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Career planning focus of senior seminar

Tips on networking, finding job openings and career planning top the list of advice that speaker Linda Gross, MSU's Career Service and Placement assistant director, will cover in the seminar, "Using Internet Resources to Find Job Opportunities." The Senior Class Council and the MSU Alumni Association will host the program at 7 p.m.

NEWS

'U' leader supports 'racinos'

MSU President M. Peter McPherson recently put the university's weight behind several bills that would add video slot machines and telephone and Internet wagering to Michigan's racetracks, despite considerable comments from both sides of the debate. A portion of the revenue from the bills, which have been approved by the Michigan House of Representatives and now await a state Senate vote, most likely would head toward agriculture and higher education, which is why McPherson said he supports the bills. "The legislation, as is proposed, provides significant revenue for agriculture research," McPherson said.

COMMENTARY

Having faith is not an irrational idea

I cannot believe John Bice would assume all people of religious faith to be ignorant ("Americans fail to think critically, fooled easily" SN 12/4). Certainly a rational man like Bice would see just how irrational an idea such as that is.

NEWS

MIDDAY UPDATE: Local Farmer Jack stores to close

A favorite shopping destination for some MSU students and area residents will soon close up shop. Farmer Jack Food Market will close both of its Lansing-area supermarkets by mid-February. Officials said the chain's stores in Delta Township and East Lansing were closed due to financial losses at other Farmer Jacket outlets across the country.

NEWS

Izzo: Cotton likely off team

Freshman point guard Brandon Cotton has not made an official decision about his status on the MSU men's basketball team, but head coach Tom Izzo said Cotton is probably not on the team right now. "It's going to be his decision now if he can come back and just go to school, or he may be transferring," Izzo said.

NEWS

Izzo, Cotton discuss transfer possibility

Brandon Cotton's future on the MSU men's basketball team could be determined today. The highly touted freshman point guard will meet with head coach Tom Izzo to discuss his possible transfer, according to MSU assistant sports information director Matt Larson. Izzo announced the possibility of Cotton's transfer at his weekly press conference Monday.

NEWS

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.

NEWS

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.

NEWS

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.

NEWS

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.