ICE HOCKEY
The Cold War
For most, the Cold War refers to the post-World War II hostility between world powers. But for MSU and U-M hockey fans, it means game time.
MSU
Weekend for siblings and children strengthens family ties
he event kicked off Friday for check-in with planned events beginning at 7 p.m. at the Union and other signature spots on campus. RFmtg Students and their guests enjoyed several activities including cosmic bowling, airbrush tattoos and karaoke.
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Relay for Life kicks off, sets sights on $300K goal
Berlin spoke about his family’s support throughout his treatment, saying he couldn’t have gone through the difficulties without their help. His mother, Patti Berlin, also spoke about her experience with her son’s diagnosis. “I would kiss and hug him more often,” she said. “It broke my heart. No matter the age, my child is my baby.”
ICE HOCKEY
Men's hockey drops outdoor game to U-M 4-1
Outdoor hockey games always come with unknown variables and on Saturday night, U-M (16-8, 8-2 Big Ten) handled the elements much better than MSU (10-12-2, 4-4-2-2 Big Ten). The Wolverines scored just 1:43 into the game and never looked back on their way to a 4-1 victory over the Spartans at Soldier Field in Chicago.
ICE HOCKEY
Hockey drops Hockey City Classic to U-M 4-1 in Chicago
MSU hockey (10-12-2, 4-4-2-2 Big Ten) had its three-game winning streak snapped Saturday night losing 4-1 to U-M (16-8, 8-2 Big Ten) in the Hockey City Classic.
SPORTS
Free throws an issue as MSU drops game to Illinois 59-54
Free throw shooting has perhaps been MSU's greatest weakness this season. On Saturday, that weakness was compounded to absurd heights. The Spartans missed eight free throws in the first half against Illinois Saturday at Breslin Center, and three in the final four minutes of the game.
SPORTS
Halftime: men's basketball trails 28-27
At halftime, Illinois leads MSU, 28-27. Both teams entered the game missing key pieces, with Illinois down redshirt senior guard Rayvonte Rice and MSU down freshman forward Javon Bess. Junior guard Bryn Forbes was called for a reach-in foul at the 18:19 mark, and after a good week of practice, sophomore guard Alvin Ellis checked in for him.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
The conductor
Barry Greer has gone to every men's basketball home game for more than 20 years. His task? Keeping the Spartan Brass on beat.
NEWS
Jury hung in trial of MSU alumnus over alleged Chinese gang beating
A hung jury was declared in the verdict of Meng Long Li, an alumnus accused of assaulting student Yan Li at a Meridian Township karaoke club on Jan.
MSU
To avoid falling in, watch the ice when walking on Red Cedar River
Whether going on the ice for the experience, or using it for a game of ice hockey, students seem to trek onto the river every winter.
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Board of Trustees approves $85 million research facility in Grand Rapids
MSU’s Board of Trustees authorized the spending of nearly $100 million this morning towards creating new buildings, improving current facilities, and also extending the contract for football head coach Mark Dantonio until 2021
MSU
ASMSU approves $15,000 to keep iClicker rentals free
Apart from passing the iClicker expansion bill, the ASMSU general assembly passed every bill on their agenda last night, including a bill to support MSU Safe Place by donating $5,000 to become a platinum sponsor of the 21st annual Race for the Place 5k.
MSU
Freshman's charity comedy show sells out
The laughter was audible Wednesday night from outside the auditorium doors, and students and parents alike were among the crowd at advertising freshman Sam Silverstein’s comedy show.
MICHIGAN
Lawmakers view MSU funding outlook cautiously
Snyder’s administration prepares to work with an estimated $324.6 million less revenue in the 2016 fiscal budget due to $224 million worth of tax credits cashed by an unidentified business in December 2014.
COMMENTARY
Why I'm loving' the McDonald's 'Pay with Lovin' promotion
McDonald's "Pay with Lovin'" promotion may have been slammed by many, but I find it a refreshing way to advertise in the modern world.
COMMENTARY
Cooking in college is tricky, but not impossible
I disagree. With a little bit of planning and skill, anyone can cook. But sometimes it’s hard to find where to begin.
MICHIGAN
Police release name of person killed in shooting, give suspect descriptions
East Lansing police released a statement on the shooting, announcing one death, one injured individual and that neither of two suspects have been apprehended.
FEATURES
Good Eats: East Lansing stops for your mac and cheese fix
No matter what kind of horrible day you’ve had, you can always count on a bowl of delicious macaroni and cheese to cheer you up.
FOOTBALL
Women's basketball drops game to in-state rival Michigan 72-59
An instate rivalry that has been historically commanded by MSU saw a different chance in scenery on Thursday night when a prolonged streak was shattered. Michigan, who haven't swept the Spartans in the regular-season since the 1999-00 season, squandered the historic run thanks in part to four of their starters finishing in the double-digit mark in scoring, silencing MSU on the road, 72-59. Despite being loaded with two of the top five leading scorers in the Big Ten in Aerial Powers (No. 2) and Tori Jankoska (No. 5), the duo was held to a combined 31-points, 25 of those recorded by Powers. Jankoska, who is the reigning Big Ten player of the week after scoring a career-high 28-points last week against Indiana, shot a mere 2-of-8 from the floor, failing to sink her first field-goal until the 10-minute mark in the second half. Coming into their 11th conference game of the season, Michigan's last win outside of Ann Arbor was back in January, 17 against Northwestern. On Thursday, a 20-2 run in the first half was enough to hold MSU's comeback late in the second, led by Powers. The Detroit native, who played the entirely of the game due to a lack of numbers on the bench for head coach Suzy Merchant, was able to keep the motor running, cutting the deficit to as low as nine with more than four minutes remaining. Anna Morrissey, the 5-foot-10 senior guard, followed suit by pulling up for a wide opened three-pointer to decrease the Wolverines' lead to six two minutes later, her only bucket of the evening. Powers also led the Spartans in rebounds (15) and finishing second behind Jankoska in assists (four). Katelynn Flaherty and Cyesha Goree were the leading scorers for the Wolverines, finishing with 19 and 17-points each. Goree also led the maize-and-blue with 10-rebounds. MSU's Becca Mills contributed 10-points, seven of which came in the first half. The frustrating loss at the Breslin Center for the Spartans ends their two-game home win streak, which began with a victory over Wisconsin on the 25th of January. They'll have a couple days off before hitting the road to face Minnesota, who have lost just twice this season in front of the home crowd.
MSU
Spartans Fighting Cancer release balloons for Relay For Life
By Rachel Fradette rfradette@statenews.com Spartan's Fighting Cancer continued to Paint the Campus Purple on Thursday when they released purple and white balloons into the sky for their annual event. They held their balloon release at the rock on Farm Lane due to weather conditions on Monday the event was pushed to Thursday. The organization is especially active on campus this week in order to spread awareness about cancer and its research, for the Relay for Life.