SOCCER
Spartans drop second game of Big Ten play
The women’s soccer team lost its first Big Ten game of the season Sunday - a 3-1 decision at Wisconsin.
VOLLEYBALL
Team splits in Big Ten action
Iowa City - It wasn’t the result the Spartans hoped for. However, the MSU volleyball team left the first weekend of Big Ten play with a 1-1 record.
FOOTBALL
Rogers aids win, breaks records
MSU got back on the winning track Saturday with its 39-24 win against Northwestern. But once again, it was junior wide receiver Charles Rogers who stole the show. The 6-foot-4, 205-pounder only pulled down three receptions for 53 yards - by far his worst outing of the season - but his 21-yard touchdown with 6:10 to play in the first half made history. The tally marked Rogers’ 14th-straight game with a touchdown, breaking the Big Ten record he shared with Michigan’s Desmond Howard (1990-91). It also marked his 13th-straight regular-season game with a touchdown, breaking the NCAA record he shared with Marshall’s Randy Moss (1997), Pacific’s Aaron Turner (1990-91) and Howard. “Just to be among these guys is a great accomplishment for me,” Rogers said.
NEWS
DeWeese mixes medicine into his policy
Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series profiling the Democratic and Republican candidates for the 23rd District state Senate seat. Paul DeWeese often finds his two professions influencing each other. As a state representative from Williamston, DeWeese makes decisions that could affect the health of thousands of his constituents.
COMMENTARY
We should be more aware of how we use words loaded with meaning
There is nothing quite like the English language. I’m sure I am not the only one in the world who has always been fascinated by every aspect of it.
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.