2 Michigon State News, East Lansing, Michigan MSU v. ND: two hungry teams Both teams need wins after rather slow start By JOECENTERS State News Sports Writer When MSU hosts Notre Dame Saturday in a 1:30 p.m. clash at Spartan Stadium, it will be the 44th time that the two football teams will have met. But this game will be far different than most of the meetings between the two schools. This contest will be between two tearhs that are fighting for its lives, which is unusual for both MSU and Notre Dame this early in the season. Both schools are 1-2 this season and the team that winds up on the short end of the score could find itself in a hole with no way to get out. The Irish lost their first two games of the season, a 3-0 setback to Missouri and a 28-14 defeat at the hands of Michigan, MSU's opponent next week in Ann Arbor. Last Saturday, Notre Dame finally got on the right track by beating Purdue 10-6. News/Deborah J. Borin The Boilermakers took a 6-0 halftime lead on two field goals by State Scott Sovereen, but that's all of the offense that Purdue could Lonnie Middleton (44), MSU's starting fullback, tries to burst past three muster against the Irish. A third quarter touchdown by Jerome Syracuse defenders in MSU's 49-21 win earlier this season. Heavens and a 27-yard field goal by Joe Unis later on in the same Middleton and his teammates will be seeking to rebound against Notre stanza gave Notre Dame its margin of victory. Dame Saturday before traveling to Ann Arbor to face Michigan the following The Spartans, losers to Purdue 21-14 in the season opener for week. both schools, came back the following week to crunch Syracuse 49-21, before getting roughed up last Friday 30-9 by Southern California. back-up quarterback Bert Vaughn, who has been suffering from a "We're closer in being competitive with Notre Dame than two sore shoulder which he hurt in the Syracuse game. years ago and last year," Spartan coach Dairy 1 Rogers said. "We Ed Smith, who completed 12 of 27 passes against USC, received haven't scored a touchdown in two years against Notre Dame." praise from Rogers for his play after being out a week with a Rogers said that Notre Dame's 1-2 record doesn't make them broken bone in his hand. Rogers pointed out that three of the any easier of an opponent. He said that the Irish, National incomplete passes were intentional and that "he hit some receivers champions last season, "wasn't a good team last season until the (with passes) that were dropped." Southern California game (the Irish's sixth game of the season)." On defense, the Spartans have two standouts so far this season When asked what worries him the most about Saturday's game, in junior inside linebacker Dan Bass who leads the team in tackles Rogers said it wasn't Notre Dame, but that it was his own team with 41, and senior tackle Melvin Land who is right behind Bass that was his main concern. with 38 stops. Cover photo "I think if we can perform and play well, we can compete," Jerome Stanton, who intercepted a Paul McDonald pass against Rogers said. "When your playing the good opponents you have to USC, was named Spartan defensive player of the week. make as few mistakes as possible." With only three weeks gone in the season, MSU finds itself Ire Strickstein The Irish are led by senior quarterback Joe Montana and their confronted with a must game. Although Rogers wouldn't admit it, fullback' Heavens. The offense is mostly intact from last season, a 2-2 record going into Ann Arbor wouldn't leave the Spartans in minus tightend Ken MacAfee. The defense lost three key players too bad of shape. But a 1-3 record and a two-game losing streak in ends Willie Fry and Ross Browner plus cornerback Luther with Michigan on tap would force the Spartans to win five out of its Bradley. last seven games, including the Michigan game, to break .500, far below pre season expectations. "Those four guys could make you a National champion," Rogers said. This game may be between two teams which each have losing The Spartans will try to bounce back from last Friday's loss to records, but it is also a game between two hungry teams. Two USC. Rogers said that no one was seriously hurt against the teams in a traditional football rivalry that are starving for a big Trojans and that the only question mark against the Irish will be victory. FOR ADULTS ONLY • BELL'S PILLOW FURNITURE. IS RATED PIZZA F/-1R FXTRA rOr-IFTlRT After the game... ne ene can pass it up! PILLOW TALK FURNITURE Soft Line Furniture Center Frandor Shopping Cantar 1135 Orand River Lansing, Michigan 225 MAC 351*1767 332-5027 