SPORTS
Following weekend tournament, MSU softball fourth in the Big Ten
Softball went 3-2 in the Florida Atlantic Tournament over the weekend, bumping their overall to 7-3.
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Second LBGT Resource Center "Color Me Queer" discussion group focuses on asexuality
A small, but passionate group of students gathered in the Union’s second floor Mosaic Multicultural Unity Center on Wednesday night.
FEATURES
The Beatles' music enjoyed by multiple generations through 'Let it Be!' musical
Beatles music lovers gathered Wednesday night when the musical “Let it Be!” was performed at The Wharton Center.
MICHIGAN
Jewish students connect with culture through art
Students crafted new interpretations of Judaism at Paint Your Way Through Israel Tuesday night hosted by MSU Hillel.
MSU
"A Celebration of Women" extends beyond Vagina Monologues
“My thighs say, ‘feminism, b****,’” Ashley Quenneville, a social relations and policy junior and Vagina Monologues member, recited on Tuesday night.
MICHIGAN
Student designers show their Detroit love through fashion label
An idea that started as a way to make some extra cash for the two soon turned into a desire to create a movement.
SPORTS
Gymnastics looking to improve on beams
If the gymnastics team wants to build on the momentum of last weekend’s victory over Pittsburgh, they will have to improve in one key event. Beams. The Spartans (6-4 overall, 2-3 Big Ten) defeated Pittsburgh 195.150-194.275 on Sunday but for the third consecutive meet, MSU was outscored on beams. “Beam was again really rough,” head coach Kathie Klages said and even went as far as to call the event MSU’s “nemesis.” In the ten team Big Ten conference, the Spartans are ranked 8th in balance beam event, which is tied for vault as their worst event. “We changed the lineup on beam to try and see if we could get someone to stay on the beam and we definitely had our issues,” Klages said. Senior Alina Cartwright, who was voted a 2015 Big Ten gymnast to watch before the season, has returned to the lineup and could be the answer the MSU is looking for, but she has only competed in the bars event so far. “We’re really excited to have Alina back,” Klages said.
SPORTS
Gavin Schilling resurfacing
MSU needs its top three players to perform well on a nightly basis, but don’t be too quick to overlook sophomore forward Gavin Schilling’s importance. Schilling’s numbers can stem from the play of his guards and the other players feeding him the ball, but when he does get going offensively, he’s proven his value to MSU.
SPORTS
Branden Dawson and Travis Trice triumph over Michigan in Ann Arbor for first time in careers
The senior duo of Travis Trice and Branden Dawson combined for 55 points against Michigan on Tuesday night.
ICE HOCKEY
Top offensive line for MSU hockey needs more production
The basic principle of sports is to score more points than the opponent.
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Chinese New Year a celebration of family, luck and tradition
Feb. 19 marks the beginning of the Year of the Sheep. Despite being miles away from home, Chinese students are still finding ways to celebrate the annual festival.
FEATURES
Greek life memories last a lifetime for MSU alumni
Going greek at MSU creates memories and experiences that members carry throughout the rest of their lives, according to three MSU greek alumni..
FEATURES
Rodeo lovers can head back to the wild west this weekend for the 46th annual Spartan Stampede
This weekend, the MSU Rodeo Club will be hosting the 46th annual Spartan Stampede. There will be four different opportunities to come see the show -- Friday at 8:00 p.m., Saturday at 2:00 p.m.
COMMENTARY
It's time for students to start cutting CATA drivers some slack
The winter time is here, and with it, comes the mob of students trying to get onto the bus. Every CATA bus rider on campus knows the sight, standing at the bus stop alongside a gathering of at least 50 people in the infamous Michigan cold, praying to the heavens that they get a spot on the bus.
FEATURES
Sororities and fraternities gear up for Greek Week
One of the charities, Camp Kesem, is a national non-profit organization built to help children with parents who are battling cancer. Cameron Tinsley, general management freshman directional coordinator of Camp Kesem said it is a summer camp set up in Grand Haven, MI that runs activities for these children.
MICHIGAN
City council votes to demolish vacant house
East Lansing City Council voted Tuesday night to demolish the house of Claudette Nelson, the once-resident of 1025 Snyder Rd.
SPORTS
MSU downs Michigan in Ann Arbor for the first time since 2010
Heading into Tuesday night’s rivalry game, MSU’s seniors hadn’t defeated Michigan at Crisler Center in their careers.
MSU
As March 1 financial aid deadline looms, aid officials offer filing advice
Shipman said all federal aid, and most state and institutional aid, rely on need determination to award financial aid. Many of these aid programs have limited funding so the earlier students apply, the greater the likelihood they will receive their full eligible amount. Michigan residents are required to file by March 1 at the latest.
MICHIGAN
MSU students testify on legislation that reduces student debt for graduates living in Michigan
“A lot of my support for this bill comes from the fact that we not only want to alleviate the financial burden on students but we also like to attract more academics to East Lansing and the surrounding areas," Williams said. "Once we graduate from MSU, which we view as our homes for for four years, we have opportunities available in the Greater Lansing Area that are suited to to our highly skilled degrees and we don’t have to leave the state that we grew to love to pursue jobs ... that will pay off the debts.”
MICHIGAN
MSU Police reveal new MSU Alert Portal
MSUPD revealed today their newly-implemented alert notification system and announced new measures for emergency preparedness. In a statement released on Facebook, the department said the draw of the new MSU Alert Portal is that users on- and off-campus can tailor more easily the way they'd like to receive emergency alerts and outreach messages. Residents nearby campus and student's parents also can sign up for these messages. MSUPD also unveiled their plan to implement a quicker alert system after March 1 that will send out a short, vital message related to an emergency while a longer message is being written. Lastly, the department will be replacing sirens around campus with speakers that have the ability to broadcast both severe weather warning sirens and vocal messages that tell students what actions to take in an emergency.