FEATURES
Despite tiresome script, actors soar in Goodnight
Turnout for “Goodnight Desdemona, (Good Morning Juliet)” was small at Saturday night’s performance.
COMMENTARY
Wrong message
The obvious fear was these unknown men could be a danger to campus, fostering apprehension toward the multitude of MSU students with Muslim or Middle Eastern heritage.But these feelings are misplaced.MSU’s Department of Police and Public Safety sent out a universitywide e-mail asking students to help identify three Pakistani men after an incident Wednesday at the Business College.Police said the three men did not do anything illegal but “made several comments of an unusual nature that caused some concern” after the Sept.
MSU
Wealth of career workshops available
As the semester gets underway, career fairs, workshops and interviews aim to draw students of all majors to get acquainted with recruiters of their desired professions. “We’ve done really well with our workshops,” said Lenroy Jones, career services coordinator for Career Services & Placement.
COMMENTARY
Not time to have Knott discussion
I have been reading about the controversy surrounding our football team and Eric Knott since the beginning of school and I have come to realize a few things. First, I do not feel the opinion of men on this matter should be taken very seriously since it is not their safety at risk.
FOOTBALL
Rogers, Jarretts improvements earn Big Ten Player of Week honors
The Big Ten named freshman wide receiver Charles Rogers and senior punter Craig Jarrett Big Ten Players of the Week on Monday for their efforts in MSU’s 17-10 win over Notre Dame.Rogers was named co-offensive player of the week along with Northwestern’s Damien Anderson and Jarrett was named the special teams player of the week.
FEATURES
Effective casting, smooth flow accentuate Inheret the Wind
Courtroom dramas tend to be boring, but “Inherit the Wind” is among the most riveting.
COMMENTARY
Safety first?
In the halls of our federal government, preparations are underway to step up our sense of security as a people.
COMMENTARY
Healing helper
MSU’s Board of Trustees has joined in the outpouring of humanitarian support our country has seen in recent weeks following the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington.
SPORTS
Marshall-Stefani lose in doubles final
In the first tournament of their collegiate careers, MSU freshmen tennis players Cameron Marshall and Anthony Stefani advanced to the final round of the doubles C division Saturday at the Ball State Invitational at Ball State. The team won 8-1 in the quarterfinals and 8-3 in the semifinals after receiving a bye in the first round. But the streak ended there, as the duo lost 8-4 to Findling-Grupp of Western Michigan. Marshall also played for the consolation B title, and beat Erik Lindroos of Western 6-2, 6-2.
COMMENTARY
Muslims not to blame, support U.S. efforts
Everyone agrees terrorists should be brought to book, but some misgivings may arise against Islam and the Muslims, which needs to be rectified. Islam, which literally means “peace,” stands for peace as much as does Christianity, Judaism or any other religion, but there are some in the religion who have misinterpreted it for their own interests.
VOLLEYBALL
Two Big Ten losses end Spartans perfect record
The Spartan volleyball team left East Lansing on Thursday with hopes of returning with a 9-0 record and wins over Wisconsin on Friday and Northwestern on Saturday. Twenty-eight service errors later, the Spartans (7-2, 0-2 Big Ten) found themselves on the first losing streak of the season, falling 3-1 to No.
SPORTS
No. 6 Spartans open Big Ten season by toppling Northwestern
The No. 6 MSU field hockey team opened its Big Ten schedule with an impressive 5-0 win over the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday at Spartan Stadium.The Spartans (5-3, 1-0 Big Ten) dominated the game, outshooting Northwestern 15-4 in the win.“All week, we’ve been working on hits into the circle, and I’ve been working on my movement cutting to the ball,” senior forward Bridget Cooper said.It seems to be working - the first goal came 13 minutes into the first half as Cooper guided the ball past goalkeeper Kendra Mesa on a pass from freshman midfielder Annebet Beerman.
ICE HOCKEY
Mason readies for first practice, not sure what to expect
Darkness is creeping in earlier every day, the daily highs are sinking lower and lower, and Ron Mason is back in the MSU Hockey Office after a summer vacation spent mostly away from East Lansing.By all indications, hockey season is imminent.
MICHIGAN
New fiber optic sign saves local business money, energy
It isn’t a Lite-Brite but East Lansing will be turning on the magical color light.Urban Options, 405 Grove St., has installed a new energy-efficient sign using fiber-optic light.By using fiber optics and a light pipe design system, energy is saved by using one bulb that transmits light over the distance of the outdoor sign.This is a more efficient use of energy because neon signs involve heating up neon gasses and keeping them lit.
SPORTS
Men, womens squads top college racers at invite
Early rain threatened to ruin the course, but the track held together for the MSU men’s and women’s cross country teams to host the 12th annual Spartan Invitational on Friday at Forest Akers East Golf Course.The women competed well against the field of 12 teams - which was open to the public for the first time - and took four of the top five spots.
FEATURES
Tight direction, sharp language make Made a blast to watch
You know the entertainment industry is getting bad when actors get so frustrated with the lack of good movies being made that they start writing and directing their own.
COMMENTARY
Terrorism has no place in Islam; such scare tactics have no religion
No religion on earth claims the way to God is at the cost of innocent lives. Islam is no exception. The despicable and heinous acts perpetrated at the World Trade Center and Pentagon are not tolerated by this faith. Muslims across the United States and elsewhere were quick to denounce what were apparently vicious and cowardly acts of terrorism against innocent civilians.
COMMENTARY
Yield sign welcome at busy crosswalk
Automobile and pedestrian traffic often interact unsuccessfully on this large and modern campus. As someone who walks, I often confront dangerous situations caused by automobiles. I was happy to encounter the new crosswalk yield sign near the south entrance of Spartan Stadium.
COMMENTARY
Wait to donate blood little to pay to help
Like everyone else on Sept. 12, I walked into my first class with tears in my eyes. I think the previous day’s events were just beginning to set in.
COMMENTARY
Children need less time with technology, more with dodgeball
With a digitized splash of red, little Jimmy gets eviscerated. As he slumps to the floor, his best friend Bobby steps over him and does a little dance. “Dude, I captured your flag,” he types.