COMMENTARY
Like presidents before him, Bush is a liar
The president of the United States of America, George W. Bush, is a liar. But at least Bush is better than that last one, Slick Willie.
SPORTS
Thomas surprises Owls with jump shot
ATLANTA - He was the wrong guy in the right situation to combine for the perfect result - a third straight trip to the NCAA Final Four.
MSU
Graduates display artwork
Lamont Clegg thinks the art by four graduate students in Kresge Art Museum is amazing.“I really think these four students are really talented and I think they can make it as professional artists,” the museum’s spokesman said.
SPORTS
Spartans ready for final four
GRAND RAPIDS - In his four years with the MSU hockey team, senior left wing Damon Whitten has seen a lot. But the Spartan assistant captain has never played against North Dakota - MSU’s first opponent in the Frozen Four - nor has he ever been to Albany, N.Y.
FEATURES
Brothers focuses on true love and friendships
There aren’t many movies that capture the true meaning of love, but Gary Hardwick’s new film’s attempt may be the best yet.
MSU
Speaker raises African issues, perspectives
Social, political and economic difficulties in African countries will not improve until the issues receive support from the world community, said Leonard Robinson, president and chief executive officer of the National Summit on Africa.“We live in a time of global interdependence and Africa cannot make it alone,” he said.
COMMENTARY
No on cell bill
A proposed state House bill aimed at increasing penalties for people talking on cellular phones during traffic violations is unnecessary and should not be supported by the House. State Rep.
MICHIGAN
Group looks at effect of social norm programs
A growing number of campuses are telling students that their peers drink more responsibly than they may think, but little information is available to show if such efforts result in safer drinking practices.But a Massachusetts-based education policy group is collecting data from 34 colleges nationwide to prove such campaigns - known as social norms programs - lead to more responsible drinking by college students.“To date the effectiveness has been largely anecdotal,” said Helen Stubbs, a spokeswoman for the Education Development Center Inc. “Certainly it’s been shown to work on some campuses.”Studies show most students think other students drink heavily, when in reality most abstain or drink moderately, Stubbs said.
NEWS
Basketball team rises to Final Four dream, again
ATLANTA - It’s almost too good to be true. MSU is on its way to Minneapolis for its third-straight Final Four appearance. “You dream about going to the Final Four, but not many teams make it,” senior guard Charlie Bell said.
MSU
Museum displays Indian artifacts
Jesse Killingbeck came across the state from his hometown of Conklin, Mich., to visit East Lansing, but left with knowledge about a country across the world.
SPORTS
Basketball tourney gives us plenty of surprises
Four teams. Three games. Two days. One champion. Who will emerge victorious? The Kentucky Wildcats overcame adversity in 1998, clawing their way back from a 12-point second-half deficit to defeat Cinderella team Utah, 78-69. In 1999, basketball fans saw underdog Connecticut beat top-ranked Duke 77-74 for its first national championship in its first trip to the Final Four.
NEWS
Fans loyalties split between U teams
Two MSU sports teams battled Sunday - against each other. While the MSU men’s basketball and hockey teams competed in the national spotlight in their respective sports, they also fought each other for television airtime in East Lansing bars and restaurants. The men’s basketball team advanced to the Final Four by defeating Temple 69-62 - just moments before the hockey team moved on to the Frozen Four by beating Wisconsin 5-1. But in many local bars, the defending NCAA champion basketball squad was dubbed the team to be shown on television. Customers at Paul Revere’s Tavern, 2703 E.
MICHIGAN
Study says greeks drink less alcohol after graduation
Although studies suggest members of fraternities and sororities may drink more frequently and more heavily than most college students, researchers say greeks are not more likely to use alcohol after graduation.The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Missouri-Columbia, questions what leads greeks to drink more in college.
NEWS
Icers to compete in Frozen Four
GRAND RAPIDS - It’s no tropical destination like Anaheim, Calif., but the top-ranked MSU hockey team is happy to be going to Albany, N.Y., just the same. The New York state capital is the site of this year’s Frozen Four and the Spartans will be there, thanks to a 5-1 thrashing of Wisconsin (22-15-4) in the West Regional final at Van Andel Arena on Sunday. No.
SPORTS
Cleaves is just what Pistons need to win
What a difference a year makes. After a stellar career as one of the greatest players in MSU history, rookie Mateen Cleaves is now getting a raw deal from the NBA’s Detroit Pistons.
NEWS
Icer fans keep eyes on hoops
GRAND RAPIDS - MSU alumnus Roger Smith came prepared for the top-ranked hockey team’s game against Wisconsin on Sunday afternoon.Knowing only 40 minutes separated the start times of the second-round NCAA Tournament hockey game and the men’s basketball team’s Elite Eight showdown with Temple in Atlanta, Smith and four friends did their best to be in two places at once.“I bought the TV yesterday and they’re getting it back tomorrow,” Smith said, describing a portable Casio he bought at a local appliance store and brought to Sunday’s hockey game so he could watch both Spartan teams earns berths in the Final Four.Smith, 24, of East Lansing, was one of many Spartans caught in a fun dilemma this weekend - whether to chant “The Spartans play good ball” or “The Spartans play good hockey.”Turns out, the two-hour mid-afternoon block where the MSU icers and hoopsters occupied much of America’s airwaves turned into quite a party.The hockey team blew out the Badgers 5-1 at Van Andel Arena.
COMMENTARY
Bush is paying off national debt
I’m responding to Dan Austin’s column, “Tax cut money should be used to pay off debt” (SN 3/21). Just so you don’t get brainwashed by what you read, President Bush is paying off the national debt.
NEWS
MSU sends Zags packing
ATLANTA - In its third consecutive bout in the NCAA Tournament, MSU delivered several heavy blows to knockout Gonzaga 77-62 Friday night.With a mixture of ball pressuring defense and fearless rebounding, the Spartans were able to overcome a one-point deficit (43-44) with less than 15 minutes remaining to advance to its third straight Elite Eight Appearence.“I saw some of their players jogging down the floor,” said senior forward Andre Hutson of the Bulldogs, who fell victim to a 19-6 MSU run after taking the lead.“That was definitely a time when we as a team knew that we could make something happen.
NEWS
Bell leads Spartans to Elite Eight
Atlanta - Charlie Bell can do it all on a basketball court, and in MSU’s Sweet Sixteen win over Gonzaga he did just that. Bell led the No.
COMMENTARY
Ritalin is needed by many people
The column written March 15 by Andrew Banyai (“Kids shouldn’t be drugged for acting their age”) upset and angered me. Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder is not about a kid who can’t sit still because he wants to play.