332-0858 Friday, October 6, 1978 3 Nielsen now with MSU soccer team By JERRY BRAUDE years, but he has not played State News Sports Writer since he's been in East Lansing. When MSU's all-time leading "I didn't play big-time or football scorer, placekicker anything like that in Denmark, Hans Nielsen, used up his four but just because everybody else years of eligibility last year, it there played soccer," Nielsen looked like Spartan fans would said. never get to see him in action Nielsen feels being away from again. soccer for four years has hamp But after being cut by the ered his play. Atlanta Falcons, the 25-year "I think I was better before I old from Vejle, Denmark, is came to MSU," Nielsen said. "I back playing another role in haven't had much game exper¬ MSU athletics. ience lately. I'm not used to This time it's for the soccer practicing with the round thing team where he has scored two of (the soccer ball) and using the the Spartans three goals right foot as well as the left through their opening three- foot." game home stand. Nevertheless, Nielsen does Though soccer coach Joe enjoy playing under Baum while Baum finds him to be one of the he uses this term to complete his key strikers on the team, degree in biological science. Nielsen hasn't been totally sat¬ "I'm learning a lot right now," isfied with his play. Nielsen said. "Joe's an excellent "I've had many chances to coach, and we have a lot of good State News Bunny Maison score and missed. Therefore, players that give me good Hans Nielsen, who is MSU's all-time leading football bcorer, is now leading I'm not satisfied," Nielsen said. passes." the way for the Spartan soccer team. Nielsen has scored two game- "I guess my main responsibility Nielsen tried to make the winning goals this year. is to score goals, but I've been Atlanta Falcons as a free agent, missing a lot of chances. but the NFL team decided to While he lived in Denmark, stick with last year's kicker game experience, but they Nielsen said. "It's strange being "I'm going to keep on trying Nielsen played soccer for 11 Fred Steinfort. never really gave me a fair so close to football for four years to make the pros until I feel I "They wanted someone with chance in the exhibition games," and then being out so quickly." have been really beaten." "ST PARSON'S HAIR DESIGNS Look up to the Professionals at State V.S. Notre Dame Super cuts for guys & girls Parson's Hair Designs 1824 East Mich. Ave. Lansing, Mi 484-9342 ) We-haui® moves are MAGIC IN TNI RISTAURANT -j- FRI. FRESH FISH DINNER $495 SAT. SIRLOIN STEAK DINNER $450 SUN. BRUNCH 9 am4 pm ^iz0i°d& ®ndei°gi°ouncl which is hard to beat on any field BQPJI ^e^tGarant Our low rates include: Gas, Insurance. Mileage, Dolly. Furniture Pads, and My Labor. ««ll 372-8265 4 Michigan State News, Eost Lansing, Michigan Game of the Century Classic battle for the 1966 national title ended in a tie tled tooth and nail and the Spartan, could not believe the board with a 34-yard touch¬ By ADAM TEICHER Grace, Notre Dame's in Second SUte New Place" and "Even the Pope Has struggle ended in a tie. actions of Notre Dame. "We down pass to Bob Gladieux to Sports Writer It did not lack controversy. started asking them if they cut MSU's lead to 10-7 at the Nov. 19, 1966 is perhaps the No Hope". MSU punted to Notre Dame wanted a tie. They said nothing half. most significant date in • college Tension was high. One State with 1:15 left in the game. back. They wouldn't even look The Spartan offense was football history. On that day, News Sportswriter was banned one of the most important, most from Notre Dame pregame Naturally, it was assumed that us in the eye." grounded the whole second press conferences and from Parseghian would try to break The Spartans opened up a half, as they were able to get thrilling, and most controver¬ the tie and come out throwing. sial games ever was talking to Irish players before 10-0 lead in the second quarter beyond the 50 line just once and played on After all, this game just the turf of Spartan the game because at one of the Stadium. couldn't end in a tie. It just MSU, undefeated, untied, and Notre Dame briefings the week couldn't. rated number two in both of the prior to the game he asked Roverback George Webster, voted the But Ara told his troops to Notre Dame coach Ara Parse- two major polls, took on Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish were ghian how he planned "to run out the clock, and they greatest all-time Spartan, could not believe followed his orders to a tee. the actions of Notre Dame. "We started ask¬ also undefeated