SOCCER
Falcons hand team its first loss
Bowling Green defeated the MSU men’s soccer team 3-1 Monday in a game that was rescheduled from a Sept.
COMMENTARY
Marches for peace useless with terrorism
After the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, I thought everyone knew we have to strike back.
MICHIGAN
Stock market takes 660-point plunge first day back
Investors clamored to sell when the stock market reopened Monday.The rampant selling sent the Dow Jones Industrial Average down more than 660 points.Airline, insurance and entertainment stocks took the worst of the blows.But Todd Lowrie, finance senior and president of the MSU Finance Association and the MSU Investment Club, said it could be a lot worse.“A 600-plus point drop is not surprising.
SPORTS
Can Jordan Be Like Mike? A longtime fan doesnt beleive
The tragic events of the past week overshadowed what now seems to be a very trivial personal disappointment. Reportedly, Michael Jordan told three Chicago reporters Sept.
FEATURES
Kresge holds second annual fund-raiser
Kresge Art Museum went all-out for its second Twilight in the Garden fund-raiser Sunday at the MSU Horticultural Gardens.
MICHIGAN
Scam artists take advantage of tragedy
Consumer protection agencies are warning potential donors to beware of online collection scams in the wake of the attacks in Washington and New York City.Since Tuesday, scam artists looking to steal donations intended for relief efforts have been out in full force online.Unsolicited bulk e-mail fraudulently requesting donations in the names of victims or of the American Red Cross have turned up, said Kelly Alexander, a spokesperson for the organization.Alexander said the organization is trying to help protect people from scams by putting out information on donation opportunities.“We depend on the generosity of the American public and donations to do our jobs, and to be there for people in times of need,” she said.
NEWS
Corporations, new donors help pummel fund-raising record
Private donations to the university surpassed $200 million for the 2000-01 budget year, marking the sixth consecutive year MSU has beaten the previous year’s record fund-raising level. A $55.4 million donation from a group of corporate sponsors contributed to a nearly $80 million dollar increase from last year.
MSU
Group offers area children BIGS boost
A new registered student organization has made its way to campus, and members say it may be a valuable outlet for youth - especially those seeking answers after last Tuesday’s terrorist attacks on the United States. Spartan BIGS is an on-campus extension of Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Greater Lansing Inc., which provides one-on-one mentoring programs for some children in the community. The group is recruiting MSU students to become Big Brothers and Big Sisters.
COMMENTARY
CATA needs route for southeast Lansing
Attention MSU affiliates who live off Aurelius Road or Mount Hope Avenue in southeast Lansing: The Capital Area Transportation Authority may consider adding a route that serves this area and MSU.
COMMENTARY
War for peace?
Much of the U.S. population is crying for war in response to last week’s terrorist attacks on New York and Washington. President Bush has called up thousands of reserve soldiers, preparing for what many believe will be a massive strike against terrorist organizations and the nations that harbor them. America is out for blood. There is talk of unleashing our military might - on the ground and in the air - against Afghanistan, the reported haven for suspected terrorist Osama bin Laden.
ICE HOCKEY
Hockey ticket goof-up angers students
A rude awakening greeted several Spartan hockey fans Monday morning when their student season tickets weren’t available as scheduled in the Athletic Ticket Office in Jenison Field House. The tickets were supposed to be available at 8 a.m.
MSU
New SN general manager aims to be role model
For the first time, a woman is general manager of The State News. Marty Sprigg, who was promoted to the position in August, said she couldn’t be more excited about her new position.“I am very excited and looking forward to the challenges student newspapers face,” she said.Sprigg came to MSU in 1994 to work for The State News as the advertising adviser.
COMMENTARY
Jordans return would lift Americans spirits
For all practical and logistical reasons, there is much reason to doubt and criticize Michael Jordan’s all-but-official return to the game of basketball.
NEWS
Study abroad fair to answer safety issues
The Office of Study Abroad is holding its annual Study Abroad Fair on Thursday, but there may be a different atmosphere this year.Kathleen Fairfax, director of the Office of Study Abroad, said some students are so distracted by last week’s terrorist attacks that the event’s turnout might be smaller than usual.“I think it’s possible, but it might not be as much of a fear as people’s attention being diverted right now,” she said.
COMMENTARY
Bloody revenge will not help U.S. recover
You want blood? Well flip on CNN, grab a six-pack and order a pizza, because sweet revenge is coming live, uncensored and directly to your living room.
MICHIGAN
New pizza parlor fills late-night cravings
It isn’t a hut, it’s a house.And this house is open late.Pizza House, 4790 S. Hagadorn Road in East Lansing, opened Thursday.
FEATURES
Play exhibits few surprises
An elaborate and well-constructed set was probably the best part of the Lansing Civic Players’ weekend performance of Agatha Christie’s murder mystery, “The Spider’s Web.” Because it is a Christie story, the audience should know what it is in for.
COMMENTARY
U Housing made mistake with locks
The refusal of the West Circle dorms’ housing office to install locks on the Williams Hall bathrooms is irresponsible, infuriating and is a threat to the safety of its residents.
COMMENTARY
Keeping campus open thwarts terror
After the tragic events that occurred early Tuesday morning in New York and Washington, our nation’s leaders requested we give our respect, thoughts and prayers to the victims of the terrorist attacks and to their families.
COMMENTARY
Michigan Drilled
In the hustle and bustle of last week, politics as usual went on in our state. The Department of Natural Resources announced Friday that Michigan will again issue leases for slant drilling for gas and oil under the Great Lakes. The DNR’s intent and timing are ill conceived.