MICHIGAN
Trafficking bills pass through state house
The Michigan house representatives passed a package of bills on Wednesday targeting human trafficking.
MSU
"The Beehive" brings collective art to MSU
Three large banners hung down from the ceiling in a large Snyder Hall classroom. Each banner had a unique series of drawings with the theme of environmental and social justice issues.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU up on Delaware at halftime in NCAA Tournament
SPOKANE, Wash., — Adreian Payne scored 23 points as the fourth-seeded MSU men’s basketball team jumped out to a 44-33 lead over Delaware at the half.
MSU
Students celebrate Persian New Year on campus with food, music
The cuisine, attire, music and decorations at Holmes Dining Hall were distinct from any other typical Thursday dinner.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Spartan women's basketball hoping to find tourney magic
Klarissa Bell hasn't necessarily made great NCAA Tournament memories during her four-year career as a Spartan.
FEATURES
Conference for music educators to last until Saturday afternoon
The years when kids bought CDs are long gone, and music educators are trying to keep up with the times. MSU College of Music is hosting a national music educators’ conference to explore current trends and ideas within the music industry.
MICHIGAN
Grand Rapids resident Marquay McCoy charged for murder of Dominique Nolff
Grand Rapids resident Marquay McCoy has been formally charged with open murder in the Jan. 20 killing of MSU student Dominique Nolff.
SPORTS
Wrestlers win first two matches at nationals
The two Spartans who made it to the wrestling NCAA Championships came out victorious after the first session of the tournament Thursday afternoon.
FEATURES
Racing to the top
From tinkering with machines to designing the car to making phone calls and sifting through papers, Dan Riggs finds the time to do it all.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Spartan fans showing support in Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash., — There’s more than 2,000 miles between Spokane Arena and Breslin Center, but that hasn’t stopped Spartan fans from showing up for the Big Dance.
MICHIGAN
Suspect in Dominique Nolff shooting to be arraigned this afternoon
A suspect in the fatal shooting of MSU student Dominique Nolff is being arraigned today in 54B district court according to a statement released by the city of East Lansing. 19-year-old Marqua McCoy of Grand Rapids will be charged and arraigned by video at 4:30 p.m.
MICHIGAN
CATA begins five-day charrettes for rapid transit idea
In the process of designing the new Bus Rapid Transit system running between Lansing and East Lansing, Capital Area Transit Authority officials reached out to the public to hear their design plans.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU women's basketball carefully avoiding Hampton upset
The No. 12 seed over No. 5 seed upset is perhaps the most common upset in the NCAA Tournament, as there seems to be one team every year who pulls the feat off.
MSU
Chess club gives students chance to challenge, acquire new skills
After a stressful week, many students resort to games to take their mind off anxiety.
NEWS
How to pick out the best spring colors for your personal look
The snow is melting, days are getting longer and the birds are back chirping — it's safe to say, spring has arrived.Spring has a whole new wardrobe that's much different than the grueling dark winter clothing. It's time to brighten up that closet and throw in colorful hues to match new styles. However, with almost anything there are various factors that come along with fashion. Depending on the tone of your skin, there are certain colors that can make people look pale, tan, hide flaws or even make them more noticeable.
MSU
ASMSU town hall meeting doesn't bring desired student turnout
ASMSU’s attempt at holding its first ever campus-wide town hall meetings fell flat Wednesday as students showed little to no interest in learning about their undergraduate student government and what it does.
SPORTS
Spartans prepare for 1st round of NCAA Tournament
SPOKANE, Wash. — Looks like Tom Izzo gave up two things for Lent: talking about injuries and officials.Luckily for him and the MSU men’s basketball team, the NCAA Tournament gets underway Thursday afternoon against the No. 13-seeded Delaware Blue Hens in Spokane, Wash.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Column: MSU starting five has lots to prove in NCAA Tournament
SPOKANE, Wash ., – Thursday marks the start of a journey — a journey to the Final Four that was dubbed a must-go-to destination before the season even started. According to odds makers in Las Vegas, the No. 4 seed Spartans are on track to do so and have the second-highest odds to win the NCAA Tournament.
COMMENTARY
Ten things you learn as freshmen on campus
As my freshman year draws to a close, I’ve begun to recognize how much I’ve screwed up.Hindsight is 20/20, but life is about learning from your mistakes.
FEATURES
'Porgy and Bess' leaves audience with sense of involvement
The Gershwins’ “Porgy and Bess,” a broadway play based on the lives of black fishermen living in South Carolina during the 1920s, opened Tuesday night at Wharton Center to a packed crowd.