This week marks National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, a week dedicated to educating and raising awareness of the harmful diseases many struggle with everyday.
Following its fourth straight win, MSU (19-8 overall, 10-4 Big Ten) is starting to work its way off of the NCAA tournament bubble. In Joe Lunardi's latest bracket for ESPN, the Spartans have moved up to a seven seed in the East region.
University Activities Board is bringing rock band We the Kings to MSU next month. The show will be held at the Wharton Center on March 22 at 8 p.m.
Many citizens across the country are still reeling from the tragic and senseless murders that occurred last week at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
I may not be a history major, but I have a special passion for United States history. So when I read that the House Committee of Common Education of Oklahoma voted to remove APUSH from the AP curriculum, I was appalled.
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” I remember getting asked that question as early as elementary school, and I’m sure many can relate.
By Matthew Argillander margillander@statenews.com The No. 60 men's tennis team (7-5 overall) will need to think hard about what held them back this weekend.
The Spartans nearly let another sure win slip away, but an uncharacteristically strong night at the line helped MSU steal a road win from one of the best home teams in the Big Ten. MSU (19-8 overall, 10-4 Big Ten) drained 17 of 20 free throw attempts to defeat Illinois, 60-53.
Horses raced around three barrels in the arena, galloping around them as quickly as they could, while the riders tried to maintain focus and composure.
Tears were shed and standing ovations were received before the opening possession occurred on Sunday. Battling with ACL tears on both of her knees, redshirt senior Madison Williams has spent the entirety of this season sitting on the bench, cheering for her teammates day in and day out. But on the final home game of the year for the Spartans, Williams would get the nod from head coach Suzy Merchant to be slotted into the starting lineup. Along with Williams, Kendra Lumpkin, seniors Kendra Lumpkin, Kelsey Kuipers, Anna Morrissey and Becca Mills were honored after the weekend matinee.
Melissa Martinez, the sous chef for The Gallery in between Snyder and Phillips Halls, was one of the first women to graduate from the Culinary Institute of America's accelerated program and serves as a mentor to student chefs in the dining halls.
Participants anxiously lined up at the doors of Breslin Center waiting to attend the fifth annual Chinese Spring Festival Gala Friday evening.
UAB Films Committee rolled out the red carpet Saturday evening at the Spartan Film Festival held in Wells Hall. The Spartan Film Festival is the Films Committee largest event of the year, exclusively showcasing student films.
Despite all these additions, for many involved in the MSU College of Engineering, it’s no time to rest. There’s more work to be done.
On Friday night, downtown Lansing was alive with the passion and sound of the six finalists in the 10th annual Homegrown Throwdown event, hosted this year by The Loft. "We try to pick bands that are local, talented and will bring a diverse sound to the event," The Loft's booking and promotions assistant Lauren Godlesky said. Local judges, including gave live feedback to each band after their performances, a la American Idol style. The sounds thumping through The Loft certainly didn't lack for any diversity.
At halftime, MSU leads Illinois, 26-22. Senior forward Branden Dawson started the game off strong, muscling his way to the rim and finishing the lay-in despite a foul.
Tears were shed and standing ovations were received before the opening possession occurred on Sunday. Battling with an ACL on both of her knees, redshirt senior Madison Williams has spent the entirely of this season sitting on the bench, cheering for her teammates day in and day out. But on the final home game of the year for the Spartans, Williams would get the nod from head coach Suzy Merchant to be slotted into the starting lineup. Having her name called by the public address announcer brought the crowd to their feet in support of Williams, one of five seniors honored at the Breslin Center on Senior Day. Despite losing the opening tip off and being immediately taken out by freshman Lexi Gussert, it was the one shining moment that Williams deserved after not seeing the court all season. Still searching for that first quality win since their Dec.
The Spartans supporters rose to their feet on two separate occasions before a single point was even scored. Both times for a player who made her first appearance on the court this season. Madison Williams, the senior who has been battling an ACL tear on both of her knees, got the start at center on Senior Day.
MSU hockey (13-13-2, 7-5-2-2 Big Ten) rebounded from a 2-1 loss on Friday with a 3-0 shutout over Wisconsin (4-20-4, 2-10-2 Big Ten). Junior goaltender Jake Hildebrand finished with 31 saves and junior forward Ryan Keller notched two goals in the victory. Sophomore forward Thomas Ebbing added his third goal of the season, and junior captain Michael Ferrantino collected two assists.