NEWS
Parents, children cope with reality of war
Four-year-old Sydney Watson doesn't yet know her multiplication tables and she probably couldn't tell you the capital of France.
COMMENTARY
Class in context
With the events taking place around the world in the wake of war, classes at MSU should integrate discussions of world issues into the regular curricula to increase awareness on the topic.
ICE HOCKEY
Spartans miss NCAA Tournament
Sixteen hockey teams flashed across the screen on the NCAA Hockey Tournament Selection Show on Sunday evening.
ICE HOCKEY
System could use change
John Markell's team had just been smacked around Joe Louis Arena by Northern Michigan. Dutifully, the Ohio State head coach withstood a press conference during which he had to explain why his players seemed devoid of urgency in their 4-1 loss to the Wildcats in the CCHA Super Six consolation game. As would be expected, once the reporters' questions ceased, Markell made a beeline out of the Joe's makeshift interview room.
MSU
Sorority scholarship deadline approaches
April 16 is the deadline to apply for a $250 book scholarship awarded by Zeta Phi Beta sorority. Applicants must be a black MSU female freshman, sophomore or junior; have a minimum 2.3 grade-point average; two letters of recommendation detailing community service; and write a 620-word essay on the topic "How does affirmative action contribute to the well-being of women, especially African-American women in society?" The winner will be announced at the sorority's Blue and White Scholarship Ball on April 25. For more information, e-mail gibsonyo@msu.edu.
COMMENTARY
Nauseating cartoon had no place in SN
This letter is in response to the Friday's cartoon by Nate Allen, which featured what appears to be oil gushing upward, but in the end is blood from an American serviceman.
SPORTS
Freshmen come up big in blowout
Tampa, Fla. - If the No. 7 seeded MSU's men's basketball team belongs to the sophomores, the freshmen are leasing it out for the NCAA Tournament. For the second straight game, the Spartan (21-12) freshmen have factored heavily into MSU's resurgence as postseason performers. Forward Erazem Lorbek, center Paul Davis and guard Maurice Ager combined for 36 points, 13 rebounds and 71 minutes Sunday in MSU's 68-46 manipulation of second-seeded Florida.
COMMENTARY
Comic offensive to U.S. troops abroad
I am completely outraged at the "cartoon" you put in The State News on Friday. Why does anyone think it is appropriate to put something like that in a newspaper?
MSU
RHA $21 tax renewed in student elections
Voters approved the renewal of the Residence Halls Association's $21 tax last week. From 7 a.m.
NEWS
Legislators show support for troops in Iraq
Whether or not state legislators agree with the war in Iraq, both the House and Senate showed unanimous support for Michigan troops fighting in the Middle East.Rep.
NEWS
Kids plan for summer fun at Hannah center
Girl scout Meghann Brunner, 9, is excited to again be attending camp Deer Trails this summer.Like most campers she has fond memories of camp revolving around staying up late, sleeping in tents and canoeing.
NEWS
From the archives, 2000: Spartans defeat Florida, win NCAA title
Indianapolis - Survivors. Fighters. National champions.As the final horn sounded at the RCA Dome, MSU emerged as all three, after pummeling Florida 89-76 to take home the crown jewel of college hoops.Sixty-four teams had been chiseled down to one, and the Spartans stood alone as the undisputed kings of NCAA basketball."They can't take this away from you," Final Four most valuable player Mateen Cleaves shouted to his teammates as the nets were being snipped down.The senior guard's yell brought closure to a brilliant four-year career at MSU that had its share of high and low points, but ended at the highest level possible."This is as storybook as it gets for Mateen," head coach Tom Izzo said.
NEWS
Women's basketball drops first-round game to TCU, 50-47
The women's basketball team bowed out of the Big Dance today, falling to Texas Christian, 50-47 in the first round of the Women's NCAA Tournament.Freshman guard Lindsay Bowen missed a 3-point shot that would have tied the game in the final seconds of regulation.
BASKETBALL
Men's hoops: Later Gators
Tampa, Fla. - Florida was in need of Gator aid Sunday evening to quench its thirst for a trip to the Sweet 16.But the Gators came up dry even though the No.
NEWS
Hockey team awaits fate, Michigan wins CCHA
The Spartan hockey team's hopes to continue post season play appear to be fading. The team will find out for certain Sunday at 6 p.m.
NEWS
2 shootings take place in E.L.
East Lansing police are investigating two shootings that occurred today in the city.A 21-year old male non student was shot in the chest shortly before 2 a.m.
SPORTS
Sports briefs
Gymnasts approach double sweep at home The MSU gymnastics team will culminate its successful season with a trimeet against Michigan and Pitt this weekend. The Spartans (14-6, 2-2 Big Ten) are looking to complete season sweeps of both teams as they defeated the Wolverines in February and bested the Panthers last weekend. The meet will mark the final home competition for seniors Ilene Cohen, Diana Crea, Julie Devaty, Christy Linder, Kristina Petersen, Lindsay Trainham and Maurella Walls. MSU's home finale kicks off at 7 p.m.
COMMENTARY
Under-21 crowd can go to coffeehouse
I would like to enlighten Elysia Smith and the under-21 crowd that there is a venue to hear great local music right on campus: The Common Grounds Coffeehouse.
BASKETBALL
Sophomore trio shoots for redemption in tourney
This evening, the MSU men's basketball team is putting a mortgage on the program's future. After a season marred by injuries and deflated expectations, the increasingly healthy No.
COMMENTARY
Video games aren't war propaganda
While I realize many reporters attached to The State News have very strong anti-war feelings and that these feelings inevitably shine through in war-related articles, I feel the column "Video games often blatant propaganda" by Megan Frye crossed the line into propaganda in and of itself (SN 3/19). There are several points on which I disagree with the author.