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Expect thunderstorms this afternoon
Students should grab their ponchos, raincoats and umbrellas while walking to class today.
SPORTS
"Day-to-day process" talking point for field hockey this season
One of the biggest questions a coach must ask themselves after a close loss is whether her team lost out on an opportunity, or left everything on the field.
MICHIGAN
Suspect description released in Sunday stabbing
This weekend, partygoers were shocked when a confrontation turned physical. An MSU student was stabbed near the shared driveway of Campus View Apartments and the fraternity Alpha Sigma Phi.At about 1:30 a.m.
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ASMSU pushes debate between U.S. Senate candidates at MSU
This November, citizens of Michigan will be voting on an open U.S. Senate seat for the first time in 20 years.If it were up to MSU’s undergraduate student government, ASMSU, a live debate would take place between the two candidates on campus.
MICHIGAN
MSU College Republicans kick off semester with visit from Lt. Gov. Brian Calley
A former student of MSU, Calley is currently the youngest Lt. Gov. in the U.S. at age 37.
MICHIGAN
Local record store owner reflects on music trends among generations
There’s no question that the world of music is constantly changing, from records to cassette tapes, to CDs, to iPods. But for Dave Bernath, owner of East Lansing record store Flat, Black & Circular, 541 E. Grand River Ave., the change hits close to home.
FEATURES
Good Eats: East Lansing parlors offer hot, cheesy and unique pizzas
Richard Vadasyrvadasy@statenews.comnnCottage Inn“It’s quick and cheap, but the quality is still great.” Joe Coleman, pre-law freshmanWhether it be for their dinner deliveries, or to satisfy late-night cravings, Cottage Inn
COMMENTARY
Complete ban on smoking would be too extreme
Apparently, the last great vice of college students in America isn’t drinking, drugs, partying too hard, sleeping around or eating too much unhealthy food in cafeterias — it’s smoking.
FOOTBALL
Four takeaways from MSU football's loss to Oregon
No. 2 Oregon ripped off 28 consecutive points in the second half to break the hearts of many Spartans, topping No. 13 MSU, 46-27, from Autzen Stadium on Saturday. MSU held a lead all the way up until the final minutes of the third quarter, but simply couldn’t hold on to earn that program-changing win. But not all was bad for Sparty from Saturday’s disappointing loss. Here are four takeaways from MSU’s loss to the Ducks:
FOOTBALL
Dantonio says Spartans allowed "too many big plays" against Oregon on Saturday
Oregon’s second explosion and the loss last season to Notre Dame were topics head coach Mark Dantonio addressed during his teleconference Sunday night, following No. 13 MSU’s (1-1 overall) 46-27 loss to No. 2 Oregon (2-0 overall).
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MSU Board of Trustees candidate Terry Link to visit campus next week
MSU Board of Trustees Green Party candidate Terry Link has announced in a statement he will be on campus next week for a “Listening Tour.”
SPORTS
After weekend split, field hockey falls three spots in latest NFHCA poll
Following a weekend split for MSU field hockey (2-2 overall), the Spartans have dropped three spots to No. 19 in the latest National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) poll. After looking impressive in their exhibition matches prior to the season, MSU has had an up-and-down season, record wise.
FEATURES
MSU student left mortgage business after 25 years to pursue second career
Spending 10 hours a week commuting to and from MSU, Gerry Navarre is well on his way to transforming his life and abandoning any trace of regret he once held.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Women's soccer climbs national rankings
After six wins to start the 2014 campaign, MSU (6-0 overall) has climbed the national rankings to No. 15 on Soccer America Women’s Top 25 Poll.
MICHIGAN
Student hit by car during sorority rush
On Sunday, Sept. 6 at about 10:55 a.m. in front of the Pi Beta Phi sorority house on the 300 block of N.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Undefeated women's soccer prepares for Big Ten season
MSU finished its non-conference schedule on Sunday, and thanks to a game-winning goal against Western Michigan, the team is undefeated after its first six games.After a challenging early-season schedule, MSU (6-0 overall) has shown clear improvements from last year.
MEN'S SOCCER
Despite scoreless tie over weekend, men's soccer still enjoying solid start to season
After playing in their third game of the season, the men’s soccer team remains undefeated — just not quite in the way they imagined. After being postponed on Sept. 5, No. 7-ranked MSU played the Illinois-Chicago Flames to a 0-0 tie.mThe team now holds a record of 2-0-1 through three games.
VOLLEYBALL
COLUMN — Winless weekend won't define volleyball season
No. 23 MSU (4-2 overall) did not get the results it wanted over the weekend after losing consecutive games to No. 17 UNC (4-1 overall) and No. 20 Duke (5-1 overall) at home as part of the ACC- Big Ten challenge. However, these losses can be attributed to the growing pains of a tough non-conference schedule and are not indicative of the team the Spartans can become.
FEATURES
Go greek, go white
This weekend, the streets of East Lansing swarmed with women dressed to impress, with sore feet, as they walked to each sorority house on campus. It was a weekend of introductions, first impressions and anticipation.Recruitment has officially begun.