SPORTS
After rough losses team could make comeback
We were all fooled. And it wasn’t the first time.Three straight wins to begin the season and a running back named T.J.
MICHIGAN
Candidate visits to garner awareness
GRAND RAPIDS - For voters not happy with the leading presidential candidates, Howard Phillips would like you to know the Constitution Party makes a great alternative.Phillips and his fellow party members feel his race for the presidency is not receiving fair coverage.
NEWS
Badger bomb defeats gridders in final minute
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.
NEWS
Injury, errors hurt Spartan Spikers
EVANSTON, Ill. - The MSU volleyball team split its weekend Big Ten matches for the second straight week.The Spartans (12-5, 5-3 Big Ten) lost to No.
NEWS
Badger bomb defeats gridders in final minute
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.