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MICHIGAN

Contestants devour hot burritos

The smell of refried beans and hot sauce filled the air as the 11 hungry contestants prepared to challenge the capacity of their stomachs at Qdoba Mexican Grill on Thursday night.Hosting their first burrito-eating contest, the restaurant opened the competition to the public with a formal start.“We have done other things like, ‘make your own burrito,’ but this is the first competition event that we have had so far,” said coordinator Meghan Holefka.Despite the fact that Qdoba, 1127 E.

NEWS

MIDDAY UPDATE: Trustees approve Campaign for MSU

Kristofer Karol
September 20, 2002

The MSU Board of Trustees unanimously approved a $1.2 billion five-year fund-raiser, known as the Campaign for MSU, on Friday. Trustee David Porteous was not present. “I don’t think there’s a day I’ve had at MSU where I’ve had this thrill,” MSU President M.

FEATURES

Moment That Youre In memorable final album

Ben Landes
September 20, 2002

The Foolish Heads are unfortunately breaking up this October, so the band put everything it had into the latest release “The Moment That You’re In.” This rockin’ Shelby Township five-piece have produced an album that covers six songs recorded in order of creative inspiration.

COMMENTARY

Coaches deserve to be booed, not team

I believe Eric McKinney’s encouraging fans to boo the football team when it doesn’t perform well was misdirected (“Players will whine, but booing understandable” SN 9/19). Whether carrying out the plays called from the sideline or simply “getting up for the game,” players follow the coaches’ lead.

SPORTS

HARDY: Willingham brings hope to Notre Dame, other black coaches

In the land under the Michigan-Indiana border once sat the tarnished golden dome of the Fighting Irish. Marked by scandal - the resignation of former Irish head coach George O’Leary over inaccuracies found in his résumé and threatened sanctions by the NCAA concerning activity under the Lou Holt era - their golden helmets glowed less, showed a few more scratches and chipped a little easier.

SPORTS

Special teams unit cost win

Andrew Fifer
September 20, 2002

The MSU special teams unit looks to make a positive impact against Notre Dame - a week removed from a horrendous performance. In the 46-22 loss to California, the Spartans fumbled two kickoff returns and gave up a 90-yard punt return for a touchdown. On the return, senior cornerback DeMario Suggs missed a tackle and junior linebacker Mike Labinjo was out of his coverage lane.

COMMENTARY

Check the facts

Everyone makes mistakes, but MSU officials should check résumés better before making hiring decisions.

MICHIGAN

E.L. to show free movies on ramp

The East Lansing community is invited to watch a movie on top of the Division Street Parking Ramp tonight for free.The Parking Ramp Picture Show kicks off at 9 p.m.

SPORTS

Return to glory

Eric Mckinney
September 20, 2002

He wasn’t Notre Dame’s first choice, but in just three games as head coach, Tyrone Willingham has guided the Fighting Irish back to national prominence. His style and demeanor might not be flashy, but his players know he’s there to win. “I think a lot of guys are happy Willingham is here,” Irish cornerback Shane Walton said.

NEWS

Lawmakers debate bill to protect athletes

Krista Latham  and  Chad Previch
September 20, 2002

State lawmakers are debating a bill designed to protect college athletes from unscrupulous agents, and while MSU officials support it, one Lansing-area agent doubts the policy change would have much impact. The Uniform Athlete Agents Act would require agents provide information about their prior signings, add a note to contracts warning signees they could lose their college eligibility and give athletes 14 days to cancel signed contracts. MSU athletics director Ron Mason said he supports the bill.

NEWS

U presidents to help campaign

Kristofer Karol
September 20, 2002

More than 30 years of MSU history will envelop Wharton Center’s Great Hall today as all living MSU presidents, past and present, will be under one roof for the first time in more than 10 years. The widow of Walter Adams, along with former presidents Clifton R.