SPORTS
Blue Devils' hold on Spartans finally over
The magic was back in East Lansing on Friday. After living in the shadows of its predecessors for four years, the No.
SPORTS
And then there were four
Michigan State For the first time, MSU's seniors are going to the Final Four. MSU defeated Kentucky in double overtime, 94-88, to advance to the Final Four for the first time since 2001. No.
MICHIGAN
Killer shrimp, monkey gobies could harm waters
Harmful species such as killer shrimp and monkey gobies might hitchhike to the Great Lakes on ships traveling through the St.
FEATURES
Beck dips into familiar 'Odelay' territory with latest 'Guero' release
Hallelujah, Beck is back. The artist formerly known as Beck Hansen, who dropped his surname and exploded to an iconic level in the midst of the '90s alternative rock scene, has returned to the studio and produced what has become one of the year's most highly anticipated albums.
MICHIGAN
Local Catholics pray for ailing pope at Mass
Pope John Paul II has been in the prayers of the parishioners at St. John Student Parish, 327 M.A.C. During Mass, the Catholics pray for the 84-year-old leader to get healthy. The pope, who has been in the position for 26 years, has several different roles.
FEATURES
Documentary catches darker side of life
If there is one documentary you shouldn't miss at this year's East Lansing Film Festival, it's "Tarnation" by Director Jonathan Caouette. Made entirely out of video recordings from his childhood photographs, answering machine messages, Super-8 film clips, and present-day footage, Caouette reconstructs his family's tumultuous history and complicated present.
FEATURES
Columnist praises progression of film, television
It doesn't matter whether nice guys finish first or last. The fact that guys actually are in the race is an accomplishment in itself. Remember the scene in "Waiting to Exhale" when Angela Bassett's character took all of her husband's possessions and set them ablaze in his BMW?
FEATURES
WEB ONLY: 'Shivah for My Mother' to be shown on campus today
The film "Shivah for My Mother: Seven Days of Mourning" will be shown at 7 p.m. today in room 147 Communication Arts and Sciences Building, followed by discussion with Director Yael Katzir. "Shivah for My Mother" is a 55-minute documentary filmed in real-time about Katzir's mother's death and the enlightening shivah (a seven-day period of formal mourning) at their home afterward.
MSU
Sesquicentennial ice cream at Dairy Store
The MSU Dairy Store has found its own way to celebrate the 150th birthday of MSU - by creating a new sesquicentennial flavor of ice cream. MSU President Lou Anna K.
COMMENTARY
Michigan tech
The Michigan Engineering Incentive - Gov. Jennifer Granholm's recently announced program to help graduates with technological degrees save on their federal Stafford Loans - strongly resembles 2003's Michigan Students First program. Although the Michigan Engineering Incentive only applies to graduates with technological degrees, Students First includes students with any college degree.
NEWS
ONLINE UPDATE: Spartans, Wildcats clash in the Elite Eight
Austin, Texas - Another chapter in a storied series is about to be written. MSU and Kentucky have done some serious business together in the past few years, including last season's record-breaking Basketbowl game at Ford Field in Detroit, a 79-74 Kentucky victory. The stakes are now even higher when the two teams meet in the Austin regional final at 5:05 p.m.
COMMENTARY
Stop and think
The question on everyone's mind, "Will history repeat itself?" is a moot point. It's not really a question, but rather a choice MSU students will make about whether to celebrate (or sulk) graciously or cut a fresh wound into the image of the university. Everyone is excited to have both of MSU's basketball teams advance to the Sweet 16.
MSU
Group carries cross for Easter
With an about 7-foot wooden cross to bear, students from University Christian Outreach traveled along the Red Cedar River in celebration of the spirit of Easter. Today is Good Friday, which marks the beginning of the Easter holiday, the holiest time of the year for Christians.
MSU
Undergrads still waiting for election ballot count
Student government elections came to a close at 7 p.m. Thursday and ASMSU leaders did not have election totals available. John Sturk, who acts as a liaison for the student government and Academic Computing & Network Services, said proper personnel were not available to release voter turnout information. Election results are anticipated to be released before the weekend's end. And although the government is trying to fill empty seats, some candidates might now be disqualified. Officials said ASMSU's Elections Code "is not in its best form" and Tuesday it caused friction for the second consecutive year. In March 2003, about 28 undergraduates were disqualified when MSU College Republicans and MSU College Democrats endorsed running candidates on each group's respective listserv.
NEWS
Reps seek Chicano, Latino involvement
State Rep. John Espinoza, D-Croswell, is one of two Chicanos and Latinos in the Michigan House of Representatives.
COMMENTARY
Paper presented errors in editorial
With the ASMSU elections in full swing, I appreciate Wednesday's Page One article publicizing the elections.
NEWS
ONLINE UPDATE: MSU topples No. 1 seed Duke, 78-68
Austin, Texas - They just keep on surprising. After decades of futility, No. 5 seed MSU overcame No.
NEWS
Where to watch?
If you're not keen on watching the men's basketball team face off against Duke on your 9-inch black-and-white TV, there are several local bars that will be turning most or all the tubes to the Sweet 16 game.
COMMENTARY
Joining WRC would set an ethical tone
I felt a deep sense of institutional pride on Monday when I read the State News editorial endorsing the Worker Rights Consortium ("Sign up" SN 3/21). Movimiento Estudiantil Xicano de Aztlan, or MEXA, and Students for Economic Justice, or SEJ, have been working hard on this moral issue for more than five years.
NEWS
Spartans will be ready for Devilish time in Austin
Plenty of things have changed since the last meeting between MSU and Duke on the hardwood. The NHL is enjoying one of its greatest seasons ever, the Lions finally won the Super Bowl, and Michael Jackson's good name has been cleared once and for all.