Rogers victorious, Byrum seeks review
Just hours after state certification officially deemed Mike Rogers the winner of the 8th Congressional District seat, the Brighton Republican’s opponent requested a recount. A lawyer for Dianne Byrum, a Democratic state senator from Onondaga, requested two-thirds of the district’s precincts be recounted in Ingham, Washtenaw, Genesee and Oakland counties. Rogers, a fellow state senator, officially defeated Byrum 145,179 votes to 145,019 - a margin of only 160 ballots - the Board of State Canvassers announced Monday. Any effort for a recount would result in a review of the election by individual counties and the Board of State Canvassers, which would push the process into the end of the month. Adam Wright, Byrum’s press secretary, said the recount is a process Byrum feels she owes her supporters because the certified result showed a gap of less than one-twentieth of a percent of votes cast. Mike Hodge, the attorney representing Byrum, filed a request Monday for the recount.
Crash claims life of woman
The women of the Alpha Phi sorority will always remember Lindsey Shapiro as “Spottie Dottie.”The 20-year-old was killed Nov.
Seeds blossom during continual experiment
Seeds buried only about a foot underground at MSU for 121 years have finally made their way to the surface as part of an experiment going back to 1884. The seeds, planted by William J.
Caucus to hold Kwanzaa event
In the spirit of the upcoming holiday season, North Complex Black Caucus will host its second annual Kwanzaa Program on Tuesday. The program will feature a keynote speech by Kimberly Ellis, author of the “Kwanzaa Song,” as well as a rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” - also known as the “Black National Anthem” - various cultural performances and an appearance by Amka Afrika dance troupe. The event is scheduled for 6 p.m.
Vegetarians deal with turkeys in their family, dinner
Is Thanksgiving still Thanksgiving without the turkey? Trust me, it is. My turkey-free diet is always a source of fascination, but is under even more scrupulous examination during the holidays, when I am the only one without a piece of the roast beast on my dinner plate.
Womens hoops destroy Chicago State 101-52
The MSU women’s basketball team spent its Thanksgiving weekend in Florida playing in the Tallahassee Democrat Seminole Classic.
Spikers set to prepare for Wisconsin-Milwaukee
MSU volleyball’s season came to a disappointing finish this weekend, but the Spartans still managed to make the NCAA tournament.MSU will travel to UCLAfor the first round of the tournament where they will face Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
U ceremony honors donor
For Delia Koo, supporting international programs at MSU is more important than all the money in the world.Koo, who received a master’s degree from MSU in 1954, donated an undisclosed sum for the addition of a third floor to the academic wing of the International Center.
Hubbard to serve Native American meal
Students can savor a sampling of Native American culture Tuesday. Hubbard Hall is offering a Native American dinner, the second of four culinary events focused on bringing diversity to residence hall dining rooms. “It’s to give the students on campus the ability to experience authentic cooking from various cultures,” Food Services Coordinator Bruce Haskell said.
Harvard study shows all-night cramming sacrifices students learning capacity
Nicole Wright is no stranger to late nights. The English sophomore pulled her first all-nighter in high school, and college life has forced her to continue the habit.
Crazy hockey fans are one of a kind
Hi, I’m Michonne. Hi Michonne. And I really don’t think I should be here. My friends and family made me come here.
Child development center to get face-lift
The Spartan Child Development Center doesn’t look like a place that would house 90 children each day.Put together by five white trailers and covering about 6,800 square feet, the nearly 30-year-old facility near Spartan Village apartments sees children from 60 different countries within its cramped walls.“It was started in response to a need for child care for university employees,” said Robin Zeiter, the center’s executive director.
SN article forgot local connection
One fact that was left out of the article (“Dems elect new House leaders,” SN 11/13) is that Rep.
Izzo pushes for freshmen to mature fast
Your average freshman athlete enters college with the expectation of contributing in a limited role, but Marcus Taylor and Zach Randolph aren’t your average freshmen.Both men’s basketball players are consensus the top 10 freshmen in the country and are expected to contribute immediately.MSU head coach Tom Izzo has wasted no time working guard Taylor and center Randolph into games.
Session nears end, lawmakers push legislation
With only two weeks left for bills in the House and Senate to become law before this year’s session ends, some lawmakers are scrambling to see their legislation through.With more than 1,000 bills introduced every session, and only about 100 passing, it’s common to end a session with almost a thousand failing.Some lawmakers say the lack of time doesn’t deter them from trying to speed up their efforts; it makes business more hectic.State House Rep.
Team to bike in Asia for land mine effort
MSU senior Chris Carter won’t be going home for the holidays. Instead, he’s traveling halfway around the world, where he’ll spend his Christmas in Cambodia.Carter and Jeff Hock, a 1991 MSU alumnus, plan to ride mountain bikes nearly 600 miles across Thailand and Cambodia in an effort to save lives.They plan to raise at least $10,000 for Landmine Clearance International, a nonprofit organization that promotes solutions to the problems caused by land mines worldwide.Carter and Hock, who now lives in Tokyo, will be joined by three others - Australian Paul Buckingham and Sothy Tep, a Cambodian living in Chicago, and a Russian model from Tokyo.“I’m real excited about it.
Muslim students begin celebration of holiest holiday
MSU Muslim students will begin their holiest month today.Ramadan, a Muslim holiday observed through prayer and fasting - abstaining from food and drink - during the daylight hours, begins today.Umbrin Ateequi, a member of MSU’s Muslim Student Association, said the holiday is a time for personal improvement.“Ramadan is a time to reflect and be thankful for things we take for granted,” she said.
BUSH? MAYBE
By WALTER R. MEARS The Associated Press Florida’s secretary of state certified George W.
Bell named tournament MVP
MSU head coach Tom Izzo criticized his team for a lack of effort after an 89-56 win against Cornell in Friday’s first round of the Coca-Cola Spartan Classic.Senior guard Charlie Bell heard Izzo loud and clear.On Saturday, Bell, who had a game-high 31 points - on a scorching 12-of-13 shooting from the field - led the No.