Open the doors

It seems members of the MSU Board of Trustees have forgotten how they landed their honorable political positions.

Students scare off intruder

An MSU student sleeping in her East Lansing home awoke Friday morning as an intruder covered her mouth with his hand to keep her from screaming. The woman, a communication senior, told The State News she reached for a knife the intruder had taken from her kitchen as the two struggled to her floor.

Basketball team has to improve to meet hype

The fall was a miserable season if you were a fan of Spartan football. Not much detail is needed because everyone knows the story: high expectations, embarrassing blowout losses, suspensions and terminations.

Spartans question claim of human clone

Some MSU students and faculty aren't fully convinced a group claiming responsibility for the birth of the first human clone is telling the truth. And they are not alone. On Saturday, a Florida attorney subpoenaed a vice president of the cloning organization, Clonaid, to testify in court.

'U' avoids budget slashing for now

Increased enrollment and health care savings will help MSU offset $6.5 million in budget cuts this year.

Izzo doing well with what he has

As I read "Izzo needs to bring back elite program" (SN 1/10), I was shocked by the audacity of the writer to even hint that in some way, shape or form the basketball program is falling by the wayside.

Sports briefs

Commodores smash tennis team in opener In its first match of the 2003 season, the MSU women's tennis team was completely outplayed, failing to win a match - or a set - in singles play. The Spartans (0-1) were defeated 7-0 by Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tenn.

Crazy eights

Early rising isn't a potion for success in college for everyone. But it is for some. And even though a 2002 National Collegiate Health Assessment study said early classes hurt students' grades, Penn State University officials should reconsider their decision to eliminate all 8 a.m.

Ann Arbor anti-war conference draws large, diverse crowd

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Lions hire Williams as their running backs coach

Former MSU football head coach Bobby Williams found a new home Friday with the Detroit Lions.Williams was hired as running backs coach, a position he held at MSU for 10 years before his promotion to head coach in 2000.

Men's basketball falls in first Big Ten road test

Iowa City, Iowa - The MSU men's basketball team dug itself a hole it could never climb out against Iowa. An 11-0 Iowa run early in the first half doomed the No.

Hockey team knocks off Nanooks in series opener

The MSU hockey team took a step toward breaking its opening-game jinx with a hard-fought 5-2 win over Alaska-Fairbanks on Friday night at Munn Ice Arena.The Spartans are now 3-6-1 on the first nights of series.On Friday, freshman left wing David Booth tallied his first career hat trick and sophomore center Ash Goldie notched the game-winner with 9:22 remaining to charge the Spartans' offense.Sophomore goaltender Matt Migliaccio stonewalled 20 shots for the Spartans.Nanook goaltender Lance Mayes was brilliant most of the night, making 35 saves for Fairbanks (8-8-3, 5-7-3).The teams went into the first intermission deadlocked at 1-1 after similar goals by a defenseman on each team.Fairbanks' tally came first, as Jordan Hendry beat Migliaccio on the right side with a power-play slapper from the point at 11:27.But MSU senior defenseman John-Michael Liles evened the score with his sixth goal of the year at 18:56.

Hockey team sweeps Alaska-Fairbanks

The MSU hockey team registered its first series sweep since late October by thumping Alaska-Fairbanks 6-2 on Saturday night at Munn Ice Arena.Sophomore right wing Mike Lalonde led MSU's dominating effort with two goals in the second period - which gave him four tallies in the last three games.The Spartans out-played the Nanooks for most of the night, and they even notched a pair of short-handed goals - one by Lalonde and one by senior defenseman John-Michael Liles - in front of 6,588 fans.MSU beat Fairbanks 5-2 in Friday's series-opener.

Defense, special teams do not measure up to previous season

One game past the halfway point of the season, the MSU hockey team has a .500 record (9-9-1 overall, 5-6-0 CCHA). For a team that hasn't had a losing season since 1991, the players and coaches agree it's a mark teetering on the edge of unacceptability. Dissecting MSU's problem is a continuous process for head coach Rick Comley.

'Barbershop' highlights Wells' weekend movies

For something free and close to your dorm, check out the free movies at Wells Hall. Residence hall students with valid ID can choose from four relatively new movies, usually starting after 7 p.m.

Bush has no motive other than health

I'm glad to see Chris Alvarado had enough guts to write in a letter about President Bush' s inadequacies and to inform us about them ("Bush pays too much attention to disease," SN 1/8). However, I would suggest that next time he do this, that he get his stories straight before formulating opinions.

Spring rush to begin for some greeks

Spring recruitment for Interfraternity Council fraternities and Panhellenic Council sororities kicks off Monday with an open house in the Union from 4-8 p.m. Interfraternity Council President Anthony Morabito says a joint council open house is a first for this semester. "Normally, the guys have a night in the Union, and the girls go and do their own thing," Morabito said. Allison Amrine, Panhellenic Council vice president of recruitment, said meet-and-greet sessions are beneficial to those interested. "All the sororities are coming out," she said.

Improv Comedy Troupe to perform on campus

If laughter is your poison, this weekend's comedy events are sure to knock you dead. The International Center will be hosting the "Mission Improvable" Improv Comedy Troupe on Friday, with shows at 10 p.m.

Sports briefs

Baseball to hold 2 camps next month Two camps hosted by the MSU baseball team will take place early next month. The camps will run a week apart, leading off with the pitching and catching portion Feb.

Police briefs 01/10/03