Spartans snap Trotters 5-year winning streak

Someone forgot to tell the MSU men’s basketball team the Harlem Globetrotters had not lost in 1,270 games, and its last collegiate loss came in 1962.After promising a serious game, the world-famous Globetrotters were upset by the Spartans 72-68.With 3.7 seconds left in the game the 14,759 fans at Breslin Student Events Center began to chant “Overrated.”“We thought Michigan State would be an interesting game,” said Mannie Jackson, owner and chairman of the Globetrotters.

Weeklong festivities kick off salsa style

Salsa and merengue dancing tonight will kick off MSU’s sixth annual Puerto Rican Culture Week celebration.The weeklong event is organized by the Puerto Rican Student Association each year around Nov.

GOP fails to stop recount

By RON FOURNIER The Associated Press The fight for the White House tumbled into the courts Monday as a transfixed nation witnessed the historic entanglement of presidential politics and the judiciary.

Campus celebrates global education

This week and through Sunday, MSU will be joining with institutions and organizations across the country to highlight global and international education.International Education Week is intended to unite universities across the nation in the study of the global learning experience.MSU is already a leader in international education, said Dawn Pysarchik, associate dean of International Studies and Programs.

Consumers live dream in aisles of grocery stores

I have something to confess. Now, I’m not one to wax neurotic about myself. Frankly, I have largely given up on trying to understand the inner workings of my own psyche.

Stamp prices to rise by one cent

By JOHN HEILPRIN The Associated Press WASHINGTON - For the second time in as many years, Americans are being asked to spend a penny more to mail a letter. First-class stamps will cost 34 cents and other postal service rates will increase, but 20-cent postcards will remain unchanged.

Film club takes U behind the scenes

Now in its third year of existence, the MSU Cinema Club, a forum that provides students interested in film with the opportunity to help each other, is more or less a mystery to most.“Many students across our campus love movies as much as I do but maybe don’t realize a club like this exists to support and encourage young filmmakers, screenwriters, directors and actors to come together,” English junior Lindsey Robbins said.

Birthday drinking death stuns U-M

Byung Soo Kim, who celebrated his 21st birthday Friday night by drinking 20 shots of Scotch whisky in 10 minutes, died Monday morning.Kim, a University of Michigan engineering student, died at the University of Michigan Medical Center after registering a blood alcohol level of .39, almost four times the legal limit.Kim was trying to drink a shot for every year of his life, but passed out after 20 shots.

Williams eager for Penn State

In the eyes of Spartan fans, Saturday’s win over Purdue was huge. But for head coach Bobby Williams, it was even bigger. At his Monday press conference, Williams said MSU’s 30-10 win over the Boilermakers was a win that should benefit the program in the future since the game was played on national television and in front of prospective recruits. “Winning that game really set the stage for the future of this program,” he said.

Police release composites of suspects in Gunson Street stabbing

East Lansing police officials released composites of two male suspects Monday that are wanted in the stabbing of a 22-year-old student.Eric Miller, a criminal justice and psychology senior, was stabbed twice in the back while attending a house party on the 100 block of Gunson Street at about 1:15 a.m.

New riot policy may be easier on students

Students can expect a permanent code of conduct soon, which some consider more lenient then the interim policy adopted in 1999.After viewing it on Friday, the MSU Board of Trustees appears ready to pass a revised version of the MSU Student Disorderly Conduct Policy.

Department of Theatre seeks student volunteers

As a theater undergraduate, Dave Goss grew very familiar with performing on stage as part of the Department of Theatre.And as a theater graduate student, he’s now working the front of the house.“I’ve been an actor for years,” the department’s house manager said.

W-hoops lose in defensive battle to pro club team

Despite an impressive effort by MSU freshman guard Candice Jackson with 24 points, MSU’s women’s basketball team lost 66-57 Sunday to the Houston Jaguars in exhibition play at the Breslin Student Events Center.The Jaguars, a club team, comprised of two Women’s National Basketball Association players and former NCAA players, held on to the win with their strong defense, forcing 21 Spartan turnovers.

Mens soccer loses to Penn State in Big Ten tournament

COLUMBUS, Ohio - The second day of play in this weekend’s men’s Big Ten Soccer Tournament witnessed the demise of the two top-seeded teams.The second-seeded Spartans lost to third-seeded Penn State 2-1 Friday, while top-seeded Indiana fell to fifth-seeded Ohio State.

Gridders boil Purdue, eye bowl bid

During Saturday’s game, some Spartan fans raised a sign reading “Drew Who? Smoker for Heisman.”Although it’s a bit of a stretch, the sign was appropriate considering the performance of true freshman quarterback Jeff Smoker compared to Purdue’s Drew Brees in MSU’s 30-10 victory at Spartan Stadium.“Just last year, I was sitting at home watching him,” Smoker said.

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Dont count out Spartans for bowl bid

During the first nine weeks of the season, MSU seemed more inclined to commit 30 penalties in a game than score 30 points.Last week, the Spartans endured another mistake-ridden loss at Ohio State, blowing numerous offensive opportunities en route to their fifth frustrating conference defeat.

Spikers use chemistry to defeat Ohio State

Maybe the MSU volleyball team shouldn’t play games on consecutive days anymore.The No. 25 Spartans, who had Friday off, defeated No.

Ice hockey gets weekend sweep over Northern Michigan

The men’s ice hockey team continued on its torrid pace, winning its sixth straight game Friday night.The No.

U-M student in hospital after binge drinking

Little more than two years after MSU student Bradley McCue died after binge drinking, a University of Michigan student was in critical condition Sunday after consuming at least 20 shots in 10 minutes.Ann Arbor police said Byung Soo Kim consumed the shots of Scotch whisky at a party celebrating his 21st birthday that started Friday night, and was blue and had no pulse when they found him about 1:45 a.m.