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.

MIDDAY UPDATE: 'U' police warn students about increase in thefts

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 were reported during the first eight months of 2003, a jump from the 170 during 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.

MIDDAY UPDATE: Capital Area United Way works to rebuild trust in the community

As he shared stories from Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteers Friday night, Ed Hagan urged Marshall Fields Department Store employees to reach out within the community by donating to the Capital Area United Way."United Way is not just a charity," said Hagan, the executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Lansing, visiting the Meridian Township store at 1982 Grand River Ave.

Spartans thrash Scarlet Knights, 44-28

The Spartans threw everything at Rutgers Saturday except the kitchen sink on their way to victory. Touchdowns coming from a kickoff return and an interception helped MSU gain control of a high-scoring game that saw 52 points in the first half alone.

'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.