COMMENTARY
Mister Rogers | Neighbors say bye
He got into television because he hated the medium. Children, he felt, were allowing their minds to decay because of it.
NEWS
Acceptance of gays improving, groups promote liberal ideals
U.S. high school seniors are more liberal about lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgendered issues than the rest of the country’s adult population, a recent survey found. The random poll, which was designed by Hamilton College and conducted by Zogby International, found that out of 1,003 high school seniors, 85 percent thought gay men and lesbians should be accepted by society. Brent Bilodeau, MSU’s assistant for lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgendered concerns, said he thinks students are more accepting of members of the LBGT community than before. “At one level, I can say I am seeing signs of a greater degree of tolerance, support and acceptance of LBGT people,” he said.
VOLLEYBALL
MSU shines in Classic, finishes undefeated
The MSU volleyball team can check one goal off its to-do list after winning all four of its matches at this weekend’s MSU Volleyball Classic at Jenison Field House. “To win this tournament on our home court was a big goal of ours,” senior outside hitter Erin Hartley said. The Spartans defeated Auburn 3-1 and Dayton 3-1 on Friday and capped the tournament with 3-1 victories against Denver and Western Michigan on Saturday. “These early season victories will help the team become more sure of itself,” sophomore setter Nikki Colson said. “It’s an incredible confidence booster.
SOCCER
Baum charts 300th victory
The game wasn’t even finished when MSU men’s soccer head coach Joe Baum’s celebration began. With less than a minute to play, Baum soaked in his historic win as several Spartans doused him in watercooler glory. This was more than a solid 6-1 season-opening victory against Wisconsin-Green Bay in the MSU/Radisson Soccer Classic Saturday - this was 25-year MSU head coach Baum’s 300th career win. When the final buzzer sounded, Old College Field turned into “Joe Baum Field” as the 410 fans cheered and held up signs reading “300,” and his team rushed toward him with congratulations. “It’s hard to believe,” Baum said.
MICHIGAN
Pre-Recruitment sessions shed light on greek system
Students curious about greek life and its opportunities may want to attend information sessions to be held across campus today and Wednesday.The sessions will be held in various residence halls and at the Union and will focus on the Recruitment process later this month, and any questions students may have about the greek system.“The Interfraternity and Panhellenic Council executive boards will be presenting at these information sessions,” said Interfraternity Council President Josh Tudor.
VOLLEYBALL
Womens volleyball claims championship trophy
Junior outside hitter Kyla Smith knew before Friday’s opening match of the MSU Volleyball Classic that she would have to take some pressure off senior outside hitter Erin Hartley.
SPORTS
MAC games test team for Big 10
In its only exhibition game, the MSU women’s soccer team notched a 3-1 win over Eastern Michigan of the Mid-American Conference last week. But head coach Tom Saxton isn’t overlooking the two MAC schools visiting MSU’s campus on the Spartans’ regular season-opening weekend. MSU takes on Western Michigan at 4 p.m.
MICHIGAN
Plaza stores closed to make way for supermarket
The lanes will be replaced with isles of canned peas, and the shoes will disappear for magazines racks.Pro Bowl East, 2757 E.
FEATURES
Weekend Guide
Friday:l Rick’s American Cafe, 224 Abbott Road, will feature both the Snowshoe Crabs and Uptown DJ’s.
SPORTS
Crew to hold informational meetings
The MSU women’s crew is holding a pair of informational meetings to recruit interested individuals at 4:30 p.m.
VOLLEYBALL
MSU Classic opens season, young team shaking nerves in tourney
A bundle of nerves. Spartan volleyball coach Chuck Erbe knows his team will be battling its emotions as well as Auburn, Dayton, Denver and Western Michigan this weekend.
SPORTS
Cross country starts season
The MSU men’s cross country team races off to start its season at the Grand Valley State Fall Classic at 5 p.m.
MSU
Llamas invade campus for Labor Day
What animal is an ideal backyard companion, requires little maintenance and doesn’t smell or make annoying noises? They’re llamas, and they’re invading campus this weekend. Up to 200 of the cute creatures can be seen at Llamafest, set for 8 a.m.
MSU
History professor fondly remembered by students, colleagues
An MSU history professor and avid skydiver, David Walker, died earlier this summer in a sky diving accident.Peter Beattie, a fellow Latin American historian at MSU, said Walker was born in Louisiana but spent much of his life in Texas.“David was a real character,” said Beattie, an associate history professor.
MSU
ASMSU searches for new chief of staff after summer-long vacancy
After the ASMSU chief of staff position sat empty all summer, MSU’s undergraduate student government is looking to fill the position.And this time, the group is looking for someone who will stay around for awhile.The summer marks the the sixth time in the last four years the position was vacated.
MICHIGAN
Officers hope to better serve student groups
East Lansing Sgt. Nancy Hamilton spent eight of her 11 years with the East Lansing Police Department working with the canine patrol. Now she’s handling a completely different kind of animal - students. On top of her regular road-patrol duties, Hamilton will serve as the student alliance coordinator, a position created to improve relations between MSU students and police. “This is to try to get students familiar with officers,” Hamilton said.
FEATURES
Alumni novelist to sign books
Best-selling author and MSU alumnus R. Barri Flowers will be in the Lansing area this week to wrap up a Michigan book tour. He will be at Waldenbooks in the Meridian Mall, 1982 W.
FEATURES
Building a temple
Break out the club gear, there’s a new booty-shaking venue in town.The Temple Club, 500 E.
MSU
Increase helps professors pay remain competitive
The university’s academic staff will notice an increase in their pay checks this October, but reactions amongst the faculty are mixed as to whether the increase will move MSU’s historically underpaid professors up the Big Ten’s salary scale.MSU ranked last in the Big Ten in average salary during the last school year, the Office of Planning and Budgets said.This year, the university increased salaries by 5 percent for the third year in a row, despite a lower than expected state appropriation.And MSU President M.