SPORTS UPDATE: In wake of statue strike, MSU-Wolverine rivalry taken to higher level

A rivalry in men’s basketball? It seems so. MSU and Michigan square off at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Breslin Center, with both teams looking to rebound and the Wolverines excited about their prospects of beating the Spartans for the first time in four years. The Spartans (11-8, 2-4 Big Ten) have dropped the Wolverines (8-9, 3-4) seven straight times, by an average of 20.4 points. Both look at Wednesday’s game as a crucial conference contest - and the hype appears to be soaring.

Residents help E.L. see the Big Picture

Bruce Veltema took time away from seminars to sit down and have a snack.The East Lansing resident had attended a seminar on commercial development during Saturday’s Big Picture event.The Big Picture was held at Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road, and gave East Lansing residents the chance to get involved in the city’s comprehensive plan for the future.Veltema attended the event so he could see what his neighbors had to say about the issues in the community, he said.“They wanted input from the people, what we’d like to see in the future,” Veltema said.

State figures gather to raise consciousness

In an effort to raise awareness about education, health care, civil rights and the state of the economy in the black community, a group of Michigan’s most notable figures gathered Monday night during two panel discussions.The 2nd Dialogue for Action, titled the “State of Black Americans in Michigan” was held at Lansing’s Bethlehem Temple Church, 1500 S.

U wants Mason for A.D.

MSU hockey head coach Ron Mason will announce today that he’ll become the university’s 16th athletics director, ending a 23-year tenure at the helm of the hockey program.

Talk covers foot-and-mouth issue

Lansing - Dr. Peggy Roth’s time in the United Kingdom was anything but a vacation - instead, it was filled with biohazard bags and disinfectant.

Abortion challenges American liberties

The verdict of Roe v. Wade gave the right to define the beginning of human life to the individual. Leaders and citizens of the United States through history have worked to uphold the inalienable rights of every individual, particularly the vulnerable and the undervalued.

Bright future

It’s good to know MSU will reap in a few benefits in light of economic heartaches. University officials announced Thursday that MSU’s National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory will receive a 50 percent funding increase for the next five years.

Local talk radio, television has teens discussing their issues

A local teen talk radio and TV show has captured the attention of the first lady of MSU football.Sheila Williams, who is married to football head coach Bobby Williams, does public service announcements for the show on WQHH (96.5-FM) and local cable urging the community to watch and participate in the show’s success.“Teens Talk Teens Listen,” originally developed by Pastor Viol Trice of The Word Church, 2710 W.

Ignorance shown at MLK Day celebration

In regard to the person who appeared on stage at the Martin Luther King Jr. Day program (“Emcee’s response was inappropriate,” SN 1/24), it is the view of many that white privilege was invoked at that time, and that little respect was given to King, the audience, the participants and to organizers of the program.

SPORTS UPDATE: Rumors begin to swirl about Masons replacement

Here’s a quick rundown of potential candidates to replace MSU head hockey coach Ron Mason, who will be named athletics director next month:George Gwozdecky, Denver head coachGwozdecky was an assistant under Mason in the 1980s.

Quote proves anti-abortion point well

I would like to thank Felicity White, co-chairwoman of Voices for Planned Parenthood, for being so candid in Thursday’s paper (“Anniversary of Roe v.

Role change

Although it may be hard to grasp the concept of hockey head coach Ron Mason not being ice-side forever, it’s a fact of life the Spartan family will have to learn to swallow. Mason, 62, will likely step down from his coaching position in June to become MSU’s 16th athletics director.

FBI completes questioning of western-area Michiganians

Police and FBI agents from Western Michigan say they had no problems completing interviews with people of Middle Eastern descent.About 40 men from Ingham, Eaton and Clinton counties were interviewed as part of the Department of Justice’s plan to seek information about the terrorist organization, al-Qaida.

Been Taken lacks depth

Youthful music played and energy was everywhere as people piled into the Auditorium’s Arena Theatre on Saturday to see the MSU Department of Theatre’s presentation of “Been Taken.” The theme of re-examining individual expectations seemed interesting enough to draw a crowd of all ages.

White-Out for U-M

Wednesday’s game against Michigan at Breslin Center has been classified as a “White-Out” game. MSU’s athletics department is asking all attending fans to wear white T-shirts in a show of support. In other basketball news, the Big Ten Conference announced on Friday the start time for the MSU-Ohio State game on Feb.

Change to small, quick lineup works for Spartans

They may have been smaller, but the players in the Spartans’ new lineup did their job.The women’s basketball team has utilized various lineups all season, but Sunday night’s was arguably its most effective.The Spartans (13-7 overall, 3-6 Big Ten) defeated Northwestern (4-16, 0-9) 75-58.Wildcats head coach June Olkowski was the first to admit the Spartans lineup puzzled her team.“What really gave us problems was the matchup,” Olkowski said.

Committee grants halls smoke-free status

Changes in residence halls will have some students breathing easier next fall. The Housing Options Committee has granted South Hubbard and East Shaw halls a ban on smoking.

Museum celebrates state history

Lansing - Caleb Haddad said he doesn’t really know what Michigan Statehood Day means.

U looks to coaching ranks for new athletics director

Once again, a coach is expected to assume the position of athletics director at MSU. MSU President M.

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