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MSU

Toys for Tots hopes for help from U

The Salvation Army is hoping MSU students, faculty and staff use the holiday season to help children in need.Drop-off points for the charity’s Toys for Tots program have been set up across campus.

NEWS

32 and counting

It was the kind of basketball Tom Izzo loves to see.Watching his players get floor burns and bruises from diving for loose balls, Izzo got the blue-collar effort he expects of his players in his team’s 77-64 win over North Carolina on Wednesday at the Breslin Student Events Center.“That’s the way we play,” the MSU men’s head coach said.However, Izzo felt the No.

SPORTS

Despite problems Gophers look to rebuild

This is the fourth in a series of Big Ten men’s basketball previewsThe good news for Minnesota’s men’s basketball team is that postseason play is still a possibility.The bad news is the road to a March tournament appearance is an uphill climb.Beginning in March 1999 and ending in October 2000, the Golden Gophers’ basketball program endured extreme NCAA scrutiny for various wrongful acts.

COMMENTARY

Paper broadens readers horizons

I would like to defend The State News for trying to let readers know about types of music other than Britney Spears, N’Sync, Backstreet Boys and the host of other “artists” cashing in on teenagers with money to spend.

COMMENTARY

Off the mark

A proposed concealed weapons bill in the state Legislature is way off target. New legislation debated Tuesday in the state House would make it easier to obtain an unrestricted concealed weapons permit in Michigan.

FEATURES

Gettin crafty

LANSING - When she moved to Michigan to attend MSU, Roxanne Monti was surprised by the amount of cards, candles, ornaments and basic household items people make themselves.Growing up in Chicago, the psychology senior didn’t know many people who took the time to make crafts.“There’s a lot more homemade stuff here,” Monti said.

COMMENTARY

GOP candidate promises lies

Three of Texas Gov. George W. Bush’s primary campaign slogans were: “I trust people, while my opponent trusts government,” “Government should not get involved in local matters” and “Honesty and integrity are on the ballot and my opponent doesn’t have either.” Well, I guess he trusts individuals, except for those individuals in southeast Florida.

COMMENTARY

Other papers can cover boy bands

I would like to voice my displeasure about Dallas Smoke’s letter (“Paper reviews unpopular music,” SN 11/28). My first question is, do you really need a review of the new Backstreet Boys album?

NEWS

Gore plans to fight into mid-month

By RON FOURNIER The Associated Press Al Gore raced between TV interviews Wednesday asking, “Will we count all the votes or not?” while his lawyers urgently sought a high court ruling with the answer he wanted.

MICHIGAN

Michigan political district boundaries up for review

EPIC/MRA, the Michigan Information & Research Service Inc. and the Michigan Chamber of Commerce revealed potential plans for new political boundaries Tuesday and Wednesday at the chamber in Lansing.The three organizations all participated in two luncheon sessions titled “Mapping Michigan’s Future for the Next Decade.”The luncheons previewed some possible plans for the new state House, state Senate and congressional districts.

NEWS

Speakers address racial profiling

More than 60 students met in the Wonders Hall Kiva to hear four guest speakers voice their concerns about racial profiling Tuesday night.The forum, “Racial Profiling: Police Harassment,” was sponsored by the Wonders Hall Black Caucus, Wilson Hall Black Caucus, Case Hall Black Caucus, Holden Hall Black Caucus and the Alpha Phi Alpha, Omega Psi Phi and Omega Delta Phi fraternities.