FOOTBALL
Football beat writers predict wins for MSU football over Ohio State
Football beat writers Robert Bondy and Geoff Preston predict wins for MSU over Ohio State on Saturday.
SPORTS
Students and residents gather at the MSU Union to watch ESPN's "First Take" broadcast live
Students, alumni and locals lined up at the MSU Union as early as 5:30 a.m. Friday morning to get up close for the live taping of ESPN First Take. This was the show’s first road taping on a college campus.
MICHIGAN
Jeffery Taylor sentenced to 18 months probation, batter's intervention program
After pleading guilty to domestic abuse charges, NBA player Jeffery Taylor has officially been put on 18 months of probation.
MICHIGAN
Political groups on campus reflect on midterm election results
America saw red on Tuesday and Michigan was no exception. Republicans across the country, challengers and incumbents alike, were elected to the U.S. House and Senate, along with several gubernatorial positions.
MSU
College of Nursing receive $1.2 million to support home-care program for elderly adults
The Rita & Alex Hillman Foundation awarded the College of Nursing has been awarded a $600,000 grant to help older adults stay home and receive care, instead of being admitted to a nursing home.
MSU
Jazz duet brings music to streets, bus stops
For professional violinist Matthew Pickart and professional double bass player Louis Rudner, making a jazz group is not all about the money and recognition but more for the creative experience of it all.
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Night Owl bus provides late-night transportation on campus
The Night Owl bus service offers curb-to-curb transportation for students on campus late at night.
COMMENTARY
Murder of rapist of New Delhi man's daughter reflects global lack of faith in the justice system
Several days ago In New Delhi, India, 36-year-old Vinod Kumar tortured and killed a 45-year-old man whom Kumar believed had raped his 14-year-old daughter two months previously.
FOOTBALL
MSU football's Saturday matchup against Ohio State will define season
Win, and the sky’s the limit for MSU. Lose, and all of the preseason goals and aspirations are thrown out the window.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball will welcome Minnesota and Wisconsin this weekend at Jenison
The women’s volleyball team will face two polar opposite opponents this weekend, who are also trending in two different directions.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Women's soccer will return several key pieces in 2015
MSU is losing six players to graduation this year, but with some key pieces returning next fall, the Spartans should have an opportunity to compete in the Big Ten. Redshirt junior defender Mary Kathryn Fiebernitz has been a major contributor throughout her Spartan career, and she was recently named a second team All-Big Ten selection. She scored four goals this past season and anchored the MSU defense. “It’s definitely an honor to be named to that team,” Fiebernitz said.
BASKETBALL
MSU athletics receives $3 million endowment towards retaining football defensive coordinator Pat Narduzzi, improvements for men's basketball program
As part of the Empower Extraordinary campaign for MSU, Alumni Peter and Joan Secchia have made a significant leadership gift to help ensure the ongoing success of MSU Athletics.
SPORTS
Field hockey fails to take advantage of late opportunities, falls to Penn State in opening round of Big Ten Tournament, 1-0
No. 19 MSU field hockey (10-9, 4-4 Big Ten) failed to extend its season Thursday afternoon, losing to No. 5 Penn State in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament in a 1-0 shutout.
MICHIGAN
Federal appeals court upholds state ban on same-sex marriage
"Our judicial commissions did not come with such a sweeping grant of authority, one that would allow just three of us—just two of us in truth—to make such a vital policy call for the thirty-two million citizens who live within the four States of the Sixth Circuit," the opinion said.
MSU
Sparty armor building contest to be held Thursday evening
Today from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Engineering Building lobby, the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) will host a Sparty costume/armor building contest. Teams will consist of two to five people, and they will be given three hours to create a costume or suit of armor with provided recycled materials. The top three teams will receive prizes or gift certificates from the Peanut Barrel, Espresso Royale, the Student Book Store, and more.
NEWS
African Students Union organizes gala for Africa Week
As part of their yearly tradition, the African Students Union are organizing their annual gala this Saturday showcasing various aspects of the African culture, including dance, fashion and poetry. The gala is organized as part of the Africa Week, which is dedicated to spreading awareness about African culture and about various topics and issues related to the continent through a series of events and lectures that would take place from Nov.
VOLLEYBALL
MSU women's volleyball faces both youth, experience this weekend against Big Ten foes
The women’s volleyball team will face two polar opposite opponents this weekend, who are also trending in two different directions.
FEATURES
Health officials urge regular Pap smears
Women between the ages of 21 and 29 should have a pap smear every two to three years, yet most women don’t know that.
FEATURES
International population offers multitude of perspectives on sex and gender
In some cultures, kissing in public is taboo. In others, a third gender is recognized alongside male and female.