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Spartan QB ends silence

Eric Mckinney
November 15, 2002

Exactly three weeks after being indefinitely suspended for an unspecified team rules violation, MSU junior quarterback Jeff Smoker ended his silence Thursday at the Duffy Daugherty Football Building. During the press conference, which attracted media from across the state, Smoker addressed his substance-abuse problem, treatment and future with the Spartans. "This day isn't exactly something I've looked forward to," Smoker said.

NEWS

Ebony Fashion Fair takes over Wharton

Lindsay Frederickson
November 15, 2002

Knee-length fur coats, stylish tweed jackets and sequined evening dresses were in plentiful supply at the Ebony Fashion Fair on Thursday night at Wharton Center. And that was just the audience. "I like being together with friends and family and seeing people dressed beautifully in the audience and onstage," said Lansing resident Travis Sanders, who attended the show.

FOOTBALL

Panelists' input will set guide for coaching search

Krista Latham
November 15, 2002

Lansing Mayor David Hollister is an MSU alumnus and a football season-ticket holder. And now he's living a fan's dream come true. Hollister has the "honor" of sitting in with MSU Athletics Director Ron Mason, 19 other football fans and one professional hiring consultant to brainstorm a list of qualities and characteristics the perfect Spartan head football coach would have. The panelists don't get to hire the coach to replace Bobby Williams.

COMMENTARY

Breakthroughs

It wasn't until 1920 that the 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote. Although it's not surprising that it took this long to see a female legislator elected to lead her party in Congress, women's leadership days were long overdue. U.S.

COMMENTARY

Greenhouse group has great vision

I am writing in support of The Student Greenhouse Project effort. For the past several years, it has been my pleasure to watch the planning, research and effort to present a cogent, attractive and feasible plan to the university that would permit the construction of a dome-style greenhouse near the Old Horticulture Building. This facility appears to answer the needs for formal and informal, small- and moderate-sized group requirements, as well as a place for study and quiet contemplation for individuals. The greenhouse model has been found to be popular in many cities and universities around the world to showcase horticultural exhibits and serve as an indoor park.

MSU

Eco, ASMSU discuss tax for 'green energy'

Amy Bartner  and  Patrick Walters
November 15, 2002

An MSU environmental group hopes to set new trends for the university by exploring the possibility of renewable energy - through a proposed student tax.Eco met with ASMSU's Student Assembly on Thursday night to gain support for a preliminary plan to implement a $5 per semester tax to fund either wind turbines or a solar panel system, which are both environmentally friendly sources of energy.ASMSU is MSU's undergraduate student government."Renewables are not only smarter, they're cheaper," said Mitch Petz, a finance junior and Eco member.

FEATURES

Students make music for 'U'

Lindsay Frederickson
November 15, 2002

Jeff Kitson started preparing nearly 11 months ago for tonight's performance, a music recital he estimates will last no more than 45 minutes. "There were moments way back then when it was, 'Oh my gosh, is this thing ever going to get here?'" Kitson said.

FEATURES

James Taylor makes Breslin Center stop today

Ben Landes
November 15, 2002

Grammy award winning artist James Taylor will be playing today at 8 p.m. at Breslin Center. With a career spanning three decades, Taylor released his 14th studio album "October Road" following a five-year break, and toured Europe in September.

SPORTS

Season has been hard to stomach

It's difficult being a fan of the gridders these days. With all of the controversy surrounding the team, students with friends at other Big Ten schools are scared to answer telephone calls on not just Saturdays, but every day of the week. All of the preseason hype and Bowl Championship Series bowl game potential has transformed into making it on the list of ESPN.com's Bottom 10 college football teams week after week and hoping to make it to that bowl with the weird blue field.

COMMENTARY

Consider allergies in smoking debate

Many concerns have been brought up about health and safety regarding the idea of a smoking ban in residence halls. I lived in Campbell Hall during my stay at MSU and lived above the north stairwell.

NEWS

Trustee's practices questioned

An MSU trustee has found himself submerged in court battles against accusations of fraudulent business practices. Trustee Randall Pittman, his associate Robert Lane and their company, Forest Group Inc., were found liable in 2000 on multiple counts of fraud in an Illinois civil case, according to court documents obtained by The State News. The court decision by the 1st Judicial District Appellate Court of Illinois came about a year before Gov.

SPORTS

Seniors motivated to salvage season in final home game

Eric Mckinney
November 15, 2002

It's the final game of the season at Spartan Stadium, and MSU is looking for its first back-to-back win since week two.The Spartans (4-6 overall, 2-4 Big Ten) would like nothing more than a win to send their 14 seniors out in style, while a loss would officially end MSU's bid for a bowl game.

SPORTS

Pigskin Prognosticators

Eric Mckinney
November 15, 2002

Your favorite pigskin prognosticators went into last weekend's action tied, and this weekend is no different as both McSkinny and Death Ro went 4-1 while the Spartans were in Hoosier country. But McSkinny (34-20) was the only one who had enough pride to stick with MSU in its time of need.

COMMENTARY

Open dialogue

MSU students and faculty members will get the chance to speak out on the nation's ongoing conflict with Iraq, and it's high time it happened. With a momentous conflict brewing abroad - and fear of its repercussions spilling across international borders - the time has come for leaders of a world-connected university to begin a dialogue with the community. On Tuesday, members of MSU's Executive Committee of Academic Council decided to set aside time after its Nov.