FEATURES

Rocky Horror cast prepares for weekend shows

It’s not quite Halloween, but if you need to dress up anyway, think about heading over to Club Paradise, to see a shadow cast of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”Much like the student production on campus last week, this shadow cast will involve actors playing along with the movie, as it shows in the background.The difference is that this version has been in the works a little longer and has a bigger budget.

SOCCER

Robinson earns Big Ten respect

Aaron Johnson

October 12, 2001

When No. 15 Ohio State came to East Lansing on Sunday to take on the MSU men’s soccer team.

NEWS

12 hospitalized after powder scare

Jamie Gumbrecht

October 12, 2001

Twelve people were sent to local hospitals Friday after an employee in Linton Hall received a letter containing an unknown white powder around 2 p.m.Although no adverse affects from the substance were reported, police officials detoxified the individuals with a bleach solution and ordered a physical examination and potentially some blood work.

COMMENTARY

Band not obscure, SN review wrong

I am writing in response to the review on the American Hi-Fi/Phantom Planet show, where you dismissed Phantom Planet as “obscure” (“American Hi-Fi rocks campus with basic rock ’n’ roll,” SN 10/10). I thought that since that review may be the only exposure your readers may ever have to Phantom Planet, they should know a lot of people did enjoy the band.

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Campus briefs

Post reporter to speak with alumni, studentsDavid Broder, an award-winning national political correspondent for the Washington Post, will visit MSU today.Broder, a reporter whose column is carried by more than 300 newspapers worldwide, will speak to alumni and students during an annual luncheon sponsored by the James Madison College Founders Circle.“He is an important person in public affairs from Washington and has a lot of insight on public services and politics,” said Grant Littke, director of field experience and student affairs for James Madison College.Last year’s speaker was former national security adviser Zbigniew Brzezinski.The event will be held at noon in one of the Big Ten rooms in the Kellogg Center.Students who are interested in legal affairs and government would benefit from attending, said Rocky Beckett, director of development for James Madison College.

NEWS

Icers net first win with Lakers shutout

James Jahnke

October 12, 2001

In their first action since “The Cold War,” the top-ranked Spartans out-muscled and out-classed Lake Superior State 5-0 at Munn Ice Arena on Thursday night. MSU (1-0-1 overall, 1-0-1 CCHA) jumped out to a 3-0 first-period lead, highlighted by a pair of power-play goals from junior defenseman John-Michael Liles, and coasted to victory in front of 6,523 fans. The rematch is at 7:05 tonight. “Overall, we played the kind of game we’re going to play this year,” said head coach Ron Mason, who recorded his 898th career win.

COMMENTARY

U.S. must not march blindly into war

America is going to war. We are marching blindly forth like marionettes, our emotions manipulated by those who plotted the attacks of Sept.

FEATURES

Fox TV star says its an honor to lead parade

Eric Morath

October 12, 2001

Boston Public’s Vice Principal Scott Guber is checking in on MSU students this weekend.Anthony Heald, who plays Guber in the Fox Television’s classroom drama, will be the grand marshal in tonight’s Homecoming parade.“I always thought that I would want to come back,” the 1970 graduate said.

FEATURES

Weekend Guide

Friday “The Big Lebowski” starring Jeff Bridges, John Goodman and Julianne Moore will be playing in W-449 in the Main Library at 7 p.m.

MICHIGAN

Local resident brings mules to Homecoming

Sara Luneburg

October 12, 2001

Dade Schultz knows animals.He has spent his entire life around horses and mules - as a child in one grandfather’s blacksmith shop in Chester, Mich., and on his other grandfather’s farm, where 30 horses pulled the plows.He moved to his own farm in Charlotte in 1974 where he raises horses and mules, showing them in parades around the country and using them to teach children.Two of his mules, “Bays in Brass,” the show name for 14-year-olds Ruth and Rudy, will pull a show wagon adorned with several “East Lansing, Home of MSU” banners during tonight’s Homecoming parade.The parade begins at 6 p.m.

FEATURES

Officials reminding U: Security will still be tight

Jamie Gumbrecht

October 12, 2001

Although MSU might not see the record-breaking crowd it had last weekend, the rules for entering Spartan Stadium are exactly the same. No containers will be allowed in the stadium for the rest of the football season.

COMMENTARY

Sept. 11 terrorist attacks bring reflection on living life to fullest

I remember sitting in my class at Berkey Hall gazing out the window the morning of Sept. 11. My daydreams were interrupted by my cell phone ringing. “Turn on a TV,” my sister yelled through the phone.

VOLLEYBALL

Road wins could bolster morale

Dan Woike

October 12, 2001

Just like Willie Nelson, the Spartan volleyball team will be “on the road again” this weekend as it tangles with the Indiana Hoosiers at 7 p.m.

COMMENTARY

Coming home

Homecoming is not only about football and tailgating. It is the most public chance for students to show school pride and represent the university.

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TV shows bad image of obese

Megan Frye

October 12, 2001

Stereotypes abound on television and some may be harmful to audiences both physically and mentally, a recent study shows.The study, conducted in part by MSU faculty and graduate students, found overweight people on TV shows were involved in fewer romantic, sexual and even friendly relationships.

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Electronic nose on standby for bioterrorism threats

Leslie Escobar

October 12, 2001

With the fears of bioterrorism on the minds of Americans following the events of Sept. 11, MSU researchers are willing to offer help if asked.Evangelyn Alocilja, an assistant professor of biosystems engineering, developed the electronic nose - a device used to detect pathogenic bacteria - and has been involved in ongoing research projects for the past two years.The nose, which can detect E.

FEATURES

Traditional recital set to pay tribute to lives lost in 9-11

Kristy Austin

October 12, 2001

The Homecoming recital this year will take a break from the traditional Homecoming songs to pay tribute to those who died in the Sept.

COMMENTARY

Spartan chariot better last year

I am a longtime MSU football season ticket holder and MSU alumna. I would like to know why the chariot, horses and Spartan driver that circle the field before the games have been replaced?

NEWS

Despite loss, Jordan happy with comeback

Eric Lacy

October 12, 2001

Auburn Hills - Even His Airness can get grounded at times - but not for long. With a bulkier body and some of the same competitive attributes that have been a staple to the game of basketball, Michael Jordan returned to the national spotlight Thursday night when the Washington Wizards played the Detroit Pistons in preseason action.

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LBGT weeklong events a success

Camille Spencer

October 12, 2001

The Alliance of Lesbian-Bi-Gay-Transgendered and Straight Ally Students sponsored speakers, training and a vigil this week to promote awareness for students in honor of National Coming Out Day on Thursday.Matt Weingarden, co-director of the Alliance, said the week’s events were successful.“Our job is not to put on these big, expensive events,” he said.