MSU
Lecture, teach-in to talk about possible Iraqi war
Events objecting to the war on Iraq will take place Friday on and off campus.A teach-in on Iraq will take place from 3-5 p.m.
SOCCER
Mens soccer finishes road trip with a victory
The men’s soccer team (10-5 overall, 3-2 Big Ten) rose to .500 on its month-long road trip with a 4-1 defeat of Western Michigan on Wednesday. Junior midfielder Nick DeGraw scored the Spartan’s first two goals just 1:31 apart for the only offense in the first half. In the second half, senior defender Scott Babinski found net for the first time this season to provide MSU with an insurance goal at 60:35. The Broncos aided the Spartans’ cause in the 77th minute, scoring on themselves to stretch the lead to four. Western managed to avoid a shutout thanks to forward Chad Wiseman, who booted one past senior goalkeeper Tyler Robinson at 80:44. The Spartans went 3-3 on the road for the month of October. MSU returns for its home finale at 1 p.m.
NEWS
ONLINE ONLY: U-Ms student government supports boycott of paper
The Michigan Student Assembly passed a resolution 20-9-1 Tuesday to support the right of student organizations to boycott the University of Michigan’s student-run newspaper.Several groups on campus accused The Michigan Daily earlier this month of one-sided reporting on the Middle East conflict, the intentional and frequent misspellings of minority student names and a lack of diversity among staff, amidst other claims.“Everyone pretty much admitted that the Daily was wrong on certain counts,” said Sarah Boot, president of the assembly.
SPORTS
Spartans finish season undefeated at home
The No. 5 field hockey team ended its home season with class, conquering its final opponent to retain a flawless 10-0 record at the MSU Field Hockey Complex. In a rough-and-tumble match against the No.
COMMENTARY
People have hard time coping with life
If I’ve learned one thing from Lifetime television, it’s that a woman’s character is revealed by her reaction to events - namely, learning her husband has a secret family. I suppose that the idea could apply to more general circumstances. These are difficult times, and are those by which our generation is discovering its character. A nebulous war of uncertain success has skulked into the background, where it intends on staying for years; a more distinct one is lurching offstage, in the wings, straining to hear its cue to tromp onstage.
SPORTS
Womens tennis looks to continue progress in regional
As the MSU women’s tennis team gets set to host the Omni Hotels/ITA Midwest Regional Championship this weekend, the team is looking to build on its experience and success for the spring season. The tournament begins today at the MSU Indoor Tennis Facility, 3571 E.
COMMENTARY
New coach needed to save Spartans
I have attended many MSU football games over my 18-plus years of watching Spartan sports and never have I seen such a lack of emotion on a team in my life.
FEATURES
Coffeeshop rocker takes off with Waiting for My Rocket to Come
Some people just have what it takes to make it. Others just dwindle into a never-ending circle of disappointments.
NEWS
Midday update: Al Gore to visit campus, promote candidates
Former Vice President Al Gore’s spokesman Jano Cabrera confirmed Wednesday that the 2000 presidential candidate plans to appear at the Democratic Victory 2002 rally Monday at MSU.Gore’s visit will serve as a campaign stop for leading state Democrats, including Attorney General Jennifer Granholm, who is the party’s nominee for governor.
MSU
Black Caucus to sponsor haunted house Friday
The Case Hall Black Caucus is sponsoring a haunted house Friday night for students and area residents.
COMMENTARY
Watts, not Williams should bear blame
While a great deal of Spartan fans are calling for Bobby Williams to be terminated as football head coach, MSU’s woes will not stop if he is fired.
COMMENTARY
U shouldnt settle for mediocrity
As a recent graduate who has moved out of Michigan, I frequently look for ways to check up on the happenings at MSU. Well, fortunately for me, one of the ways to do this and see the greatness of my old school is to watch Spartan football on national television.
MSU
Students active in IM sports
Seventy-five thousand screaming fans and national TV coverage are not needed for an exciting, competitive football game to take place.According to avid residence hall sports fans, all that’s needed are floor mates or fraternity brothers, color coordinated T-shirts and $35 to sign up for one of the most popular sports in the dorms - IM football.“I love it,” communications junior and IM assistant supervisor Andi Osters said.
FEATURES
Abandon surprises with semi-entertaining story
Sometimes I wish I thought like producers of some of the movies I watch. I mean, what an idea it is to make a film that makes no sense until the very end.
COMMENTARY
Mailbox full: Williams not popular
Since the Spartan’s debacle in Iowa City on Oct. 12, my opinion@statenews.com mailbox has been overflowing with letters to the editor calling for his job.
NEWS
Friends remember floormate
Chelsea McCavit wiped tears from her eyes Tuesday night, remembering the last time she saw her roommate and best friend. Clare McCormick, a 19-year-old elementary education and child development sophomore from Alpena, was hit by a car walking on Chandler Road early Saturday morning.
COMMENTARY
New coach needed at end of season
I am sick to my stomach once again. It is not because I ate some nasty food during tailgates Saturday, but from watching the MSU football game against Minnesota.
FEATURES
Crowd control
Sitting at a brown rectangular table in a confined conference room in Breslin Center on Sunday, Matt Laskowski enjoys what’s left of a limited smorgasbord of nachos, fried rice and taco salad. And after only about three minutes, his radio crackles and his facial expression turns from content to somewhat annoyed, but not surprised. “I’ve never once worked an event that, as soon as I sit down to eat, I don’t get called,” he says.
SPORTS
Team closes out successful fall season
The men’s golf team wrapped up its fall season Tuesday with a sixth place finish at the Duke Golf Classic.
COMMENTARY
Time for equality
Lansing Community College has jumped aboard the train to the 21st century by stopping discrimination based on sexual orientation and is extending employee benefits to same-sex partners. The LCC Board of Trustees approved the measure at Monday night’s meeting.