Celebrity hoopfest benefits charity

More than 300 screaming fans gathered Saturday at Eastern High School's Don Johnson Fieldhouse to fawn over a few of their favorite celebrities.

Spartans sign 4 players for '05-06

The MSU women's basketball team received four National Letters of Intent from high school players for the 2005-06 season to play for head coach Joanne P.

U-M has plenty to be thankful for in 'U' win

To Michigan and its fans, you should thank the MSU football team. There's plenty to be thankful for, and, come on, it wouldn't be that hard.

Homelessness a focus for many

Every night at about 6 p.m., men from the Lansing area shuffle into a door marked by a large neon sign, a white cross with the words "Jesus Saves" glowing red through the dark. They shake off the cold and shed thick layers of winter clothing.

Libertarians celebrate awareness, progress

Former Democratic candidate John Kerry wasn't the only one who lost the presidential election to President Bush. Behind the limelight, third party candidates fought the same fight and suffered the same loss as Kerry, and among them was Michael Badnarik of the Libertarian Party. Members of the Libertarian Party met Saturday night to celebrate what they described as a success. "We are the new refounding fathers and mothers and we will restore liberty," Badnarik said during a speech given to about 50 Libertarians gathered at the Hampton Inn & Suites, 2200 Hampton Place in Okemos.

Early and often

Early voting and lowered restrictions on absentee ballots could be a good thing for Michigan, with the proper checks and balances in place. Michigan Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land recently announced plans to enact these exact measures in our state.

LON-CAPA software wins Sloan award

Award-winning online software is now being recognized after MSU's online teaching and learning software system, the LearningOnline Network Computer-Assisted Personalized Approach, or LON-CAPA, won an award from the Sloan Foundation. The system will also be the first American program introduced into the German-based CampusSource software exchange, which helps educational institutions create the infrastructure necessary for new media in teaching. "This is very nice, but not the greatest thing since sliced bread because we are one of five schools awarded," said Gerd Kortemeyer, LON-CAPA director and an assistant professor in the Lyman Briggs School.

'U' frustrated by No. 5 Iowa; Shram ties record

The MSU volleyball team's goal of ending the season at . 500 stands strong as the team split this past weekend's matches, beating Iowa 3-0 on Friday night before being swept by No.

Spartans rush past Wisconsin in upset

MSU could have adjusted its offense and planned a way to get around Wisconsin's top-ranked defense. But the Spartans stuck to their strength, running the ball, and the Badgers could not do anything to stop them.

Vicari makes 32 saves in 2-0 win

It was a refreshing day for the MSU hockey team, led by two freshmen forwards in a 2-0 win over No. 8 Cornell on Sunday in front of 5,534 fans at Munn Ice Arena.

Winning weekend

The MSU football team said it could beat anybody on its schedule and proved it Saturday, beating No.

Women's conference focuses on leadership

Women on MSU's campus have gone from protesting in the streets to using the support of successful women to gain powerful positions. The second annual MSU Women Students Leadership Conference allowed those in attendance to spend Sunday afternoon equipping themselves with the tools necessary to become successful in a male-dominated society.

Police briefs 11/15/04

Final four bound

Ann Arbor - A green and white mob covered Phyllis Ocker Field after the No. 8 MSU field hockey team fought back from behind to earn a trip to the Final Four with an emotional and controversial 3-2 victory against No.

Young artist to show comics

At 8 years old, Layne Toth has accomplished things people three times her age might admire. The aspiring Lansing comic book artist has been featured in Time Magazine, enrolled in art classes at Lansing Community College and won contests.

Izzo satisfied with 42-point blowout win vs. alma mater

Head coach Tom Izzo didn't take it easy on his old school, as MSU handed Northern Michigan a 42-point loss in its second exhibition game at Breslin Center on Sunday. Izzo said he was satisfied with MSU's unselfish play and rebounding in the 98-56 win against his alma mater. But he was disappointed the Spartans shot 41 percent from the field. "We did a poor job of shooting the ball, and I think we are the best shooting team I've ever had," he said. "It was our inside game that was really poor and I don't mean just our big guys.

Reports on student athletes are biased

As I open The State News each day, I am never surprised at the way news articles depict student athletes.

Spartan talent shines at competition

Gabrielle Russon Special to The State News Students flocked to the International Center this weekend to see the third annual Spartan Idol competition.

McPherson to speak at Penn State Friday

MSU President M. Peter McPherson will speak about Africa's agriculture production and rural income on Friday at Penn State University. The speech, entitled, "Progress Can Be Achieved in Africa," is part of Penn State's lunchtime speaker series. McPherson said the presentation will give him an opportunity to give back to the university. "Penn State is our sister university because they came into existence around the same time MSU did," McPherson said, adding Penn State's President Graham Spaniard asked him to give the speech about a year ago.

Unexpected championship

Ann Arbor - The MSU men's soccer team won the Big Ten Tournament Championship on Sunday by defeating Northwestern, 1-0, accomplishing what no other past Spartans soccer team has ever done. "This was a team win," MSU head coach Joe Baum said.