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Show ation & tate Page January 20, 1999 Editor: Mike Sherwood Its Never Jane Clark jeromeinfowest.com Going To Be Quite The Same Michael Jordan, the NBA's greatest player, made his retirement official Wednesday. The Jordan era included five MVP awards, 10 scoring titles, 12 All-Stappearances, other exciting and many com janeinfowest. moments, ranging from One of the most celebrated shots to spectacular outsports careers is now over. bursts of scoring. Now, Jordan, 35, goes out as he always wanted on top. The last shot he took gave the Bulls their sixth title and second consecutive "I think that if he is going to retire, he needs to stay retired. You title over the Utah Jazz. It was don't come back once you retire." after this championship, in Betsy Ashman, freshman June, that Jordan said he would make an announcement on his now." the the can win future only when the NBA lockJazz "Maybe championship Todd Cory, sophomore out ended. This was the second time Jordan had announced his retirement. In "It will bring more opportunities for other players and teams." Nate Maiming, freshman 1993, he briefly pursued a career in professional baseball, before "It's bad because the best player ever will never be in action again. returning late in the 1994-9- 5 season. However, this time said It's obvious that no one can dunk, jump or even play as well." he was "99.9 percent" sure he Jenny Starks, sophomore would never return. "I think Jordan is an excellent player, but I have others who I prefer Jordan said he is satisfied in knowing that Charles to support." Shelli Spor, freshman Barkley, Patrick Ewing, and By ar last-seco- What Dixie College students think about Michael Jordan's retirement. -- -- -- -- -- Karl Malone would never be able to say they beat him in a championship game. "They won't be able to live with themselves because they never beat Michael Jordan, and I will always hold that in high LJ t a h outhern team can Advisory regard when I see those guys socially," Jordan said. Jordan's plans for the future include spending more time with his wife and three children and marketing products for companies such as Nike. u Diversity piece your transfer together. Elementary Education September Lutterman, adviser will be on Dixie Colleges Campus From 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM on the following dates: Tue 26 January Thur 4 March Tue 6 April Psychology Dr. Steve Barney, adviser will be on Dixie Colleges Campus From 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM on the following Fridays: January 22, 29 February 5, 12, 26 March 12, 19, 26 April 9, 16, 23, 30 Business & Accounting Paula Alger, adviser will be on Dixie Its one in a million, ... so is she! McArthur Jewelers 85S. Downtown 3 & Red Cliffs Mall Colleges Campus From 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM on the following dates: Wed 20 January Mon 8 February Wed 3 March Mon 22 March Wed 21 April 2 to schedule an appointment Please call with any of the SUU ACADEMIC ADVISERS. Students are requested to bring transcripts to meetings. |