioned inside a small steel cage.
FEATURES
Top 10 cartoon theme songs
Cartoons exist for many reasons, but it could be argued that one of their most important purposes is to make us laugh (although some Hawaiian shirt-wearing computer geek would probably tell me cartoon boobies serve another purpose). During a week where we remember some horrific events that took place just two years ago, all of us could use a good laugh.
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New chairman impacts MSU's ROTC
Lt. Col. David Taylor said he has wanted to be in the army since his childhood.And now, after a 17-year-long military career, Taylor is the MSU ROTC program's new chairman.
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Speaker series to address HIV and AIDS
The MSU faculty will present a special speakers series on HIV/AIDS as a development crisis as part of their regular Friday forum.
NEWS
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.
SPORTS
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.
COMMENTARY
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.
COMMENTARY
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.
MSU
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.
COMMENTARY
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.
SPORTS
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.
FOOTBALL
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.
NEWS
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.
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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.
MICHIGAN
Paper pilots win tickets
White airplanes flew far and high Saturday afternoon, speeding past bustling shoppers as part of 88.1 The Light's Ready to Fly Paper Airplane Contest. The contest, part of a promotion for Christian pop band FFH's Ready to Fly tour, took place at Meridian Mall in Okemos. Participants of all ages were invited to make and fly a paper airplane to compete for tickets to the FFH concert and an ice cream sundae party with the artists. "Our son loves to make paper airplanes," said Trish Payne of her son Jordan.
MICHIGAN
5K walk benefits children
Lansing - Residents from across the state gathered for a special cause on Saturday at the Michigan Foster and Adoptive Parent Association's first 5K Run/Walk and Family Day at Potter Park.
FEATURES
Lack of stage presence hampers potency of lyrics during Chicago duo's area showcase
The Like Young put on such a turbo-charged performance at Mac's Bar Saturday night, guitarist Joe Ziemba started bleeding during "Even If It's Getting Late" - which was only the group's second song."My finger started bleeding," Ziemba said after his show at Mac's, 2700 E.