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FOOTBALL

SPORTS UPDATE: Irish lucky, or just good?

The luck of the Irish was too much for the Spartans to overcome as Notre Dame’s last-minute heroics polished off MSU, 21-17.Today’s game inside Spartan Stadium was the fourth-consecutive contest, the Spartans (2-2) and Fighting Irish (4-0) put on a show - MSU had won the last five matchups.This time, however, it was Notre Dame that came up with the last big play - a 60-yard completion to Irish wide receiver Arnaz Battle from backup quarterback Pat Dillingham with less than two minutes to play, giving Notre Dame an improbable 21-17 victory.“It was unfortunate we couldn’t sustain what we got going,” MSU head coach Bobby Williams said.

SPORTS

HARDY: Willingham brings hope to Notre Dame, other black coaches

In the land under the Michigan-Indiana border once sat the tarnished golden dome of the Fighting Irish. Marked by scandal - the resignation of former Irish head coach George O’Leary over inaccuracies found in his résumé and threatened sanctions by the NCAA concerning activity under the Lou Holt era - their golden helmets glowed less, showed a few more scratches and chipped a little easier.

COMMENTARY

Coaches deserve to be booed, not team

I believe Eric McKinney’s encouraging fans to boo the football team when it doesn’t perform well was misdirected (“Players will whine, but booing understandable” SN 9/19). Whether carrying out the plays called from the sideline or simply “getting up for the game,” players follow the coaches’ lead.

FEATURES

Moment That Youre In memorable final album

Ben Landes
September 20, 2002

The Foolish Heads are unfortunately breaking up this October, so the band put everything it had into the latest release “The Moment That You’re In.” This rockin’ Shelby Township five-piece have produced an album that covers six songs recorded in order of creative inspiration.

NEWS

MIDDAY UPDATE: Trustees approve Campaign for MSU

Kristofer Karol
September 20, 2002

The MSU Board of Trustees unanimously approved a $1.2 billion five-year fund-raiser, known as the Campaign for MSU, on Friday. Trustee David Porteous was not present. “I don’t think there’s a day I’ve had at MSU where I’ve had this thrill,” MSU President M.

MICHIGAN

Contestants devour hot burritos

The smell of refried beans and hot sauce filled the air as the 11 hungry contestants prepared to challenge the capacity of their stomachs at Qdoba Mexican Grill on Thursday night.Hosting their first burrito-eating contest, the restaurant opened the competition to the public with a formal start.“We have done other things like, ‘make your own burrito,’ but this is the first competition event that we have had so far,” said coordinator Meghan Holefka.Despite the fact that Qdoba, 1127 E.

COMMENTARY

Stop hating America

There is no place for hate in our world, but the unwelcome guest keeps showing its evil face. With the anniversary of the Sept.

VOLLEYBALL

SPORTS UPDATE: Spartans cruise by Northern Illinois

Though the sun wasn’t shining outside, the No. 21 Spartans were shining bright inside Jenison Field House on Friday night, defeating Northern Illinois in three games 30-20, 30-25 and 30-19.The Spartans (8-2) who had their killing-percentage troubles in the South Florida Adidas Invitational last weekend cured enough of their problems to defeat the Huskies (7-4).For the match the Spartans had a killing percentage .352, mounting a total of 53 kills.“When we were playing in system, everything was flowing together,” junior middle Jenny Rood said.

SPORTS

Women golfers ready for first tournament on home links

Dawn Klemish
September 20, 2002

Unfortunate events have prevented the women’s golf team from hosting a tournament the past two years, and head coach Stacy Slobodnik-Stoll hopes the third time really is a charm. In 2000, rain scattered golfers and forced the Mary Fossum Invitational to end after just 18 holes.

MICHIGAN

Poll: Granholm ahead, Posthumus narrows

Megan Frye
September 20, 2002

Although Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer Granholm still leads Republican candidate Dick Posthumus in approval ratings, the gap between the two is narrowing, a recent poll suggests.The poll, released Wednesday by Lansing-based EPIC/MRA, showed more people finding themselves undecided when it comes to their vote between Attorney General Granholm and Lt.

NEWS

MIDDAY UPDATE: Student arrested for alleged possession of GHB-related substance

Alison Barker
September 20, 2002

A MSU student was arraigned today for the possession of GBL, a derivative of gamma-hydroxybutyrate, or GHB, Ingham County Prosecutor Stuart Dunnings said.Finance sophomore Williiam Barrett Brown, 19, was arrested by Lansing police Thursday after a search conducted by the Tri-County Metro Narcotics Squad and other agencies found a standard sized wine bottle amount of GBL in Brown’s Lansing home, Dunnings said. The student’s residence was searched after police agencies were informed that a package containing GBL was sent to Brown through an Internet dealing.Brown was released after 10 percent of a $5,000 bond was paid today at 3 p.m., Lansing police Sgt.

NEWS

Nursing students fill void

Amy Bartner
September 20, 2002

Before Heather Garrettson’s mom was diagnosed with cancer eight years ago, she had never thought of becoming a nurse. “I had been around nurses,” she said.

COMMENTARY

Kundi right, know fellow Americans

This is in response to Rishi Kundi’s Wednesday column, “Opinions don’t make traitor, know someone before criticizing” (SN 9/19). He is correct that many, but not all, people automatically assume if your skin is not black or white, you are from a foreign land.

SPORTS

Special teams unit cost win

Andrew Fifer
September 20, 2002

The MSU special teams unit looks to make a positive impact against Notre Dame - a week removed from a horrendous performance. In the 46-22 loss to California, the Spartans fumbled two kickoff returns and gave up a 90-yard punt return for a touchdown. On the return, senior cornerback DeMario Suggs missed a tackle and junior linebacker Mike Labinjo was out of his coverage lane.

COMMENTARY

Check the facts

Everyone makes mistakes, but MSU officials should check résumés better before making hiring decisions.