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COMMENTARY

Speech a time for olive branches

The State of the Union speech President Barack Obama gives tonight will allow him to reframe the next two years of his presidency. His upcoming legislative agenda, reputation and vision will all be on the line.

FEATURES

Latest theater production to explore religion in modern holidays

Rob Roznowski was enjoying a classic holiday tune when he came up with the idea for the most recent Department of Theatre production. The inspiration led Roznowski, head of acting and directing in the Department of Theatre, to write a play, which he said addresses the religious aspect, or lack thereof, in modern holidays. In addition to writing the play, Roznowski is directing the department’s “Happy Holy Days,” which will debut at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Auditorium’s Arena Theatre.

NEWS

Now Hiring

A quick glance at Michigan’s unemployment numbers doesn’t seem to indicate the economy is improving. Michigan’s unemployment rate decreased by .7 percent in December 2010. However, the decrease is due in part to unemployed individuals who have stopped looking for work. The work force in Michigan declined by 37,000 in December 2010, partially because of the state’s decline in population.

NEWS

Police Brief 01/24/11

Two students reported an alleged larceny from their dorm room in West Holmes Hall, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said. The roommates said the alleged thefts occurred between 1 a.m.

ICE HOCKEY

Icers find scoring Friday, lose it Saturday

The MSU hockey team’s seven-goal turnaround from Friday to Saturday demonstrates the importance of early goals. On Friday, the Spartans scored two first-period goals and created all the scoring chances it needed to score a season-high seven goals, but struggled early in Saturday’s game and earned very few good scoring chances in a 4-0 loss in a series split against No.

SPORTS

Argiros inspires gymnasts in weekend meet

Despite losing, 194.450-191.400, to No. 14 Minnesota on Saturday, the MSU gymnastics team came out confident and dominant on the uneven parallel bars at Jenison Field House, sweeping the event with the top three places. Leading the way for the Spartans was senior Nicole Argiros with a score of 9.850.