E.L. prepares for traffic onslaught

Those hoping to catch a glimpse of the nation’s most highly profiled Democrat may have run into some minor problems Thursday.Tickets for Vice President Al Gore’s campaign stop in East Lansing on Sunday were supposed to be available Thursday morning.But there was a slight delay in procedures.“There was a delay in printing the tickets,” said Christy Setzer, Gore’s state spokeswoman.Tickets will be available from 11 a.m.

Web offers alternative to car lot

Three years ago it seemed odd to buy a car in pajamas and slippers at 3 a.m.But now that the e-commerce boom has hit the automobile industry and consumers’ garages, it isn’t even necessary to leave the house when shopping for a car.“It’s really about customer convenience,” said Leigh Morehouse, the Internet manager for Spartan Motor Mall, 5701 S.

Bush does little for young voters

In the third debate, Texas Gov. George W. Bush explained that young people are apathetic about voting because they see politicians saying one thing and doing another.

Vice president is best candidate

When Americans choose their president on Nov. 7, we will elect a leader for the entire world whose decisions can affect billions of people in every nation of the globe.

Gridders, Illini struggling for wins

Before the season began, MSU and Illinois figured they would be fighting for postseason positioning by late October.

Satans son, angels entice film audiences

Today marks the culmination of a year of anxious waiting for many movie fans, as today is the official coast-to-coast release of “Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2.” Although the film may hog the spotlight this weekend, it’s not the only one out there showing promise. For the next three weeks, an entire brigade of potentially great films will hit theaters, including a few long, and not so long, awaited returns and some new, fresh movies fit for the silver screen. Today “Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2” Well, what can be said about this film?

U honors former chief

It wasn’t easy, many concede, when Clifton Wharton Jr. became MSU’s president in 1970. Yes, he was the university’s only black chief executive.

Third parties face uphill struggle in trustee race

The race for two seats on the MSU Board of Trustees features Democrats, Republicans, incumbents, candidates with semi-famous last names and a bigwig union official. But three third-party contenders - all relatively unknown in the city and state - are also making their campaign pitch to be elected to the university’s eight-member governing body. Libertarians Michael H.

DCL clinic helps students with low-income tax forms

The MSU-Detroit College of Law Tax Clinic has helped a lot of people file their returns since it opened in January, but as the program’s inaugural year draws to a close, those involved know they will provide their services to many more. The clinic offers free services to low-income taxpayers who need help with anything from filing returns to resolving conflicts with the Internal Revenue Service.

School of Music puts electronic twist on concert

A School of Music concert tonight doesn’t feature instruments or musicians. Instead, a computer and speakers will take the stage. The electronic music concert starts at 8 p.m.

Womens soccer to face formidable Penn State

The MSU women’s soccer team goes into today’s game against No. 7 Penn State with nothing to lose and a No.

SN endorses:

Democrat Dorothy Gonzales and Republican Scott Romney have the energy and experience to be efficient members of MSU’s Board of Trustees.

Day of the Dead celebrates life

The 50-or-so wooden crosses surrounding the rock on Farm Lane today might represent death to those passing by.

Shop rents costumes for parties

Dressing up for Halloween may seem a little immature, but no matter who you are, the Lansing Civic Players Costume Shop will bring out the kid in you. Carrying nearly 10,000 authentic-looking costumes, the costume shop, located above the Lansing Civic Players Guild, 2300 E.

Halloween Heaven

Don’t let the eerie music, dimmed lights, dripping candles and Halloween statuettes scare you too much. Lansing resident Robert “Rock” Hudson isn’t trying to scare anyone; he’s just having fun. Hudson’s apartment houses more than 1,200 miniature Halloween statues that he has been collecting for seven years.

Domestic problems

Until recently, I thought that the weirdest thing about coming of age was getting used to the term “woman.” Worse than when I am called “ma’am,” is being 20 years old and described as a woman.

Graduate students elect new leader

The Council of Graduate Students is under new leadership.COGS officials elected Sam Howerton the council’s new president Wednesday night.

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City gears up for Gores Sunday visit

Democratic Vice President Al Gore will be visiting East Lansing on Sunday without the help of his running mate, U.S.

Romney hopes to keep seat on board

Scott Romney said he’s ready to share his passion about MSU with everyone.“I caught on fire here,” said Romney, a 1966 MSU alumnus.