and untied and counter Michigan State's pow¬ erful defense?" They stayed on the ground and they were in the number one six plays later, the gun sounded ing them if they wanted a tie. They said spot on the AP and UPI wire service polls. Finally, the countdown was and the stink arose. nothing back..." over. It was time to play The Spartans were incensed The drama was almost un¬ football. The Irish were four- at Notre Dame's refusal to try bearable. For weeks, football after a scoreless first stanza. and-one-half-point favorites. and break the deadlock. "What that penetration to the Notre fans all over the country were Fullback The game could not be called they did was not typical of a Regis Cavendar Dame 47. So, it was up to the waiting for the game. Spartan anti-climatic. It was tough, well number one team, so I feel scored on a four-yard run and MSU defense. They allowed Stadium was filled to the gills bare-footed Dick Kenney only the tying field goal, a 28 with 80,011 people, 4,000 more booted a 47-yard field goal for yarder by Joe Azzaro on the than normal capacity. More the MSU points. first play of the fourth quarter. than 33 million more fans Nov. 19, 1966 is perhaps the most sig¬ It was at this point that the The Irish had a chance to go watched on TV. ahead in the fourth quarter, but Members of the media from nificant date in college football history. On minds of Spartan partisans Azzaro's 41-yard field goal at¬ all parts of the country flocked that day, one of the most important, most became filled with delusions of tempt with 5:43 left sailed to to East Lansing to cover the grandeur. They had a lead over event. All told, 745 sportswrit thrilling, and most controversial games ever the mighty Irish, who were the right of the upright. was played on the turf of Spartan Stadium. The game had not decided ers and sportscasters stuffed playing without star halfback the and sophomore question everyone thought the Spartan Stadium press box. MSU, undefeated, untied, and rated number Nick Eddy it would. The tie left open the It was the largest number of two in both of the two major polls, took quarterback Terry Hanratty, both of whom were out with great debate over the best journalists ever to cover a on Notre Dame. team in the land. The Irish had shoulder injuries. college football game. one more game left, at South¬ The towns of East Lansing But this was Notre Dame. ern California. This one would and South Bend, Ind. were After beating Purdue in the decide whether MSU or Notre upside down the previous played and the outcome was in we're number one. When they opening game, the Irish then Dame would be number one. week. Students were in a doubt until the final play. have the ball and we're the ones reeled off seven straight victor¬ ies where the final margin was The Trojans were never in frenzy. Several slogans were But it failed to declare a calling timeout (as MSU did the last more than 24 points and they the game. Notre Dame copped thought up by Spartan parti¬ winner. When the smoke had minute), something's weren't ready to give up the number one ranking with a sans for the game aimed at the cleared after 60 minutes, the wrong," remarked massive de¬ fensive lineman Bubba Smith. 51-0 win. The Spartans had to Catholic school from Indiana. Spartan Stadium scoreboard against MSU. Reserve settle for the number two Two of these were the now read: Michigan State 10, Notre Roverback George Webster, quarterback Coley famous "Hail Mary Full of Dame 10. The two teams bat¬ voted the all-time greatest O'Brien got the Irish on the spot, finishing at 9-0-1. Photo courtesy MSU Information Services Regis Cavender (25) bolts across the goal line for MSU's only touchdown in the historic, 10-10 tie against Notre Dame — in 1966. A record number of 745 media members were in attendance to cover the clash be¬ tween the two un¬ beaten teams in a battle called, "the game of the century." Notre Dame went on to beat Southern California, 51-0, to claim the national championship. But Irish coach Ara Parseghian was chastized by some critics for going for the tie. Friday, October 6, 1978 5 There's By MIKE KLOCKE e's not onlv only football foe a.m. at Forest Akers Golf State News Sports Writer Fall sports are definitely on All MSU fall sports are on a Course. the upswing at MSU. After a bit of a shake-up in the coaching staff for cross By no means is the MSU football team the only team Spartan fans have to cheer for while the autumn cold weather definite upswing this year country summer, ed as the and track new over head coach. So the Eric Zemper was