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Hutson returns to play after bout with pneumonia

EVANSTON, Ill. - You can’t keep a good Spartan down.MSU head coach Tom Izzo said Monday the odds of senior forward Andre Hutson playing against Northwestern on Wednesday were “a million-to-one.”Maybe Hutson should have played the lottery because he tallied 17 minutes against the Wildcats last night, just 11 days after being diagnosed with pneumonia after the Jan.

COMMENTARY

Teaching U

Students have the right to know the course material and teaching style of their professor from the first day of class.A group of about 20 students filed a formal grievance regarding their Religion 205, Myth, Self and Religion class.

MICHIGAN

Airfare prices increase

When Hester Hughes travels by air she chooses to fly out of Capital City Airport. But a hike in airfare may have Hughes to question that decision next time.“I use Lansing because it is more convenient, once I flew out of Detroit, it was more of a problem with the traffic, frustration and a great inconvenience,” the human ecology graduate student said.“I am hesitant to make travel plans because the increase in airfare.”Some fares on flights departing from the Lansing airport have rose since American Eagle Airlines stopped serving Lansing in May, Deputy Executive Director Mike Lynn said.The increase in prices and a lower number of flights have caused airport travelers to decline by 10 percent in 2000 compared to 1999, he said.“(American Eagle) fares made this market competitive,” Lynn said.American Eagle was second the second largest carrier out of Lansing before their departure - Northwest is the first.“We expect that right now they are going to Flint, Grand Rapids and some to Detroit.

SPORTS

Womens hoops get ready for old rival

Joanne P. McCallie heard stories about the rivalry between MSU and Michigan during her collegiate years at Northwestern.Today McCallie, the MSU women’s head basketball coach, will get her first real taste of just how bitter that rivalry can be.The Spartans (2-3 Big Ten, 8-9 overall) will host the Wolverines (4-4, 11-7) today at 8 p.m.

MSU

Epidemiology hosts first research day

MSU students interested in the field of public health research will have a chance to come together Friday.The Department of Epidemiology will be holding its first research day, “Science in the Field,” from 10 a.m.

MSU

LBGT hosts information gala

A purple cow will be found on the fourth floor of the Union this weekend - but most people won’t consider it a strange occurrence. The Alliance of Lesbian-Bi-Gay and Transgendered Students will host its Purple Cow Soiree Sunday starting at 5 p.m.

MICHIGAN

Energy company to raise rates

Escalating costs are forcing gas-provider Consumers Energy Co. to seek rate increases that would cost students and area residents several hundred more dollars per year for natural gas. If the Michigan Public Service Commission approves, Consumers Energy bills could increase between 40 percent and 60 percent April 1.

FEATURES

Local band says goodbye to U

After 12 years, three CDs and a plethora of sold-out performances, Lansing-based folk outfit Second Opinion is calling it quits. Its career will be celebrated with a final performance at 8 p.m.

SPORTS

Detroit Lions hire 49ers offensive coordinator for head coach

By LARRY LAGE The Associated Press Marty Mornhinweg, offensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers, was hired Wednesday to replace Gary Moeller as coach of the Detroit Lions. Mornhinweg was one of five coaches interviewed for the job since Matt Millen took over as president of the Lions earlier this month. Moeller, who took over in midseason for Bobby Ross, was fired to make way for Mornhinweg. The 38-year-old Mornhinweg reached an agreement with the team following a final interview Tuesday, said a football source who spoke on condition of anonymity. The Lions did not immediately schedule a news conference. According to www.ESPN.com, Mornhinweg agreed in principle to a five-year deal worth about $5 million and the Lions are expected to introduce him Thursday. Mornhinweg has spent the last four seasons as the 49ers’ offensive coordinator after two years as an offensive assistant and quarterbacks coach for the Green Bay Packers. Moeller was given a three-year contract when hired.