NEWS
WEB UPDATE: Spartans rally from 10-point halftime deficit to defeat Indiana
MSU erased a 10-point halftime deficit on Saturday and rallied to beat Indiana, 66-58, at Breslin Center.
NEWS
WEB UPDATE: Izzo nabs fourth recruit for 2007 class
Austin Thornton had no shortage of options. The high school senior from Cedar Springs had been offered scholarships by more than 25 schools from conferences such as the Atlantic 10, Missouri Valley and Mid-American. But as Thornton surveyed his alternatives, one thought kept coming back to him. These aren't the places I want to be. And so two weeks ago, Thornton did what few big-time recruits would even imagine: He passed up all those scholarship offers — and the chance to be the star at a smaller school — and decided to walk on at MSU next season. "I didn't want to go somewhere and not be totally, 100 percent excited about it," he said Wednesday.
NEWS
Walk-ons say goodbye to Breslin
So it's not the 2000 Senior Day, when Mateen Cleaves and Morris Peterson kissed the floor before their final home game at Breslin Center.
SPORTS
Simmons brothers conclude home wrestling careers
Senior brothers Nick and Andy Simmons will wrestle in their final dual meet tonight when the No. 22 MSU wrestling team takes on No.
NEWS
The life & times of Lou Anna K. Simon
MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon isn't a good career planner. She never pictured becoming the university's first female president, sitting atop the Administration Building in her fourth-floor office.
COMMENTARY
Same-sex marriage ban is not 'common sense'
This is in response to Gary Glenn's letter, "Gay marriage opposed by majority of citizens" (SN 2/21). What, exactly, did the Michigan Marriage "Protection" Amendment have to offer that was either "reasonable" or "common-sense?" Is it reasonable that same-sex couples do not have access to the more than 1,100 federal benefits and protections that a marriage would afford?
SPORTS
Spartans poised for Big Ten meets
The culmination of the indoor track season — the Big Ten Championships — is set to take place this weekend. The men's team will travel to Indiana and the women head to Illinois for the conclusion of their respective seasons. Several team members are coming off both personal and school-breaking records and are ready to compete. "We're working to control ourselves, to not get distracted," director of track and field Walt Drenth said.
NEWS
Spartans look to avoid letdown
What: MSU vs. Minnesota When: 1 p.m. Sunday Radio/TV: WVFN (730-AM)/Comcast SportsNet Chicago Where: Breslin Center (capacity: 14,992) The series: MSU leads 29-15; 16-5 in East Lansing The Spartans have won seven of the last eight games in the series, with the only loss being a 71-58 setback last season in Minneapolis. Last time out: MSU 84, Minnesota 61 on Feb.
NEWS
MSU ranks 7th in file-sharing offenses
The university is ranked No. 7 in the country for the most illegal file-sharing complaints from the Recording Industry Association of America, or RIAA. The Ohio University has the most file-sharing notices so far this school year, with 1,287, while the University of Michigan came in 18th with 400. MSU has 753 complaints since the start of fall semester. After receiving complaints from the RIAA, MSU sends notices to the students whose IP addresses were identified as illegally downloading music or file sharing, said Randall Hall, MSU's Network Acceptable Use Policy Compliance officer. In extreme instances, the RIAA subpoenas MSU for the student's names. "We've seen dozens of cases," Hall said. Purdue University also tops the list with 1,068 complaints.
MSU
Learning with age
It's a scene reminiscent of a middle school band classroom. Small groups of flutes, saxophones and trumpets — and even a lone bassoon — rehearsing classics such as "Ode to Joy," "The Music Man" and "Heart and Soul." The difference, though, is that the people behind the instruments aren't adolescents — many of these musicians are old enough to be grandparents. They are members of the MSU Community Music School New Horizons Band, a chapter of a nationwide program that teaches people older than 50 how to play concert band instruments. The East Lansing section of the New Horizons program is taught by Holt resident Patti Kroth with the help of students in the MSU School of Music's Teaching Instrumental Music class. Music education senior Eric Flack said the class helps students see music education from a new point of view. "It's a really different perspective, but it's a ton of fun," he said. Mitch Robinson, who teaches the MSU music class, said he wants his students to immerse themselves in the New wHorizons Band. "It's much more interactive than going to an elementary school," he said.
COMMENTARY
Gay rights fight mirrors black civil rights struggle
In response to Gary Glenn's letter, "Gay marriage opposed by majority of citizens" (SN 2/21), I'd like to say former (Mass.) Gov.
NEWS
Izzo nabs fourth recruit for 2007 class
Austin Thornton had no shortage of options. The high school senior from Cedar Springs had been offered scholarships by more than 25 schools from conferences such as the Atlantic 10, Missouri Valley and Mid-American. But as Thornton surveyed his alternatives, one thought kept coming back to him. These aren't the places I want to be. And so two weeks ago, Thornton did what few big-time recruits would even imagine: He passed up all those scholarship offers — and the chance to be the star at a smaller school — and decided to walk on at MSU next season. "I didn't want to go somewhere and not be totally, 100 percent excited about it," he said Wednesday.
NEWS
Reflecting on the memories
Rene Haynes 5-10, Guard Columbus, Ohio Best memory The (2005) Final Four was a great run.
COMMENTARY
N.J. civil unions do not offer equality
As of Monday, New Jersey became the third state to offer civil unions to same-sex couples, after a state Supreme Court ruling. While this is a step in the right direction, it also sets a dangerous precedent for future decisions. If gay couples are granted civil unions, it's possible they may never get to experience full-blown marital rights.
COMMENTARY
E.L. must develop more 'dynamic' city to thrive
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation's denial of $2.3 million for the Stonehouse Village development could turn out to be a great thing for the city of East Lansing, "$2.3M cut from E.L.
NEWS
The State News makes history with podcasting
The times are changing. If any business worldwide is experiencing the full impact of this revelation, it's the business of news media.
MSU
McPherson to chair Dow Jones board
Former MSU President M. Peter McPherson will be named chairman of the board of Dow Jones & Co., April 18, according to Editor & Publisher.
NEWS
Prognosticators
MSU men vs. Indiana 9 p.m. Saturday, Breslin Center TK — Everything in my body is screaming "trap game." Having to refocus after a win as big as Tuesday's is a lot harder than it seems.
NEWS
MSU's stout defense one of nation's best
All season, Tom Izzo has tried to defy the statistics sheet. Whenever he's confronted with his team's gaudy defensive numbers, which put it among the best units in school history, the MSU men's basketball coach tried to keep perspective. How, he argued, could that be possible during what was supposed to be a rebuilding year? But after watching the Spartans keep No.
MSU
Law school to offer free tour today
Students interested in attending the MSU College of Law can jump-start the process by attending the college's open house from 1-7 p.m.