pick¬ far, he has led the Spartans to a sets in, as six other varsity first and second place finishes. sports are in full-swing. week. this year. Joe Baum's team, team, after a very good recruit¬ Lisa soccer Sam Kajornsin, a native of Despite having a rather Berry has been MSU's although still trying to over¬ ing year, is banking on the Thailand who is entering his top runner so far this year. young team, Annelies Knop- come some offensive problems, talent of several incoming Other standouts include: Mary had a 2-1 record going into its freshmen to complement the second year as field hockey pers' volleyball squad seems to Ann Opalewski, Kelly Spatz head coach, said he is quite be coming back from last year's Wednesday afternoon game at strong tandem of Sue ErtI and and Sue Latter. Grand Valley State College. If pleased with the progress the lethargic record of 7-34-2. Suzi Conlin. Spartans have made early in There is only one senior on Lil Warnes, one of Zemper's you haven't seen the Spartans ErtI has been tournament the year. the team, six-foot Mitzy Haz- play, a good time might be medalist in two different events top runners, is still in question¬ The team emerged from the lett, and she is pacing the team, able condition for Saturday morning before the this year, and has had numer¬ Saturday's Valley Farm tournament in both with her tremendous abili¬ football game, since the kickers tournament. ous rounds in the low 70s. She will also tangle with Notre Brooklyn with two wins and a ty and leadership. set a record in last year's tie last weekend. Included was Immediately following the Dame. national championships with a At the MSU Invitational, women's meet Saturday, The most valuable addition to 32 for nine holes. a win over highly-regarded recently held on campus, the there'll be a chance to see Jim the team this year is Hans In the MSU Invitational, Southern Illinois, which partici¬ Spartans finished fifth — faring Gibbard's vastly-improved Nielsen, who spent the last four recently held at Forest Akers pated in the national tourna¬ well against the highly-regard¬ men's cross country team tak¬ years as MSU place kicker for Golf Course, Fossum entered ment last year. ed teams hut struggling against the football team. Nielsen scor¬ two different teams which took The team is led the weaker competition. ing on Northwestern at Akers. by Nancy ed the game-winning goals in third and sixth-places, re¬ Lyons, who scored two-thirds Gibbard picked up a real Included in spikers' schedule each of MSU 1-0 victories. spectively. of MSU's goals in the 1977 recruiting gem in freshman for the remainder of the season MSU's only loss was a 2-1 The most promising of the season. But Kajornsin stresses Martin Schulist, who was the is a trip to California to play in setback to Calvin. new freshmen are Lisa Speaker that this year's squad has a individual winner in a victory the UCLA Invitational. This Baum, in his second year as and Beth Sierra, both of whom much more balanced scoring over Kent State last weekend. week the Spartans met Wayne coach, has also praised the play have played in all the tourna¬ attack. MSU lost its only other meet of State and Eastern Michigan in of Tom Coleman, who has ments. Other top players for MSU the year to Notre Dame. home matches. played both defense and mid- The golfers are in Blooming- include Nancy Babcock, Julie field this season. Two of the ton, Ind., this weekend for the Johnson and Nancy Reed. There is also a chance to see Michael White of Jackson is other top Indiana Invitational. They will The Spartans had two con¬ the MSU women's cross coun¬ another top freshman recruit players for the Spar¬ tans are forwards Soleman finish the fall part of their tests this week against Grand try team prior to Saturday's while Keith Moore, a junior, Younes and Michael Price. schedule with the Midwest Valley and Toledo. MSU will football game, as the harriers gives the team the experience host the Big Ten tournament host the MSU Invitational at 10 it needs. Mary Fossum's women's golf Regionals in Wisconsin next Shape up ONE HOUR i thesis gj FREE COURT TIME student WITH THIS body... 