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SPORTS

Golfers hit the links as fall season opens

The MSU women’s golf team fired an 18-over par 306 in it first competitive round of the fall season Sunday.The Spartans are competing in the NCAA Fall Preview, an exclusive event designed to pit 18 of the nation’s top teams against each other at the beginning of the fall season.

COMMENTARY

Columnist right to point out U.S. faults

I would like to thank Rishi Kundi for pointing out a few of the frightening transgressions of the Bush administration during this time of national reflection (“American evils forgotten as country remembers Sept.

COMMENTARY

Turned away

Officials at a Miami hospital are wrong not to allow three medical students to participate in a program there because of a weekend run-in with national law enforcement.

NEWS

Unity amidst diversity

The Rev. Jesse Jackson led a cry for peace Sunday afternoon at Breslin Center. Joined at the podium by religious student leaders, he delivered a message of “unity amidst diversity.” Jackson spoke out against war in Iraq and racial profiling, promoting peace and diversity to the about 2,000-person crowd.

SPORTS

McCallie helps fight against illness

On a cool, cloudy Sunday afternoon, MSU women’s basketball coach Joanne McCallie led senior citizens, sorority sisters and other community members on a walk around campus for a good cause.“Last year, it was such a sunny day.

MSU

DTN to install Ethernet at 13 area apartment complexes

One of East Lansing’s largest apartment management companies is wiring 13 of its complexes for the latest Internet technology. DTN Management Co. is attempting to provide its residents with access to the Web by Ethernet. The project has been under way for two years, and is costing the company more than $1.5 million.

MICHIGAN

Walk celebrates recovery from alcohol, drugs

Lansing - Thousands gathered with their children, spouses, pets and therapists at the state Capitol on Saturday morning to celebrate their independence from alcohol and drugs. Rob Coates drove from his home in Grand Rapids to join the “Celebrate Recovery II” walk in Lansing.

NEWS

Overall, minority enrollment up

The sidewalks of MSU are overflowing with more diverse students, thanks to an increase in both overall and minority enrollment. Preliminary enrollment numbers were released Friday for the 2002-03 school year, indicating enrollment is expected to exceed 44,900 students - about 700 more than last year’s 44,227.

MICHIGAN

Clinton urges Granholm vote

Detroit - Two cars packed with excited, politically fueled MSU students headed east down Interstate 96 Friday to further support the Democratic ticket for the Nov.

MICHIGAN

Greens look to U for support

About 40 people, including MSU and high school students, senior citizens and a baby attended the Capital Area Green Party of Michigan meeting last week.The party, hoping to generate enough support to create a buzz on campus, unveiled plans for the election season which include passing out Green Party literature at MSU football games and becoming involved in community events.Party officials say their stance on education, drug laws and environmental issues parallel the beliefs of many MSU students.Several students at the meeting said they weren’t sure if they’ll vote for the party in November, but that they like the message of choice the party brings.“I kind of know a little about the Green Party, but not a lot,” said journalism senior Carolyn Sageman, adding that she’ll “more than likely” vote for the party in November.

MICHIGAN

Greek grill-off raises money for kids

The aroma of charcoal and barbecue sauce drifted from 13 grills in the center of Valley Court Field on Sunday for a greek competition to benefit an Ingham County advocacy group.Thirteen fraternities and sororities selected a theme and grilled up their best dishes in an effort to win a new grill for their house.

NEWS

MIDDAY UPDATE: Jesse Jackson speaks about peace

Civil rights activist and renowned orator the Rev. Jesse Jackson spoke to students at the Breslin Center on Sunday.Joined at the podium by religious student leaders, the message delivered to attendants of the event was one of “unity amidst diversity.”Jackson spoke out against war in Iraq, against racial profiling and promoted peace and diversity.For more information on this article, see Monday’s edition of The State News.

FOOTBALL

ONLINE UPDATE: Spartans fall to Golden Bears

Fifthteenth-ranked MSU suffered its first defeat of the season, a 46-22 loss to California at Spartan Stadium.The Golden Bears capitalized on five Spartan turnovers and sloppy play by MSU’ s special teams.The Spartan offense struggled all day, but the defense looked strong early.

NEWS

MIDDAY UPDATE: U drops in college ranking

U.S. News & World Report ranks MSU No. 31 among public universities offering doctoral degrees in its America’s Best Colleges.But that spot is down three notches from the 2002 rankings.MSU spokesman Terry Denbow said that is because the report uses the same criteria and standards for everyone, while MSU officials judge the school’s success based on its mission.“What we’ve been saying all along is it’s the group you’re in, not the decimal point,” Denbow said.

FEATURES

Quality films make their way to Lansing area

“Stealing Harvard,” “Barbershop,” “Full Frontal” and “One Hour Photo” range from thriller to provocative to comedy and head this month’s anticipated crop of successful stories. Jason Lee (“Mallrats”) finds himself in a financial pinch as he watches his trailer park-raised niece enter one of the most prestigious universities in the world in “Stealing Harvard.” When he teams up with Tom Green to do some creative fund raising, a comedy of errors ensues. O’Shea Jackson, aka Ice Cube, has shined in previous comedies such as “Friday” and is part of an all-star cast in “Barbershop.” This movie is set around a location, making the film a good bet.