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Spartans use the three point line to jump on Northwestern early, cruise to 68-44 win

John Neidhart

February 10, 2015

Behind a first half barrage of threes, the Spartans cruised to a critical 68-44 win. Freshman guard Lourawls Nairn started in place of senior guard Travis Trice, and for at least first five minutes, it took the Spartans some time to really get going. That changed though at the 13:18 mark, Trice connected on a three that ignited an offensive explosion.

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President Simon touts on years accomplishments at State of the University address

Ryan Squanda

February 10, 2015

On Tuesday afternoon, Wharton Center played host to MSU’s annual Awards Convocation, which recognized 10 faculty membersKA for their contributions to education and research with William J. Beal Outstanding Faculty Awards.

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Halftime: Men's basketball uses three pointers, offensive rebounds to open up big lead on Northwestern, 38-14

Omari Sankofa II

February 10, 2015

Freshman guard Lourawls Nairn got the start over senior guard Travis Trice Tuesday night against Northwestern.

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Men's basketball looks to bounce back against Northwestern

Omari Sankofa II

February 10, 2015

Before addressing the Big Ten matchup against Northwestern on Monday, men's basketball head coach Tom Izzo spent extended time talking about MSU's free throw troubles and questioning the mental toughness of his team.  This was before revealing that freshman guard Javon Bess may miss the rest of the season with a setback with his ankle recovery.

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Gymnastics preparing for matchup with rival U-M

There will be no love lost Friday, February 13 when the MSU women’s gymnastics team faces off against school rival University of Michigan in their alumni meet, held at the Jenison Field House, East Lansing.

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COLUMN: MSU players putting on a front

John Neidhart

February 10, 2015

Game after game, the tune remains the same in the MSU locker room. Despite continually finding ways to lose games, the Spartans maintain that their confidence is high. Most recently, junior guard Bryn Forbes echoed the mantra. “I think we’re still confident, it just makes you mad to see the way it turned out, especially for guys that do this everyday and make free throws everyday and make shots everyday,” Forbes said of the free throw debacle that unraveled on Saturday.

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Career fair tips to help you get an internship or job

Rachel Fradette

February 10, 2015

Preparing for a Career Fair? Keep these tips and tricks in the back of your mind. The goal of a career fair is to land the interview at the company or organization you have an interest in so decide what kind of internship you want to go after and then choose the corresponding company or organization that fits.

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Students look to stand out with co-op internships

Jessica Steeley

February 10, 2015

Some students bypass internships altogether and instead opt for co-ops, semester-long on-the-job experiences at a company.

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Are internships really necessary for your future career?

Ray Wilbur

February 10, 2015

For some students, it's a graduation requirement. For others, it's just a chance to learn. But the data is showing that for this generation, internships are taking the place of first jobs.

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In lecture series, one icon speaks for free while others are paid

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

February 10, 2015

Two civil rights movement leaders will together get paid $30,000 for speaking in the Dr. William G. Anderson Lecture Series “Slavery to Freedom: An American Odyssey,” sponsored by the College of Osteopathic Medicine.

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Senior uses internship to help special needs children

Andrew Merkle

February 10, 2015

Kinesiology senior Kaitlin Braun interns with Special Olympics Michigan in the Area 8 office, which oversees Ingham and Eaton counties.

FEATURES

What to consider before that first internship

Erin Gray

February 9, 2015

Internships can be acquired in any city, or any state.

FEATURES

How much should you spend on your interview apparel?

Leslie Hemenway

February 9, 2015

Trying to decide what to wear for an internship interview can be a bit of a challenge.

COMMENTARY

If you can't afford to tip, you can't afford to go out to eat

Zoe Schubot

February 9, 2015

I’ve worked in the food service industry. I’ve experienced awful tables and unruly customers. And I am floored that there are people who believe that wait staff do not deserve to be tipped for the services they provide.

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Sophomores killed during winter break memorialized at the rock on Farm Lane

Meagan Beck

February 9, 2015

A little more than a month has passed since Brandi, a landscape architecture sophomore, and Elowsky, an accounting sophomore, died in a car accident during winter break. The memorial was hosted by the sisters of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority, of which Elowsky was a member.

MICHIGAN

Prosecutor will pursue retrial against alumnus Meng Long Li

Michael Kransz

February 9, 2015

Though the jury found the other defendant in the trial, student Shan Gao, not guilty of all charges, they were unable to reach a verdict on Meng Long Li.

COMMENTARY

Try to do more for your fellow schoolmates

Kayla Clarke

February 9, 2015

The other day I experienced what seemed to be a mini crisis. It happened because I had some time to kill before my next class and found myself sitting in Wells Hall, just watching people pass by.

COMMENTARY

Go out with the girls this 'Galentine's Day'

The end of this week may hold a plethora of anxieties for many of us, as Valentine's day looms over the heads of both the single and the unavailable. But, we can always create our own alternatives. As the delightful Leslie Knope of NBC's Parks and Recreation proposes — Galentine's Day is a much better option for many of us.

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Head coach Tom Minkel optimistic despite Wrestling falling to Nebraska last weekend

Patrick Bade

February 9, 2015

Michigan State wrestling fans had little to cheer about Sunday, as the team fell 33-6 in a route against 10th-ranked Nebraska.  The loss marked the third straight for the Spartans, as they are now 0-7 in Big Ten play, and 4-10 overall.  Conference play in the Big Ten this season has been fierce, with 11 out of 14 teams ranked in the top 25 for dual meets, including Iowa at #1 and Minnesota at #2 as of Sunday.

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Despite low potency, flu shot still best way to protect against sickness

Meagan Beck

February 9, 2015

Feeling like you're about to come down with the flu? Check your symptoms and if it's not too late, find out where to get your flu shot.