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SPORTS

Bowen leads Big Ten women down under

Playing in Australia for the 2004 Big Ten Women's Basketball Foreign Tour, MSU junior guard Lindsay Bowen is having success. Contributing with a team-high of 16.5 points per game, Bowen has scored double-figures in both games.

MICHIGAN

Grand Ledge 5K to benefit education

The inaugural Grand Ledge Education Foundation 5K Comet Chase will be held on Saturday in downtown Grand Ledge. Proceeds from the 5K run/walk/roll will raise money for educational opportunities within the Grand Ledge Public Schools. Registration for the event is $15 and will be held, along with runner check-in, from 7:30 a.m.

MSU

'U' professor remembered as a role model, mentor

Professor David Stewart progressively lost most of his hearing as a young child, but turned what some would see as a hindrance into passionate fuel for deaf education. For friends and co-workers, they will no longer have the opportunity to work with Stewart.

NEWS

'U' discusses admissions measure

A state House amendment that would stop funding public colleges that consider race, religion, creed and national origin during admissions has MSU officials unsure of its impact on university policies. The amendment, that passed Wednesday as part of the state's higher education budget, likely targets schools that consider race - such as the University of Michigan.

MICHIGAN

World War II vet receives diploma

Dansville - Jonathan Frye began ninth grade as a teenager, but it wasn't until he turned 78 that he walked away from Dansville High School a graduate. Last week, Frye, who left his school at age 17 during the 1940s to fight in World War II, visited his old stomping grounds to pick up a long-awaited diploma. "It was the most self-satisfying thing you can possibly imagine," Frye said. Shy of his junior year, Frye was drafted into the U.S.

SPORTS

2 Spartan track and field All-Americans

Two members of the MSU women's track team earned All-American honors this weekend at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Seniors Sherita Williams in the triple jump and Jamie Kryzminski in the 10,000 meter race, each finished in the top 10 of their competitions to earn the honor. Kryzminski finished third, earning her third straight year of All-America honors.

MICHIGAN

Crunchy's owner killed in accident

At Crunchy's, amidst the typical chuckling and flow of beer, an underlying scent of sadness permeates the barroom as employees and regular patrons cope with the death of restaurant owner David Milligan, 55. "Today, while enjoying your visit to Crunchy's, remember Dave in your heart and with a smile," reads a sign hanging adjacent to the bar. By all accounts, that's just the way Milligan - who was killed in an early-morning crash Thursday - would have it. "I've been coming here for 20 years," Lansing resident Fred Pendergraft said, remembering the occasional Saturdays that he worked as a cook for the late owner.

MICHIGAN

Chili Cook-Off heats up Lansing

Lansing - Close to 40 restaurants and businesses dished out more than 2,000 gallons of chili Friday night at the Lansing Board of Water and Light's Down-By-The-River Chili Cook-Off in the Lansing Center, 333 E.

FEATURES

It's GNR almost

There's more die-hard Guns 'N' Roses fans out there than you might imagine. But alas, a GNR reunion is far from reality, and with Axl Rose's recent awkward physical changes, I'm not sure we'd want to see it anyway. That said, we GNR fans have been waiting for "Contraband" forever.

NEWS

Colors fly as thousands gather to celebrate LBGT

Lansing - As a reverend blessed the love between hundreds of same-sex couples Saturday on the state Capitol steps, a group of conservative Christian protesters chanted that their love was wrong. The clash was part of Pride Weekend, which included a march, rally and the commitment ceremonies, drawing thousands to the capital city. The Rev.

MICHIGAN

Reagan's impact on 'U' mixed

Former President Ronald Reagan's relationship with colleges and universities was often strained, but it was also a relationship of cooperation, say many who worked at MSU during his tenure in the White House.

SPORTS

Fans show colors, support for teams

Auburn Hills- The Detroit Pistons are in the NBA finals for the first time in 14 years and the fans are enjoying every minute of it. The excitement around the Palace this weekend hit a new high as fans flooded Auburn Hills to be a part of history.

SPORTS

Ager, Brown named finalists for USA team

MSU basketball players, junior Maurice Ager and sophomore Shannon Brown, are scheduled to attend training camp in mid-July to prepare them for competition at the 2004 USA Basketball Men's National Team Trials. The two will compete along with 22 other players from across the country for 12 positions on the 2004 USA Basketball World Championship for players 20 years old or younger.

NEWS

Rates for minority graduates increase

About 30 percent more ethnic minority students are graduating from MSU than 20 years ago, according to a 2004 report created by the Office of Planning and Budgets. Still, 19.2 percent fewer ethnic minority students graduate than white students, comparing six-year graduation rates. "I think the data is showing that we've been making some dents in the graduation rate," said Lee June, assistant provost for academic student services and multicultural issues.