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Spartans pound Cats with freshman talent

Jeff Karzen
November 8, 2000

It was only an exhibition game, but the No. 3 Spartans apparently don’t believe in mercy rules.The defending national champion MSU men’s basketball team began its 2000-2001 season Tuesday with a 93-40 drubbing of Division II Northern Michigan in front of 14,759 at Breslin Student Events Center.MSU put the game away early by going on a 23-0 run in the first half, culminating with freshman center Zach Randolph’s layup at the 13:02 mark, giving the Spartans a 25-5 lead.Six Spartans scored in double figures, led by senior guard Charlie Bell with 15.It was a reverse homecoming of sorts for Tom Izzo.

NEWS

Whitmer likely areas new representative

Cutler Fetherston
November 8, 2000

A night plagued with computer breakdowns, unanswered phones and hand-counted ballots left candidates for the 70th District state House seat holding their breath until early this morning.But the wait was worth it to Democrat Gretchen Whitmer - who wound up victorious.The outcome of the race between Whitmer and Republican Bill Hollister, both East Lansing natives, took much longer to tally than many of the other races being closely watched.Bill McCullough, a Meridian Township supervisor candidate, sponsored a write-in campaign, which had to be hand counted.

NEWS

Late governor wins, wife to be appointed

ST. LOUIS - A live incumbent lost to a dead challenger Tuesday night in a pivotal U.S. Senate election transformed by tragedy during the campaign’s final days. The plane crash that killed Democratic Gov.

NEWS

Bush? Barely!

Jeremy W. Steele
November 8, 2000

Florida or bust.That was the bumper sticker slapped on the suitcases of George W. Bush and Al Gore as the presidential candidates made the final trek down the highway toward the White House.At nearly 2:30 a.m., the mystery of who won Florida - and its precious 25 electoral votes - was finally revealed.

COMMENTARY

U should not forget about campus little pleasures

For the first time in my more than three and a half years at MSU, I went down to the Red Cedar River to feed the ducks. This isn’t something I would normally do, but my friend’s 4-year-old daughter was here for the weekend, and with the choice of watching MSU get slaughtered in a football game or feeding the ducks, I chose the latter. My roommate and I made some popcorn, grabbed a bag of hamburger buns and were on our way.

MSU

Caucus creates resource group

Sheena Harrison
November 8, 2000

A new caucus group hopes to diminish feelings of isolation for black students living off campus.The MSU University Apartment Black Caucus Association was started after several students received an e-mail asking if anyone would be interested in starting a black caucus for university apartment residents.Kellie Howard, a psychology senior and Spartan Village resident, was one of the first to respond.Howard, the acting vice president for the newly formed caucus, said though university apartment residents founded the group, she hopes the caucus will become a resource for all black students living outside of the residence halls.“At least being in the dorms, you have the support of MAs, the RAs and the caucus,” Howard said.

MICHIGAN

Fraternity participates in food drive

Cutler Fetherston
November 8, 2000

For some needy families, a little food can go a long way. The Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity’s North American Food Drive philanthropy is accepting monetary and food donations this week to benefit underprivileged families in the area. Paul Mitchell, fraternity member and Interfraternity Council President, said every dollar raised will equal 8 pounds of food for the people who need it most. “We have gone to local businesses, fraternities, sororities, the dorms and residences in East Lansing, Lansing and Okemos to ask if they’d like to donate,” Mitchell said.

NEWS

Proposal 2 meets rejection

DETROIT - Michigan voters appeared overwhelmingly against a proposal that would make it harder for the state to restrict local government authority. A Detroit Free Press/WXYZ-TV exit poll showed Proposal 2 was trailing 68 percent to 32 percent.

MICHIGAN

Celebrities show election involvement

Robin Dangelo  and  Jamie Gumbrecht
November 8, 2000

Stars of television, film and stage may not have enough political knowledge to run the government, but they do know where to put their famous faces - and their money - to help impact elections. “They’re pretty busy with their show business careers, but politics are so important to them,” said Charles Atkin, an MSU communication professor who teaches a course dealing with media coverage of campaigns.

SPORTS

Cager recruits to officially sign with U

Krista Latham
November 8, 2000

If men’s head basketball coach Tom Izzo was happy to hear verbal commitments from three recruits - among them one of the most highly-touted players in the nation, Kelvin Torbert - then today should be Christmas in November.Flint Northern shooting guard Torbert, Minneapolis guard/forward Alan Anderson and Indianapolis shooting guard Chris Hill are all expected to sign letters of intent today to play for the Spartans next fall.Torbert will be MSU’s newest Flintstone, following the heels of former players Antonio Smith, Mateen Cleaves, Morris Peterson and senior guard Charlie Bell.

NEWS

U crusades against hate crimes

Sarah M. Emery
November 8, 2000

A national anti-hate crime movement is making its way to campus this week.Initiated in Billings, Mont., the “Not In Our Town” program took a stand against violence, saying it would not be tolerated.And across the nation, communities have adopted similar programs.

COMMENTARY

Footballs dangers are understood

First of all Greg Brown, it is well understood that football is a dangerous sport. All athletes are required to sign permission forms saying that they do realize this before setting foot on the field.

COMMENTARY

Fuzzy race was exciting

The political pundits were left guessing throughout Election Day as the story of the next president unfolded. The political buzz on campus was much of the same.

NEWS

Parties for Parties

I n September 1999, Nick Gonzales and Ben Cwayna began recruiting Republicans for 4 South Case Hall. “We tried to stack this floor so we could have a party this year,” said Gonzales, dressed in a camel hair sport coat and khaki pants during a GOP election party Tuesday night in his and Cwayna’s suite. “We’re trying to make it fun and further people’s interest in politics.” Students around East Lansing threw parties Tuesday night to celebrate Election Day and watch results come in with friends and fellow party supporters.

NEWS

Sport not for everyone

The noises coming from the field where the MSU men’s and women’s rugby clubs play aren’t the sounds of pads crashing, protecting whoever is inside or beneath when the players collide with their opponents.

NEWS

Senate race too close to call

Sheena Harrison
November 8, 2000

Supporters of Republican Spence Abraham and Democrat Debbie Stabenow were both confident Tuesday night, even though their race remained too close to call well into Wednesday morning.With 57 percent of precincts reporting early Wednesday, Abraham, the incumbent senator from Auburn Hills, had 50 percent and Stabenow, a U.S.