ICE HOCKEY
MSU hockey prepares to face off with Ohio State this weekend
MSU ice hockey (7-11-2, 1-3-2 Big Ten) will welcome a familiar foe to Munn Ice Arena this weekend, in more ways than one.
SPORTS
MSU football announces home-and-home series with BYU to be played in 2016 and 2020
With one home-and-home series that'll come to a close next season, another one will open up in 2016. The Spartans, who will host the national championship runner-ups, Oregon in East Lansing for the second week of the season in 2015, is set to bring in BYU as their third non-conference opponent on the 2016 schedule on October 8.
COMMENTARY
Terrorism can't be condoned, but Charlie Hebdo cartoons were offensive
From newspapers, to televisions, to the internet there is constant mention of the murder of Charlie Hebdo employees. This attack was executed by individuals who saw the controversial cartoons, produced by Charlie Hebdo, depicting Muhammad and took it as an inexcusable insult to their faith.
MICHIGAN
Are more higher education funding cuts on the horizon?
In his first address of his second term, Gov. Rick Snyder didn't speak to many issues that affect college students. Left unsaid in his speech was a looming budget deficit that could lead to higher education funding cuts and tuition increases, officials say.
NEWS
Think you have what it takes to be Sparty?
Spirited students looking to take on the role of Sparty will soon have their chance to do so, as the MSU Association of Future Alumni is searching for students who have what it takes to represent the university on the sidelines and in the community for the 2015-16 academic year.
SPORTS
ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. discusses prospects for Shilique Calhoun, Connor Cook
The opportunity to play professional football next year and even having the possibility of being drafted in the early rounds wasn't tempting enough for Shilique Calhoun and Connor Cook to walk away from what they started at MSU as freshmen.
MSU
Alterations forthcoming on MSU sexual harassment policy
Paulette Granberry Russell, the university’s Title IX coordinator and the director of the Office for Inclusion and Intercultural Initiatives,EMCknown as I3, said the university’s new policy incorporates guidance directly from the White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault.
MSU
Kickstarter campaign seeks to refurbish a used bus, cut travel costs for students
The cost of travel can be rather demanding for a typical student, so a number of MSU entrepreneurs are looking to lessen this burden.
MSU
I3 educates faculty on sexual harassment
Tuesday, the MSU Office for Inclusion and Intercultural Initiatives administered a test run for a faculty sexual harassment e-learning video and quiz.
FEATURES
Students take action to reduce fossil fuels
A carbon footprint,EMCnotes are in Gryphonthe amount of carbon dioxide emitted due to the consumption of fossil fuels by a particular person, follows a human being throughout their entire life. RF In an attempt to truly understand and take on the problems that come with an overuse of fossil fuels, five MSU Honors College students have set out to find and display the effects of each individual’s carbon footprint on the planet.RF
FEATURES
MSU Professor maintains projects in Rwanda
For MSU researcher, professor and Global Programs in Sustainable Agri-Food Systems Directorka Dan Clay, Rwanda is more than just a country. It’s a home away from home.
FEATURES
Community Music School looks to inspire all ages through song
The MSU Community Music Schoolka was filled with excited children as they banged on drums and blew trumpets. Each child went through every instrument to find one that spoke directly to them.
BASKETBALL
Men's basketball hangs on for 66-60 win against Penn State
In a closer-than-expected contest, MSU held on for a 66-60 victory. The game started with fireworks, as junior guard Denzel Valentine lobbed the ball to senior forward Branden Dawson who finished emphatically with the slam. MSU (13-6 overall, 4-2 Big Ten) looked good early, jumping out to an 8-2 lead after Dawson netted two free throws.
COMMENTARY
The flu vaccine is only 23 percent effective, but get it anyway
If you haven’t heard, the Centers for Disease Control recently announced that this year’s flu vaccine is only 23 percent effective . While it’s not the worst vaccine we’ve ever had, the news can be discouraging.
COMMENTARY
A few things to remember to make the most of your college experience
Dear students, staff, faculty and alumni, Exactly a year ago I was a wide-eyed freshman.
SPORTS
After loss to Ohio State MSU prepares to face Eastern Michigan in wrestling
A real-life example of David vs. Goliath hit the stage in East Lansing this past Friday when the Spartans faced the No.
MICHIGAN
Ingham County's Sheriff Wrigglesworth retires after 50 years of law enforcement
Ingham County Sheriff Gene Wriggelsworth announced on Tuesday that he will not be running for re-election in 2016.
MICHIGAN
E.L. City Council rules to shut down Bailey Community Center, cites costs
The loss of this neighborhood fixture will mean faculty and students utilizing the childcare and recreational classes at the center will be forced to look elsewhere.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Halftime: Men's basketball leads Penn State 30-28 at Breslin Center
The men's basketball team couldn't maintain a strong start against Penn State but managed to hold on to the lead, taking a 30-28 advantage into halftime.
SPORTS
Drummond, Langford and Lippett highlight Spartans at senior bowl
MSU will be represented well this week in the 2015 Reese's Senior Bowl, as several of the country's most talented upperclassmen showcase their skills on the field in front of a plethora of NFL scouts and coaches. With the college football season officially over, the road to future professional careers begins at Ladd Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Alabama.