Heisman watch

It’s only the second week of the college football season, but the Heisman Trophy watch is well under way.

Study questions worth of MBA programs

With job placements for its graduates down nearly 20 percent this year, MSU officials are quick to defend the value of the university’s master of business administration program. “Job placement’s just not as certain in this environment,” said Helen Dashney, director of the MBA Placement and Career Center. Dashney was referring to the struggling economy - which has made it more difficult for 2002 MBA graduates to find positions within their fields.

8-game homestand gives seniors final peace

Home is something familiar. Home is something you look forward to after a long day at work. And home is also where 72,000 Spartan football fans will gather every weekend through the end of September. It’s that time of year again.

Tadpole rules as first quality flick of season

It’s too bad mid-Michigan is considered the backwoods by Hollywood’s standards, because we miss out on seeing many good performances as soon as they hit theaters. Not only are there no real theaters in East Lansing, but some films will only arrive in this area after they premiered months ago in Detroit and Grand Rapids. “Tadpole” premiered at the Sundance Film Festival Jan.

Theatre Department announces auditions

While the area theater scene lies quiet this weekend, promising actors and actresses can use the extra day off to perfect their monologues and mug for their mirrors.

MIDDAY UPDATE: E.L. police searching for men involved in fight

Police are investigating a fight early Friday that left a 19-year-old Clinton Township man lying on the a sidewalk with a closed head injury and lacerations.At about 1:15 a.m., East Lansing police responded to the altercation in the area of Durand Street and Albert Avenue.

Program studies foster care

MSU students and faculty from the School of Social Work are participating in a field research program to address questions plaguing foster children and their families.The Child Welfare Learning Collaborative is a partnership created by the Catholic Social Services of Lansing/St.

Travelers warned to buckle up for Labor Day driving

Law enforcement officials statewide will enforce a zero-tolerance policy for drivers who fail to buckle up during Labor Day weekend. MSU police are taking part in “Click it or Ticket,” a statewide effort encouraging people to buckle up.

Robersons fate decided by injury

Ypsilanti - If Eastern Michigan wide receiver Chris R. Roberson had things his way, during his senior season in high school, he would have had to make a decision whether to attend MSU or Illinois. But a week before his last year began at Harrison High School in Farmington Hills, he broke his ankle during a scrimmage - his aspirations to play Big Ten football were crushed. “When I got hurt, they really didn’t know, so they would still call,” Roberson said.

Road projects halt for holiday

When Jenny Kish drives to Mackinaw City with her church group this weekend for the Bridge Walk, she hopes to dodge as many orange construction cones as possible. But relief from the road work that plagued Michigan roads during the summer could be in sight for Kish and more than a million others who are expected to take to expressways this weekend.

Mens, womens teams prepare to kick off season

After enjoying its winningest season since 1986, going 13-6-1 in 2001, the men’s soccer team is looking toward another tournament run. The Spartans advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament last year before losing to then-No.

Michigan, Washington contest highlights conference play

No. 10 Michigan vs. No. 9 Washington In a game that pits two tough top-25 teams against each other, the U-M-Washington matchup seems to be the main event this weekend. U-M, which was 12th in the nation in total defense last season according to ESPN.com, returns a tough defensive line, along with linebacker Victor Hobson, who has a shot at defensive player of the year honors.

Expectations high for talented No. 18 Spartans

They’ve heard all the hype. They know the expectations. They’ve answered countless questions.

Harvard study on merit awards faulty

I read a report Tuesday from a Harvard University study claiming merit-based scholarships are biased in favor of white upper-class students. The study found this because these students are better prepared for standardized tests.

Police briefs 08/30/02

Campus preparing to kick off 2002 football season

As no-preference freshman Erin Blacha walks from Holden Hall to Spartan Stadium for her first ever MSU football game she will likely meet the rowdy tailgaters, see alumni parties and hear the sounds of the Spartan Marching Band - and she plans on joining in. “I’m supposed to go tailgating with some friends,” she said.

Designer brings experience, new ideas to U productions

The MSU Department of Theatre’s fall productions are about to get a brand new look.Kirk Domer, the department’s newest faculty member, is fresh out of graduate school from the University of Wisconsin and hopes to bring a different slant to a position previously held by Stan Jensen.“Basically, it’s lighting versus set design,” Domer said while relaxing in his basement office among miniature scenery models for “West Side Story” and Aristophanes’ “The Birds.” “Scenery and lighting design are often grouped together.

Swimmer doesnt stray far from friends, family

Any MSU freshman can tell you about the pressures of making the transition from high school to college, but Nick Mrozowski doesn’t seem to have a problem with it. “I think I made the right choice,” Mrozowski said.

Hall of Fame accepting nominations

The Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame now is accepting nominations for inductees. Nominees are required to have established themselves or to have roots in Michigan. Steve Lacy, chairman of the Hall of Fame committee, said nominees should be outstanding contributors to their communities as well as educators who have served as models to aspiring journalists. “(These are) people who have made contributions that have exceeded what the average person has done as a journalist,” said Lacy, who is director of the School of Journalism. Honorees will be inducted at a banquet April 20at the Kellogg Center. “It’s a tremendous honor to be recognized by peers in the field,” University Ombudsman Stan Soffin said, who was inducted in 1999. Soffin has worked as a high school journalism and English teacher.

SN story ignored seriousness of issue

I am writing to note with concern the light-hearted treatment of excessive alcohol consumption presented in the article “Tailgating: a tradition of excess” and accompanying column, “20th century tailgating evolves into party scene,” both written by Casey McNenly (SN 8/29). While the article has quotes MSU police Capt.