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At least it keeps They will also be playing against Knute Rockne, George Gipp, person who has asked that question. This The Four Horsemen, the Golden Dome, and everything else from them occupied enough that they won't be town has seen a lot of football games — and a South Bend that makes up the Notre Dame "mystique." lot of Saturday nights. There's a wealth of hanging around and bitching about where Much of Notre Dame's image comes from its illustrious past, after the-game experience out there, if you you live. Drinking with the folks wasn't quite as popular, because if the parents drank at all particularly when represented by movies like Kiiute Rockne — All ask the right people. they were usually drunk already, and it was American. Well, that's exactly what we did. There's I've seen that movie dozens of times but I still get chills when obviously no way we at the State News can preferred that they didn't drive into a semi on the way home. Pat O'Brien gives them the traditional "win-one-for-the-Gipper" plan your Saturday night activities for you, Get Drunk — Not to be confused with speech. but we can offer some tried-and-true ideas Even though the movie is really very corny, it does a good job in from people who've been in your position going out to the bar. A lot of people noted that after the game they wanted to avoid projecting a positive image for Notre Dame and college football in before. So we asked an admittedly not-too- crowds for the rest of the evening. They went general. (It is unnerving, however, to see that Ronald random sample of MSU students what they to small parties with their friends — or, if Reagan-as-George Gipp plays "right wing" in the Irish backfield!) usually do after the big game. Here are their Not all movies were so kind to the Fighting Irish, though. they were feeling really anti-social, just went replies: home with a 12-pack or a bottle. Getting high In an obscure '60s comedy entitled John Goldfarb, Please Come Go To The Bar — A big favorite. A lot of was also quite popular. Home, the Irish travel to a North African desert where they are people we questioned said that — after Watch TV — Mentioned by a lot of the upended by an Arab team that doesn't wear pads. drinking at the game — they wanted nothing same people as above. Some wanted to watch And, in the recent movie Looking for Mr. Goodbar, Diane more than to keep drinking. Several said that more football, while others weren't so Keaton screams "I hate the Notre Dame football team!" because dancing was the perfect way to keep the her father is too involved with an Irish game on TV to bother with particular. Saturday Night Live was an energy level up, recommending bars like overwhelming favorite, and a lot of students her problems. Dooley's and the Alle-ey. The general said they made a point of getting home in Keaton's comment has probably been echoed by college football concensus, however, was that a nice, quiet coaches around the country as well because Notre Dame has an time to watch it regardless of what else they place to talk and get soused was better. did. annoying habit of losing games their supposed to win and winning These people favored Beggar's Banquet and Do It — This was implied more than stated, games they're supposed to lose. Olde Worlde. but the thought was there. But, there are some practical reasons beyond their myth which Go Out To Eat — Since the games end Sleep — Football games take a lot of Darryl Rogers and his Spartans will have to deal with on Saturday around dinner time, a lot of people noted that afternoon. their mind was generally on their stomachs energy, and so does drinking. The combina¬ tion sent many people homewards after the And, perhaps these reasons could best be explained by quoting by the time they left the stadium. Rather from a bumper sticker that has made its rounds in South Bend: than have an anti-climactic meal in the game — whether they planned on a short nap or extended recuperation. "God and 300 lb. linemen made Notre Dame No. 1." dorms, most said that they preferred to eat Don't miss a play! With frames and lenses from Co-Optical you can be a part of the action. We carry a wide assortment of frames in various sizes, shapes and colors. So join the winning team ... at Co-Optical Co-Optical Brookfield Plaza CaH3^1*5330 Mon-Thurs 11 am-8:30 pm Behind East Lansing STO Tues. Wed. Fri. 9-5 State Bank Ml Sa4> 9.Noon Friday, October 6, 1978 9 Plug into the games of the future By BILL HOLDSHIP the graveyard at high speed, the other, and the player's job State News Staff Writer trying to avoid hitting the little is to explode them. If the player NEAT! NEAT! NEAT! cross gravemarkers. What you doesn't destroy the ships within Being a firm believer in the were supposed to try to hit, the allotted time, the ships evils of science-gone-too-far, I though, were the "gremlins," crash into the screen, resem¬ originally planned to condemn who looked just like regular bling something that can only