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MICHIGAN

Crew finds clues to cougar existence in Michigan

Shaun Byron
November 1, 2001

They have been rumored to stalk Michigan forests.But unlike Bigfoot, there are some signs the myths are true.Cougars may live in Michigan.The Michigan Wildlife Habitat Foundation has found some traces of cougars in the Upper and Lower peninsulas in recent field studies.Prior to the recent traces, the last known cougar to walk on Michigan turf was shot near the Tahquamenon River in Chippewa County in 1906.The foundation released a report Monday discussing the recent findings of Patrick Rusz, director of wildlife programs for the foundation and 1986 MSU graduate.

FEATURES

Lonestar plays Breslin tonight

Country act Lonestar will perform at Breslin Center tonight. East Lansing falls about half-way through its “I’m Already There” tour, which runs until early December. Its hit single, “I’m Already There” has been on the Billboard country music charts for 17 weeks, having enjoyed a stint as No.

MSU

Band has blast with Sparty Watch

Chad Previch
November 1, 2001

Shots could ring out at any time, falling asleep could let the enemy in - but as long as the hot dogs aren’t burned, all is fine. Or at least that’s how some students who guard Sparty view the balance between keeping MSU’s mascot safe from University of Michigan students and having a good time. “There are grills going with dogs, brats and burgers,” said Dustin Brown, a criminal justice senior.

NEWS

Students not ready for E.L. elections

Shaun Byron  and  Jason Giddings
November 1, 2001

Although the East Lansing City Council elections are less than a week away, some students are still clueless when it comes to the subject. Many students don’t even known about the elections, and if they do, it’s because of a stray flier posted on campus. “I had no idea they were going on, I don’t even know about the candidates at all,” microbiology sophomore Lisa Debest said. Among the candidates, Planning Commission Chairman Kevin Beard; fellow planning commissioner Liz Harrow; Downtown Development Authority Chairman Vic Loomis; and two-term incumbent Bill Sharp. Two of the four candidates will be elected to council Tuesday, but the number of students turning out to vote may be smaller than expected. City Clerk Sharon Reid said she feels misconceptions about voting are partly to blame for the lack of interest in the election.

MICHIGAN

Neighborhood preservation arises as focus of discussion between council candidates

Sara Luneburg
November 1, 2001

With the continued development of East Lansing, the city council candidates are thinking hard on how to preserve neighborhoods.Incumbent Councilmember Bill Sharp said many of the problems in neighborhoods could be solved if renters were more aware of their rights.“We have to make sure the inspections (of rental properties) are done and followed through by the landlords,” Sharp said.

FEATURES

Award-winning guitarist to play tomorrow night

Dan Julian
November 1, 2001

Chris Proctor isn’t only looking forward to his performance at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 855 Grove St., Friday night because of his new record, “Under the Influence.” “I want people to come out to see my new guitar as well,” he said.

SPORTS

Big Ten fight not over yet

Aaron Johnson
November 1, 2001

The MSU field hockey team clinched a share of its first Big Ten regular season title, but the team hasn’t escaped the conference yet. Top 25 teams such as Penn State, Iowa and Michigan have one last chance at the Spartans (15-4, 5-1 Big Ten) at the Big Ten Tournament this weekend in Evanston, Ill. MSU earned the No.

NEWS

GEU rallies for better health care coverage

Megan Frye
November 1, 2001

Faces watched out the windows of the Administration Building as a screeching megaphone and the shouts of more than 150 protesters shattered the usual campus sounds on Wednesday afternoon. The commotion was made by graduate employees, their families and their allies lobbying for better health care coverage at the Health Care Horrors Rally, held by the Graduate Employees Union. “We’re outside here for a damn good reason,” said Duncan Woodhead, a history graduate student who served as master of ceremonies for the rally.

BASKETBALL

Team needs Anagonye on offense

Dan Woike
November 1, 2001

Aloysius Anagonye is tough - every coach in the Big Ten will say that. The junior forward has given himself a reputation as a no-nonsense, ferocious defender and rebounder. “Anagonye is one of the toughest rebounders in the country,” Purdue head coach Gene Keady said.

MSU

Gay-rights group fights AFA with Web site

Camille Spencer
November 1, 2001

The Triangle Foundation, a Detroit-based gay rights advocacy organization, has unveiled a controversial Web site targeted against the American Family Association.The group unveiled the Web site, www.AFAexposed.com, Wednesday after a two-year investigation of the American Family Association.

BASKETBALL

Mens basketball: Freshmen get ready for Magic

Paul Day
October 31, 2001

When MSU men’s basketball head coach Tom Izzo recruits players he promises them the chance to win championships and to play against great players.Izzo’s three newcomers, freshmen guards Chris Hill and Kelvin Torbert and guard-forward Alan Anderson, will take advantage of that final promise when they play an exhibition game against the Magic Johnson All-Stars with the legend himself on the floor.

COMMENTARY

Foreign studies

The potential drop in the number of international students studying in American colleges is an unfortunate circumstance of the Sept.