FEATURES
MSU alumna releases her first novel
MSU alumna and author Shae Ross released her new book, Pretty Smart Girls -- Lace Up, this Monday.
MSU
For some international students, prevalence of alcohol at MSU requires adjustment
For international students who come from countries where consuming alcohol is either legal at an earlier age or outright outlawed, weekend life at MSU is an adjustment and, at times, a frustration.
MSU
Group promotes animal-assisted therapy
The Michigan State University Animal Assisted Therapy Group seeks to spread awareness about the benefits of service animals.
ICE HOCKEY
Weekend recap: MSU hockey moves into third place with sweep of Ohio State
MSU hockey (9-11-2, 3-3-2-2 Big Ten) is coming its best weekend of the 2014-2015 season after picking up two wins against Ohio State (7-13-2, 2-6 Big Ten) on Friday and Saturday.
MSU
Speed Dating event gives opportunity for new relationships
Students digest a new world of dating Saturday evening at the International Center as a part of Speed Dating, an event hosted by UAB.
MICHIGAN
Chipotle on Grand River Avenue offering free burrito with purchase of Sofrita
Hear about Chipotle offering free burritos on Monday? Yep, thats true.
SPORTS
Gymnastics falls to Minnesota
In the annual annual Jan Howard Memorial Breast Cancer Awareness Meet the MSU women's gymnastics team the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Saturday evening. The Spartans began the night on the vault with junior Nicola Deans coming in first in the competition, while MSU was on the vault, Minnesota had a quality team performance on the bars.
SPORTS
COLUMN: MSU has found their identity, and it is one of inconsistency
MSU (13-7 overall, 4-3 Big Ten) put on yet another puzzling performance, this time in a two-point loss to Nebraska. After scoring the game’s first points, the Spartans trailed the rest of the way, as Nebraska’s Terran Petteway and Shavon Shields delivered a one-two punch that MSU just couldn’t handle.
SPORTS
Behind another double-double for Ariel Powers women's basketball tops Wisconsin
The women’s basketball team defeated Wisconsin, 77-71 , in a very close game Sunday. With a lot of fight, the team was able to break through the tight Wisconsin defense and bring home the win, after coming back from 85-56 loss against Maryland on Thursday . “That was a rough one,” freshman Kennedy Johnson said.
NEWS
Professor rating websites have impact on enrollment
Reviews on websites such as Koofers and Rate My Professors play a key role for students when determining which classes to take. However, professors tend to trust the results from SIRS forms more.
COMMENTARY
The politeness struggle is real
It’s rewarding to see a stranger smile or genuinely thank you for doing something nice for them. You feel good, that person feels good, and you have something to be happy about for the rest of the day. But being nice doesn't always work out the way you think it will. It can be awkward, embarrassing or even difficult.
COMMENTARY
Activism is a mindset, and one that more students need to embrace
Last week, while shooting pictures for the cover of The State News’ activism issue, I found myself having to approach students on the street and ask them the question, “why do you think that activism is important?” As I was met with many blank stares and puzzled expressions, I came to terms with a troubling realization: a large number of MSU students have no idea what the word ‘activism’ means.
SPORTS
COLUMN: Despite loss MSU showed something during comeback against Nebraska
With 7:26 minutes remaining in the game, it looked as though MSU was set to suffer its second consecutive blowout conference loss on the road. It was at the 7:26 mark when Nebraska junior guard Terran Pettaway, who had been giving MSU fits all night, sank his third and last 3-pointer to give the Huskers a 58-43 lead.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU hockey sweeps Ohio State after 2-0 victory
MSU hockey (9-11-2, 3-3-2-2 Big Ten) earned its first weekend sweep of the 2014-2015 season on Saturday night.
SPORTS
MSU drops to 13-7 overall with 79-77 loss to Nebraska
A furious rally in the final minutes wasn't enough for MSU, and the Spartans lost to Nebraska, 79-77. The final score does not paint an accurate picture, as the Cornhuskers led almost the entire game and had the Spartans looking lost for much of the contest. MSU freshman forward Javon Bess provided an early spark for the Spartans, scoring his team’s first five points on aggressive drives to the rim.
SPORTS
Halftime: MSU trails Nebraska 39-25
The men's basketball team submitted another disappointing offensive performance in the first half against Nebraska Saturday and trail 39-25 at halftime.
SPORTS
MSU hockey tops Ohio State, moves into third place in the Big Ten
MSU hockey (8-11-2, 2-3-2-2 Big Ten) improved its standing in the Big Ten Friday night, while simultaneously hurting Ohio State’s (7-12-2, 2-5 Big Ten). The Spartans skated to a 4-1 victory Friday night, behind junior goaltender Jake Hildebrand’s 33 saves.
SPORTS
Sophomore forward Gavin Schilling realizing potential this season for MSU
Sophomore forward Gavin Schilling was a monster for the Spartans Wednesday night, dunking with authority and cleaning up the boards to help propel the Spartans to a 66-60 win against Penn State. Despite his eye-popping stat line —11 points and 10 rebounds, six of which came on the offensive end — he and head coach Tom Izzo discussed his tendency to go up for the ball with one hand after the game.
SPORTS
Women's basketball falls below .500 on the season with 85-56 loss to Maryland
The women’s basketball (9-10 overall, 1-7 Big Ten) team could not outscore No. 7 Maryland, losing 85-56 on Thursday night. Redshirt sophomore Aerial Powers scored 28 points, half of the Spartans’ score.
ICE HOCKEY
Hockey team faces stiff competition in Ohio State
When MSU and OSU met in late November, MSU won the first game 3-1 before getting shutout in a 3-0 loss the following night.