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Police Brief 03/13/08

A black-and-silver Sharp ceiling projector valued at $7,000 was reported stolen from Anthony Hall sometime between 2 p.m. March 5 and 1 p.m. March 6, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.

NEWS

Bracket down

Eleven teams, one goal. Today marks the tip-off of the Big Ten Tournament, where some teams will come to better their NCAA Tournament seed, others will play to get in and yet others are trying to find something to build on for the future.

SPORTS

Landing a perfect 10 'indescribable'

Eighteen years of gymnastics paid off for senior Rhiannon Banda-Scott as she scored a perfect 10 on the vault at Sunday’s Senior Day, leading the Spartans to a 196.350-193.475 victory against New Hampshire.

MSU

MSU's treatment saves career

More than 10 years ago, a burning sensation spread down Jason Woolley’s leg during a routine practice with the Washington Capitals more than 10 years ago. Woolley, a former MSU hockey player, was in his second year with the professional hockey team and hadn’t skated in three months, so he looked for answers where he felt most comfortable — MSU.

COMMENTARY

War on Terror no excuse for harsh interrogation

Often, the phrase “with all due respect” is used by a speaker or writer to placate a person receiving a message that will soon become inflammatory. In a letter printed Wednesday, Waterboarding not wrong, needed for defense in Iraq (SN 3/12), the writer uses this phrase to smooth a transition into explaining why interrogation tactics involving waterboarding are appropriate and needed in select cases.

COMMENTARY

Renewable energy essential to Michigan's future, success

The state Legislature is set to vote on Michigan’s energy future as early as this week. There are two paths our lawmakers can choose. One path promotes renewable energy use and the production of renewable energy technology. The other path promotes pollution and sends money and jobs out of our state.

COMMENTARY

Party culture sparks violence

It’s all downhill from here. Judging photo submissions solely on attractiveness, Collegehumor.com will now narrow the field down to 64 contestants who will be entered into a tournament bracket. Users of the Web site will then vote to determine who wins each round, and the tournament champion will receive $10,000.

NEWS

Police Brief 03/12/08

A red leather Brighton purse and its contents, valued at about $1,240, were reported stolen from the MSU Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education at about 8:30 p.m. Friday, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.