NEWS

Badger bomb defeats gridders in final minute

Jeff Karzen

October 14, 2000

It was a defensive battle and somebody had to break the tie. Unfortunately for MSU, it was Wisconsin.The Badgers evened the score at 10 with 11 seconds left in the second half, and it stayed that way until backup quarterback Jim Sorgi connected on a 45-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Lee Evans with 0:45 remaining, giving Wisconsin a 17-10 win.The play occurred just after the Badgers elected to attempt a fourth-and-one conversion at MSU’s 46-yard line.

COMMENTARY

Go for it

MSU should not trip over the decision to use natural grass in its stadiumIn 1991, MSU was commissioned to design a natural turf field inside the Pontiac Silverdome for the 1994 World Cup.

COMMENTARY

SN alcohol column has U responding

I am writing in response to the opinion column (“‘U’ drinking surveys seem unbalanced,” SN 10/10) written by Tim Mosley.

MICHIGAN

Airplane crash survivors remain in area hospital

Cutler Fetherston

October 13, 2000

A couple involved in Wednesday night’s plane crash in Meridian Township remain hospitalized. The crash landed Lansing residents Bob and Kathy Boyd at Sparrow Hospital where he Boyd remains in critical condition.

NEWS

Vigil sheds light on week of coming out celebration

Sheena Harrison

October 13, 2000

A candlelight vigil to end hate and bias crimes concluded the university’s weeklong National Coming Out Days celebration.The vigil, held Thursday night at the rock on Farm Lane, marks the second anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s death.

MSU

Former adviser will speak at U

Emily Robinson

October 13, 2000

A former adviser to President Carter will be on campus Monday to speak about the future of foreign policy in the United States. Zbigniew Brzezinski, who served as Carter’s national security adviser, will be the featured speaker at a 12:30 p.m.

MICHIGAN

Gallerys new location picture perfect

Rachel Wright

October 13, 2000

Trillium Gallery reopens Sunday at a new location, adding a whimsical and artistic edge to Grand River Avenue.“We are closer to (other art galleries) in the downtown area, creating somewhat of a triangle of galleries,” said Kalli Halpern, owner of the gallery, 207 E.

NEWS

Father mourns sons death

Sara Luneburg

October 13, 2000

Dennis D’Annunzio has cried a lot during the past three days. And now he’s cried himself dry. But the tightness in his heart and the memory of his son’s infectious smile will never go away. Brandon D’Annunzio, a 24-year-old Livonia resident and Michigan Technological University engineering student, was removed from life support 4 p.m.

FEATURES

Daily columnist casts shame on Maize and Blue

I can remember in third grade, just before the MSU-University of Michigan football game, being exposed to the still-growing rivalry between the two schools.

MICHIGAN

Police open office in Union

Sara Luneburg

October 13, 2000

The East Lansing and MSU police departments are entering another partnership to improve relations between police and students.East Lansing police Officer Larry Sparkes and MSU police Officer Andrea Beasinger are setting up an office in the Union to address student concerns.“We need to be able to communicate back and forth between our departments and the students,” Sparkes said.

FEATURES

Films for a scary night

Cory Vowell

October 13, 2000

There is a certain quirky eerieness about today, Friday the 13th. Strange superstitions and an overall scary aura surround every Friday the 13th, but especially this one, in October, just a few weeks before Halloween. Today, much like Halloween, has developed a plethora of creepy superstitions.

NEWS

McCain steps up to play Hardball

Emily Robinson

October 13, 2000

When Arizona Sen. John McCain visited MSU in February, he was George W. Bush’s fiercest rival.But when the Republican returned to campus Thursday for a live taping of MSNBC’s “Hardball with Chris Matthews,” he came off looking like one of the Texas governor’s biggest fans.During the hourlong program, which was held at the 4,000-seat Auditorium, McCain continuously expressed his loyalty to Bush, the Republican candidate for president.Yet he didn’t tell students in attendance who to cast their ballots for in November.

SPORTS

Soccer teams look to raise level of intensity this weekend

Justin A. Rice

October 13, 2000

While the MSU men’s soccer team looks to get back on track in the Big Ten this weekend at Michigan, the women’s soccer team will look to use its two weekend Big Ten games as a selling point to the NCAA selection committee.MSU head coach Tom Saxton said this weekend’s home games vs.

FEATURES

Local bands fit Octoberfest bill

Daniel Pepper

October 13, 2000

Old Town Lansing’s Octoberfest drew an estimated 20,000 people last year. They came for music, food, beer and just a general good time.Those who come for the music this year will be there for a long list of local acts.

SPORTS

Title defense one of many season objectives for Izzo, Cagers

Arthur Alcid

October 13, 2000

After attaining that coveted national championship, Tom Izzo said he and MSU basketball are headed for uncharted waters.“In dealing with winning a national championship, I haven’t been there, haven’t done that,” he said.

FEATURES

Weekend Guide

Friday Fishbone with Primitive Reason and Soot will be at the Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave.

FEATURES

Octoberfest begins tonight

Michonne L. Omo

October 13, 2000

Before the winter weather comes to stay, Old Town Lansing is giving you your “Last Chance to Rock” in the streets. Fourteen local bands, 15 vendors and a projected 15,000 to 20,000 people will invade Turner Street in Old Town Lansing this weekend for the seventh annual Old Town Octoberfest.

COMMENTARY

McCain has survived, revived American politics

The son and grandson of U.S. Navy admirals survived torture from both the Hanoi Hilton during the Vietnam War and debating Texas Gov.

MICHIGAN

E.L. board positions to be filled, all can apply

Kristyne E. Demske

October 13, 2000

The City of East Lansing is looking for residents to fill positions on a number of advisory boards and commissions.People on boards such as the planning commission, the zoning board of appeals, the housing commission and the commission on the environment have the opportunity to bring their expertise to the East Lansing City Council, Mayor Pro Tem Beth Schwarze said.“What those boards do is advise the city council on the way policy should be shaped,” Schwarze said.

COMMENTARY

Homecoming is a time to reflect about U

Last Sunday, I had occasion to return to campus from Cincinnati, jewel of the Ohio River. On the way back, I stopped by my house, just a stone’s throw from I-75 once it winds its way into Michigan.