Womens golf team places 5th in Central District Classic; unhappy with effort

The 14th-ranked women’s golf team placed fifth at the windswept Central District Classic in Parrish, Fla.

Local potters help the hungry

LANSING - For the 10th year in a row, Lansing area potters created more than 850 bowls to help feed the hungry.More than 800 people stopped by the Center for the Arts, 425 S.

Support vice president in November

I cannot argue support for Vice President Al Gore as well as a hard core liberal can - I’m not a lefty.

Mens soccer improves to win second straight game

The MSU men’s soccer team traveled across the state to Kalamazoo Wednesday and fought off Western Michigan 3-1, despite being physically tired after Sunday’s 2-0 win over then-No.

Michael Wilder has visited at least four haunted houses every year since he was 10. A decade later, the pre-law and finance sophomore still gets scared while going through “haunted” buildings. “They get you all the time,” Wilder said.

Duckett may not see weekend action

Because of a sprained shoulder, sophomore tailback T.J. Duckett may not play against Illinois this weekend.Head coach Bobby Williams said Monday that Duckett’s playing status being evaluated.“I’m not sure if he’s going to be ready for this weekend,” he said.

Red Cedar trash displayed to help change messy habits

Sludge-caked bikes, browned but previously white plastic lawn chairs, a soggy mattress and a rusted bed frame were just a few of the pollutants pulled from the Red Cedar River muck earlier this month by environmentally-conscious MSU students. And Wednesday afternoon, the items were showcased.

SN endorsement confusing to U

I am somewhat confused by the logic used by the editorial board in making its recent endorsement in the 70th District state House race.

Student vigil honors right to choose

A handful of students stood at the rock on Farm Lane on Wednesday night, shielding their white candles from the wind.Voices for Choices, a political awareness student organization, held a candlelight vigil to honor Abortion Access Action Month, which is celebrated in October.

Freshmen scammed by fake salesperson

Amanda Smith is a little more skeptical than she used to be.Especially of those who approach the door to her dorm room with what could be perceived as a good deal.Smith, a Spanish freshman, and her roommate were bamboozled out of about $180 last month after purchasing several magazines from a man who said he was an MSU communication student collecting points to win an overseas trip to Australia.“In hindsight I guess it made sense (that it was a scam),” Smith said.

Go Green and support Nader for U.S. president

You will probably only find this column interesting if you are deciding between Vice President Al Gore and Green Party presidential candidate Ralph Nader.

Blue chip recruit commits to cagers

FLINT - Kelvin Torbert badly wanted to end the hectic recruiting process he’d been enduring, but he forgot some important pieces of apparel. After current and former basketball coaches, his guidance counselor, school administrators and Torbert’s brother spoke at a podium in Flint Northwestern High School’s cafeteria Wednesday, the 6-foot-4 wing player stepped up to the microphone to a round of applause. Torbert, 17, thanked friends and family, but when he was about to announce his college choice, the consensus top five nationally ranked high school senior realized his props weren’t nearby. “It was a hard decision where to go to school at,” the guard/forward said just before disappearing into a back room without warning. Torbert emerged minutes later to the rising chatter of the crowd, donning a sparkling green top hat with “MSU” on the side and waving a green Spartan flag. The crowd of classmates, teammates and faculty gave a loud ovation, pleased that another Flint basketball player was heading southwest to East Lansing. Torbert said MSU head coach Tom Izzo and the Spartan players were the main factors in choosing MSU over Connecticut, Michigan and Cincinnati. “Coach Izzo has done real well with the other Flint players,” Torbert said, referring to the success of the Flintstones - Charlie Bell, Mateen Cleaves, Morris Peterson and Antonio Smith.

Grant helps state police install cameras in patrol cars

The Michigan State Police is installing 58 new video camera systems in patrol cars across the state thanks to a large federal grant.The $247,892 grant was given to the department as part of a $12 million effort to help install cameras in police cruisers in 41 states.Michigan already has 122 cameras deployed across the state, including four in the Lansing area.

E.L.s Eight Ball Grifter to perform in Gothabilly Web cast

In a new twist on rockabilly and Goth, bands such as East Lansing’s Eight Ball Grifter are combining ghoulish and dark lyrics with traditional rockabilly sounds and punk rock to create a new genre touted as Gothabilly.Traditional rockabilly music includes fast tempos that are still danceable, with lyrics about the darker side of life.

Icers preparing to face Irish in first CCHA road matchup

Playing on the road for the first time in the CCHA season, the men’s ice hockey team will battle the Notre Dame Fighting Irish tonight and Friday at the Joyce Center in South Bend, Ind.Not only will the series be the only meeting between the Spartans (2-1-1) and the Irish (2-3-1) this season, but MSU will have to face Notre Dame without two veteran players.Senior center Andrew Bogle and junior center Joe Goodenow will not play this weekend because of shoulder injuries.

State to improve Parkinsons care

The state’s premiere research universities - MSU, the University of Michigan and Wayne State University - will collaborate with major health care providers to improve the quality of medical care to in-state Parkinson’s disease patients.The Michigan Parkinson Initiative, which was announced Wednesday during a press conference at the Kellogg Center, enlists the help of the medical schools of the three universities, the Henry Ford Health System, Beaumont Neuroscience Center, St.

Icers freeze Irish 5-1

SOUTH BEND, Ind. - A week after downing Nebraska-Omaha with a flurry of power play goals, the men ’s ice hockey team overwhelmed Notre Dame the same way Thursday night, thumping the Irish 5-1.Sophomore left winger Steve Jackson, freshman center Jeremy Jackson and sophomore center Steve Clark all scored with the man advantage, pacing the Spartans to the win in their first CCHA road game of the season.Prior to two last-minute Spartan goals, MSU had scored its last eight goals on special teams - seven power play and one short-handed.

Please listen to your conscience

Since as far back as I can remember, my parents have preached many concepts to me, some of which were never waste any food on my plate and share as much as possible with the less fortunate.

Officials ask for sign ordinance compliance

East Lansing officials are asking political candidates and homeowners to abide by a sign ordinance that limits where signs can be placed and how many are allowed in one yard.Lawn signs are a popular way for candidates to display their name and face to persuade voters.

Prognosticators have a winning feeling for U

The prognosticators returned to form last week, although MSU didn’t. However, the boys have a winning feeling about Saturday’s game.