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Weekend guide
Friday The Ten Pound Fiddle Coffeehouse concert series presents Cucanandy, a Celtic band, at 8 p.m.
SPORTS
Vastag scores big as freshman
Freshman Dora Vastag’s competitive spirit has put her at the forefront of MSU’s women’s tennis team.
FOOTBALL
Dortch getting comfortable at cornerback
When sophomore tailback Tyrell Dortch played cornerback last week against Iowa, it wasn’t just an isolated experiment. After recording five tackles in 39 plays at cornerback, head coach Bobby Williams said Dortch will start there at Minnesota on Saturday. “I thought Tyrell Dortch did some very good things at that corner position,” Williams said.
FEATURES
Students, area residents delve into popular trailing craze
Before fall’s beauty gives way to a gray haze of cold rain and snow, get outside and take a hike. For nature-lovers, the trails may hold a certain allure. “I like hiking because it opens your awareness to the outdoors and your natural setting, it’s peaceful,” said child development senior Leah Mulder, an employee at Moosejaw Mountaineering, 555 E.
COMMENTARY
U.S. should not ally itself with Pakistan
I’ve never felt the need to express my political opinions to the public until the events that have shaken our nation.
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ID theft education provided by U partnership
A hands-on workshop aimed to help law enforcement professionals lower the rates of one of the largest violations of personal security in America, will be held Saturday and Oct.
MICHIGAN
U alumna not threatened to work at Capitol
MSU alumna Heather Keiser is taking time for herself during an unexpected five-day vacation from the U.S.
SOCCER
Penn State a must win
The MSU men’s soccer team only has four more games before the Big Ten Tournament on Nov. 8, but for now, only one is on the players’ minds.Penn State comes to town at 2:30 p.m.
FEATURES
Professor to share overseas accounts tonight at Kellogg
On May 23, Patricia Green performed an oratorio in the gardens of Haifa, Israel, for peace and justice.
FEATURES
Witty artist to play at Creole
When it comes to a set style of music, Claudia Schmidt has a problem limiting herself to one genre. “It depends on how I’m working,” she said.
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Stroke patient care assessed through 1-year CDC grant
MSU has received a grant of nearly $1 million from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to participate in an effort to assess treatment and care of stroke. The one-year grant, which is one of four given out by CDC, will fund the Michigan Acute Stroke Care Overview & Treatment Surveillance System, a pilot program to survey stroke victims in Michigan and how they are treated. The other three grants will go to universities in Ohio, Massachusetts and Georgia. Nigel Paneth, chairperson of the Department of Epidemiology, said the Michigan program is not only an MSU project - it’s a joint effort with the University of Michigan and Wayne State University. “This is a really big deal for not only us - but the entire state of Michigan,” he said.
COMMENTARY
Anti-terrorism bill takes away rights
As an American, I am deeply saddened by the tragedies of Sept. 11, and I think protection from terrorism is an important issue.
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Union mural lacks minorities, sparks debate
Students heading downstairs to the cafeteria and Multicultural Center in the Union are greeted by a mural of 12 faculty members - only one of whom is a minority.And the Council of Racial and Ethnic Students, which consists of executive board members from Black Student Alliance, Culturas de las Razas Unidas, Asian Pacific American Student Organization and North American Indian Student Organization, isn’t happy with the display.The 55-foot mural was painted in April 2001 by Okemos artist Lori Lechler as part of a project to create a theme for the cafeteria, with a different mural on each of four walls.The mural, however, is adjacent to the Multicultural Center’s entrance.Like many other CORES members, Nasbah Hill, co-president of NAISO, said the wall should depict the essence of the center.“It wasn’t right to put it up without contacting representatives from the CORES groups to let us know what’s going on,” the psychology sophomore said.
ICE HOCKEY
Mason could claim 900th-victory in Saturdays game against Ferris State
MSU head coach Ron Mason has achieved milestones before. Just last February, he won his 600th game as a Spartan. About eight and a half years ago, he surpassed Len Ceglarski as college hockey’s all-time winningest coach with his 674th overall victory. He was also the first college coach to reach both the 700th- and 800th-win plateaus.
COMMENTARY
Old Town temple
Temple Club, Lansing’s newest nightclub, opened its doors for the first time Thursday night. Welcome to the area.This nightclub’s look alone almost guarantees high-quality entertainment.
SOCCER
Krass offense honored
Two years ago, sophomore midfielder Jeff Krass scored 23 goals for Brighton High School. Now he is being recognized for only scoring a third of that. After scoring a goal in MSU’s last two men’s soccer games, the Big Ten named Krass its Offensive Player of the Week on Monday. Before the 4-1 win over Oakland on Oct.
BASKETBALL
Izzo needs Torbert to fill holes on team
True, Michael Jordan didn’t return to basketball to play for the Spartans. But Big Ten defenders will be gunning for their own legend wearing No.
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E-campus initiative to offer new opportunities at LCC
The information superhighway will be driving right through Lansing Community College’s campus.
FEATURES
Celtic group to perform at Universalist Church
Bob Blackman said when a Celtic group comes to the Lansing area, it usually attracts a large crowd - himself included. But he’s especially excited for Cucanandy, the North Carolina group of that genre performing tonight at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 855 Grove St., as part of the Ten Pound Fiddle Coffeehouse Concert Series. “I’ve been very impressed with its recordings and am anxious to hear them live,” he said.
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Greeks soccer tournament benefits Make-A-Wish
Chi Omega and Delta Sigma Pi will host a benefit soccer tournament Sunday to Make-A-Wish for Karen King. The second annual Karen King Kickoff soccer tournament will raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation in honor of King, an MSU student who was killed in January 1997. King was sexually assaulted and killed after being abducted outside a store in Saginaw. Two men were convicted of first-degree murder, first-degree criminal sexual conduct, carjacking, armed robbery, kidnapping and possession of a firearm.