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VOLLEYBALL

Volleyball attempts to put setbacks behind them with 16 Big Ten games remaining

It’s been a roller coaster season for the volleyball team thus far, but at the midpoint the Spartans are happy with the progress they are making.

MICHIGAN

Smoke green, blow white

Weed. Pot. Grass. Mary Jane. Marijuana. Whatever word is used to describe it, the presence of the “herb” in daily culture is undeniable, whether it’s plastered across news channels or its distinguishing scent is floating through cracked windows.

FEATURES

Unique one credit electives

Juggling intense lectures and labs throughout college can be extremely demanding. If a student is looking for an interesting way to receive college credit or just to fill out a schedule, check out these innovative one-credit courses from all different departments.

SOCCER

Zach Bennett earns sole possession of MSU shutout record in 1-0 victory over Akron

The men's soccer team defeated the Akron Zips 1-0 on Oct. 7. The shutout victory, MSU's eighth in 10 games, gave junior goalkeeper Zach Bennett sole possession of the school record for most career shutouts. "To break the shutout record and against a good team like Akron, it means a lot," Bennett said. "I think I've worked pretty hard, that's what I came to Michigan State to potentially do...it's a special moment not only for me but for the whole defense and the whole team."

FOOTBALL

Mylan Hicks will miss five weeks with a broken arm

Coming off a nail-biting victory this past weekend, No. 8 MSU is set to move forward in its first road conference game of the year against Purdue on Saturday. With the Boilermakers now in the crosshairs for MSU, head coach Mark Dantonio addressed the media on Tuesday, talking about injuries, the Spartan’s playoff odds and solving short yardage plays.

COMMENTARY

Student section booing "It's On Us" campaign ad is disrespectful

At the Nebraska game this Saturday at Spartan Stadium, an ad came on the big screens for The White House’s It’s On Us campaign, which is a call to arms for everyone ? yes, everyone, “not just men” ? to stop perpetuating the culture that generates sexual assault.The stadium watched quietly as the commercial played.