Womens hoops team trampled by Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. - Another Big Ten game meant another big-time loss for the MSU women’s basketball team as Wisconsin blew by the Spartans 69-49 at the Kohl Center on Sunday. The score doesn’t really let on to how rough the game was for MSU, which trailed by as much as 35 and had its third-lowest scoring half in school history, with a 12-point first-half effort. “They gave us enormous trouble in the first half,” head coach Joanne P.

Poetry contest organized in honor of International Womens Day

An upcoming competition will give MSU women a chance to speak to thousands of their peers as part of a day of female recognition. MSU’s Women’s Council will be sponsoring a poetry contest as part of their plans to celebrate the 81st International Women’s Day. MSU will celebrate the day on campus eight days later than most of the world.

Horror film gives nothing new to U

Just in time for the holiday comes “Valentine.” It’s a slasher film not unlike other seasonal horror favorites, namely “Halloween,” “Jack Frost” and “Uncle Sam.” And in the grand tradition, a killer dresses up as a beloved holiday icon and cuts women’s throats. Granted, the Cupid-masked slasher in “Valentine” doesn’t sport the cherub’s wings or a pot belly.

London theater pays tribute to Shakespeare

LONDON - Shakespeare’s Globe is preparing a summer devoted entirely to its namesake, with “King Lear” kicking off a three-play repertory in May at London’s newest - and oldest - playhouse. This summer’s lineup starts May 12 with Julian Glover as Lear, Shakespeare’s most fearsome monarch. Joining “Lear” in repertory May 27 is “Macbeth” and then “Cymbeline” follows June 30. The 20-week season finishes Sept.

Icers comeback not enough

MARQUETTE - MSU’s first ever memory of the Berry Events Center won’t be a happy one. Northern Michigan defenseman Sean Connolly snapped MSU’s streak of 37 consecutive penalty kills with a power play goal at 9:44 of the third period, lifting the Wildcats to a 3-2 upset win over No.

Icers split series

MARQUETTE - MSU’s senior line led the top-ranked Spartans out of the hostile Berry Events Center with a series split Saturday night. Senior right wing John Nail scored two goals, with assists from linemates Sean Patchell and Andrew Bogle on both, giving MSU (22-3-4 overall, 15-3-3 CCHA) a 2-1 win over Northern Michigan. The Wildcats (12-9-7, 8-8-6) beat the Spartans 3-2 in Friday’s series opener.

Hockey expects tough game against Northern

MSU will make its first trip to the 15-month-old Berry Events Center in Marquette this weekend, hoping to bounce back from its first loss since Oct.

Divided Senate confirms Ashcroft

DAVID ESPOThe Associated Press WASHINGTON - Former Sen. John Ashcroft won confirmation as attorney general Thursday, completing President Bush’s Cabinet and overcoming a ferocious Democratic assault on his conservative views and personal integrity.

Gay marriage

I would just like to commend Rishi Kundi for his stance on the gay marriage issue (“Gay marriage not complex issue to understand,” SN 1/31). I feel it is about time someone stepped back and took a look at issues like this. I have been arguing this issue for years and have seemed to be on the losing side every time, however, my beliefs would not let me quit.

ASMSU asks city for funds

In an effort to gain funding for several student programs this year, ASMSU is asking the city of East Lansing to provide some financial assistance.The university’s undergraduate student government made the request by applying for Community Development Block Grant funds distributed by the city government each year.The grants are annually disbursed by the U.S.

Vigil was pro-life, not pro-choice

I’m confused. On Jan. 24, The State News published an article that covered the MSU Students for Life vigil at Beaumont Tower (“Abortion vigil stirs student debate,” SN 1/24). The vigil was held by pro-life students Jan.

Police briefs 02/02/01

Students feed night owls

Growing up together in Farmington Hills, Shelby Berger, Blake Boesky and Evan Feldman never dreamed they would be selling hot dogs to bar hoppers at 2 a.m.But the three college hotdoggers are doing just that with their business, Weenies, which sells hot dogs from a cart on the corner of M.A.C.

Weekend Guide

Friday: First World Fridays will occur at Ramon’s Restaurant and Lounge, 1146 S.

Program offers info on asthma

To Steve Springer, asthma is a potentially deadly disease that people need to be more aware of. But for people who are educated and correctly follow a treatment plan, it’s manageable, said Springer, executive director of the American Lung Association, 403 Seymour St.

Art exhibit encourages patrons to steal the show

By TINA MOOREThe Associated Press PHILADELPHIA - Slip it under your raincoat, throw it in your purse.

Administration looks at gender bias issues

Some MSU officials believe a nationwide effort underway by professors, aiming to raise awareness of current gender discrimination that takes place in science and engineering fields, is worthwhile. More than 40 professors and officials from nine universities issued a statement earlier this week affirming that gender discrimination does exist. “Institutions of higher education have an obligation, both for themselves and for the nation, to fully develop and utilize all the creative talent available,’’ the professors said in a prepared statement.

Dreams are like movies

John Versical always has ideas floating around his head that would make good stories. And although he does entertain more serious fare, those ideas usually involve various household items violently attacking people. “I was originally going to do a cable access show about a guy who gets killed by inanimate objects, so we did one about a walkie-talkie,” the humanities senior said. Sitting alone in the empty offices of Our Small Planet Productions, 201-1/2 E.

Mens hoops ready for matchup with Purdue

Halfway through the Big Ten schedule, the men’s basketball team is in a three-way tie for the conference lead.The No.

Bushs actions very questionable

“I am proud of my country always; and I am proud of my government only when it is deserving,” Mark Twain once wrote on government.