No. 22 MSU cant stop Hoosier ground game in 37-28 loss

No. 22 MSU sure does keep things interesting.Saturday was no exception in a 37-28 loss to Indiana.

Halls hat trick sparks MSU to 6-1 win over UMass-Amherst

MSU senior right wing Adam Hall knocked in two power play goals less than eight minutes into the game and recorded his first career hat trick as the Spartans breezed past UMass-Amherst 6-1 Friday night at Munn Ice Arena.Hall’s second man-advantage tally was his 100th career point, and his four-point night Friday took his career totals to 66 goals and 36 assists.The fourth-ranked Spartans (6-2-1 overall, 5-2-1 CCHA) outshot the Minutemen (3-4) 34-29 and MSU junior goaltender Ryan Miller made 22 saves for the win.Hall, who missed considerable practice time this week while nursing a “skate bite” above his ankle, showed no ill effects Friday.

Trot to aid anti-smoking cause

People thinking about quitting smoking cold turkey can seek support from others at the 14th Annual Cold Turkey Trot on Sunday. The Turkey Trot is a 5K race benefiting the American Lung Association of Michigan and will begin at 1 p.m.

Trustees aim to form clearer vision of U dorms future

The future of the West Circle dorms was discussed at Friday’s meeting of the MSU Board of Trustees as they mapped out how campus may look in 20 years. After months of discussion, the board is expected to vote on whether to approve the 2020 Vision master plan at its meeting next month. Demolition and reconstruction or extensive renovations of those residence halls and buildings with similar styles were two broad-based proposals presented by Chuck Gagliano, assistant vice president of Housing and Food Services. Gagliano said maintenance and other expenditures cost MSU about $600 more per student to live in West Circle than in other complexes on campus.

U works to keep campus mail rooms safe

Anthrax scares have popped up across the country, but MSU employees working in campus mail rooms can rest easier knowing the university has taken measures to promote their safety and comfort. Biohazard safety kits containing gloves, special containers and disposal instructions are available for mail rooms in every college and department through University Stores. The kits will be delivered based on request. “We are attempting to supply each building with a mail room with one of these kits,” said John Lewis, director of University Services.

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Party receives green light as national committee

It became a little easier to be Green on Thursday. The Green Party - which branded Ralph Nader its poster boy during the 2000 presidential election - gained equivalent status with the Republican and Democratic parities, regulators ruled. The Federal Election Commission voted 6-0 to recognize the Green Party of the United States as a national committee. “I think it is wonderful,” said Tim McCarty, a political theory and constitutional democracy sophomore, who worked for Nader during the 2000 election. The party’s new status means it can accept $20,000 a year per donor, and use the money toward state and local party committees.

Enthusiasts follow yoga traditions as positive physical practice

Whether the union of mind body and soul or the quest to be Madonna-esqe, yoga pumped arms drives enthusiasts to class, millions have tried the 5,000 year-old art. Instructor Ruth Fisk began practicing yoga before it was hip enough to draw 15 million Americans in search of bliss.

Brothers set to compete

Regardless of the outcome in MSU’s football game against Indiana on Saturday, one player with the last name Rasmussen won’t be happy.That’s because sophomore defensive tackle Kyle Rasmussen’s older brother Kemp is the Hoosiers’ starting defensive end.This game will be the only time the brothers will get a chance to stand on opposite sidelines.“This is the last time we’re going to get to play each other so it’s kind of for bragging rights - forever,” Kyle said.That’s why they’ve been looking forward to it for so long, Kemp told The Associated Press.“I’ve had this game circled on my calendar since last year,” Kemp said.

DCL looks to expand study abroad to Mexico

The MSU-Detroit College of Law has created a new study abroad program. The program, “Study Abroad in Mexico,” has not yet been approved by the American Bar Association.

Lack of plot proves movie isnt The One

I don’t often use the bathroom while watching a movie. I feel bad if I miss out on an important part of the story and can’t make a complete analysis of every second of the film for these reviews.

Racial profiling deserves coverage

I am writing in response to the complaint made by Mike O’Bryan about the Meridian Mall case (“Meridian Mall case gets too much play,” SN 11/7). First, to answer his question was it “truly worthy of the front page of the State News?” Yes!

Kent State first in NCAAs

Last year, the MSU field hockey team lost to Iowa in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament, ending the team’s season. This year, the team lost to Iowa in the second round, the Spartans’ first game of the tournament. But this time the game wasn’t a season-ender. The team received its first invitation to the NCAA Tournament, extending its season at least one more weekend.

Spartans could surprise Wildcats, Badgers second time around

On the weekend of Sept. 21-22 the Spartan volleyball team suffered two losses on the road to No.

Fans anticipate arrival of rock legend Rod Stewart at Breslin Center this weekend

Rock legend Rod Stewart hits Breslin Center on Saturday. From rock to pop, Stewart survived the 1960s, ’70s, ’80s and ’90s and is still going strong. “He has staying power with so many hits,” said Keith Pellegrini, promotions director for WMMQ (94.9-FM). “A show like this is going to be two hours of hits.” Even though Stewart just released a new album, “Human,” Pellegrini thinks the concert will consist mostly of classics. “I would say Rod’s shows now are just all hits,” he said.

Old campus buildings to be destroyed, renovated

When baby boomers began entering college during the 1960s, more space was needed on campuses to accommodate hordes of new students. And during that time, about 8 million square feet and nearly a third of the buildings on MSU’s campus were constructed. University engineer Robert Nestle said despite some buildings undergoing extensive renovations or even being destroyed, the majority of buildings on campus can remain useful with updates. “Buildings tend to be updated and renovated as needs change,” he said.

U always better, sorry Wolverines

At this time I would like to say the feelings expressed by Raphael Goodstein (“Think ‘U’ are on par with the Maize and Blue?

City Center II plans underway

Slowly and steadily, the City Center project is nearing completion.But another is just getting underway.The city of East Lansing purchased the former Old Kent Bank building at 303 Abbott Road on Nov.

Healthy haven

Lansing resident Kim McKeel raced at The River Run 5K last Sunday, and her son ran with her - sort of.

Candid cameras

Provide all the excuses you want, having MSU police wander through tailgates armed with video cameras is not a good idea.Despite reassurances from MSU police, students caught on tape during football Saturdays - or at any other event - have to wonder if police officers are out to get them.Officials say the tapes are used to analyze the ways different groups act while tailgating, and to document arrests and large groups to protect individuals and officers from later court action.And while it can protect officers during a questionable arrest - having a visual record always helps should a disagreement surface - the ability to record at will has the potential to be abused.Most students are unaware of the reasons why MSU police videotaped at past tailgates.