COMMENTARY
Masons money
As the winningest coach in college hockey, Ron Mason is expected - and deserves - to receive a $20,000 raise today.
COMMENTARY
Organized religion helps, not hurts
Contrary to what Craig Gunn would have us believe (“Time for the dissolution of organized religion?” SN 10/4), the greatest crimes against humanity have been perpetrated due to the lack of organized religion and not because of it. Look at the Stalinist Soviet Union, an officially atheist country, which exterminated up to 40 million of its own people.
FEATURES
Parading around
“Originally we wanted to build Sparty in the place of Atlas, but we used the football player instead,” explained SAF co-director and anthropology junior Shannon Skibinski.
COMMENTARY
Notre Dame should know to be on field
Thanks for the lesson regarding “one of the most sordid betrayals of trust in recent sports history,” (“Irish wronged by ‘U’ athletic program,” SN 10/10). I think a better question to ask is why didn’t Notre Dame and Bob Davie come to the same conclusion Bobby Williams did? Maybe it was more important for the team to be out on the field supporting the United States than sitting in the locker room watching “Rudy.” I think if you asked most fans they would come to a consensus it was appropriate for the teams to be on the field in honor of the victims.
SOCCER
Men gear up for rival Wolverines; women host Indiana, Purdue
Hockey and football aren’t the only on-campus athletic draws this weekend.The MSU women’s soccer team starts the weekend off with a 4 p.m.
MSU
FBI addresses students concerns
Students in Fayyaz Hussain’s Integrated Studies in Social Science class had a chance Thursday to discuss their concerns about the terrorist attacks with area Lansing FBI Resident Supervisor Richard Licht.Hussain said he invited Licht because students need to discuss their frustrations so they can better understand what is going on.
BASKETBALL
First practice is Motown LoDown
The first step toward another winning basketball season begins tonight and the Spartans aren’t too proud to ask for some support.The MSU men’s and women’s basketball teams officially begin their seasons with the Motown Lo’Down at 10:30 p.m today in Breslin Center.Players will be available to sign autographs, and prizes will be given away before the teams are officially introduced with Motown tunes blasting in the background.At midnight, the first official practice for both teams will begin, giving fans a sneak look at the Spartan teams.For the men, that team will be drastically different than last year’s.The team lost five seniors after they graduated (including starters Charlie Bell, Andre Hutson and David Thomas) and said adios to guard Jason Richardson and forward Zach Randolph, who left early for the NBA.That mass exodus has put a tad bit of pressure on the remaining players and new freshmen to follow four years of Big Ten Championships, three straight Final Four appearances and the 2000 National Championship.“The (freshmen) have to step up, they don’t really have a choice,” junior forward Adam Ballinger said.
FOOTBALL
Spartans cant overlook Hawkeyes like last year
MSU alumni won’t be the only ones returning to Spartan Stadium on Saturday for the Homecoming football game against Iowa.
MSU
ASMSU backs acts with ribbons for U
In an effort to spread awareness to the masses coming in for Homecoming weekend, members of ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, will pass out 60,000 purple ribbons in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.Last Thursday, Student Assembly passed a bill to allocate up to $1,000 from a Special Projects Account to support a rape awareness campaign.ASMSU’s Student and Academic assemblies last month passed a joint resolution to work to keep the campus safe and free of rape.Melanie Olmsted, College of Social Science representative for Student Assembly, created the bill and thought this would be a good way to show support.“The ASMSU community took a stand against rape and violence and this is an opportunity to put their words into action,” Olmsted said.Olmsted said the cost wouldn’t reach $1,000 and that her idea is separate from the other events occurring to support domestic violence awareness.
COMMENTARY
Restroom problems also plagued game
I would like it known that students were not the only ones denied access during “The Cold War” (“Access denied for students at ‘Cold War,’” SN 10/10). All of the women who were in need of a restroom were also denied access to that restroom, the only ladies’ room on the upper concourse of the east side of Spartan Stadium. I missed all of the first intermission and about six minutes of the second period just trying to use the restroom, as I had to go all the way down because there was no way to get in and out of the area near the student section. I am an avid Spartan hockey fan and came to watch the game and help my alma mater set a record.
