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BASKETBALL

Lucas officially out for NCAA Tournament

Cash Kruth
March 22, 2010

Kalin Lucas ruptured his left Achilles tendon in MSU’s 85-83 second-round win over Maryland on Sunday in the NCAA Tournament, and the junior guard will miss the remainder of the NCAA Tournament, the MSU men’s basketball program announced in a statement. Head coach Tom Izzo said in a statement Monday that “there is no doubt he will make a full and complete recovery.” Recovery time is expected to be four to six months.

COMMENTARY

Mich. Meatout Day major management mistake

It appears Granholm made a mistake by proclaiming Meatout Day, and the media blew it out of proportion. Even so, how much influence does Granholm hold on the state to tell the residents to celebrate almost trivial days such as these?

COMMENTARY

Take closer look at food you consume

Rob Couch
March 22, 2010

While we all understand that gas-guzzling Hummers and Styrofoam are not the best when it comes to protecting Mother Nature, we neglect to comprehend that a very important and relevant part of our daily lives usually is not even thought of when prioritizing environmental sustainability.

NEWS

Winston to receive 180 days in jail for Nov. incident

Kate Jacobson
March 22, 2010

Former MSU football player Glenn Winston was sentenced to 180 days in jail and redshirt freshman wide receiver Myles White was sentenced to probation Monday at East Lansing’s 54-B District Court. Judge David Jordon is offering Winston the opportunity to complete the spring semester.

BASKETBALL

Team steps up as unit in hard-fought victory

Posted on a wall in the MSU men’s basketball team’s players’ lounge back in East Lansing is an acronym. PP-TPW. Players play. Tough players win. Fifteen proud Spartans are heading to St. Louis next weekend because they played 40 minutes with a mentality sturdier than Sparty’s helmet.

FOOTBALL

Jenrette, Smith get jail time for Nov. fight

Kate Jacobson
March 21, 2010

One former MSU football player and one current player will see jail time for their involvement in a Nov. 22, 2009, altercation at Rather Hall. Former junior safety Roderick Jenrette and sophomore wide receiver Fred Smith were sentenced Friday at East Lansing’s 54-B District Court, along with former redshirt freshman defensive end Jamiihr Williams, junior offensive lineman J’Michael Deane and junior cornerback Chris L. Rucker.

NEWS

House approves Pell Grant increase, other aid reforms

Zane McMillin
March 21, 2010

The U.S. House of Representatives voted Sunday to boost the Pell Grant by billions of dollars. The move is expected to save the government more than $60 billion, of which more than $30 billion will be put in the program. University officials said the move will not bring any changes for students as far as lending is concerned.

MSU

MSU Jewish Studies Program hosts annual Israeli Film Festival

Emily Wilkins
March 21, 2010

The fifth annual MSU Israeli Film Festival, hosted by the MSU Jewish Studies Program, began Sunday and will run through Monday in Room 147 of the Communication Arts and Sciences Building. The festival features four movies and two episodes of a popular Israeli TV show about a variety of topics.

MICHIGAN

Michigan cities could see revenue sharing increase in 2010

Zack Colman
March 21, 2010

Although the Michigan House Appropriations Committee recommended increasing statutory revenue sharing by 1 percent Thursday, East Lansing officials are uncertain whether the vital local government funding source will escape the chopping block when the Legislature sets its budget in October. Revenue sharing refers to cities getting a refund from the state in exchange for letting the state collect sales, weight and gas taxes.

BASKETBALL

Breakdown: MSU vs. Kentucky

Matt Bishop
March 21, 2010

It’s been four seasons since MSU and Kentucky met in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. That game, played in Chicago, saw the Spartans advance to their second straight Sweet 16 with a 67-63 win.

MSU

MSU celebrates miracle cases

Brittany Shammas
March 21, 2010

The MSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital hosted its annual Celebration of Life on Saturday, honoring about 60 pets considered to be a medical miracle. About 100 pets were nominated by faculty and invited to attend the event based on medical obstacles they overcame.

MSU

ASMSU sets criteria for leadership scholarship

David Barker
March 21, 2010

A joint committee finalized details for an ASMSU scholarship Thursday night that could distribute $46,000 to MSU students throughout the next two years. The criteria for the newly named ASMSU Scholarship for Student Leaders was set by a committee of representatives from the Academic and Student assemblies. Students will need at least a 2.75 grade-point average and a minimum of 24 credits at MSU to be eligible for the scholarship.