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COMMENTARY

For summer housing, plan ahead and communicate

Last summer was my first experience living on my own outside of the dorms - the amount of freedom I'd found in East Lansing during my freshman year was something I did not want to let go of once summer rolled around.  So when my friend told me she was subleasing her apartment out for the summer while she went on a study abroad, everything felt as if it were falling into place.

BASKETBALL

Women's basketball comes close to pulling off upset, still falls to Maryland

Before the opening tip off, sophomore forward Aerial Powers was gven a standing ovation in front of the home crowd for her career setting record this past Wednesday. Standing alongside head coach Suzy Merchant on center court, Powers was given a commemorative basketball in recognition of her 1,000 point scored against Penn State, making her the 24th player in Spartan history to reach the milestone.  "I was very excited," Powers said when asked to describe the emotions he felt during the pregame ceremonies.

BASKETBALL

Women's basketball drops game to Maryland 75-69

Before the opening tip off, sophomore forward Aerial Powers was giving a standing ovation in front of the home crowd for her career setting record this past Wednesday. Standing alongside head coach Suzy Merchant on center court, Powers was given a commemorative basketball in recognition of her 1,000 point scored against Penn State, making her the 24th player in Spartan history to reach the milestone.  A memorable moment for the No.

MSU

Student showcases love of jazz with original songs

Jazz studies senior Olin Clark has been playing and writing music since he first received a guitar for his 13th birthday. Though he admittedly had no idea what he was doing at the time, Clark has since gone from writing beginner’s music for guitar to writing full nonet jazz pieces.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

It's ValenTIME

After missing a game-winning point against Illinois, junior guard Denzel Valentine found redemption in a 3-pointer against Ohio State — appropriately enough on Valentine's Day.

SPORTS

Wrestling grabs first Big Ten win against Indiana

The MSU wrestling team picked up its first Big Ten win of the season in Bloomington on Friday, with a victory over Indiana.  The Spartans spoiled senior night for the Hoosiers, and won the dual meet 26-16 to move on to a 1-7 conference record, and 5-10 overall.  MSU came out hot, winning the first three matches.  Mitch Rogaliner (125), Garth Yenter (133), and Javier Gasca (141) were responsible for the victories.