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MICHIGAN

Amtrak deal stalled

Deals between Amtrak and the state Department of Transportation have taken another detour, possibly stalling negotiations, officials announced Monday. The Michigan Department of Transportation offered the financially-strapped railway service a six-month contract to retain passenger rail service in the state, department spokeswoman Stephanie Litaker said. Amtrak officials last met with department representatives and Gov.

BASKETBALL

Roberson has unimpressive performance

Chris Mackinder
March 25, 2003

Tampa, Fla. - Freshman guard Anthony Roberson didn't picture it this way. The Saginaw native chose Florida over MSU, and before Sunday, it was hard for anyone to question his decision. The Gators (25-8) were ranked as high as No.

COMMENTARY

Protesters blocked people from work

This response is in reference to TJ Jourian's column on Monday ("Inconveniences caused by protesters minor in context," SN 3/24). This is an "open" letter to you and your contradictory column.

FEATURES

New Releases

It's a so-so day for new releases this week but we can always count on one group to pull us all through - The Blues Brothers. "The Essential Blues Brothers" includes a number of Jake (John Belushi) and Elwood (Dan Aykroyd) classics, including "Soul Man," "Gimme Some Lovin'" and "Riot in Cell Block Number Nine." The disc follows the release of the group's 2002 "Live at Montreux Casino." A household name to any fan of classic jazz, Dave Brubeck's camp releases "The Essential Dave Brubeck" and "Park Avenue South." Both albums include classics such as "Love for Sale" and "Take Five." Aphex Twin (actually it's just one guy named Richard D.

MICHIGAN

Ex-student appears in court

Chad Previch
March 25, 2003

Grand Rapids - The former MSU graduate student charged with lying to federal authorities about misusing more than $400,000 in federal research grant money made his initial court appearance today and waived his right to an arraignment. Scott Matthew Doree, a former microbiology student, has been accused of making false statements to FBI agents, mail fraud and misapplication of fraudulently obtained federal funds. At the Ford Federal Building, U.S.

MSU

Week addresses African culture

The African Students Union will present African Culture Week '03 starting Wednesday with a discussion about different experiences African students have had in the United States. The event begins at 7:30 p.m.

SPORTS

Bromfield shows leadership, skills in career-ending loss

Dawn Klemish
March 25, 2003

Storrs, Conn. - Every senior wants to earn a victory in the last game of their career. And even though the Spartans lost 50-47 to Texas Christian in the first round of the Women's NCAA Tournament on Sunday, Syreeta Bromfield walked away with her head up.Bromfield went out with a roar during her final game in green and white, nabbing game-highs with 18 points and 15 rebounds.

NEWS

E.L. School Board to close Spartan Village Elementary, restructure district

Brian Charlton
March 25, 2003

Parents hung their heads low Monday after the East Lansing School Board approved the closure of Spartan Village Elementary School and the restructuring of the district's elementary schools."I just feel empty and drained and tired," Janet Navarro, an elementary school parent, said as she left the meeting.The school board voted 5-2 to close the school next fall and to change the district's six elementary schools into four kindergarten through fourth grade schools and two fifth and sixth grade schools.

MSU

Group strives for Congress action

Kendra Snyder
March 25, 2003

Since the end of last semester, Katie Houghton has felt like a part of democracy. The social relations and Spanish freshman joined the MSU student group RESULTS earlier this school year to fight for more action in Congress. RESULTS is a national network of local advocacy groups working to end hunger and poverty.

MSU

RHA elects Daddow to executive board

Carrie Hoover
March 24, 2003

Kristin Daddow will be stepping up to the Residence Halls Association executive board as external vice president in the fall. Daddow said she would fulfill the position's requirements as a communicator and coordinator within and outside of the organization, putting her employment and education skills to work. Elections lasted the majority of the meeting Wednesday at Holden Hall, which ran for six hours. The three other candidates included Director for Treasuries and Allocations Julie Hughes, and general assembly members Erik Green and Courtney Smith.

NEWS

Accused MSU grad student makes court appearance

Chad Previch
March 24, 2003

Grand Rapids - The former MSU graduate student charged with lying to federal authorities about misusing more than $400,000 in federal research grant money made his initial court appearance today and waived his right to an arraignment.Scott Matthew Doree, a former microbiology graduate student, has been accused of making false statements to FBI agents, mail fraud and misapplication of fraudulently obtained federal funds.Steven Scharg, Doree's attorney, refused to comment outside the courtroom.U.S.

SPORTS

Late rally comes up short

Dawn Klemish
March 24, 2003

Storrs, Conn. - The MSU women's basketball team made it clear it wasn't going home without putting up a fight. The Spartans (17-12) tallied 11 points in the game's final 1:22 - just one less than their entire first-half total - to pull within one before falling to Texas Christian, 50-47, in the first round of the Women's NCAA Tournament on Sunday. "I'm proud of our fight and it's too bad we're not moving on," MSU head coach Joanne P.

SPORTS

Sports briefs

Speed of running backs surprises head coach MSU football head coach John L. Smith held his first spring practice Saturday, which gave him a chance to assess his personnel. "We're going to be fine along the offensive line," Smith said in a written statement.