Spartans shucked by Nebraska in Alamo Bowl

San Antonio - The season of surpassed expectations ended bluntly for MSU with a 17-3 drubbing in the Alamo Bowl on Monday evening against No.

Spartans fall to UCLA, 64-58

Los Angeles - The Spartans' trip to sunny Southern California ended in a haze of disappointment as the team again failed to capitalize in its brutal non-conference schedule Saturday night at Pauley Pavilion. In a game desperately needed to revive the team's morale, the UCLA Bruins stomped all over the Spartan offense en route to a 64-58 triumph. "We had our chances and we did what we've been doing," Spartans head coach Tom Izzo said.

Spartans snap losing streak in win over South Florida, 73-60

MSU took advantage of a break from top-flight competition in a convincing win against South Florida Tuesday night at Breslin Center. The Spartans (4-4) snapped their three-game losing streak with a dominating first-half performance in a 73-60 win against the Bulls (3-4), who entered the game on a three-game slide of their own. "I was pleased with the way we started," head coach Tom Izzo said.

Ottney's death ruled a suicide

The September death of former MSU football co-captain Brian Ottney has been ruled a suicide, according to officials at the Los Angeles County Department of Coroners. The report said Ottney's death was caused by the ingestion of a medication called diphenhydramine and liquor, said a spokesman for the coroner's office. A Web site through the U.S.

Officials, locals react to Saddam's capture

For some, the news came from an unexpected television report. Others heard it in phone calls from relatives far away. Whatever the method of delivery, news of Saddam Hussein's capture spread quickly throughout the nation.

Record-smashing 'BasketBowl' attended by 78,129 fans

Detroit

Spartans lose to Wildcats before world-record crowd

Detroit

Spartans don't find themselves in the zone

Detroit

McPherson puts 'U' weight behind 'racino' bill

MSU President M. Peter McPherson endorsed state legislation earlier this week that, if passed, will bring video slot machines and telephone and Internet wagering to Michigan's racetracks.MSU spokesman Terry Denbow said McPherson backed the bill - which could benefit the farming industry - to show the university's commitment to agriculture."This was seen as an endorsement for (agriculture) enhancement," he said.McPherson could not be reached for comment Thursday.Proponents of the new gambling additions, dubbed "racinos" by some, say it could bring in as much as $400 million to the state's general fund. "People in the state government started to think, 'How else can we generate income in Michigan without raising taxes?'" said Bill Castanier, spokesman for Michigan Agricultural Recovery and Enhancement Supporters, or MARES.

'U' to lose $14.7M in state funding under Granholm executive order

MSU will lose $14.7 million in state funding under an executive order issued by Gov. Jennifer Granholm on Wednesday to balance an $834 million state budget deficit.The 5-percent cut is part of about $380 million in proposed cuts in addition to tax and fee increases.

GEU holds 'grade-in' to show importance to 'U'

Propped up against the large, white marble walls in the first-floor lobby of the Administration Building, dozens of graduate teaching assistants sat down and graded papers as part of a Graduate Employees Union "grade-in" to protest potential cuts by the university.Without noticing, other students and employees walked past the TAs gathered at card tables and on blankets on the floor as they graded assignments and worked on their own homework.GEU spokeswoman Julie Hartman said the purpose of the grade-in was to show administrators and students how vital TA positions are to the university.

Season's last stand to be against Nebraska at Alamo

MSU athletes are becoming familiar with San Antonio. The town that hosted last year's NCAA south regional men's basketball tournament and will be the location of this year's Final Four again was paired with MSU Sunday night, as the Spartans (8-4 overall, 5-3 Big Ten) football team accepted a bid to play No.

Spartans lose OT nail-biter to Oklahoma in Auburn Hills, 80-77

Auburn Hills

Mystic brings E.L. a double shot of the shake

Local quirky popsters Mystic Shake are set to rock in East Lansing twice this weekend. The band, know for its interactive shows and unique songs, plays the Cappuccino Cafe, 1500 W.

WWII veterans honored

When Tom Dutch first arrived in Pearl Harbor, there was no memorial, nor tourists or a souvenir shop.

'U' researches cloning types

Although scientists have made significant progress with cloning, an MSU researcher said they must first take a step back before moving forward. As one of MSU's pioneering stem-cell researchers, animal science Professor Jose Cibelli said researchers have to address the bigger problems inherent in cloning, particularly with animals. "So far, cloning animals has only had a success rate of about 3 percent," Cibelli said.

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Creole Gallery to host night of spoken word

Two Michigan lyricists will bring their words to life next week as the Old Town Poetry Series kicks off their monthly poetry installment for December.

Official brings creativity, diversity to work

The office of the first black electrical engineering doctorate in the nation reveals little about his colorful past.One of the only distinguishing features in Percy Pierre's office in the Engineering Building is his dry-erase board, useful for recording ideas and making plans.This balance of creativity and sensible planning is what has helped this vice president for research and graduate studies for the College of Engineering in his commitment to innovatively solving problems."One of my best friends in grad school was an artist," Pierre said.

Protest calls budget cuts 'death' of 'U'

Lansing - Placing two human-sized green coffins on the Capitol steps during a rally Thursday afternoon, students, administrators and lawmakers sent a message to legislators about proposed budget cuts to MSU. Chanting "No more cuts at MSU" and displaying dozens of placards, the crowd, spearheaded by the Coalition of Labor Organizations, marched down Michigan Avenue to the Capitol to protest what they call the looming "death of Michigan State." "It's very realistic, truth be told," Scott Henkel, president of the Graduate Employees Union, said.