the newfangled computer people. be described as fireworks. In games found in pinball arcades. Not only was "Death Race" addition, the player is provided After all, pinball arcades are for right out of Night of the Living with five proton torpedos. The kids, and it seemed to me that Dead, but it was also a revenge torpedos are intended for times modern technology is turning fantasy come true. I mean those of crisis, and they will destroy today's kids into closet test- little "gremlins" can become everything on the screen. tube cases. Whatever happened anyone you want them to be. to the good, old-fashioned, ail- I became a pro on "Starship "There's my high school gym American One" in no time at all. After games they had teacher" — gun the accelerator when I was a kid? All I could each game, the screen would - RRRRRRH BOOM! "There's anticipate today were more of Colonel Tom Parker and Robert light up and read: "You have the same Elton John or Disco saved the Federation. To be Stigwood" - RRRRRR! pinball tables mingled with BOOM! "There's Sister Ger¬ Captain of Spaceship Atari, IBM and HAL clones. trude Ann and that cop that deposit a quarter." However, I soon became less intrigued with I was wrong. Twenty busted me" — RRRRRR!! minutes at Pinball Petes, and I BOOM! It was well worth the saving the federation, and more was a hooked guy! Of course, I fascinated with the crash explo¬ quarter I spent for the frustra¬ sions on the screen. During my skipped all the older models tion I exhumed. that everyone is familiar with last game, I completely gave up And finally, there were the by now — the submarine torpe¬ Star Wars spinoffs. These were trying to shoot the ships. do and army tank games, all of the ones I tried to avoid, as I Instead, I pressed my face as which have educational value in close to the screen as possible, was sure they would represent and watched the dozens of teaching kids the excitement of those dreadful techonological World War II. And then there crashes. The end result must excesses. At first, my worst have resembled what Owsley was a cowboy computer game fears seemed true with the where two LSD was probably like in the players can become "Space Wars" game. With its '60s. John Wayne or Matt Dillon and 20-odd buttons, one almost have a good, old-fashioned, ali- needed a Ph.D in Computer After the game ended, I had American Western showdown. Programming to run the game. lost. The screen lit up and read: By God, the games I grew up In the long run, though, "You have lost everything. To with as a kid are still here! Only "Space Wars" ended up being be Captain of Spaceship Atari difference is that one doesn't like the computer tank games, deposit a quarter." An existen¬ have to lie down to play dead the only difference being that tial computer game! Alright! anymore. two players maneuvered star NEAT! NEAT! NEAT! And then my eyes fell upon ships instead of tanks. It was those proponents of the great still a dud. The players control American Dream — the compu¬ their ships with four different ter CAR games! I dropped my buttons - LEFT, RIGHT. till first quarter and suddenly I into the "Night Rider," got behind the wheel, was James FORWARD and SPACE is the button to push when your HYPER ship is in a dan¬ r 1 i Dean, speeding down the high¬ gerous situation where there's way at 120 miles per hour. I no way out. When the button is almost believed it, but then the pushed, the ship disappears and ride ended much too abruptly, is safe. COP-OUT!! What kind so I went in search of some¬ of escapist fantasy is that to - thing even neater. teach kids? Fooir^ I found it with another car I was so disillusioned that I game called "Death Race." almost skipped playing "Star- Now, one can never be too sure ship One." Fortunately for me, about the rules for computer I gave it a try. "Starship One" games. They often get compli¬ was dynamite. Unlike "Space cated, and it's usually more fun Wars," it is intended for one to watch them and not worry player. Once again, the player about the rules. So. anyway, I is captain of a starship fighting think the object of this game other ships. Dozens of ships was to drive your car through appear on the screen, one after ******************* ISPARTANS ¥ ¥ ¥. siB.S.N.D.!: ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ VACSITy INN ¥ GOOD FOOD • PIZZA • SPIRITS ¥ Opan M-F: 11 a.m. Sat.