E.L. Housing Commission accepts Delta Chi's plan

A troubled MSU fraternity house will remain open after the East Lansing Housing Commission accepted Delta Chi's plan to avoid future noise violations. Fraternity members and alumni created a plan of action to address noise concerns, which could have led to the eviction of fraternity members living in the house at 101 Woodmere Ave. "I'd like to see us not get any more violations," said John Kelly, president of Delta Chi Housing Corp.

Gun control needed, not unconstitutional

This is in response to the letter to the editor "Weapon bans run dangerous risks" (SN 11/21). The author clearly does not understand the role of firearms in our society and our need for less violence in our lives.

Sculpture chosen for fountain in E. Lansing

It took two tries to find the ideal sculpture for a fountain in downtown East Lansing, but after holding two contests, city officials say they've found the perfect piece to break the mold.

HARDY: Izzo searches for squad's new leader

Tom Izzo has a problem. Tom Izzo has a good problem. Tom Izzo has a problem that would make most college hoops coaches salivate, dribbling up and down courtside. Izzo is taking auditions for leader of the 2002-03 MSU men's basketball team. And his players are standing in line to sign up, 6 and 7 feet tall. "I don't think our effort from our leaders is what it should be," Izzo says following the Spartans' first season win Friday as they beat North Carolina Asheville, 66-52. "We're still a leaderless

Schram slams in road games

Had Kim Schram not been in MSU's lineup this weekend, the Spartans might have not picked up two victories.But the sophomore outside hitter was on the floor - and she delivered.

Holiday events attract 50,000 to downtown Lansing

Lansing - About 50,000 people and 40,000 lights lined Lansing streets and buildings Friday night as the state Capitol ushered in the holiday season with the 18th annual Silver Bells in the City celebration. The free event hosted an electric light parade, ice sculptors and the lighting of the official state Christmas tree, complete with a fireworks display that illuminated the Lansing sky. Attendees lauded the city for organizing the free event and emphasized the importance of bringing people back into the downtown area.

MIDDAY UPDATE: Engler might cut revenue sharing; E.L. could enact hiring freeze

East Lansing and Lansing residents might have to look harder for jobs next year if Gov. John Engler signs an executive order cutting state revenue sharing.

Johnson rushes past 'U'

State College, Pa. - Not only did Penn State's Larry Johnson single-handedly embarrass the Spartans on Saturday, he solidified his place among the NCAA's best all-time tailbacks. With 279 rushing yards on 19 carries (14.7 per carry), Johnson became just the ninth running back - and the first in Big Ten history - to eclipse the 2,000-yard mark in a single season.

Police briefs 11/25/02

ASMSU wants state to honor its deal

Last week, ASMSU's Academic Assembly unanimously passed a resolution to urge the governor and the Legislature to keep the promise they made not only to MSU but other universities around the state for zero decreases in appropriations in exchange for increases in tuition no higher than 8.5 percent. To better prepare for the budget cycle, ASMSU has convened a board of students to familiarize themselves with the budget process of the university, the appropriations process at the Capitol and the impact of executive orders on students at MSU. The administration has not only been open, but helpful to the board of students, as they learn the complexities involved in creating a budget for a university the size of MSU.

Missing the point?

Despite pulling out a 66-52 win over North Carolina Asheville on Friday night, the MSU men's basketball team still showed its need for a true point guard. The No.

Exposure

It is sometimes difficult for students' voices to be heard across a college campus, but here at MSU, students have the chance to have theirs broadcast loudly. A newly created minority program on the university's campus radio station WDBM (88.9-FM), the Impact, is a prime example of that. The minority program is set to air once a month as part of Impact's weekly Exposure series.

More jobs in federal agencies expected

When Matt Parente was 6 years old, he decided he wanted to be a secret agent when he grew up. "I visited my aunt in her Secret Service office," the criminal justice senior said.

Dirty deed

Imagine sitting in a review session for a test you aren't prepared for while your professor is assailed with mock "cream" pies.

'Vagina Monologues' to start auditions at Union on Dec. 5

Arielle Popkey was a little nervous about moaning loudly in front of a large group of people. She wasn't sure she wanted to talk about her vagina in public. But after the English and studio art sophomore participated in "The Vagina Monologues" in March, she said she wouldn't become less shy. "I got used to saying clitoris and it became a lot less scary," she said.

Police increase seat belt enforcement for holiday

Driving the speed limit, stopping at red lights and stop signs and using blinkers while turning this Thanksgiving break won't guarantee a ticket-free holiday for the MSU community.

Spartans close disappointing season with loss to Penn State

State College, Pa. - The season is finally over for the Spartans, and thanks to Penn State's 61-7 beating in Happy Valley, it's the worst season for MSU since 1991. The Spartans (4-8 overall, 2-5 Big Ten) also lost eight games that year, but MSU was never embarrassed in 1991 the way it was Saturday night. The 54-point margin of defeat is the worst for any Spartan team since a 55-0 loss to Michigan in 1947, and the 61 points is the most allowed since a 63-0 loss to U-M in 1922.

Free skating promotes food drive

As communication sophomore Shaleta Havard slid on her back at Munn Ice Arena, she saw other skaters cringing their faces and taking pictures of her mishap."I heard a lot of oohs and ahhs," she said.

Streak continues with loss to Bowling Green

Bowling Green, Ohio - The MSU hockey team traveled south Friday, hoping to get an easy win over a conference doormat before starting a tough stretch of games next weekend.Instead, the Spartans' surprisingly difficult season took another downturn.At MSU's expense, the lowly Bowling Green Falcons notched their first league win - by an overtime score of 3-2 at the BGSU Ice Arena.The Spartans (5-6-0 overall, 3-4-0 CCHA) grabbed a 2-1 lead with less than four minutes to go, but once again, they couldn't hold a late-game advantage.Falcon right wing Tyler Knight scored with 1:54 left in regulation and then center D'Arcy McConvey tallied a controversial goal with 1:50 left in overtime to seal the upset for Bowling Green (3-8-1, 1-7-1).MSU had blown similar late leads to Lake Superior State and Niagara earlier this season, but the Spartans came back to win both of those games.

Spartans not able to make up for 1st half

A hot Miami (Ohio) squad drained 13 three-point shots en route to an 86-84 win over the MSU women's basketball team in Sunday's championship game of the Spartan Chevrolet Classic. After a short-lived 6-3 lead, MSU found itself trailing for the remainder of the game.