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NEWS

Trustees to vote on scoreboard

Some Spartan fans rejoiced Tuesday after renderings of planned Spartan Stadium scoreboards were unveiled. According to MSU Board of Trustees documents, the main scoreboard at the stadium’s south end will be replaced to update its sound system and video display.

NEWS

Japanese statue stolen again from garden

A symbolic Shi Shi lion-dog statue in front of the Kathleen D. and Milton E. Muelder Japanese Garden once again is without a mate after its partner ­— a similar statue — was reported stolen during the holiday break.

MSU

UAB teams up to tackle procrastination habits

Premedical freshman Jillian Szymanowski said she has always been a procrastinator. But she decided it was time to put a stop to her habit by attending the University Activities Board’s, or UAB, Put Off Procrastination workshop, last night at the Union.

BASKETBALL

Izzo prepares Spartans for tipoff against Gopher depth

When Trevor Mbakwe went down with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in November 2011, many thought Minnesota was in for a rough season. Instead, the Minnesota men’s basketball team (15-5 overall, 3-4 Big Ten) comes into Breslin Center for a game against the No. 11 Spartans (16-4, 5-2) as one of the hottest teams in the Big Ten. Tipoff is slated for 8:30 p.m. tonight.

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MICHIGAN

E.L. Food Co-op celebrates reopening Sunday

After hundreds of thousands of dollars in upgrades, the newly remodeled East Lansing Food Co-op, 4960 Northwind Drive, is set to host its official grand reopening Sunday. Starting in late October 2011, the store put about $200,000 of its own money into installing energy-efficient lighting and expanding its fresh food sections and freezer space, General Manager David Finet said.

SPORTS

Column: Wrestling dual outcomes independent of singles success

The one thing MSU wrestling head coach Tom Minkel has been adamant about all season long is that if his wrestlers focus on taking care of their individual matches, the duals will take care of themselves. But unfortunately for Minkel, despite several wrestlers taking care of business, the duals haven’t fallen the way of the Spartans (3-6 overall, 1-4 Big Ten).

BASEBALL

Morrall, Gibson to be honored

The Spartan baseball program will honor Earl Morrall as its Alumnus of the Year at the annual First Pitch Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Kellogg Center. In addition, former Spartan All-American and current Arizona Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson will be on hand for a jersey recognition.

MSU

Faculty panel discusses role religion plays in politics

When asked if she believes religion should play a role in politics, psychology junior Erin O’Connor paused. “(Politics) is more than about religion. It’s about your world view,” said O’Connor, co-chair of MSU’s Interfaith Council. “But even if you’re an open-minded person, you’re still going to be influenced by your own religious views.”

FEATURES

Burlesque scene hits Lansing

By standing out, theatre senior Erika Moul hopes to help others feel as if they fit in. “I love being a part of entertaining people and making people laugh,” Moul said. “I want to make people comfortable with being themselves by being strange.”

COMMENTARY

Planned casino raises too many questions

On the corner of Michigan Avenue and Cedar Street in downtown Lansing, there could sit a brand- new casino if Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero’s lofty plans go through. Although his plan sounds like an improvement for the city, the chances of success are extremely low.

NEWS

Renderings unveiled for proposed scoreboards at Spartan Stadium

Some Spartan fans rejoiced Tuesday after renderings of planned Spartan Stadium scoreboards were unveiled. According to MSU Board of Trustees documents, the main scoreboard at the stadium’s south end will be replaced to update its sound system and video display. The back of the board will feature the Spartan helmet.