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Budding stars

Matt Bishop
February 4, 2005

With a seemingly effortless push from senior guard Chris Hill, the ball was in the air. The crowd slowly rose to its feet in anticipation of what was about to happen. The pass sailed from halfcourt into the outstretched arms of junior guard Maurice Ager, who climbed through the air almost in slow motion, and promptly brought the house down with a two-handed slam, putting one of many nails in the coffin of an outmatched Michigan team. Off a set play to begin the game, Hill found sophomore guard Shannon Brown for an alley-oop against UNC-Asheville.

NEWS

Spartans must start having fun to realize full potential

I'm going to preface this column by saying that I only saw the last 12 minutes of the MSU vs. Illinois game. So, there's a lot of negative that comes with losing this game for all people involved in the MSU basketball season - fans, coaches, players, etc.

MICHIGAN

Evaluations postpone 2 area trials

Lauren Phillips
February 4, 2005

Two cases scheduled for preliminary exams today have been waived so the defendants can undergo forensic evaluations, court officials said. Forensic evaluations involve psychological exams. Claude McCollum, 27, is charged with open murder and criminal sexual conduct in the first degree in the Jan.

MSU

Bill drafted to create undergraduate minors

Darrell Hughes
February 4, 2005

After more than four months of debate, ASMSU's Academic Assembly passed a bill Tuesday night to support academic minors. Academic Assembly Chairperson Dan Weber said having minors will provide undergraduate students with an incentive to work outside of their field of study. "Most specializations are too limited," he said.

NEWS

BC has dominated picks so far

Brian Charlton  and  Matt Bishop
February 4, 2005

We'll keep this brief, because the Prognosticators are starting to grasp the concept of actually getting these games correct and not just picking against a team because they hate them. The Boss is 4-7 and needs a big week, but as we look at this weeks picks, we see that he and BC have the same winners in each game.

FEATURES

Students alter knitting

Jacqueline Wayneguite
February 4, 2005

Needles click, fingers work fast and a multi-colored trail of fluffy yarn is interwoven into a beautiful new scarf. This knitter has been working tirelessly in front of the television for hours after getting home for the day.

NEWS

Rebounding key to Spartan wins

Chris Barsotti
February 4, 2005

Rebounding is the key to victory - that is what the No. 10 MSU women's basketball team believes. This has been the case for the Spartans, especially last Sunday against Indiana.

MICHIGAN

Lansing hosts expo catered to women

Melissa Domsic
February 4, 2005

Local women have the chance to do everything from talk with financial advisers to learn home decorating tips at the Mid-Michigan Women's Expo today through Sunday at the Lansing Center. "It's a winter break for women," said Denise Kolesar, president of Kohler Expos, the company that runs the Women's Expo.

NEWS

Mich. unemployment rate among worst in country

A low unemployment rate can be unsettling to many soon-to-be graduates as they prepare to enter the workforce. Michigan's unemployment rate was one of the worst in the nation in December, at 7.3 percent. The state tied with Alaska and was second only to the District of Columbia, with an unemployment rate of 9.0. The statistic has some graduating seniors, who are beginning their quests for steady salaries, adjusting their education to create better opportunities. "I am a little nervous," said criminal justice senior Erin Randall.

COMMENTARY

Remain secure

In our generation, it's important to understand what you don't have, or to be specific, what you won't have. Social Security is a time bomb ticking down to its last seconds.

MSU

MSU lacks comprehensive tailgate recycling program

With about 400 cubic yards of waste left on campus after every football Saturday, there is enough to completely cover the field at Spartan Stadium in 3 feet of trash in less than two seasons. While some universities have tailgating recycling programs, MSU has limited abilities to create a program. Only 1-2 percent of all waste from tailgating is recycled, said Pete Pasterz, MSU Recycling and Waste Reduction manager. The only recycling that occurs on game day is for vendor's boxes inside the stadium, Pasterz said.