WEBONLY: Spartans overcome Owls in second half

The MSU football team jumped out to an early 7-0 lead, however, it trailed Rice 10-7 at halftime.But the No.

WEB ONLY: Volleyball team sweeps Western Michigan

Kalamazoo - Western Michigan scheduled the MSU volleyball team as its first opponent in the Western Michigan University Invitational so the Spartans wouldn’t have time to prepare. The plan backfired, as the No.

Wizard of Oz-themed maze, activities open for fall at Shady Lodge Farm

The “MAiZE craze” is back again at the Shady Lodge Farm, offering locals and visitors more than just traditional fall amusement.

Police briefs 09/06/02

Accidents, traffic increase on Grand River Ave.

Accidents along Grand River Avenue have jumped 20 percent in the past two years, and additional mishaps could happen if commuters fail to keep their heads up and eyes open as more traffic dominates the roadway this fall.

State study shows rise in smog

A Michigan environmental group released data that shows smog levels in the state have worsened over the past two years.Megan Owens, spokeswoman for the Public Interest Research Group in Michigan, said there is a proposal to change a portion of the Clean Air Act - but not for the better.“Changing a section of the Clean Air Act would make it easier to pollute,” Owens said.

WEB ONLY: Water bottles allowed into Spartan Stadium

Officials announced Tuesday that new, sealed, plastic water bottles now will be permitted into Spartan Stadium.MSU assistant athletics director John Lewandowski said the decision was made based on health concerns.“Everyone knows themselves best in the amount of water they need to hydrate their bodies on a day where it’ll be up in the mid- to-high 80’s,” Lewandowski said.

Donors give record $211.6 million

University officials agree that the $211.6 million in total gifts to MSU during the 2001-02 school year, including a whopping $49 million gift from the Kellogg Co., is “g-r-r-reat!” This is the seventh straight year MSU has set a record for fund raising - breaking the record of $202 million during the 2000-01 school year. MSU was also ranked 10th for public institutions receiving the most donations for the 2001 fiscal year. “The university has real momentum and a broad range of activities,” MSU President M.

Loaded plans

Guns have no place on airplanes - in the cabin or the cockpit - despite the Bush administration’s plan to test run a program that will arm America’s commercial pilots. Sources close to the White House told The Associated Press on Wednesday that the administration’s plan will be announced soon and Congressman John Mica, R-Fla., said that Bush said he will work with Capitol Hill to arm pilots.

Café gets the blues

Another family-owned East Lansing business will soon close its doors because of rising costs. After four years of trying to sell the Blue Note Coffee Café, owners say they are being forced out of their location at 623 E.

Eatery serves fun by the bucket

The chatter of fans, the flicker of screens, the rattle of mugs and sizzling sounds of burgers cooking take place as the bustle of servers contribute to the commotion here.Etched in the walls of Crunchy’s, 254 W.

Road work to cause weekday lane closures

A $1.8 million pavement patching and grinding project to take place on US-23 was announced Thursday by the Michigan Department of Transportation. The highway improvement venture, scheduled to begin next week, will be focused in the Brighton area south of I-96 to Silver Lake Road. Both northbound and southbound US-23 will be subject to continuous single-lane closures until mid-October and transportation officials recommend motorists seek an alternate route. In an effort to stave off any added congestion during weekend traffic, road work will not take place after 3 p.m.

Blacks in prison, not college, study says

Michigan’s prison system housed more black men than the state’s colleges and universities from 1985 to 2000, a study found.

Heisman watch

The Heisman Trophy race went into full swing last weekend with all of the early season favorites taking the field.

Field Hockey opens up new field

The MSU field hockey team knows upstaging the best performance in school history - the automatic berth to the NCAA Tournament in 2001 - won’t be easy.

Alcohol awareness course required for group

All freshmen, sophomores and juniors at Kappa Alpha Theta, 303 Oakhill Drive, will now have to take a mandatory online alcohol awareness course, known as AlcoholEdu.

Officers honored for bravery, courage

About 30 police officers, employees and citizens were honored Thursday for their bravery and dedication to East Lansing.The city’s police department held its annual awards ceremony in the Albert A.

Tickets still available for home games

There are still about 400 tickets left for the MSU vs. Rice game Saturday at Spartan Stadium. The tickets can be purchased online at www.msuspartans.com, or by calling (517)355-1610 or (800)GO-STATE.

Defensive driving course may help reduce ticket fines

Lansing - A little-known defensive driving course might be an alternative to paying ticket fines and gaining driver’s license points. The course, offered by the Lansing Area Safety Council, lasts four hours and costs $35.

American Idol addictive as summers new Star Search

Hi. I‘m Juliana. And I‘m an American-Idololic. I always will be, but I was recently forced into detox.