VOLLEYBALL
Boilermakers pose little threat to U
The Spartan volleyball team’s confidence is soaring. So holding off the struggling Purdue Boilermakers at 7 p.m.
MSU
Journalists to speak at U
For the first time, the National Association of Hispanic Journalists Region 6 Conference will be held at MSU today and Saturday.The conference, “Journalists in the Midwest: Reporting on the ‘Latinization’ of America’s Heartland,” is designed to stimulate discussion about such issues as race and ethics in the newsroom and why minority journalists are decreasing in representation.
MICHIGAN
Terror legislation passes House, praised by Bush
As U.S. lawmakers work to protect human life, U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow wants to honor the victims that have already been lost.The Stabenow-sponsored U.S.A.
FEATURES
National act to play at Magic Bag tonight
Unlike most musicians, Bob Schneider didn’t pursue his profession for the love of making music or a need to express his creativity. “I did it for girls,” Schneider said.
COMMENTARY
Important to see ugly photo display
The truth is ugly, but the reality of abortion is important for people to realize. The displays near Wells Hall showed the gruesome truth of abortion in a way that words cannot easily reveal.
FEATURES
Annual Fake the Funk featured Friday
Glenn Lott has the look of the latest hot hip-hop artist - unlaced Timberlands, baggy jeans, a head scarf tied neatly around his head and jewelry to glamorize his attire.
NEWS
Storm wreaks havoc
Unseasonable temperatures and gorgeous skies Wednesday morning gave way to ominous clouds, severe weather and funnel clouds by early evening. Two funnel clouds were spotted southwest of Lansing near Dimondale about 7 p.m.
MICHIGAN
Hall of Fame welcomes 8 new inductees
Eight accomplished women will be added today to a gallery of about 150 others at the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame.The women are being honored for their lifetime achievements.The Michigan Women’s Studies Association, Inc. will hold their 18th Annual Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame Awards Dinner at the ballroom in the Sheraton Hotel, 925 S.
ICE HOCKEY
New offensive approach bringing results
It’s not an uncommon hockey strategy, but it seems to have penetrated the top-ranked Spartans’ consciousness more than usual in the early stages of this season. “Just get the puck to the net and see what happens,” junior left wing Brian Maloney repeated again and again after practice Monday. The Spartans won’t call it their season motto, but it’s close.
COMMENTARY
Students dont want to read about attack
I know, “Not another 9-11 article.” For those who feel that way I apologize, but when I took a look around me for some ideas, I was surrounded by headlines reading anthrax reports, “America strikes back” and the latest clues leading to the whereabouts of Osama bin Laden and his al-Qaida terror network. But the terrorist attacks have been covered in papers across the country over and over again.
NEWS
Seale shares insight into founding of organization
Bobby Seale, co-founder of the Black Panther Party, spoke about his experiences during his organization’s prime to a crowd of about 250 students, faculty and staff Wednesday night at the Erickson Kiva. Seale and fellow activist Huey P.
NEWS
Loomis hopes to support education, downtown development
This is the third in a series of articles profiling the four candidates for East Lansing City Council. Vic Loomis has a vision for the future of East Lansing - and it includes the school districts, university, neighborhoods and the future of downtown development. As a product of the school district and MSU, Loomis said he understands their importance and knows the city and the schools’ successes are intertwined. Loomis, a senior vice president and senior lender for National City Bank of Michigan/Illinois and the chairman of the Downtown Development Authority, is running in the Nov.
COMMENTARY
Disgusting exhibit out of place at U
This is an open letter of disgust to all members of the MSU Students for Life organization. What in the world did you hope to achieve with your disgusting photos outside of Wells Hall?
SOCCER
Team refuels with shutout over Broncos
After Sunday’s 1-0 loss in double overtime to Penn State, the MSU men’s soccer team dropped down to at least third in the Big Ten. But the Spartans proved they could still compete with a 4-0 win against Western Michigan on Wednesday at Old College Field. The Spartans (9-3-1, 3-2 Big Ten) controlled the game from the start, but could not get the ball into the net. Junior forward Brett Konley fired three shots without nailing a goal before the Spartans were able to score. “We were scared our offense wasn’t going to come out that well,” sophomore forward Thomas Trivelloni said.
COMMENTARY
Cash strapped
As we face down a fiscal year fraught with possible deficits and revenue shortages, state lawmakers need to take a careful look at the way they manage the budget. At Tuesday’s financial conference, economists predicted an overall deficit of about $1 billion in 2001, but they expect the state’s economy to recover in 2002.
FEATURES
Things that go BUMP in the night
Knocks. Missing keys. Reset alarm clocks. Doors flinging open. A cigarette combusts from black ash to burning red.
MSU
Office seeks to make study abroad more affordable
MSU officials set a goal to double study abroad enrollment in the next five years, after returning from a conference they hosted in Washington, D.C.
COMMENTARY
Coach disgraceful, dismiss Williams
I am calling for the immediate, unconditional dismissal of MSU head football coach Bobby Williams. He has been disgracing MSU’s football program for too long. Week in and week out I listen to or watch MSU football hoping that we will not do our best to give a win away.
MSU
Distinguished diplomat speaks to U
World renowned diplomat Richard Holbrooke shared his views on the political implications of Sept.
VOLLEYBALL
Spartan spikers pull 3-1 victory over rival Wolverines
While rain and wind pelted MSU students in East Lansing on Wednesday evening, the Spartan volleyball team created a storm of its own inside Jenison Field House. The Spartans (12-6, 5-6 Big Ten) wrestled their way to a 3-1 victory against the rival Michigan Wolverines.“We controlled the net, and we won the serve and pass part of the game,” head coach Chuck Erbe said.