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ICE HOCKEY

BU cools Spartan icers, 6-1

James Jahnke
December 29, 2002

Detroit - In its first action since two defensemen left the team to further their careers in Canada, the MSU hockey team was rocked by Boston University in a Great Lakes Invitational semifinal Saturday afternoon.The 13th-ranked Terriers blitzed the Spartans with four goals in the first period and then coasted to an easy 6-1 win at Joe Louis Arena.MSU (7-8-1 overall, 4-5-0 CCHA) plays Michigan Tech in the consolation game at 1:35 p.m.

BASKETBALL

Men's basketball team upsets Wildcats, 71-67

Patrick Walters
December 14, 2002

The MSU men's basketball team scored a road victory Saturday afternoon, edging No. 12 Kentucky, 71-67, in a game noted by strong contributions from both teams' benches.Off the Spartan bench, MSU freshman forward Paul Davis scored 13 points and grabbed five rebounds and freshman guard Maurice Ager added five points in his first regular season appearance since being hampered by injury for the No.

ICE HOCKEY

Spartans lose to Ferris State at Munn

James Jahnke
December 9, 2002

A day after a determined, focused MSU hockey team pummeled No. 9 Ferris State in Big Rapids, the Spartans lost 5-3 to the Bulldogs at Munn Ice Arena onSaturday.The teams started the third period tied at 3-3, but Ferris scored a pair of goals midway through the frame - and the sluggish Spartans didn't mount much of an offensive attack afterward.Fatigue was a major factor in MSU's offensive incapability, as the Spartans were playing with only 10 forwards by the end of the game.

VOLLEYBALL

How 'Sweet' it is for volleyball team

Chris Mackinder
December 9, 2002

South Bend, Ind. - The MSU volleyball team didn't think it would be this easy, but it's heading to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1996.The Spartans (21-11) dominated the Fighting Irish (24-8) in the Joyce Center Sunday afternoon, winning in three games 30-28, 30-20 and 30-23.

ICE HOCKEY

Spartans lose to Ferris State at Munn

James Jahnke
December 9, 2002

A day after a determined, focused MSU hockey team pummeled No. 9 Ferris State in Big Rapids, the Spartans lost 5-3 to the Bulldogs at Munn Ice Arena on Saturday.The teams started the third period tied at 3-3, but Ferris scored a pair of goals midway through the frame - and the sluggish Spartans didn't mount much of an offensive attack afterward.Fatigue was a major factor in MSU's offensive incapability, as the Spartans were playing with only 10 forwards by the end of the game.

VOLLEYBALL

Volleyball squad off to Sweet 16

Chris Mackinder
December 9, 2002

South Bend, Ind. - The MSU volleyball team didn't think it would be this easy, but it is heading to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1996.The Spartans (21-11) dominated the Fighting Irish (24-8) in the Joyce Center on Sunday afternoon, winning in three games 30-28, 30-20 and 30-23.

VOLLEYBALL

Volleyball team sweeps George Mason

Chris Mackinder
December 9, 2002

South Bend, Ind. - The first round of the NCAA tournament was all about fun for the MSU volleyball team.And after Saturday's 30-28, 30-13, 30-21 sweep of George Mason University, the smiles were plastered on every Spartan's face."We're just so happy because we've been given a new beginning and a fresh start," junior setter Nikki Colson said.

NEWS

Trustees force 'U' officials to get approval before launching area Internet project

The year's last Board of Trustees meeting opened with a song from a group of carolers and ended with the approval of one trustee's resolution to get private Internet providers involved in an MSU effort to offer high-speed Internet services off campus. The proposal mandates MSU get board approval before proceeding with Project Anaconda, a plan that would use university resources to create a for-profit company to compete with the private sector.

FEATURES

Mraz lights fire in 'U' at first Michigan gig

Ben Landes
December 6, 2002

Jason Mraz walked on stage with a red mesh baseball cap tilted slightly to the right, an acoustic guitar and a baggy gray MSU sweatshirt.The sweatshirt, however, quickly came off."It's hot as shit in here," Mraz said, flustered from the rising temperature because of the almost-packed Union Ballroom on Wednesday night.

SPORTS

Rogers hauls in more postseason honors

Benita Mehta
December 6, 2002

The postseason awards just keep rolling in for MSU's record-breaking wide receiver Charles Rogers. The American Football Coaches Association named Rogers to its 25-man team following a season in which he caught an MSU record 68 passes for 1,351 yards and 13 touchdowns.

VOLLEYBALL

Digging for a title

Chris Mackinder
December 6, 2002

When Angela Morley woke up Thursday morning, she realized study time for finals was almost gone. The senior middle and the rest of the MSU volleyball team left Thursday night for South Bend, Ind., for the first and second rounds of the NCAA Tournament. The Spartan volleyball team is in the same boat as nearly all other MSU students.

NEWS

Engler slashes spending

Megan Frye
December 6, 2002

Lansing - MSU officials braced for deep budget cuts Thursday after Gov. John Engler handed down an executive order immediately reducing state spending by $337.4 million - including a possible cut of $8.1 million for MSU. MSU President M.