COMMENTARY
Spartan fans as good as any others
I’m writing in response to Kevin Gailfoil‘s letter “SEC cheers make Big Ten look weak” (SN 9/26) The University of Florida graduate and Thomas M.
MICHIGAN
LCC discusses smoking
Officials from Lansing Community College addressed the school’s new smoking policy during the weekend. The policy, which restricts smoking to designated areas, was initiated to create a smoke-free campus for the fall semester. Smoking between buildings and near building entrances has been prohibited as a result of numerous complaints from nonsmoking students and staff who wish to promote a healthy campus. The policy is not intended for and will not be enforced on public streets.
FEATURES
Ledger leads complex life in inspiring Four Feathers
At a time when the British crown had claimed nearly one quarter of the world and was in a constant fight with different civilizations, there had to be a few inspiring stories. “The Four Feathers,” a remake of the 1939 original, is an epic tale of one soldier’s need to save face and overcome cowardice. At the end of the 19th century, a newly engaged Harry Feversham (Heath Ledger) and his best friend Jack Durrance (Wes Bentley) learn they must ship out to Sudan to defend a British fort that fell to rebels in Khartoum. Facing a promising future with fiancee Ethne (Kate Hudson) in one hand and a questionable mission in the other, Harry resigns from his commission as his troops go to war.
NEWS
Union considers arbitration
MSU’s Graduate Employees Union might seek arbitration with the university after a grievance filed last week was rejected by Provost Lou Anna Simon. Union officials have until Oct.
FEATURES
Waifs give superb performance at Creole Gallery
Lansing - As the audience dimmed the house lights in the crowded Old Town venue, stage lights covered in colored gels cast a warm glow on the audience, who welcomed Australian band The Waifs with a thundering applause.
MSU
Child center reopens with updated facility
The name on the door reads Spartan Child Development Center, but parents, administrators and university officials are calling it “a dream come true.”Spartan Child Development Center, a day-care center serving children from 2 weeks to 6 years old in the Lansing area, celebrated the completion of its $2.7 million renovation with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday.
MSU
Panel to speak about business ethics
Business professors and industry leaders will convene tonight at Kellogg Center’s auditorium for a forum about business ethics. The “Broad Leadership Forum: Ethics and Cooperative Governance,” featuring President M.
MICHIGAN
Road work planned
Those who commute from suburban communities to downtown Detroit will appreciate that about $400 million was granted to Wayne, Oakland, Macomb and St.
MICHIGAN
City sponsors free film showings
East Lansing hosted the Parking Ramp Picture Show on Friday night, a double dose of free movies atop the Division Street Parking Ramp roof.
SOCCER
Spartans pick up first Big Ten win
The men’s soccer team rebounded Sunday from last weekend’s 6-1 beating at the hands of Indiana to defeat Northwestern 1-0 and earn its first Big Ten victory of the season.Defense and teamwork were keys in this weekend’s matchup, both things MSU (6-2 overall, 1-1 Big Ten) lacked in its last game.“We were more organized today, we weren’t jumping in,” head coach Joe Baum said.
MSU
U hosts reps from Michigan universities
MSU’s undergraduate student government hosted delegates from each of Michigan’s 15 public universities Saturday to discuss higher education issues in the state.The Association of Michigan Universities goal was to speak and act on behalf of college students.
FOOTBALL
Cats take the bait
Statistically, junior wide receiver Charles Rogers had his least productive game of the season. But his presence created openings for teammates in both the running and passing attacks in the Spartans’ 39-24 victory over the Wildcats on Saturday at Spartan Stadium. Head coach Bobby Williams said studying film revealed there would be chances for other players to make plays against Northwestern (2-3 overall, 0-1 Big Ten). “We looked at the last two ball games and people have been really overplaying Charles,” he said.
MICHIGAN
Parks and Recreation photo deadline Nov. 4
Meridian Township Parks & Recreation is inviting all ages to take part in the 2002 Focus on Meridian Parks Annual Photography Contest.
COMMENTARY
SN board not the interpreters of law
The State News editorial “Constitutional option” (SN 9/26) grossly distorted the true meaning of the abortion anti-discrimination act.
NEWS
Hundreds complete 5th annual AIDS walk
When Kevin Lambrix was diagnosed with HIV in 1982, he thought his life was over.“In those days, it was a death sentence,” he said.
MICHIGAN
Meridian bikers to go 3 miles on area trails
Families are being encouraged to ride their bikes through Meridian Township parks on Sunday. The activity, sponsored by Meridian Township Parks & Recreation, is $2 per person, or $5 per family.
NEWS
MIDDAY UPDATE: U below NCAA graduation rates
MSU athletes fall below national averages for student-athlete graduation rates, according to a NCAA report released last week.
COMMENTARY
Students treat city badly, show respect
I disagree with the notion that we could be rioting at the strike of a match as established in the story “City official: Noise might lead to riots” (SN 9/26). But I am rather concerned with the irresponsibility and carelessness demonstrated by students gathering socially off campus.
VOLLEYBALL
SPORTS UPDATE: Volleyball team notches first Big Ten win
The Spartans had more trouble then they would have liked with the Hawkeyes on Saturday. But in the end, MSU (9-3 overall, 1-1 Big Ten) defeated Iowa (6-6, 0-2) in four games, 30-26, 30-25, 19-30 and 30-27 in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. “I think we were very fortunate to win,” MSU head coach Chuck Erbe said.
VOLLEYBALL
SPORTS UPDATE: Volleyball team notches first Big Ten win
But in the end, MSU (9-3 overall, 1-1 Big Ten) defeated Iowa (6-6, 0-2) in four games, 30-26, 30-25, 19-30 and 30-27 in Carver-Hawkeye Arena.“I think we were very fortunate to win,” MSU head coach Chuck Erbe said.