FEATURES
The most refreshing beverages in town
By Kayman Whaley kwhaley@statenews.com Bubble Island “I think what I love most about Bubble Island is the amazing smell right when I walk in.
FEATURES
Perception of MSU as a party school depends on who is being asked
Making national news for burning couches and receiving attention for sport successes, MSU has a reputation for being a well-known “party school.”
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Spartan alumnus creates textbook exchange site
With an idea to improve the process of buying and selling books on college campuses, MSU alumnus Darin Gross started Booklify in 2012. The website connects student buyers and sellers and aims to deliver the best prices for textbooks.
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Two commencement speakers have been close to controversy in 2014
University of Virginia President Teresa Sullivan and Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist George Will have found themselves in the middle of the sexual assault issue in 2014. While Sullivan has been a rallying point of the response to the scandal at the University of Virginia, Will has been the target of much furor over his remarks about sexual assault.
COMMENTARY
To experience closure, sometimes you need to ask for answers
I'm not someone who can be considered a role model for expressing oneself and owning your emotions.
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Officials preparing for winter in order to stave off class cancellations
MSU officials come together to examine weather conditions and determine whether to cancel school.
COMMENTARY
Facebook still the most reliable social media site
Many people have begun to argue that Facebook is dying.
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MSU League of Legends Club connects players across campus
Founded in October 2011, the MSU League of Legends Club gives students on campus a place to meet fellow players and sponsors events like tournaments and giveaways.
MEN'S SOCCER
Men's soccer will face Providence in Elite Eight Saturday
As the No. 3-seeded men’s soccer team (12-4-6 overall, 4-2-2 Big Ten) prepares for its second Elite Eight game in as many years, the team has to be confident that what they’ve done all season will lead them to a win over the No. 11-seed Providence Friars (15-4-2 overall, 5-2-2 Big East) Saturday at noon in DeMartin Soccer Stadium.
MICHIGAN
Police urge students to take home valuables over break
Due to a notable increase in the report of home invasions after students return from break, the East Lansing Police Department increases focused patrols in popular neighborhoods to safeguard vacant residences.
VOLLEYBALL
MSU volleyball will begin NCAA tournament against Loyola Marymount Friday
It’s dancing time for the volleyball team. MSU (18-13 overall, 11-9 Big Ten) will play in the first round of the NCAA Tournament Friday night against Loyola Marymount (23-7 overall, 11-7 West Coast Conference) at Stanford’s campus in Palo Alto, California at 7:30 p.m.
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Alumni Association connects Spartans across the globe
With a living Spartan population of about 500,000 worldwide, the MSU Alumni Association works to keep the Spartan family connected beyond graduation and engaged in Spartan achievements.
FOOTBALL
End-of-season report card for MSU football
MSU finished the season 10-2 and most likely will play in one of the New Year’s Day six non-playoff bowl games. That’s a pretty successful season and something Spartan fans should be pleased with in the end. However, MSU gets only a B+ grade simply because the Spartans didn’t live up to the high expectations.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU hockey will take on preseason favorite Minnesota at home this weekend
After splitting all five of their two-game series this season, MSU hockey (5-8, 1-1 Big Ten) will look to string together two wins this weekend.
NEWS
Save energy over winter break by turning off lights, unplugging appliances
Before MSU students can pack up for winter break next week, there’s a list of requirements that need to be completed.
FEATURES
Stressed students can take study breaks with donuts, therapy dogs at the main library
Finals begin next week so the libraries on campus will become among the busiest places on campus.
NEWS
Amnesty International hosts writeathon for Human Rights Day
To acknowledge Human Rights Day on Dec. 10, Amnesty International MSU hosted a writeathon to help raise awareness and urge the government to help people facing human rights abuses. "Amnesty (International) focuses on 10 cases that could really benefit from social activism at this moment in time," said Taylor Dombrowski, vice president of Amnesty International MSU. Amnesty International dedicates the period from Dec.
NEWS
Dorm room invasions continue
Another dorm room invasion occurred on Nov. 21, this time in East McDonel Hall.
FOOTBALL
As the regular season ends, MSU eyes a trip south for bowl game
With the regular season over, MSU football now turns its attention to bowl game season. Here's a breakdown of the bowl games MSU could potentially play in on New Years or New Years Eve.
ICE HOCKEY
Matt Berry and Michael Ferrantino have sparked MSU hockey's offense
Not since the 2010-2011 season has an MSU hockey (5-8, 1-1 Big Ten) player scored more than 15 goals in an entire season. If a few current Spartans can keep up the pace they’ve set this season, MSU could have two players with more than 18 goals.