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.
MSU
Match Day reveals students' futures
Screams and giggles could be heard from outside of a conference room in the University Club, 3435 Forest Road, on Thursday, as about 18 MSU medical students learned where they will train for the next three years.
SPORTS
Sports help 'U' in tough times
I remember a frantic call from my boyfriend at 9 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2001 telling me to get off the highway and turn on the TV. I remember sitting alone in my apartment, stunned while the images of death and destruction flashed before my eyes. An hour later, I rushed to the newsroom where I worked with colleagues to get the news out.
COMMENTARY
War wisdom
Now that America's war with Iraq has commenced, the time and need for its end grows nearer every hour.
FEATURES
Summer concerts, festivals announce ticket sales, dates, lineups
Summer is on its way and you know what that means - people from all over Michigan will flock to venues as the summer concert season starts.
NEWS
Speech addresses Arab-American rights
Although the war with Iraq began Wednesday night, Noel Saleh said war on Arab Americans began Sept.
MSU
Public service to be Granholm's advice for grads
Carrying on a tradition of governors addressing MSU graduates, Gov. Jennifer Granholm will speak at MSU's convocation ceremony for graduating seniors. Her speech will be held at 1 p.m.
ICE HOCKEY
Wildcats win wild quarterfinal shootout, 7-5
Detroit - Rick Comley has been on the wrong side of this twice now. Last year, his Northern Michigan Wildcats were eliminated by MSU in a CCHA Tournament semifinal.
MICHIGAN
Mentors needed for local children
If you're looking for an opportunity to give back to your community, Fran Cook wants you. Cook, founder of the tutor and mentoring program at the Catholic Social Services St.
MSU
Program helps retain migrant students at 'U'
While being away from her family was initially stressful, education freshman Gloria Melina Monita says with the help of the College Assistant Migrant Program, she is building a sound educational background. "Being a part of CAMP has been great because coming to MSU by myself, I don't think I would have known all the resources that MSU has," she said.
COMMENTARY
'U' actions don't match writings
On March 13, I received an e-mail from MSU President M. Peter McPherson entitled, "Diversity: A Community Value," which addressed and encouraged racial diversity within our campus community.
MICHIGAN
Prosecutor's firing, budget could add to workload
The firing of an Ingham County assistant prosecutor combined with a strapped budget will force prosecutors to pick up their workload, possibly breaking continuity among current and future cases, officials said. Allie Phillips, who worked in the department's family division, was fired Wednesday by Ingham County Prosecutor Stuart Dunnings III for her involvement to allegedly buy a cat illegally in February. "That's going to create a problem," Dunnings said.
MSU
Sorority to present show at Fairchild
Zeta Sigma Chi sorority presents "Multicultural Xtravaganza III" at 7 p.m. March 28 in the Fairchild Theatre. The multicultural sorority's "Xtravaganza" celebrates aspects of different cultures represented at MSU. The celebration features performers from the MSU community and the Lansing area.
SPORTS
Senior ready for first, last dance
Now that tournament time is here, every game is do-or-die. The threat of elimination rings especially true to Syreeta Bromfield. Every game might be the senior forward's last. "I hear it all the time, it's kind of rough being a senior, but you get used to it," she said.