* Sun.: 12:00 ¥ 1227 E. Grand Rlvar ¥ 1 Blk. W. oi Hagadorn ¥ 332*6517 ******************* J Q Michigon State News. East Lansing, Michigan Harden makes impact at MSU By JAMES L. SMITH said. from Iowa State Teachers College in 1930. Before State News Staff Writer his first MSU days, Harden was a teacher, a After a 22 year hiatus from MSU, Edgar L. Harden returned to Harden began his career when he graduated coach and a high school principal. MSU to fill in for the departing President Clifton R. Wharton Jr. last January. Harden, a faculty member at MSU from 1946 to 1955, set as his goal the improvement of MSU finances when he returned to campus as its 15th president. "The major factor in our having done better is the close cooperation which we received from campus and constituent groups, agricultural groups, labor and business," Harden said. To the critics of his predecessor, Harden said any comparison between himself and Wharton would be unfair. "Dr. Wharton was here during a different time, his style is a different management style than mine, but he made some significant contributions to this University," Harden said. After eight months in office Harden said that while the job was grueling in the terms of hours and energy "it is about what I expected." But then Harden was not a complete stranger to the president's job when he took over. After leaving MSU and a one-year stint with the Drop Forging Association in Cleveland he assumed the presidency of Northern Michigan University in 1956. At the beginning of Harden's term at Northern, student enrollment was approximately 800. When he resigned in 1967 to become president of Story Inc. in Lansing, the university had multiplied to 8,000 students. Harden is on a leave of absence from his job with Story during his stay at MSU. After plans for the theater wing were redrawn and meetings with groups angered about the loss of the academic wing, Harden said he believes the "misinterpretations" were cleared up. "The Performing Arts Center, as proposed, will be built," Harden declared. Harden, who will be 71 in October, has earned a solid reputation in the area of complaint mediation. He quickly resolved a months old counseling complaint of the Chicano Students for Progressive Action the first month he worked at MSU. Moreover, Harden quickly became known for his impatience with bureaucratic roadblocks. Stote News Robert Kozloff While Harden pointed out that A MSU celebrity, Zeke the Wonder Dog, catches frisbees thrown by his student-faculty participation is necessary to the University, he said, "I think the governance trainer, Gary Eisenberg. Zeke performs at half-time- situation needs an overhaul." "Dynamic inaction" is how the president describes the current governance system. "You have to have participation, but you can't wait forever for a decision," he observed. Harden is a strong supporter of intercollegiate athletics. Specifically on the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) Harden said, "it has served a useful purpose, but it is time for it to undergo a searching re-examination of its policies." Harden has stayed out of the areas of long-range planning, academic council, and presidential selection. He said he sees his role more as improving MSU's standing with the Legislature. "I think it will make it easier for a new president to come on board with the Legislature aware of our needs," the present OCTOBER SPECIAL FREE T-SHIRT WITH EVERY "DESIGNER PERM" Elegant dining, fine wines, & cocktails Opening October 9th for Lunch & Cocktails Mon-Fri 11:00 am also serving dinners on Sundays from 1:00 pm-8:00 pm beginning Oct 15th For reservations call 351-8505 101 East Grand River Avenue (the corner of Abbott Road) L Im, ML, 221MU (ifstiirs) East Lansing IMwsfy fell SUM SI Mis, N. 210 K. Cliltai Z24-23K Friday, October 6, 1978 1 1 Saturday games; Blankets9 booze, 6ars, and buzzes By JAMES L. SMITH State News Staff Writer The East Lansing city limit signs are wrong. East Lansing is not, as the signs proclaim, "the home of Michigan State University." Rather, Michigan State University is the home of East Lansing." Anybody who lives here more than two weeks figures that out. Anybody who is fortunate (?) enough to stay in the area over term-breaks can testify to the morgue-like atmosphere prevelant in downtown East Lansing when students have departed for the greener pastures of home. But this being the first "big" home game of the season East Lansing will be far from dead. In fact, parking spaces, restaurant seats and bar stools will be in extremely short supply from Friday to Sunday. Nobody learns quicker about the attraction of football Saturdays than those of us who transferred here from out-of-state. Normally sane people transform abruptly into screaming, crazed State News/Bob