MIDDAY UPDATE: Pro-life students rally, met with protest

MSU Students for Life held a pro-life rally Saturday at the rock on Farm Lane. The group worked to raise awareness that some members of the MSU community support its stance, but the rally was greeted with protesters.About 150 supporters, including Republican candidates for state offices, talked about options pregnant women have other than abortion.“We support pro-life candidates because they’re the ones who vote on the issues,” said Katie Wilcox, a no-preference freshman and coordinator of the event.

SPORTS UPDATE: Spartans defeat U.S. development team., 4-3

For awhile, it looked as though MSU might be embarrassed by the Under-18 U.S. National Development Team for the second time in three years.But the seventh-ranked Spartans recovered from a 2-1 second-period deficit to beat the Nationals, 4-3, in an exhibition game Saturday night at Munn Ice Arena.MSU lost 6-4 to the U.S.

SPORTS UPDATE: Volleyball team overcomes Indiana

The Spartans took a page out of the New York Yankees’ playbook Saturday night in their win over the Hoosiers.No.

Women look to extend win steak

The women’s soccer team has a tough weekend schedule, facing Ohio State on Friday and No. 12 Penn State on Sunday.

WEB ONLY: Survey - Michigan residents not happy with problems in Detroit

Most Michigan residents are not in favor of supporting existing problems in Detroit, an MSU survey presented to the Michigan Legislative & Business Leaders Future Forum this month revealed. The survey, conducted by the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research IPPSR, found that while only 50 percent of those polled think Michigan city problems should be solved by other Michigan cities, 72 percent thought Detroit should be responsible for its own problems. The findings could result in Michigan’s gubernatorial candidates facing opposition in drawing funding for Detroit.

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Cross country runner takes home honor

Junior Michelle Carson is getting used to winning awards. The 2001 All-Big Ten runner was named Big Ten Cross Country Female Athlete of the Week.

Patriot dreams of illuminating Capitol with red, white, blue

Lansing - Andrew Anthos beamed and clutched his shabby American flag as he walked toward the state Capitol.“Look how lovely everything is,” he said, gesturing toward the red, white and blue flowers lining the path to the Capitol.

Mens golf to the links in Ann Arbor

The No. 14 MSU men’s golf team will compete in the 2002 Wolverine Invitational this weekend at the Michigan Golf Course in Ann Arbor.

In the Mood entertains with classic 40s jazz

For the new swing generation, there’s no better time to catch classic ’40s hits than Saturday at the Wharton Center. Bud Forrest’s “In the Mood” is a big band musical revue that includes legendary hits by Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey and Benny Goodman played by the String of Pearls Orchestra. Even though many of these songs came out more than 50 years ago, they are still popular today. “Something about jazz music just really moves me, makes me want to dance,” said mechanical engineering senior Jason Neisz.

SPORTS UPDATE: Volleyball team defeats Ohio State

It took five games and a lot of heart, but the Spartans outlasted the Buckeyes at Jenison Field House on Friday night, 30-27, 23-30, 30-28, 26-30 and 17-15.No.

Miller beats Red Wings at the Joe

Detroit - Former MSU goaltender Ryan Miller returned to his home state Thursday night as a member of the Buffalo Sabres.

RHA elects new executive member

Three students vying for the position of external vice president discussed their views and qualifications to the Residence Halls Association General Assembly Wednesday night.After three hours of scrutiny by the general assembly, international relations sophomore Derek Wallbank was given the position by a majority vote.

Student group to register voters

A new student organization will dedicate more than 12 hours this weekend to register students to vote in the Nov.

Love should have say about Nirvana

I am writing to express my disappointment in Leslie Escobar’s column “Nirvana scandal a disgrace, Love should get a life” SN 10/2). Why should Courtney Love have equal say when it comes to Nirvana releases?

Rock group Powerface to play Temple Club

This best bet is for all you hard rock and alterna-metal lovers out there. The Temple Club, 500 E.

WEB ONLY: Survey: Michigan residents not happy with problems in Detroit

Most Michigan residents are not in favor of supporting existing problems in Detroit, an MSU survey presented to the Michigan Legislative & Business Leaders Future Forum this month revealed. The survey, conducted by the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research IPPSR, found that while only 50 percent of those polled think Michigan city problems should be solved by other Michigan cities, 72 percent thought Detroit should be responsible for its own problems. The findings could result in Michigan’s gubernatorial candidates facing opposition in drawing funding for Detroit.

SPORTS UPDATE: Green team wins ice hockey scrimmage

Offense was the name of the game at the hockey team’s annual Green and White intrasquad scrimmage Friday.Ultimately, the Green team, guided by freshman goaltender Justin Tobe, prevailed, 10-5.

Womens tennis to play in invitational

The MSU women’s tennis team will compete in the fourth annual Wolverine Fall Invitational this weekend at Michigan’s Varsity Tennis Center in Ann Arbor.

MIDDAY UPDATE: State to receive millions to combat West Nile virus

The spread of the West Nile virus has reached such a level of concern causing Congress to act.A piece of legislation approved by the House that is now in Senate would give $100 million to communities throughout the country to combat the virus.In Michigan, 370 confirmed cases of the disease have been reported, including five in Ingham county and 24 deaths statewide.About 30 cases were confirmed in the past week.The money would be matching grants, meaning the legislature would match the amount a community puts to battle the disease.