FOOTBALL
Secondary sets up for fight
When MSU’s secondary runs through Notre Dame Stadium’s south tunnel Saturday, “Touchdown Jesus” will greet them from the north.
MSU
Students distribute patriotic ribbons
Green and white took a second on campus when yellow began taking over last week.Students, faculty, staff members and their cars have been donning yellow ribbons since they were passed out by a group of three MSU students early last Friday.Kristen DeJardine, Sarah Palmer and Amber Johnson wanted to show their support for America and their grief for the lost lives.
COMMENTARY
Dont repeat horror of WWII-era camps
I have heard many references to Pearl Harbor over the past few days and many have expressed concern over future terrorist attacks.
FEATURES
Local artist presents demonstration
Kresge Art Museum supplemented its paper art exhibition with a talk by artist Alan Shields Thursday evening.Shields’ offerings continue at 5 p.m.
MICHIGAN
Patriotism abounds as Legislature resumes
Lansing - When the state House met in full session Thursday for the first time since June, some members wore red, white and blue to show their American pride. With thoughts still focused on the Sept.
MSU
President to have final approval in extraordinary circumstances
A resolution regarding surveillance of student groups by MSU police is expected to come to a vote at today’s Board of Trustees meeting. The resolution was created based on a report from an independent panel investigating the placement of an undercover officer into United Students Against Sweatshops, now called Students for Economic Justice, beginning Feb.
COMMENTARY
Stand strong
Our armed forces are setting out on their first assignments of Operation Infinite Justice, and some of our friends and loved ones are among those taking up arms to combat the evil of terrorism around the world. Many men and women, some no older than most college students, are going off to fight a war against a faceless enemy - an enemy that fights from and hides in the shadows. We’ve seen this coming since Sept.
MICHIGAN
Dean to replace Cooley founder as new president
For Cooley Law School Dean Don LeDuc, becoming the next president of the school was a natural next step.“There won’t be a lot of surprises,” he said.
NEWS
McPherson sets example by promising U yearly contributions
MSU President M. Peter McPherson said Thursday he expects to give back about 12 percent of his salary to the university every year for the remainder of his time here.McPherson donated that amount - $25,000 - last year when the MSU Board of Trustees raised his base salary by the same amount.
SPORTS
Toloff, team prepares for Spartan invite
Chris Toloff isn’t labeled with any of the question marks that usually hover around true freshmen competing in Division I athletics.The rookie runner for the MSU men’s cross country team is strong (he says he prefers courses with more hills to utilize his power), he’s talented (finishing second overall in MSU’s first race of the season), and he’s confident.“I expect big things for myself this year,” Toloff said.
MICHIGAN
Sister city to Hollister: Terrorist acts disgraceful
When Lansing Mayor David Hollister opened his mail Sept. 12, he saw a familiar return address - St.
COMMENTARY
SN editorial sends U wrong message
I am writing in response to the editorial, “Message Lost” (SN 9/10). I am disappointed by the judgmental and insulting language used to describe the first anti-rape protest. The article begins with a very objective, detached description of the legal circumstances of Eric Knott and Damon Dowdell.
VOLLEYBALL
2000 champ Badgers first Big Ten foe
MSU’s volleyball team has won all its matches this season, but the “real season” is about to get underway. The Spartans (7-0) open Big Ten play at 7 p.m.
FOOTBALL
Spartans look for fifth consecutive win against Irish
While flags across the nation remain at half-staff, college football will resume play this weekend. MSU will play No.
COMMENTARY
U.S. must be prepared for horrible scenes from war on terrorism
We, as a nation, have really painted ourselves into a corner. Peace is not going to cut it this time and the anticipated war will be a different, more unsightly conflict than we all expect. Former President Bush proclaimed early in this ordeal we will have to fight dirty to combat these terrorists.
MICHIGAN
Tobacco settlement spending challenged
Michigan Attorney General Jennifer Granholm is calling on the state Legislature to re-examine its priorities in appropriating Michigan’s share of the $206 billion national tobacco settlement.Granholm hosted Mississippi Attorney General Mike Moore, who led lawsuit efforts against the tobacco companies in 1994, for meetings with MSU students and state leaders Thursday.
SPORTS
Young team readies for only home event of season
With senior All-American Ann Somerville leading a group of young but experienced runners, the women’s cross country team is looking strong heading into the 12th annual Spartan Invitational today.
NEWS
Board creates scholarship for children of attack victims
Children of those who died in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks will be able to attend MSU for free.The MSU Board of Trustees approved in a meeting Friday, 11 academic scholarships in an effort to alleviate the financial obligations of college education for those closely affected by the event.“Part of the spirit of this university is to worry about the future,” MSU Provost Lou Anna Simon said.
COMMENTARY
Tie a yellow ribbon to support victims
We have all had the opportunity to reflect on Sept. 11’s tragedy and how it has impacted each of us personally.