Stern maniacs bent on rooting for the impossible in outdoor conditions that sometimes would send an Eskimo for shelter. A homemade U.S. flag appears in the stands as the flag corps stands at attention during the national anthem before the MSU-Syracuse game, Bundled in green blankets emblazzoned with a large white "S" MSU fans brave driving downpours and artic-like chilling winds to Sept. 23. The flag is one of many images the MSU card block section is watch a game involving armor-plated behemoths tramping up and able to create with its multi-colored cards. down a green carpet. Many bring containers of liquid warmth smuggled through Spartan stadium "custom" agents. Some of the methods used to sneak in illegal concoctions would make the most accomplished international jewel thief envious. KICK OFF ^aOSWUDSUfflllM \ r(0KISU0Nl UP! TV With the aid of their bottled and canned brew fans soon become YOUR Bundled in green with a large white blankets emblazzoned "S" MSU fans brave SATURDAYS driving downpours and artic-like chilling winds to watch a game involving armor- RIGHT! plated behemoths tramping up and down a Crossroads Cafeteria . A green carpet. is open on all football Saturdays! That means you can get warm on the inside even though frigid on the out and the action in everything from a light snack to thestands soften rivals that on the field. a whole meal without even leaving campus! Once the stadium's alcohol level reaches a certain point one can Hours-M-F 7:30-4 Inside International Center observe the passing of students, toilet paper chains and point-after M-Th 5:30-9 Above MSU Bookstore footballs being tossed, passed and thrown to the rim of the stadium. Football Sat. 10-1 Right in the Middle of Campus Depending on the closeness of the contest, people may watch the game intently, or occasionally glance at the scoreboard to see if they missed a touchdown or two in the last 30 minutes. As game time approaches the flow of people increases like ants scurrying for an anthill in a rainstorm. Three hours later, like an hour glass turned over they funnel back out drunk and ecstatic or The Vintage Year drunk and depressed. For those few hours, students, faculty, administrators and Your place for imported and domestic alumni from extremely divergent fields of interests come together wines. We have a great selection of and scream with one voice. "Zeke, Zeke, Zeke;" "Leeeroy, Leeeroy;" and the ever popular cheeses, too! Everything for your "bulls—, bulls—," heard when one of the zebras makes a questionable call. perfect weekend. Ph. 332-1111 317 MAC (N.xl to Prlnt-ln-a-Minit) They .groan' and cheer together when scores of other football games are announced. "Ohio State 7, Minnesota 0, groan, groan Year^ and double-groan. Hot dogs, popcorn and munchies are consumed in obscene The Vintage quantities, not to remention the guzzling of various beverages. 3)7 M.A.C. I Spartan stadium itself is cause for some reflection. Imagine building a room for your house that you would only use Ph. 332-1 111 5 six days a year. For those six days a year the stadium is used to capacity While during the next 10 months, or 359 days, it stands idle, a reminder of what Was and a symbol of what may be. 10% Off g If you stand quietly near the stadium on a warm spring day — like the proverbial sea shell to the ear — you can almost hear the crowd screaming or the bands playing. Wines I But then it isn't spring, it's October and Notre Dame is on sched. Expires 10-13-78 The screaming and the bands are real and for a few strange hours the campus will be unified into a single purpose and mind. j 1 2 Michigan State News, East Lansing, Michigan Friday, October 6, 1978 MSU Book Store on the Move Serving ^ ok You Better • • • EaH Hal with Mleai *1.50 Cewhells Gotf Hat w/o Etalne •1.00 taper Stickers Sales Kail Hats •1.00 Better M" Knit Hat •3.00 Better 3" KaitTaa •5.00 Corsayes Styref oaai Hat *1.00 Seat Castries Spartaa Jacket •10.75 Footballs Raia Coats *16.75 Baseball Cap Battoa Key Clula 75* Saperstripe Faacy Key Chaias •1.00 Bi( Apple Hats Peaaaats, Asst •1.00 Crew Hals Pot pons, Asst 75" Coaches Hats Rah Rajs •1.00 MSU Peas •1.00 Visit our Mobil Spartan Shop parked outside the Northwest corner of the Stadium Children's ADULT Sweatshirts Sweatshirts "I" Shirts "T" Shirts Bibs Football Jerseys Jackets Youth's Caps & Hats "T" Shirts Gym Shorts Sweatshirts For a more complete selection, come to the MSU Book Store, Located in the International Center. We're open from 9 to 5 p.m. on a.m. Saturday home games. Spirit Shop open from 10:00 to 3:00 on Saturday away games.