MEN'S BASKETBALL

Lack of effort a key in one of the worst losses under Tom Izzo

John Neidhart

December 20, 2014

With senior forward Branden Dawson sitting out because of a fractured wrist, it was obvious that Michigan State was missing something in a 71-64 loss to Texas Southern. Beyond the absence of a veteran starter and a consistent rebounding threat in Dawson, MSU couldn’t find the energy to take care of business against a Southwestern Athletic Conference team that entered the game at 1-8 overall.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Baylor downs women's basketball in Florida Sunshine Classic 84-65

Matthew Argillander

December 20, 2014

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MICHIGAN

Oswald Wilder, charged in sexual assaults of four MSU women, given maximum sentence

Cameron Macko

December 19, 2014

East Lansing Police Chief Juli Lieber said in a statement she was happy Wilder received the maximum sentence and expressed that the police department "hope(s) the victims will find some peace in knowing that he will be going away for a long time.”

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Branden Dawson goes down with injury in MSU's win over Eastern Michigan

Omari Sankofa II

December 18, 2014

For roughly 25 minutes, the men's basketball team had a fully healthy squad for the first time all season.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

MSU defeats Eastern Michigan 66-46 despite Branden Dawson's injury

John Neidhart

December 18, 2014

After knocking off Big Ten foe Michigan on Dec. 9, upset-minded Eastern Michigan came to Breslin with the hopes of defeating another in-state power conference team. MSU needed some time to adjust to the Eastern 2-3 zone but eventually found its groove, pulling away for a 66-46 victory. EMU (8-2) caused early problems for the Spartan offense.

FOOTBALL

Multiple reports have cornerback Trae Waynes leaving early for the NFL

Zach Libby

December 17, 2014

It was Trae Waynes who helped Michigan State avoid an historic upset at home back in october against Nebraska when he intercepted Tommy Armstrong’s pass with 30 seconds left in the fourth quarter to come away with a 27-22 victory.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

After a long wait, Javon Bess is ready to make debut against Eastern Michigan

Omari Sankofa II

December 17, 2014

It's been a long time coming for Javon Bess, but the freshman guard will make his debut on Wednesday against Eastern Michigan. Bess, a Yahoo! Sports three-star recruit who has been described as a "diamond in the rough" by head coach Tom Izzo, was a potential starter before undergoing surgery on his right foot in late October.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

MSU defeats Alcorn State in Florida tune-up

Geoff Preston

December 16, 2014

In their tune-up for the Florida Sunshine Classic, MSU women's basketball flexed their muscles. No.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

MSU defeats Oakland 87-61

Omari Sankofa II

December 14, 2014

With the game well in hand early in the second half, the biggest story of the night became whether or not senior forward Branden Dawson would score his 1000th career point at MSU.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Hot shooting a key in MSU basketball's win over Oakland

John Neidhart

December 14, 2014

Efficient shooting has been the story of the men's basketball team through ten games, and the nation’s top three-point shooting team did what it does best to storm past Oakland. As team, MSU (7-3) shot over 55 percent from the field and just under 59 percent from three-point range, making 10-of-17 threes in an 87-61 victory over the visiting Golden Grizzlies.

MSU

In protest of George Will's commencement speech, graduates hold smaller survivor's commencement

Greg Monahan

December 13, 2014

“It’s a good testament to the fact that people aren’t going to stand for feeling uncomfortable or feeling degraded in any way and that we’re going to take the chance to step up and take action,” said Bissonnette, who added that the alternative graduation was the only ceremony she would attend on Saturday.

MICHIGAN

While most students relish graduation, some protest

Meagan Beck

December 13, 2014

As a response to the decision, about 50 students, faculty members and members of the community came together outside of the Jack Breslin Student Events Center on Saturday morning to protest before commencement began.

MSU

During Board of Trustees meeting, one alumnus escorted out by police

Ian Martin

December 12, 2014

During the meeting, MSU alumna Noah Saperstein voiced his displeasure with Simon's salary increase, prompting officials to escort Saperstein from the room. A struggle ensued in the hallway, where Saperstein could be heard yelling, "get your hands off me," repeatedly. It is unclear if charges are being filed against Saperstein.

MICHIGAN

Students protest controversial commencement speaker George Will Wednesday afternoon

Troy Jefferson

December 10, 2014

"Un-invite Will!” “It’s on you MSU!” “Rape is not a privilege!” Those were just a few of the chants recited by the 30 or so protesters during the a march protesting MSU commencement speaker George Will on Wednesday afternoon.

MSU

ASMSU becomes latest group to condemn George Will's appearance

Cameron Macko

December 9, 2014

In a special meeting called Tuesday night, the ASMSU General Assembly passed a resolution to "condemn the choice of George Will as a commencement speaker at MSU's Fall graduation."

MSU

I3 releases report on sexual assault investigations

AJ Moser

December 9, 2014

As tensions over George Will's planned appearance are coming to a head on campus, MSU released a report examining how it has responded to sexual assault in recent years. 

MSU

Pres. Simon releases statement on George Will as opposition increases

Simon Schuster

December 9, 2014

As opposition to planned commencement speaker George Will continues to intensify, MSU President Lou Anna K.

NEWS

Armed cab robbery prompts MSU alert early Tuesday morning

AJ Moser

December 9, 2014

MSU police are looking for two men in the Lansing area involved in robbing a cab and its student passenger at gunpoint early Tuesday morning.

MSU

Big Ten universities encourage strong female roles for college actresses

Megan Cochrane

December 8, 2014

Big Ten universities are taking steps to address the lack of strong female roles available to college actresses by commissioning new plays by female playwrights as part of the Big Ten Theatre Consortium's New Play Initiative.

MSU

With growing student opposition, COGS takes stance against George Will commencement appearance

Cameron Macko

December 7, 2014

The Council of Graduate Students held a special full council meeting Sunday night, in order to pass a resolution condemning Washington Post columnist George Will as a commencement speaker at for this semester.