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Republicans: Tax hikes a reason for budget rejection

Alex Altman
February 19, 2007

Since Senate Republicans rejected Gov. Jennifer Granholm's budget proposal Wednesday, they've been developing what they say is a better proposal to save Michigan from its combined $3 billion deficit. The proposed budget contains too many tax hikes and not enough budget cuts, said Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop, R-Rochester. "In the days ahead, we will continue to develop our plan to balance the budget without raising taxes," Bishop said in a statement Thursday.

MSU

Diverse ministry shares vision

By Summi Gambhir For The State News It was an evening that brought believers closer to the Almighty. And by the time the Vision Christian Campus Ministry's Winter Worship program ended Friday evening, people said they felt the presence of Jesus Christ among them.

BASKETBALL

No time for men's team to revel in win

Tom Keller
February 19, 2007

On Wednesday, the snow wouldn't stop falling in Illinois, and Iowa's game at Northwestern had to be moved back a day. On Saturday, MSU's shots wouldn't stop falling at Breslin Center, and the Hawkeyes had to be carried out on a stretcher after the Spartans rode an early 18-0 run to an 81-49 massacre. "We just couldn't stop the bleeding," Iowa head coach Steve Alford said. With less than 48 hours to prepare for MSU (19-8 overall, 6-6 Big Ten), the Hawkeyes (15-12, 7-6) were undeniably sluggish.

COMMENTARY

Resolution must see follow-up action

After much partisan deliberation, the House of Representatives passed a resolution Friday that calls President Bush to task on upping troop levels in Iraq. Sort of. In a vote of 246-to-182, with 17 Republicans supporting it, the Democrats were able to push their nonbinding resolution though the House that decried the war, of course, supported the troops. While it's nice to see that the Democratic Congress, or even Congress in general, has found the backbone it has so sorely lacked since 2001, the passage of the resolution in the House isn't the final solution. First of all, the resolution was killed in the Senate on Saturday, losing by only a 49-47 vote.

SPORTS

Simmons ties record in MSU loss

Julie Baker
February 19, 2007

No. 2-ranked senior Nick Simmons posted his 45th fall Sunday against Penn State's Bryan Heller to tie the all-time record in MSU wrestling history. Wrestling at 141 pounds for the second time in his career, Simmons moved up from his usual weight class of 133 Friday against Indiana to fill in for brother Andy Simmons, who was out with an injury.

MICHIGAN

Council to hear from residents

Kristen Daum
February 19, 2007

From dog leashes to mandated recycling, residents can share their thoughts on multiple issues during this week's East Lansing City Council meeting. Time for public hearings is provided during the meeting at 7:30 p.m.

MSU

MSU program to teach land-use strategies

Brendan Bouffard
February 16, 2007

Some MSU researchers say effective land use can be the difference between life or death for a small community. To help address this problem, organizers at the fourth annual MSU Land Use Summit will try to help Michigan communities plan for the future.

MICHIGAN

Student's design takes 2nd

The design — a sidewalk twisted like an awareness ribbon, hitting a brick wall emblazoned with bronze plaques in honor of the 529 Michigan police officers who've lost their lives in the line of duty.

SPORTS

Bader earns Big Ten honors for weekend play

Eric Fish
February 16, 2007

MSU junior and women's tennis player Christine Bader scored Big Ten's Co-Player of the Week on Thursday. Bader was 2-0 in singles competition last weekend and went 1-1 in doubles play as the Spartans defeated Miami (Ohio) and Ball State. The team is off to a 7-0 start — its second in team history. The Spartans return to action at 10 a.m.

NEWS

A learning curve

Tara Thoel
February 16, 2007

For seven months, Lansing teachers were on the verge of striking. Years of budget cuts had put the school district in uncertain waters — leading to slashed benefits for teachers, the threat of further program cuts and other internal problems. In the middle of all that, were MSU College of Education students doing required class fieldwork and internships in Lansing classrooms. "It's their best first glance at a school district to really assess if it's a place to start their profession," said Jerry Swartz, president of the Lansing Schools Education Association. After experiencing the Lansing situation firsthand, some MSU education majors say they didn't feel prepared to handle potential strikes. "I wouldn't know whether I'd want to join in on that or what my options are," said Erin Chamberlain, an elementary education senior.

ICE HOCKEY

Spartans face hot Broncos

Zack Colman
February 16, 2007

With their winning flame now doused, the No. 6 Spartans play two games against a hot Western Michigan team this weekend in a home-and-home series. MSU's 2-1 loss Tuesday to Ferris State — the team's first since Jan.

NEWS

Pick-and-roll your way to love

It's Valentine's Day season again, and that means it's time to haul out all the old signs of affection: flowers, chocolate and whatever card was left on the rack at CVS when you went there at 9 p.m. But why wait for this one day a year to tell your sweetheart how you feel when you can express it all year long via the world's most romantic sport, basketball? Yes, for all its machismo, the hardwood is a perfect metaphor for so many aspects of love — and I'm not even talking about the paternity suits. Don't believe me?

FEATURES

Online dating services grow in popularity, attract millions of singles internationally

Petra Canan
February 16, 2007

Looking for love? Refuse to spend another Saturday night alone plotting revenge on happy exes? Type in "dating" in a Google search and behold the more than 201 million options available from advice to services that are forever changing the dating landscape. Dating is crossing over into the modern age — advertising in the vast expanse of the World Wide Web to bring people together in the name of true love, and there is something for everyone. Two of the largest services available are Match.com and eHarmony.com, and they are drawing in singles in droves. The appeal is obvious.

NEWS

Freshman Morgan rounding into form after returning from injury

Tom Keller
February 16, 2007

Raymar Morgan knew what he was getting into. With no other wing player in his mold on a roster that lost most of its talent to the NBA, the freshman forward expected the MSU men's basketball team to rely heavily on him this season. "That's why I came here — to play a lot," Morgan said. But a combination of injury and ineffectiveness from the rest of the team have caused Morgan's role to expand more than anyone expected.