Sure, the Spartans defeated the Magic Johnson All-Stars 89-87 on Friday night at Breslin Center. And yes, it was Johnson who sophomore guard Marcus Taylor beat off the dribble en route to the game’s winning hoop.But from the look on Johnson’s face after the game, nobody would have known.
As the population of about two million deer across the state continues to grow, more car-deer accidents occur, according to a report by AAA Michigan. Because it’s mating season, deer are more apt to walk across roads because they are very active, resulting in more car accidents, said Bill Semion, spokesman for AAA, and a member of the Michigan Deer Crash Coalition.
Tuesday’s election will decide who fills two open seats on East Lansing’s City Council. Residents and students will have four candidates to choose from - Planning Commission Chairman Kevin Beard, Planning Commissioner Liz Harrow, Downtown District Authority Chairman Vic Loomis and two-term incumbent Councilmember Bill Sharp. But whoever is chosen, the important thing is that students get out and choose someone. Student voter apathy is one of the biggest problems on campus.
It’s a shame to see a group of firefighters in New York facing criminal charges for some altercations during a rally Friday. Protesting Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s decision to reduce the number of firefighters from the recovery efforts at the World Trade Center disaster site from 300 to 24, 12 people - 11 active firefighters among them - were arrested on charges of inciting a riot, assault, criminal trespassing, disorderly conduct and obstructing governmental administration. Hundreds of firefighters took part in the protest, organized by the Uniformed Firefighters Association, which believes the cutbacks were done for economic reasons and that all debris, including remains, would be sent to a landfill on Staten Island. City officials said the scaling back was a necessity to maintain safety, noting several near misses at the unsafe site. Clearly, the firefighters were in violation of the law, but it’s a case that is completely understandable.
Three MSU students took time off to spend a few days down south last month.And all three returned as national winners in the 74th annual National FFA Convention in Louisville, Ky.
MSU has teamed up with Detroit’s Henry Ford Health System and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to create a CD-ROM designed to help guide people as they near death. The compact disc, “Completing a Life” was made available for purchase last Monday.
I’m responding to your recent story detailing 10 black students’ forthcoming lawsuit against the Deb Shop in Meridian Mall (“Students accuse mall of discrimination,” SN 11/1). My opinion rests squarely in favor of Deb. As a private store, Deb clearly has some right to expel disruptive individuals or groups who may be hindering other shoppers.
When guitar legend Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil at the crossroads, it was because of the blues.And when the voices of the crowd at Wharton Center’s Great Hall were numbed by the first few notes of a harmonica Thursday night, it was because of the blues.The Muddy Waters Tribute Band, five members, all of whom have played with the late Waters at various points in their careers, drew an audience of all ages to the All Over Blues concert.“I’m very impressed, they’re doing Muddy Waters’ name justice,” said English sophomore Leah Bagdon. The first guitar solo of the night, which flared from the fingers of Luther “Guitar Junior” Johnson cut the rhythm of the music in half.Johnson got his musical start with Muddy Waters in 1973 when he played at The Stables, an East Lansing club no longer in existence.“Steady Rollin’” Bob Margolin, the guitarist for the group, said the band has received a warm welcome from the community.“They seem to really be enjoying the music, which is what we’re here for,” he said.
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.
Islam Awareness Week aims to address racial profiling and further educate students about Muslim culture through guest speakers, open forums and information tables. The events will be held today through Saturday, with emphasis on helping to deter stereotypes harbored against Muslims since the Sept.
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.
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.
The MSU Spartans found some of the New York Yankees ninth-inning magic on Saturday night. When everything seemed over and done for the Spartans (5-2, 3-2 Big Ten) sophomore quarterback Jeff Smoker threw an off-balance pass to junior tailback T.J.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.