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WEB EXTRA: Investigation underway into MSU professor's role in falsified research

Kristen Daum
January 27, 2006

The university has started investigating an animal biotechnology professor's involvement with falsified research, MSU officials said. Jose Cibelli reviewed a manuscript in 2003 for a research paper led by Woo-Suk Hwang, a former professor at Seoul National University in South Korea. Hwang claimed he had cloned human stem cells, and his paper was published in the journal Science in 2004.

NEWS

Old meets new

In Tom Izzo's first few seasons as MSU men's basketball head coach, he was flanked by some of the most dominant defensive players in the country, all capable of short-circuiting the opposing offense at will. It was those early teams that earned Izzo his reputation as a gritty, ugly-wins-are-still-wins coach. But now, Izzo is flanked by some of the most explosive offensive players in the nation, all capable of leaping over tall buildings — and opposing defenders — in a single bound. And like any good coach, Izzo has had to adapt his now-infamous style to the strengths of his current team. "He's definitely tried to become not less defensive oriented but more offensive oriented," senior center Paul Davis said.

SPORTS

From the road

Men's hoops reporter Tom Keller writes about his overnight trip to Ann Arbor. With no class Wednesday, I trekked over to Ann Arbor a day before the MSU-Michigan game and spent the night at a friend's place.

MICHIGAN

DNR might raise license price

Angela Bianchi
January 27, 2006

Bringing in a 10-point buck or a 10-pound salmon could cost more for Michigan hunters and fishers. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, or DNR, is considering a change in hunting and fishing license fees to offset a structural deficit, said Chief of Staff Dennis Fox. "A large portion of the programs are funded through hunting and fishing licenses, so (increased revenue) would continue those programs," Fox said. Programs such as law enforcement, research and other programs in the fisheries and wildlife divisions would be affected by additional funding from a license increase. A work group comprised of representatives from various outdoors and conservation associations has been formed as a way to make recommendations.

COMMENTARY

How did ancestors live, work without David Bowie, other essentials?

It occurred to me a few nights ago that music, like some sort of clever parasite, has taken over my life. As usual, I was fixated in front of my computer with a lot of work to do and not enough time to do it all, which, in my case, makes starting almost impossible. I told myself I'd begin as soon as Charlie Parker put down his saxophone. That recording ended and I was just about ready, but naturally I needed a new album to play while working.

COMMENTARY

Bice only criticizes, offers no solutions

In John Bice's latest column, "Lazy analysis of scandal, government spending gives narrow view" (SN 1/24), on the "simplistic" ideas of Libertarian concepts of reform of the corruption-laden Republican Congress, he merely attacks Libertarians as simpletons who offer unattractive reforms. He could've spent the time to discuss what he would offer as pragmatic and sound reforms.

SPORTS

Front and center

Eric Fish
January 27, 2006

The State News recently caught up with MSU senior hockey forward Colton Fretter, a Harrow, Ontario, native. • On his favorite sport other than hockey … "Badminton.

COMMENTARY

Countdown

East Lansing officials plan on making some significant changes to the way the city handles celebrations and disturbances, such as last April 2-3. And many of the changes sound good.

COMMENTARY

MSU students have fine grasp on history

In a recent column entitled "What MSU students don't know is appalling; Lincoln is basic history" (SN 1/25), the State News opinion writer Rebecca McNulty asserted that "basic knowledge," such as understanding that Abraham Lincoln freed the slaves and was the 16th president is a prerequisite to higher education. She goes on to describe the incompetence of some fellow MSU students in having any sort of knowledge of our cultural roots.

NEWS

Met their makers

Ethan Conley
January 27, 2006

West Lafayette, Ind. — Having already lost three of its last five games, the No. 16 MSU basketball team's struggles continued Thursday night, as the Spartans played one of their worst games of the season. Despite a strong showing in the opening minutes, the Spartans were blown out by No.

NEWS

Trustees' votes often unanimous

Josh Jarman
January 27, 2006

The MSU Board of Trustees has passed more than 80 recommendations since January 2005, and fewer than five of those decisions were approved with a divided vote. A review of the board's minutes, which can be found on its Web site, reveal only four instances of disagreement between members. In January 2005, Trustee Scott Romney voiced the sole dissent against the approval of a new investment manager.

MSU

WEB EXTRA: Bricks on the block: Spartan statue memorabilia for sale

Melissa Domsic
January 27, 2006

Some of the MSU Surplus Store's most recent acquisitions are bricks from the base that the original Spartan statue stood on for more than 60 years. The bricks have been available at the store for a week and about seven have already been sold — one of which went for $200, store manager Ruth Daoust said. The statue, which is the largest free-standing ceramic sculpture in the world, was moved inside the new stadium expansion this past summer to protect it from the elements.

COMMENTARY

Sticking to the plan

The East Village master plan is still in limbo. The East Lansing Planning Commission hopes to finally bring the plan to a vote at its Feb.