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.

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.

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.

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.

MIDDAY UPDATE: Four candidates eligible for assistant provost position

After considering advice from the Assessment Committee for Assistant Provost for Undergraduate Education, Provost Lou Anna Simon has selected four candidates for the position of assistant provost for undergraduate education.Each candidate will speak for about 15 minutes answering questions in a forum setup on assigned dates.

SPORTS UPDATE: Rogers breaks NCAA touchdown record

Spartan junior wide receiver Charles Rogers set the NCAA and Big Ten records with 13 consecutive regular-season games with a touchdown catch today as MSU (3-2 overall, 1-0 Big Ten) toppled Northwestern (2-3, 0-1), 39-24.The 6-4, 205-pounder caught a 21-yard pass from junior quarterback Jeff Smoker with 6:10 left in the second quarter to break the record previously shared by Marshall’s Randy Moss, Michigan’s Desmond Howard and Pacific’s Aaron Turner.On the day, Rogers was held to a mere three catches for 53 yards, ending his MSU-record streak of eight 100-yard games.For more information about this report, see Monday’s edition of The State News.

SPORTS UPDATE: Spartans top Wildcats in Big Ten play, 39-24

The Spartans opened up Big Ten play today, drubbing Northwestern 39-24 at Spartan Stadium. MSU (3-2 overall, 1-0 Big Ten) not only snapped a two-game skid, but showed drastic improvement in its running game with 276 yards on the ground.

SPORTS UPDATE: Volleyball team falls to Minnesota

Minneapolis - Too many unforced errors led to the Spartans demise against the Golden Gophers on Friday.MSU (8-3) looked to give Minnesota (14-2) a run for its money in the early going, but could never take control because of service errors and miscommunication.

College allows for reflection of life with divorced parents

My first word was “no.” I don’t remember how old I was, but my mom tells me that was my first, and only, response for some time.

Police briefs 09/27/02

HARDY: Spartan struggles call for shake up in starting lineup

Pull up one of those Gunson Street all-purpose, ratty couches - you know, the type that has springs that find you in all the wrong places and kicks up a little funk when you plop down - and join your favorite ol’ armchair quarterback for a little pregame play calling. Comfy?

Goalkeeper finds success on a different field of play

For Tyler Robinson, it was never a question of what college he’d attend, just what sport to play when he got there.As an all-American lacrosse player and three-sport athlete at Lansing Waverly, Robinson was recruited very highly.

Larry Bird to induct former Spartan into Hall of Fame

It’s going to be a day of mega-watt smiles for Lansing’s favorite star. Earvin “Magic” Johnson will be enshrined today, as his friends, family, former coaches and teammates travel to Springfield, Mass., to hear Johnson’s old rival and friend, Larry Bird, induct the former Spartan into the NBA Hall of Fame.

WEB ONLY: New jazz score to Body and Soul to open at Wharton

A screening of Oscar Micheaux’s controversial silent film “Body and Soul” will be accompanied by a new jazz score composed by trombonist Wycliffe Gordon at 8 p.m.

Crying riot not way to solve noise issue

I was reading the article “City official: Noise might lead to riots,” (SN 9/26) and again, I am completely in amazement by some of the things people say. Councilmember Bill Sharp said a riot could happen in a heartbeat - all it would take is someone to start something on fire.

Students should see all sides of concerns

I am writing in regard to the recent responses to the East Lansing City Council’s noise-violation meetings.

Conference title up for grabs as multiple teams eye Rose Bowl

As usual, the Big Ten season is loaded with unpredictability. The 107th year of conference play could go down as one of the most competitive in history. Michigan, Ohio State and MSU - voted by the Big Ten’s media to finish first, second and third, respectively - haven’t pulled away from the competition.

Rebuilding efforts

Pi Kappa Phi has something to prove as it mounts efforts to rebuild its MSU chapter after evicting its members for violating anti-hazing and anti-discrimination policies. Fraternity leaders were met with skepticism Wednesday as it pitched its plan to reopen the MSU chapter to the Residence Halls Association. National Pi Kappa Phi leaders evicted their MSU members in May after some went into Mason and Abbot halls cafeterias wearing pink sleeveless T-shirts with phrases such as “Capt.

Heisman watch

After five weeks of action, the Heisman Trophy race has been shaken, not stirred. Miami quarterback Ken Dorsey, the former front-runner, is being overshadowed by his own teammate.

McPherson, RHA express views during meeting

President M. Peter McPherson addressed Residence Halls Association members at the organization’s general assembly meeting Wednesday night.His speech focused on MSU raising its standards for incoming freshmen and how the guidelines affect students already enrolled in the university.MSU has seen a six-year trend of rising grades and test scores for incoming freshmen.