High school phenom is worthy of attention

Cocky. adj. LeBron James sporting NBA logo sweatbands during his high school's nationally televised regular season game. Justified.

Recruiting prospects slim after late start

MSU football head coach John L. Smith said he must assemble a staff of coaches before fielding prospects.

Police briefs 01/06/03

Kilwin's chocolate shop closes

Students craving sugary treats now have one less place to satisfy their sweet tooth.Kilwin's, 403 E.

Kubrick's political, military satire proves truly timeless

Although its original intent was to satirize politics and military policy during the Cold War, "Dr. Strangelove or: How I learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb" packs a wallop of a punch that can easily be applied to our current dilemma with international relations.

'U' might not have changed much over break, but SN has

The campus was blanketed by snow while you toasted eggnog by a yuletide log and a roasting fire with crackling chestnuts.

Local stores weather tough holiday season

Despite a slump in the nation's economy, some local businesses still report a strong Christmas season. Store managers from several local businesses along Grand River Avenue said business was the same or even better than past years.

Sparrow, Blue Cross make deal

While some MSU professors and staff heaved a sigh of relief last week for the continuation of their health care at Sparrow Hospital, others are seeking alternatives for the future.Sparrow Hospital and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan reached a temporary agreement Tuesday.The agreement will continue health coverage at Sparrow facilities for 67,000 Mid-Michigan residents while attempts are being made to come up with a long-term contract.The deal was music to the ears of some MSU faculty covered by the insurance company, including physics and astronomy professor Norman Birge.

Group deserves respect, funding

I would like to express that the Michigan State University Residence Halls Association (RHA) has earned my trust, and I think that all students living in residence halls should support RHA.

DCL students improve success on bar

The MSU-Detroit College of Law had 87 percent of their first-time applicants pass the Michigan Bar exam in July, the second highest passing rate in the state. The score is six percent above the state average and is second only to the University of Michigan Law School, which had a 94-percent passing rate.

Myers, Hughes to speak at fund-raiser

Dee Dee Myers and Karen Hughes, two political opponents from the White House, will speak at two fund-raising events for MSU's Michigan Political Leadership Program Feb.

4 students nominated for Truman Scholarship

Kevin Glandon said he surprised himself when he knew what to say at his interview for the Truman Scholarship. "I realized when they asked me all these questions, I have answers," the international relations and political theory and constitutional democracy senior said. He must have answered correctly. Glandon, along with three other MSU students, were nominated based on their public and community service achievements - and could each win $30,000 for their continued education. General business administration and pre-law senior Kelly Averbeck, international relations and finance senior Jared English, international relations and chemistry senior Andrew Goetz and Glandon applied for the scholarship in November and will revise their applications in late January before they enter into the Harry S.

'U' football coach faces uphill battle for state's blue-chip prospects

Filling out a stellar football recruiting class could be tough task for the Spartans and their new head coach according to one online college football analyst.Jeremy Crabtree, editor of the online publication Rivals100.com, said MSU's new football head coach John L.

DCL ranks second in state for passing bar exam

The MSU-Detroit College of Law had 87 percent of their first-time applicants pass the Michigan Bar exam in July.

Men's basketball falls to nationally ranked Oklahoma

Oklahoma City - The MSU men's basketball team started the 2003 calendar year the same way it ended the 2002 year - with a heartbreaking loss.After suffering a shell-shocking loss to Toledo Monday, the No.

Hockey tops Lakers, split series

Sault Ste. Marie - Rarely is a win over Lake Superior State a cause for celebration. But on Saturday night, it was exactly what MSU needed.The Lakers (4-15-1 overall, 1-13-0 CCHA) are pretty much an afterthought in the CCHA.

Engler vetoes funding for new animal lab

Just a month after MSU saw a slash in state funding, former Gov. John Engler vetoed spending on a new university animal diagnostic laboratory Monday.The mission of the Animal Health Diagnostic Laboratory, a $58 million state-funded center, is to diagnose diseases that threaten animal and human health, said lab Director Willie Reed.Engler's veto means a loss of $700,000 - money intended for the lab's opening in January.

Women's basketball falls to Northwestern, 52-46

New Year's celebrations for the MSU women's basketball team didn't last long, as they lost 52-46 to Northwestern Thursday.The Spartans (6-5 overall, 0-1 Big Ten), who wrapped up the final game of 2002 with a 91-39 drubbing of Oklahoma State (3-7), shot just 16 for 57 in the loss for a chilly 28.1 percent from the floor their lowest point total of the season."We didn't handle the success from our last game so well," junior forward Julie Pagel said.

Granholm takes oath at Capitol

Despite the cold, windy weather, a record crowd filled the Capitol lawn to support Jennifer Granholm as she took her oath of office as Michigan's first female governor Wednesday.

Men's basketball team upset by Toledo

The MSU men's basketball team received a huge reality check Monday night from Toledo in a 81-76 loss. The No.