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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MSU’s home dominance continued Saturday with a 5-1 win over No. 14 Ohio State at Munn Ice Arena. Behind a hat trick by junior left wing Brian Maloney and three assists by junior defenseman John-Michael Liles, the Spartans extended their school-record home unbeaten streak to 32 games (29-0-3) and are 35-2-2 all-time at home versus the Buckeyes. Fifth-ranked MSU (19-5-3 overall, 14-4-2 CCHA) won Friday’s series opener 3-1.
MSU hockey head coach Ron Mason is expected to leave behind an impressive record on the ice to accept the post of MSU athletics director.
The recent article and editorial in The State News, regarding the drop in drunken driving arrests since 1990, paints an inaccurate picture of the capacity of the East Lansing Police Department to deliver basic police services.
After a rash of injuries, the MSU men’s basketball team is looking to the football team to fill holes on its roster.Anytime a team has a lot of injuries, it’s hard to prepare for opponents, ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas said.“When you’re short-handed you can’t practice as long or as hard as you want to,” Bilas said.
Fifth-ranked MSU drew first blood in a rare four-game series against No. 14 Ohio State. The Spartans (18-5-3 overall, 13-4-2 CCHA) notched a pair of power play goals and got 28 saves from junior goaltender Ryan Miller to beat the Buckeyes 3-1 Friday at Munn Ice Arena. Round two starts at 7:05 p.m.
Hong Kong cinema is best summed up these days in the eyes of America by the martial arts films that have made their way to our shores.
Napster’s back, but the free music’s not. A seemingly endless amount of copyrighted music, once the enticement of the program, will no longer be made available in the same way. The newest Napster creation is an attempt to satisfy both artists and listeners by offering some copyrighted files - at a cost. Users will pay an estimated $5 to $10 a month per 50 downloads when Napster is released, and will be able to pay extra if they want to have access to more music, a Napster spokesman who wished to remain anonymous said. Although a large amount of material will be available for downloads when Napster is released to the public after March, only about 110,000 tracks are available now, he said. A tentative version of the new Napster was launched Jan.
A reorganization of the undergraduate student government could make its two assemblies work closer and more efficiently, ASMSU representatives said this week.The organization’s Steering Committee - the agenda-setting committee for ASMSU - is being revamped.“It provides a greater voice for organization wide decision making,” said Matt Clayson, Academic Assembly chairperson.
Members of MSU’s undergraduate student government are right to throw their hats in the ring to lobby for adequate levels of state funding. ASMSU’s Academic Assembly approved a resolution Tuesday to lobby for increased state appropriations and against a proposed tuition increase cap.
Trend followers, creators and haters share a common goal these days - staying warm.Right now getting dressed for the cold can be fun, thanks to hot fashion trends that leave room for style, comfort and individuality without sacrificing warmth.
MSU begins a four-game odyssey with No. 14 Ohio State - its first four-game stand in 31 years - with two contests at Munn Ice Arena today and Saturday. The teams also play Feb.
CD-duplicating gurus may find themselves getting burned in the near future. Record companies have noticed a decline in sales this past year, and Universal Records spokesman Bob Bernstein said it’s due to the accessibility of CD burners and free music Internet sites. “Like the rest of the entertainment industry, Universal Music Group is evaluating emerging technologies to assess their viability in controlling the growing problem of unauthorized copying, duplication and dissemination,” Bernstein said in a written statement. In response to these barriers, Universal released an album in December with a copy-proof feature. The soundtrack “More Fast and Furious” contains a sticker that explains the presence of copy protection and that some playback difficulties may persist. “The integration of copy-protection technology into some of our CDs is a first step in measuring its effectiveness in a quickly evolving marketplace,” Bernstein said. “When music is made available without permission, the appropriate licenses, artists and other creators are deprived of their livelihoods.” Universal Music Group and Warner Bros.