BASKETBALL
Word on the street
The Detroit Shock and Los Angeles Sparks had a small melee in Tuesday night’s WNBA game. Here are some thoughts on what went down.
ICE HOCKEY
Word on the street
Now that it’s official that Ryan Miller won’t be returning to his home state anytime soon, here’s what MSU students think about the former Spartans netminder.
SPORTS
Bush makes first appearance for Team USA
Nicole Bush made her first appearance running for Team USA count. Bush earned a gold medal in the 3000-meter steeplechase on Wednesday with a time of 10:42.17.
FEATURES
Former prof looks back at career
Throughout his childhood, former English professor Hugh Fox was pushed by his parents to attend medical school. But Fox, who grew up in Chicago, had other career goals — he wanted to become a writer.
FOOTBALL
LB Hammock commits to MSU
Linebacker TyQuan Hammock verbally committed to MSU on Tuesday, making him the 13th member of head coach Mark Dantonio’s 2009 recruiting class, according to Rivals.com.
ICE HOCKEY
E.L. native Miller extends contract with Buffalo
The rumor mill was churning for Detroit Red Wings fans. There was speculation that former MSU goaltender Ryan Miller — who now plays for the Buffalo Sabres — might join the Red Wings after his contract ended in Buffalo after this upcoming season.
ICE HOCKEY
Former captain back on staff
Former MSU hockey player Damon Whitten has been named MSU Director of Hockey Operations, hockey head coach Rick Comley announced Wednesday.
COMMENTARY
Iraq's future ruined by past
It is becoming increasingly clear with each passing day that Iraq has been broken and it will not glue back together. And with each fresh report of a militia attack or bombing, it seems less and less likely that Iraq will be able to continue as it was. The country is now divided bitterly against religious lines that are thousands of years old. The Shiite-Sunni rivalry was only barely contained by Baathist totalitarianism, and Iraq’s current power vacuum has given rise to a battle for power centuries in the making.
COMMENTARY
Overhaul of Republican Party will help win election in fall
The Republican Party, originally associated with the likes of Abraham Lincoln, is in shambles today. Its underlying philosophy, practiced by people like former president Ronald Reagan, has been completely undermined by the new crop of neoconservatives who rather resemble statist totalitarians than anything else. The republican brand needs to be repackaged anew if it’s to have any significance in American politics for the next generation.
COMMENTARY
Plan to revise state constitution needs work
Some genius thought it would be a great idea to post a detailed PowerPoint presentation on the United Auto Workers Web site outlining the Democrats’ plan to take over Michigan. Now, their secret has been exposed to the world.
COMMENTARY
Lots of things to consider when planting rain garden
As a gardener, I absolutely loved the article Rain gardens filter stormwater (SN 7/21) and think it was really well written and written with a lot of enthusiasm. I loved the quote from Ann Hancock especially, and the fact you went straight to the sources of Patricia Pennell and Dan Christian. I have one exception with the article.
NEWS
Police Brief 07/23/08
Two lifeguards at the IM Sports-West swimming pool had a number of items stolen Friday between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.
NEWS
Mich. fatal accidents on descent in recent months
Michigan police say it’s too soon to make the connection between a decline in fatalities on the road and costly gas.
NEWS
'Irony' water meets health standards, report says
Complaints of discolored, cloudy and poor-tasting water on campus have been expressed by students for years, but despite the dissatisfaction of some, reports say the water is safe to drink.
NEWS
The battle is on
The 2008 presidential campaign promises to be one of the most memorable in United States history, and the Mitten State is emerging as a key battleground for both presidential candidates. Michigan has voted for a Democratic candidate in the past four presidential elections, but the margin of victory has been increasingly slim.
NEWS
City motivates workers to further education
The city of East Lansing is attempting to reimburse all of its employees pursuing additional college degrees, even with the growing number of employees involved with the program.
MSU
Obesity study finds weight, personality not related
Negative stereotypes of overweight and obese people are not necessarily true and shouldn’t affect the hiring process, according to a study done by researchers from MSU and Hope College.
MICHIGAN
Local city hosts largest scout outing in U.S.
Haslett — Boy and Girl Scout troops from more than 20 countries gathered Tuesday afternoon at Lake Lansing Park South, 1621 Pike St. in Haslett, for a day dedicated to forming international friendships and working for better global understanding.
NEWS
Former football player pleads guilty
Former MSU cornerback-wide receiver T.J. Williams plead guilty to larceny today, in connection with last April’s robbery of an MSU student outside L & L Food Center, 6075 N. Hagadorn Road.
SPORTS
Newman headed to Masters after win
As a Spartan, junior golfer Jack Newman has plenty of green attire in his closet. But now the 20-year-old has the opportunity to win golf’s ultimate green article of clothing — the fabled green jacket, which is given to the winner of the Masters Tournament.