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2014 in review

In the span of a year, MSU was recognized for an elite football team, President Obama paid a visit and many student groups came together against issues like police brutality and sexual assault.

ICE HOCKEY

Hockey splits weekend road trip against Princeton

While some of America was shopping on Black Friday and getting rid of Thanksgiving leftovers, MSU hockey (5-8, 1-1 Big Ten) was facing off against Princeton University (2-7-1) in New Jersey. On Friday night, the Spartans were defeated 3-1 after allowing three unanswered goals. MSU rebounded Saturday and was able to defeat the Tigers 3-2.

FOOTBALL

MSU sitting pretty for potential New Year's bowl

Although MSU's College Football Playoff dreams may have ended with their Nov. 8 loss to Ohio State, the Spartans (10-2 overall, 7-1 Big Ten) remain very interested in the College Football Playoff rankings. The top 10 teams in the rankings are in the running for one of the selection committee's non-playoff bowl games, also referred to as the "New Year's six" bowl games.

MSU

Non-profit donating hats to kids battling cancer

Love Your Melon is a non-profit organization that sell hats and other clothing items to raise funds for children suffering from cancer. For every item sold, a hat is given to one of these children. Student representatives on MSU's campus have joined forces with Love Your Melon, starting their own campaign to sell and donate hats to put a smile on children's faces during such a difficult time.

COMMENTARY

Smoking a basic human right, banned or not

A little over a week ago, as I was walking through Brody Hall to get dinner, I was asked by a girl who was member of “MSU’s Anti-Cancer Society,” if I’d sign a petition to make help make MSU smoke free to which I gave a definitive “no.” I didn’t say no because I was hungry and in a hurry, or because I’m a cigarette smoker myself, but simply because it’s an infringement on the civil liberties of those individuals who do choose to smoke. MSU already has a smoke-free policy that doesn’t allow smoking inside or within 25 feet of its buildings.