FEATURES
Dont Enter the Fist
The other day, I was doing my grocery shopping, minding my own business and picking up all the necessities.
FEATURES
Basketball showmen trot to U
Fans saw everything except a traditional basketball game when the Harlem Globetrotters invaded Breslin Center Saturday.The Globetrotters defeated the New York Nationals 74-44 in a circus-like basketball contest.Not only were there fascinating dunks, behind-the-back shots and passes that had NBA written all over them, there was singing, throwing water on the spectators and dancing.At one point, while there was a “timeout,” children flooded the floor and helped the players do the YMCA.St.
MSU
Beer Belly Syndrome weighs down 1-in-5, leads to health problems
A recent study says that having a “beer belly” could be a more serious problem than just people not being able to see the shoes on their feet.Metabolic syndrome, also known as “Beer Belly Syndrome,” is a condition often associated with a cluster of health problems ,including a beer belly, high blood pressure, poor cholesterol readings and high blood sugar.
MICHIGAN
Lansing, GM given excellence award
Lansing School Board President Jack Davis traveled to New York on Friday to accept an Excellence in Pubic/Private Partnership Award at the U.S.
NEWS
E.L. celebrates new community center
The only parking issue at 819 Abbott Road on Friday evening may have been finding a space. East Lansing’s Hannah Community Center opened its doors after being dormant for nearly five years, during which area residents and city officials heatedly debated the number of parking spaces at the site. Dust of construction and controversy have settled - 190 parking spaces have been paved, despite residents’ concerns. Inside, deep greens and blues color the carpeting that lines the hallways.
ICE HOCKEY
Spartans sweep Buckeyes with strong weekend series
Overshadowed by the stunning announcement of head coach Ron Mason’s promotion to athletics director was the fact that his Spartans earned four meaningful CCHA points this weekend at Munn Ice Arena.Fifth-ranked MSU (19-5-3 overall, 15-4-2 CCHA) topped No.
COMMENTARY
War on terrorism is filled with cover-ups
As it becomes increasingly likely that Iraq will be the next target in the “War on Terror,” I would like to point out that there is absolutely no reason to suspect it of any wrongdoing. The current stereotypes of Iraq are almost entirely based on media propaganda and have no substance behind them.
SPORTS
Task begins to replace legend
Somebody’s going to have some big shoes to fill. As Ron Mason seems poised to leave the Spartan bench for the athletics director’s office, a giant-sized void in the hockey program will be left behind. Mason, college hockey’s all-time winningest coach with 916 wins, has been synonymous with MSU hockey for the last two decades.
ICE HOCKEY
Mason leaves program in good shape
MSU’s two oldest players - junior left wing Brian Maloney and sophomore center Tim Hearon - were infants when Ron Mason took over the reins of the Spartan hockey chariot. The rest of the 27-man roster hadn’t even been born yet. While the current players were growing up, losing their teeth, playing floor hockey in gym class and passing notes to childhood crushes, Mason was building the framework for a college hockey dynamo. Under his watchful eye and signature mustache (which has whitened a bit through the years), the Spartan program flourished into one of the elite programs in the country. He arrived from Bowling Green in 1979 and suffered through a pair of losing seasons right off the bat.
MSU
Study abroad fair Wednesday
MSU students interested in running with bulls in Pamplona, watching the change of the guard in London or riding giant tortoises in the Galapagos Islands have another chance this semester to learn about it from people who already have. The second MSU Study Abroad Fair of the year will be held Wednesday.
MICHIGAN
Senate to look into securing U.S. border
In response to pressure from Michigan’s two U.S. senators, the U.S. Customs Service announced Thursday that it supports a reverse inspection program along the northern border and southeast Michigan as a way to alleviate cross-border congestion and security concerns.
COMMENTARY
Morals of Ten Commandments can be learned without forcing religion
When the religious right tries to bring the Ten Commandments into public schools, two vivid images appear in my mind: Charlton Heston and Sunday school.
FEATURES
Bill-enslaved student frowns upon Napsters new format
Picking up the newspaper has not brought the best of news for MSU students the past two weeks. Broken tuition guarantees and the departure of football player T.J.
NEWS
MID-DAY UPDATE: MSU tops list in alcohol-related arrests; also high on drug apprehensions
MSU reported more liquor-related arrests in 2000 than any other college nationwide.The university topped alcohol arrests with 852, and was also one of five public institutions which reported more than 125 drug arrests.A report released by the Department of Education said drug arrests increased 10.2 percent in 2000 and liquor related arrests increased by 4.2 percent.In 2000, 156 drug law violations were reported at MSU, compared with 133 in 1999.
SPORTS
Spartans no match for nations best
MSU’s wrestling team suffered back-to-back losses this weekend at Jenison Field House.The Spartans (3-5 overall, 0-2 Big Ten) lost to No.
COMMENTARY
Impatient drivers: read before honking
To the jerk driving a silver Dodge minivan waiting to turn right behind me onto Grand River Avenue from Abbott Road around 11:45 a.m.
NEWS
SPORTS UPDATE: Womens hoops steals Big Ten victory
Behind swarming defense and greedy fingers, the Spartan women’s basketball team downed Northwestern 75-58 Sunday at Breslin Center.Junior forward Syreeta Bromfield’s monster second-half broke the game open for the Spartans (13-7 overall, 2-6 Big Ten) and accounted for 15 of her game-high 22 points.Freshman guard Kristyin Haynie added 12 points, and freshman forward Joy Johnson chipped in 11.The Wildcats got a team-high 15 points from guard Samantha McComb.The Spartan defense gave Northwestern fits all afternoon, forcing the Wildcats into 25 turnovers.
NEWS
MID-DAY UPDATE: Local temps soar to more than 50; plow and salt trucks remain in garages
Students and area residents ditched hats and gloves this weekend for sandals and T-shirts as temperatures averaged about 50 degrees, almost 25 degrees above what’s normal for Mid-Michigan in January. Sarah Johnson, an education sophomore, took advantage of the weather by running. “I can’t believe how nice it is, it even smells like spring,” said Johnson, who was motivated by the Beatles “Here Comes the Sun.” “I have a gym membership but it’s too nice out.” Area residents will have at least one more day of unseasonably warm temps before having to face the reality of winter again, officials say. Monday should see 50-degree temps again, said John Kowaleski, meteorologist for the National Weather Service’s Grand Rapids office.
NEWS
BREAKING NEWS: Mason to be athletics director
MSU hockey head coach Ron Mason is the university’s choice to become the next athletics director, officials said Saturday. Mason, in his 23rd year at MSU, is college hockey’s winningest head coach. For continued updates on this story, check back with www.statenews.com.
ICE HOCKEY
BREAKING NEWS: Mason to be athletics director
MSU President M. Peter McPherson will recommend Spartan hockey head coach Ron Mason to become the university’s next athletics director at a Monday morning press conference. University officials made the announcement Saturday night while Mason’s team was playing Ohio State at Munn Ice Arena.