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COMMENTARY

U.S. Electoral College is not popular way to elect

All’s fair in love and war, but as this election proves, definitely not in politics. Since Tuesday, I have been trying hard to figure out if I have been observing a presidential election or a small town beauty pageant where the least talented contender wins because her mom paid the judge.

COMMENTARY

Letter shouldnt have criticized SN

This letter is in response to the letter written by Emily Kuilema (“SN presidential coverage hasty,” SN 11/9). Kuilema complained of hasty coverage of the election and criticized The State News for printing a front page story proclaiming Texas Gov.

COMMENTARY

Split decision

As walls are stripped of their bunting and wire-framed signs pulled from the grass in yards of American voters, the country can reflect on Election Day.Regardless of whether Texas Gov.

NEWS

Spartans stand tall against cold Brees

Drew Brees and then-No. 9 Purdue entered Spartan Stadium poised for a Rose Bowl clinching victory. MSU had other ideas. “They expected the train to come through East Lansing straight to the Rose Bowl,” said junior linebacker Josh Thornhill, who led MSU with 11 tackles.

NEWS

Recount debate heats up

The legal skirmishing quickened in the overtime race for the White House as Al Gore’s lawyers argued Sunday night that painstaking election recounts have been allowed “since our nation’s founding.” Republicans said the practice exposes decisive Florida to political “mischief” and human error in Democratic-controlled counties.Updated voting figures in Florida gave Republican George W.

SPORTS

Harlem team to battle cagers

The Harlem Globetrotters are accustomed to winning.And often.The fun-loving traveling squad has won 1,270 straight games, most recently a 76-69 win over Division II National Champion Metro State on Nov.

FEATURES

Red Planet depicts same old space exploration

In the tradition of high-tech, futuristic science fiction films about aliens, faraway planets and the occasional faulty space shuttle, “Red Planet” does not disappoint. But, in the tradition of really bad movies about Mars (namely last year’s dud, “Mission to Mars”), it seems “Red Planet” does in fact dishearten those hoping for something more. The movie, despite its innovative special effects and high-budget gadgets, doesn’t really do anything that hasn’t been done countless times in the past year, such as in “Pitch Black,” which accomplished a lot more with a similar story. The story takes place in 2050.

MICHIGAN

Police, experts work to identify remains

An autopsy will be performed tomorrow on the human remains uncovered in a wooded area on Lansing’s west side early Saturday morning.MSU experts have played a crucial part in the investigation by aiding police in excavating the body, and will help with the autopsy if needed.The body was found around 9:30 a.m.

NEWS

Icers sweep Northern Michigan series

After winning Thursday night’s game with his first goal of the year, senior left wing Damon Whitten notched two more Friday night, pacing MSU to a 4-1 win over Northern Michigan at Munn Ice Arena.The win completed the Spartans’ two-game sweep of the Wildcats (5-3-3 overall, 3-3-2 in the CCHA), who entered the series tied for first in the CCHA.MSU head coach Ron Mason said the team played its best hockey of the year Friday night.“We scored on the power play, which we have been doing, played well 5-on-5, and generated more opportunities than we have recently,” Mason said.

MICHIGAN

Greeks to choose delegates

At 6 p.m. on Nov. 15, the greek system will hold elections for representatives of the Interfraternity Council, in the Union Gold Room and Panhellenic Council, in the Union Parlors B and C.Tiffany Finlan, Panhellenic president, said it’s important to select a strong individual who will be able to carry on responsibilities of such a large organization.“I hope that whomever is elected will take the traditions that we have established and work to build on them,” she said.The Panhellenic and Interfraternity councils are looking for presidents and vice presidents for many greek areas and activities.There are three candidates running for Panhellenic president.Emily Crandell, a general management senior, said she is running because the greek system has given so much to her, she’d like to give something back.“I have a million ideas,” Crandell said.

NEWS

A NATION WAITS

George W. Bush’s lead over Al Gore in all-or-nothing Florida slipped beneath 300 votes in a suspense-filled recount Thursday, as Democrats threw the presidential election to the courts claiming “an injustice unparalleled in our history.” The Bush campaign was considering recounts in two other close-voting states. Chaos reigned.