Carl Levin has been re-elected to a fifth term in the U.S. Senate, according to The Associated Press. The Detroit Democrat, who was first elected to the Senate in 1978, easily beat out 33-year-old Republican state Rep.
A 3-on-3 basketball tournament will take place at 3 p.m. Nov. 23 at IM Sports-Circle to raise money benefiting St.
Granholm said she recieved a phone call of congratulations from Lt. Gov. Dick Posthumus. 'He wished me well in my dedication in my future, and I wished him well in his,' Granholm said. She said her victory belongs to the state of Michigan. 'Tonight, the people have spoken.
Thank you to the members of Lambda Chi Alpha, who again this year, gathered hundreds of pounds of nonperishable food items for the St.
The No. 5 MSU field hockey team closed out the regular season with a 5-1 victory over Ohio State on Saturday. Sophomore forward Michelle Carstens netted the first goal in the 12th minute and Junior back Alexandra Kyser netted the second in the 19th minute to give MSU a quick 2-0 lead.
The news of Bobby Williams’ termination swept threw campus like wildfire. After weeks of pleading from fans and alumni for MSU Athletics Director Ron Mason to fire the third-year head coach, some Spartan followers finally were granted their wish. While fans who booed and held signs at recent home games that said “Fire Bobby Williams” were satisfied, players on the team didn’t take the news well. Many members of the football team, who learned about Williams’ firing minutes before Mason’s press conference, were visibly upset by his termination. Junior defensive lineman Luc Mullinder was one of the players who showed frustration over the evening’s news in the lobby of the Clara Bell Smith Student-Athletic Academic Center. “I don’t want to hear this shit, man,” he said while trying to be calmed.
Lansing - Shortly after 11 p.m., Lt. Gov. Dick Posthumus conceded defeat in the governor"s race.Standing with his family, Posthumus adressed a crowd of supporters at the Radisson of his concession.
On a night filled with witches, ghosts and devils, children had a lot to be scared of this Halloween.
By: CRAIG GUNN It is Election Day 2002. The pundits and naysayers, prognosticators and politicians, soothsayers and flat-out liars have all concentrated their last-minute attacks on their opponents.
East Lansing’s Cuppa Java overflowed with Democratic energy Monday while just miles away Republicans rallied at the Capitol for a victory in today’s statewide election. Gubernatorial candidates Democratic Attorney General Jennifer Granholm and Republican Lt.
Leading up to the upcoming James Bond spy drama “Die Another Day,” Eddie Murphy and Owen Wilson turn up the heat in the race for the best toys, the hottest women and the best action sequences in “I Spy.” Special agent Alex Scott (Wilson)has spent the bulk of his espionage career as second fiddle to rival spy Carlos (Gary Cole). Nevertheless, Alexis ordered to recover the world’s most sophisticated plane that was stolen from the U.S.
We’re so quick to judge. It’s easy to examine the few facts we’re given and jump to conclusions. I’m not making excuses for MSU junior quarterback Jeff Smoker, but I am speaking from the perspective of someone who grew up with a family member who suffered from substance abuse.
The seats were arduous, the view was awful, the wait was unbearable, it was way too hot and a bottle of water cost more than $2. But fortunately, the music was phenomenal. Dar Williams’ petite and delicate figure approached the stage at the Common Grounds Coffeehouse in the basement of Akers Hall on Sunday night to the delight of audience members who’d suffered through uncomfortable seating and high temperatures. But the moment Williams opened her delicate mouth and strummed her rosewood acoustic guitar, all was forgotten. Her sultry voice captivated the room as listeners gazed at a performer who’s captured the essence of a nostalgic generation.
Jamie Spencer was in-line skating at a Bay City park when police made her take a Breathalyzer test in August 2001.
For continuing updates on the 2002 election, check back with www.statenews.com. Winners are in bold.
The MSU women’s soccer team dropped its final regular season game Saturday, falling to Furman 1-0. Defense fueled the game as neither team got on the scoreboard until Furman’s Emily Turgeon netted the game winner in the 86th minute. MSU had the corner kick advantage 6-0 but lost the shot battle 8-6.
Student groups on campus are playing a game that is causing others to call the police.The game is called a variety of names, including “Assassins” and “game of elimination.”About five MSU police officers approached Criminal justice freshman Michael Klopp and two friends were after they were seen walking into Akers Hall with what was thought to be a handgun last week.A Capitol Area Transportation Authority bus driver reported the situation.
Lyman Briggs School is presenting a guest speaker at 7:30 p.m. today in C-106 Holmes Hall.Edward Burger, a mathematics professor at Williams College, will be hosting a presentation called “The Texas Cake Cutting Massacre: Can Conflicts be Resolved by Making Piece?”The lecture will discuss negotiating skills and the Middle East, relating the ideas to cakes.
When I was named athletics director, I promised decisive leadership. I assured the administration that I would make the decisions I thought were in the best interests of the Athletics Department and the entire university.