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U-M, U expand globally, offer more virtual classes

Eric Morath
November 5, 2001

Michigan universities are teaching far beyond the peninsulas. The University of Michigan will offer the first degree in China by a non-Chinese institution next year, while MSU continues to expand its MSU Global program. The program is starting a new virtual class in global business management in January. “Our idea is to provide continuing education to executives who are either involved or going to be involved in global business,” said Tomas Hult, director of MSU’s International Business Center. Hult said the new course, like many of the Virtual University courses promoted by MSU Global, is completely Web-based and allows students from all over the world to take classes offered by MSU.

VOLLEYBALL

Spartans add to winning streak with road trip

Dan Woike
November 5, 2001

The Spartan volleyball team got the one thing it’s been searching hardest for last weekend - consistency. The stability highlighted a pair of 3-0 wins, the first Friday evening at Iowa and again on Saturday night at Minnesota, upping the Spartans’ current winning streak to four games. The wins put the Spartans (16-6, 8-6 Big Ten) in possession of fifth place in the Big Ten conference. “We played more constantly and with a lot more energy and stability and we played phenomenal defense,” sophomore setter Nikki Colson said.

ICE HOCKEY

Estrada finds stride, leads weekend win

James Jahnke
November 5, 2001

A little more than a month into the season, freshman left wing Kevin Estrada finally feels his game is catching up to his teammates.Estrada, who was shut out in his first six collegiate games, scored his first goal as a Spartan on Thursday and then popped in two more in No.

ICE HOCKEY

Spartans clear out Falcons 4-0

James Jahnke
November 3, 2001

After out-racing Bowling Green 6-3 on Thursday, No. 3 MSU looked more like last season’s defensive juggernaut in a 4-0 win over the Falcons at Munn Ice Arena on Friday.The Spartan defensemen came up big across the board and junior goaltender Ryan Miller was outstanding, making 30 saves for the shutout.Freshman left wing Kevin Estrada led the offensive charge with two goals, helping the Spartans (5-2-1 overall, 5-2-1 CCHA) complete a sweep of Bowling Green (1-5-2, 1-4-1).With the win, MSU extends its home unbeaten streak to 22 games (20-0-2) since Oct.

BASKETBALL

Magic night ends with 89-87 Spartan win

Dan Woike
November 3, 2001

A packed Breslin Center got all it could ask for Friday night, as the Spartan basketball team pulled out a 89-87 victory over the Magic Johnson All-Stars.With three seconds left sophomore guard Marcus Taylor hit a double-clutch floater in the lane after scooting by ex-Spartan Johnson for the last points of the game.Johnson‘s half-court desperation attempt was right on-line, but fell inches short, sealing the Spartan win.Taylor survived a tough shooting night to finish with 19 points to lead all scorers.Johnson finished with 16 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists to record the triple-double.

BASKETBALL

Basketball: Magic back in Breslin

Aaron Johnson
November 2, 2001

Fans have had months to speculate and bicker, and today some of those speculations will be substantiated.After numerous player losses and recruit additions, the MSU men’s basketball team will take the court in an exhibition game against the Magic Johnson All-Stars at 9 p.m.

SPORTS

Kent State marks last regular season game

Aaron Johnson
November 2, 2001

With the seedings already set for the Big Ten Tournament, one more nonconference game may seem a bit insignificant. But for the MSU women’s soccer team, recording a win in its last game of the season would make all the difference. The Spartans (9-7-2) will search for that win as they close their season at 3 p.m.

MSU

Spartan Chariot sports new look this year

Tanee Elston
November 2, 2001

Go Green, Go White and Let’s go State. No you aren’t hearing a cheer. Those are the names of the MSU horses that pull the Spartan Chariot and its charioteers with spirit and pride in each stride.The Spartan Chariot is a longtime staple in home football games and made an appearance at “The Cold War” hockey game this season.

ICE HOCKEY

Hockey: Slater slips into Dads shoes as hitter

James Jahnke
November 2, 2001

Don’t let Jim Slater’s smallish stature and youthful appearance fool you.The 6-foot, 186-pound freshman center from Lapeer may be built like a kicker, but he hits like a linebacker.His father, a former NFL defensive end, said Slater quit youth soccer because there wasn’t enough body-on-body contact for his taste.And Bill Slater also remembers young Jim returning from hard-fought street hockey games, covered in blood and loving every minute of it.“I’ve heard I’m real tough out there, just like throwing my body around and everything,” Jim Slater said.

MICHIGAN

Police strengthen security for game

Jamie Gumbrecht
November 2, 2001

While students, stores and sports enthusiasts have been preparing for Saturday’s football game against rival University of Michigan, local police departments were doing the same. Overnight security for Spartan Stadium and Sparty began earlier this week to prevent vandalism.

MSU

Culture honors lost loved ones

Camille Spencer
November 2, 2001

In honor of Dia de los Muertos, a march will begin at 4:30 p.m. today at the rock on Farm Lane. The march will proceed to the state Capitol where political activist Guillermo Lopez will speak.

FEATURES

Weekend Guide

Friday Green and White Friday here at MSU show your Spartan pride. You can win prizes if a UAB representative spots you in your green and white. Tonight the Campus Center will be sponsoring “Mission Improvable” Chicago’s version of “Whose Line Is It Anyway” at the International center.

NEWS

Icers bounce back after Nebraska-Omaha with 6-3 win

James Jahnke
November 2, 2001

No. 3 MSU’s retooled forward lines passed their first test Thursday night - a 6-3 Spartan win over Bowling Green in front of 6,548 fans at Munn Ice Arena. MSU head coach Ron Mason juggled the team’s offensive groupings after back-to-back losses last weekend, and it paid off Thursday. The Spartans (4-2-1, 4-2-1 CCHA) got three assists from senior defenseman Andrew Hutchinson and a goal and an assist from both junior left wing Brian Maloney and freshman center Lee Falardeau to help overwhelm the Falcons (1-4-2, 1-3-1). “The pucks went in for us tonight, and that’s just making the best of our situations,” Mason said.