MICHIGAN
Retailers ponder holiday shopping
Michigan retailers may need a crystal ball to determine whether to stock more merchandise or cut back from last year’s levels.The Michigan Retailers Association released a recent report saying 41 percent of stores are buying more, while 44 percent are buying less and 15 percent are staying at the same level.Tom Scott, spokesman for the association, said the expectations for this year are low.“(The economy) has been slow all year long, and the events of Sept.
NEWS
U naming policy to change, pending vote by Trustees
The next building named on campus will have to meet a revised set of guidelines.The MSU Board of Trustees is scheduled to vote today on changes to the university’s nearly 12-year-old policy on the naming of buildings and facilities.A key change assures that trustees may not name a facility in honor of an MSU administrator, faculty or staff member, unless that person has been deceased for at least five years.But trustees do not consider the new guidelines steadfast rules against naming a building after a living MSU employee.
FEATURES
Jazz band to perform The Blues
MARINA IONESCU For The State News The MSU Jazz Band I will present its season-opening concert, “The Blues,” at 7:30 p.m.
MSU
ASMSU works with U to fix facilities
Administrators and members of ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, met Tuesday to hash out the next step to improve the intramural sports facilities on campus. Lee June, vice president for student affairs and services, and Fred Poston, vice president for finance and operations, answered students’ questions and gave information on what is possible in the future. “I think the meeting went well,” June said.
NEWS
U offers scholarship for LBGT students
Although some universities don’t offer scholarships for lesbian, bisexual, gay or transgendered students, MSU’s Pride Scholarship is targeted toward those who have actively served the LBGT community. And 2001 recipient Lindsay Noechel is grateful to have received the honor. “A lot of LBGT students don’t get funding from a lot of places,” the psychology junior said.
MICHIGAN
Legislators aim to keep parolees, probationers in check
State representatives in the House Criminal Justice Committee want to keep better track of parolees and probationers.The committee unanimously approved legislation Tuesday that enters Michigan into a national group of states working together to manage parolees and probationers who wish to cross state lines.
FOOTBALL
Spartans will keep Hawkeyes on the ground
The ice rink is gone and football is back at Spartan Stadium for the first time since MSU’s Sept.
COMMENTARY
Ending the evil
Traumatized by their attackers, sexual assault survivors are made to feel ruined and humiliated. But they’re not only victimized by the rapist who attacked them, but by the society that treats them.Survivors have long received the short end of the stick when it comes to reporting the crime and getting medical treatment.One of the best ways to find and convict a rapist is through the use of a rape kit, a small box containing various tools to collect forensic evidence.But these kits, along with the personnel costs, examination fees and hospital stays involved add up - sometimes with a bill of more than $800 that the survivor pays.And even then, examinations can often be cold and inattentive, completely lacking in the care the situation demands.
MICHIGAN
Great grapes grow into fine wines on Michigans coasts
Those who picture Michigan’s Great Lakes may think of swimming, sailing or historic lighthouses.But they’re also responsible for producing some of the best wines in the nation.“There are dramatic advantages to Michigan,” said Joel Lichty, owner of Veritas Wine Shop, 211 M.A.C.
SOCCER
Team downs Oakland 4-1, U-M next
Despite the menacing weather, a crowd of 245 gathered to watch the MSU men’s soccer team down the Oakland Grizzlies 4-1 Wednesday at Old College Field. The game started slow with neither team creating many chances for themselves. The Spartans (7-2-1, 2-1 Big Ten) went into halftime 1-0, but both teams only had two shots on goal for the half. But Oakland (4-3-2) came out a little flat as well, allowing the Spartans to remain in the game with their subpar performance. “Both teams played sloppy soccer for half an hour,” head coach Joe Baum said.