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FRIDAY, APRIL 7,2000

THE INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER

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a j.*ang of RCA Dome security. He sal up in the stands amid a sea ol MSU green and white. While he isaLos Angeles Laker, a NBA World Champion, an Olympian and a revolutionary force in the game, he is also a Spartan first and foremost. And it showed. Mateen Cleaves, the inspirational leader of the Spartans injured his right ankle at a critical stage of the game. Ashe limped off the court and into the locker room, everyone in the stands wearing green and white, including his parents eagerly waited to see if his collegiate career and chances to be a part of championship had come to an end. When Cleaves limped back unto the floor, a thunderous ovation rang through the Dome. Cleaves, who hit several big shots during the game, energized his team and the crowd with his charisma and leadership skills. In the aftermath of the MSU win whi le standing near center court at the RCA Dome, a proud Johnson remembered a time in 1979 when he twisted an ankle on the road to his NCAA championship run. The “Magic Man” recalled his thoughts and feelings that propelled him out on the court to lead his Spartans to the championship. “This is a once in a lifetime opportunity. I knew he would come back. It’s a great accomplishment for this team," said Johnson. Michigan State alumni were in full force and their spirit is what intercollegiate athletics isall about. Portland Trailblazer swing player Steve Smith, an MSU alum, was in attendance. Despite the rigors of the NBA schedule. Smith said there was no other place he intended to be if the Spartans made it to the “big dance.” The great Muhammad Ali was in the house for the Spartans win against Wisconsin. Ali is now a Michigan resident that is a staunch Spartan fan. v* 1 *] n A significant number of MSU" fans made the four-hour drive to Indianapolis for the festivities. One of the largest schools in the Big Ten Conference, Michigan State has a student population of well over 50,000students. Compared to the 30,000 at Indiana University. Additionally, Michigan State has a significant number of Afri-can-American students in its student population. One walk around the wooded campus off Grand River Boulevard in East Lansing, the ethnicity at this state university is apparent. It was also apparent on Monday night in the RCA Dome. “It’s feels great to travel to Indianapolis and see the Spartans win the championship,” said Michigan State student Lisa D. “Those boys couldn’t bring enough power to deal with us. Our guys have worked hard to al I year to get here and they deserve to win.” Lots of side stories took center stage at this monumental event. Michigan State senior forward Morris Peterson recently suffered through the loss of grandmother and dedicated his team’s effort to her memory. There were signed paying tribute to Peterson’s grandmother scattered throughout the sea of green and white. One Michigan State student said: “I love these kids, they are all heart.”

Dr. Stubbs, acknowledging how other medical facilities might not recognize the need for improvement. Black communities within lower to higher economic status settings may also not seek medical care, Dr. Stubbs added. Although Black women have a lower risk of breast cancer. Dr. Zerr says the death rate is higher because the disease is detected in later stages of progression. Also, Dr. Zerr added that 70 percent of Black diabetes patients are obese compared to 47 percent of white patients. African Americans accounted for approximately 11 percent of Indiana's 5,899,000 population in 1998, according to the Statistical Abstract of the United States (1999 edition). “African Americans have a different view of doctors and hospitals,” said Dr. Stubbs, alluding to a lack of Black physicians which may contribute to better health care for white patients. Dr. Stubbs acknowledged that physicians and patients must also be educated about pressing Black health problems in addition to creating effective ways to interact within Black communities. “There is a move in medical education to deliver appropriate, accessible and affordable health care. We are beginning to collect more data that tell us about racial differences in response to therapy,” added Dr. Zerr. Dr. Stubbs and Dr. Zerr urge African Americans to lower their risks associated with certain health conditions by eating a well-balanced diet low in fat, exercising regularly and to routinely schedule doctor examinations. “In Indianapolis, African-American churches through health fairs and events like Black Expo, have risen the bar for expectations for health care and respect. These market forces encourage doctors to be better,” said D ^i err BRIEFS

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