FEATURES
Local Authors Night features MSU writers
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 333 E. Grand River Ave., presents Local Authors Night from 7-9 p.m. on Sept.
MICHIGAN
Death in U-M frat house prompts U awareness
MSU greeks learned this weekend that a man was discovered dead in a fraternity house near the University of Michigan late Thursday.
MSU
Blood drives on campus will honor 9-11 victims
The American Red Cross will host a series of blood drives to commemorate the victims lost in the Sept.
NEWS
Graduate union files grievance
The university has 15 days to respond to a grievance filed by the Graduate Employees Union on Friday. The union charged the university with intentionally misinterpreting a clause in a contract signed last May. The clause regulates salaries for teaching assistants - and newly appointed union President Scott Henkel said hundreds of TAs are being underpaid. “We only know of three or four TAs who are receiving their rightful salary,” Henkel said. The clause in questions explains the requirements for TAs to receive a pay increase - an advancement that can mean up to $700 a year more. Nearly 150 teaching assistants have signed the grievance. Henkel said MSU is violating the contract because colleges within the university are increasing the required number of semesters needed to obtain a pay increase.
VOLLEYBALL
WEB ONLY: Wright State hits volleyball team with first lost
The No. 12 Spartans were stunned by Wright State in five games, 30-26, 25-30, 30-25, 22-30 and 11-15.
NEWS
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.
VOLLEYBALL
WEB ONLY: Volleyball team sweeps again at invitational
In the 10:30 a.m. contest, the No. 12 Spartans defeated DePaul in three games, 30-25, 30-17 and 30-20 in their second match in the Western Michigan Invitational.Junior middle Jenny Rood, who had been hampered by a knee injury, got the green light for the match and was ecstatic about it.“You have no idea how happy I was,” Rood said.
SPORTS
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.
MICHIGAN
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.
FEATURES
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.
NEWS
Lugnuts beat Battle Cats in first round of playoffs
Battle Creek - Lansing eked out a 9-6 victory over Michigan on Thursday, clinching a berth in the Midwest Divisional Championships. In a struggle where the winner wasn’t really evident until the very end, the Battle Cats played like their namesake, as the deciding game of the Midwest Quarterfinal series saw the lead flip-flop six times. “(Michigan) has been a solid club all year,” Lugnuts coach Julio Garcia said.
SPORTS
Luck of Irish surprises Death Ro, McSkinny
After week one, Death Ro holds the title of No. 1, but McSkinny isn’t too far behind. Death Ro (4-1) only failed to realize the Irish had more luck left in the tank than anyone realized, while McSkinny (3-2) also was duped by the Irish and fooled by Little Nicky down in the bayou. Week two is when things really start cooking with a Sunshine State showdown, another dose of the Irish and possibly the only time Duke will ever appear in Pigskin Prognosticators. No.
SPORTS
Boilermakers look to spoil the luck of Willingham
Purdue at No. 23 Notre Dame How long will the honeymoon last? That’s the question on many Notre Dame fans’ minds as new head coach Tyrone Willingham prepares for his first game in South Bend, Ind., on Saturday.
FEATURES
Old Town venue offers historic feel
This weekend kicks off the musical season for the Creole Gallery, 1218 Turner St. in Lansing. If you haven’t bothered to read today’s story on the New York City-based trio GrooveLily, you should glance through it.
FEATURES
De Niro, McDormand star in City by the Sea
Before you see Robert De Niro destroy his career in “Analyze That,” you need to check out his role in the police drama “City by the Sea.” The film opens today at Celebration Cinema in Lansing.
SPORTS
HARDY: Knott enters gridiron spotlight to leave his past, tacklers behind
Spartan sophomore tight end Eric Knott recovers with ice bags wrapped around his right wrist and left knee following a practice this week.
NEWS
WEB ONLY: GEU says U violated contract, files grievance
The Graduate Employees Union said Friday the university has violated their contract. The GEU filed a grievance with Provost Lou Anna Simon charging the university with intentionally misinterpreting a clause in the contract signed last May.The clause regulates salaries for teaching assistants - and newly appointed GEU President Scott Henkel said hundreds of TAs are being underpaid.Henckel said he knows of less than five TAs who are receiving the pay obligated to them in the contract - four semesters or more of experience and a master’s degree education entitles them to a level-three pay.
COMMENTARY
Right fight
Michigan should become a leader as far as equal rights are concerned. And the time is never better than now.
SPORTS
Rice head coach brings winning tradition wherever he travels
He has more wins than 98 of the 156 coaches in the College Football Hall of Fame, yet few outside the profession know his name. His 155 wins rank fifth among active Division 1-A coaches, but Rice head coach Ken Hatfield doesn’t put much stock in numbers. “That just means you’ve been around a long time,” the 24-year coaching veteran said.
MICHIGAN
Subway heads to City Center
With hopes of gaining customers and a fresh look, Subway is closing the doors at its West Grand River Avenue location to relocate to the City Center Condominiums building in downtown East Lansing.The restaurant has outgrown the west-end location at 124 W.