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.

Thriller daunted by choppy pace

When did thrillers all start to suck? You can’t find a good one anymore. And believe me, “The Glass House” is a prime suspect for pure unadulterated crap.

No place for prayer, God in relief activities

It may be days before the true cost of these attacks can be calculated, but it is clear thousands of lives were shattered on the morning of Sept.

Police briefs 09/18/01

Students learn about justice in teen court

Lansing - At the Lansing Teen Court, juvenile offenders are given a second chance to redeem themselves with the help of their peers. The teen court is celebrating its first year of operation this month and allows teen-agers from Lansing area high schools to serve as jurors and decide on a punishment for the offenders.

Safe Place reaches out to U

As the only university with a domestic violence shelter on a college campus, MSU Safe Place helps promote awareness through counseling, advocacy programs and support groups. The shelter was founded in 1994 by Joanne McPherson, MSU’s first lady.

SN reader tired of seeing Knott letters

I have been reading about Eric Knott for weeks and I am really sick of hearing about it. Yes, I think it is sick MSU would allow someone who allegedly raped a 13-year-old girl to play football.

National stations delay popular shows premieres

In lieu of last week’s tragedy, new episodes of some of television’s most popular shows were postponed for an extra week.But as far as most are concerned, it’s not a big problem.

Notre Dame/MSU rivalry dinner canceled

The College Football Hall of Fame canceled its Thursday reception and banquet that scheduled to honor the 104-year rivalry between MSU and Notre Dame.

Patriotism mounting; locals rush to buy flags

All of the Betsy Rosses in the world couldn’t have sewn flags fast enough to keep department store shelves filled last week. Sharon Weber, a spokeswoman for Wal-Mart, said sales on American flags chainwide have gone up considerably since last week’s terrorist attacks. “Last week we sold over 450,000 flags,” she said. Weber said the count rose from the 260,000 flags sold last year.

Williams: Team must look ahead

Mental preparation may outweigh physical preparation on head football coach Bobby Williams’ priority list this week.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Turkish Americans support Bush effort

Sept. 11 was a day that faceless cowards destroyed the lives of all Americans and threatened our democracy.

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.

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.

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.

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.