Wolverine offense a challenge for U

On paper, Michigan’s offense reads as deadly as any in the country. Through the air, quarterback Drew Henson has great options wherever he turns.

EPA awards Lansing grant to redevelop polluted areas

Lansing’s Brownfield Redevelopment Authority received a $200,000 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to identify contaminated properties in the city.The money will help the agency find contaminated sites within the city that can be developed with some environmental improvements, said Tracy Carney-Miller, a development specialist with the Economic Development Corporation.

Can drive funds United Way

Holden Hall government and SYNERGY, a community service group, began collecting bottles and cans by the hundreds Thursday night to raise funds for the Capital Area United Way. The event is one of several efforts to increase MSU’s contribution to this year’s United Way campaign throughout campus.MSU has pledged to raise 10 percent of the campaign’s $6.9 million goal, which will benefit service-providing agencies in the Lansing area.A challenge among the residence halls to raise the most funds will continue through October.

Floral flourish: Designer creates holiday bouquets

When you get a bouquet of flowers, it probably elicits a sense of tranquility and peace of mind. All perfectly arranged and settled into place, it’s hard to imagine the chaotic process that brought it all together.Laura Robertson helps that process bloom.“It can be stressful,” says Robertson, a floral designer and manager at B/A Florist, 1424 E.

Police briefs 10/20/00

Proposal cartoon was offensive

The editorial cartoon that appeared in The State News on Oct. 10 was appalling to me. The Christian crucifix is a sacred and traditional symbol of Christian believers.

Pack your Prada bags, the Spartans are coming

I sometimes laugh at how many times I tried to do things just to be “cool” in grade school.

Couple awarded for aid to international studies

The East Lansing City Council discussed more than just plans for the city Tuesday, presenting the Citizens of the Year Award to Paul and Linda Roberts.The East Lansing couple was recommended as worthy recipients of the award by Stanley Wronski, president of the Greater Lansing United Nations Association.The award is given to the person or people every year who have contributed an outstanding accomplishment toward world peace and freedom.The Roberts have been avidly involved in international studies programs for MSU as well as cultural understanding and communication skills with other countries.Paul Roberts, who serves as the associate dean for international programs in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, has been with MSU and the MSU study abroad program since 1979.“Even though I am really honored to be presented with this award, I think there are many others who have done just as much if not more for the international program than I have,” Roberts said.Study abroad opportunities have expanded from one to more than 30 programs in the last 10 years since Paul Roberts started working in the program.

Riot policy changes in the works

The MSU Board of Trustees could soon be presented with a proposal that would alter the interim off-campus riot policy.The University Committee on Student Affairs will present the revision to Academic Council at its meeting Tuesday.

Breast cancer awareness program educates women

At 24, Gina Davidson was diagnosed with breast cancer. She could have been diagnosed a year earlier, but the St.

Weekend Guide

Friday Mike Tyson takes on Andrew Golota at The Palace of Auburn Hills, 2 Championship Drive in Auburn Hills.

CNN journalists to speak on campus

Political pundits Mark Shields and Robert Novak will discuss the heated 2000 presidential election on campus next week. They will be the featured speakers for the third annual Broad Distinguished Lecture Series. The nationally known journalists will visit MSU on Tuesday for “Novak & Shields Debate Campaign 2000,” a discussion about the state of politics in Washington and the presidential campaign. The event, sponsored by the Eli Broad Graduate School of Management, will be held at Wharton Center’s Pasant Theatre at 6:30 p.m.

Palestinians given little voice in American press

As the American media has once again openly sided with the forces of oppression and occupation, little room is given to the voices of the Palestinian people whose “Intifada” is an act of united national liberation against a brutal military occupation.

The great divide? Columnist wants no part of it

On the banks of the Red Cedar, there’s a school that’s known to all. Or at least most. I disregard my out-of-state friends who, until they went off to school, “only thought there was one college in Michigan.” Because to me, those banks - and that school - were always very well known. Perhaps this is confession therapy, but it’s time for me to come clean.

Candidate advisers to debate environment

Two environmental experts representing the major party presidential candidates will debate about key campaign issues at noon Saturday. The forum is part of the Society of Environmental Journalists conference, held at the Kellogg Center. Jay Letto, national conference manager for the SEJ, recognizes the importance the debate holds. “I’m looking forward to the debate session,” he said.

U-M students gear up for the big game

ANN ARBOR - Students at the University of Michigan saw foreign colors on their rock Tuesday.Green and white paint plastered U-M’s rock in only the beginning of this week’s pranks and rituals sparked by the rivalry between MSU and U-M.“I think it’s hilarious how much everyone gets into the game,” U-M senior David Rosner said Tuesday.

Debate skims affirmative action issue

As far as disagreements between presidential candidates go, students feel the discussion about affirmative action during Tuesday night’s presidential debate could have been louder and longer.Instead, it showed a difference in the candidates’ views without answering many questions.Republican Texas Gov.

Whitmer pledges reforms for education, health care

This is the second of two stories profiling the major party candidates for the 70th District state House seat.Gretchen Whitmer stood with members of the state House on Thursday as the representatives pledged to appoint her to the House Appropriations subcommittee on higher education - if she’s elected.Whitmer, the Democratic candidate for the 70th District state House seat, said a primary goal is closing the funding gap between MSU and other state colleges.“I went to school here and have lived here for years,” Whitmer, 29, said in front of the.

Kickers must strive for tournament victory

As both the MSU men’s and women’s soccer teams near the Big Ten tournament, they are not depending on other teams losing to give them a boost in the standings. The women head out West to northern California on Friday to take on St.

Sports event to roll into Ann Arbor for big game

On Oct. 21, the University of Michigan plays host to in-state rival Michigan State, and while the football game serves as the main attraction, it will not be the only event in Ann Arbor grabbing people’s attention.