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FEATURES

Love don't cost a thing

Students who are tight on money but still want to give their significant other something meaningful for Valentine’s Day can opt to create homemade gifts to celebrate the romantic holiday.

MSU

Simon: 'We know that tuition is too high'

Despite years of funding cuts and difficult budgetary decisions, President Lou Anna K. Simon said she’s confident MSU’s situation isn’t going anywhere but up. During her annual State of the University speech, Simon addressed several accomplishments MSU made throughout the last year, including the football team’s monumental Rose Bowl win. But she didn’t hesitate to address one of the biggest issues currently facing students — a series of tuition increases approved by the Board of Trustees that university officials blame on decreased appropriations from the state. “We’ve been through one of the worst times in our history,” Simon said during her speech.

MICHIGAN

Bill could give interest-free loans to some college students

On Tuesday, Democratic state lawmakers announced a new bill that targets higher education and the increasing costs of attending college. If passed, the proposal would give 200 students per year an interest-free loan to pay for college, although it is unlikely to be approved by the Republican-controlled legislature. State Rep.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Seeing the light

Sometimes on the big stage, when nobody expects it, the curtain opens up and the spotlight shines on whoever is standing at the center. With senior guard Keith Appling out indefinitely with a wrist injury, junior guard Travis Trice has joined one of the most scrutinized student groups at MSU — the basketball team’s starting lineup. In his two games as a starter against Penn State and Wisconsin, Trice has protected the ball like he owns it, dishing out nine assists and committing zero turnovers. Although there are facets the Huber Heights, Ohio native can improve on, head coach Tom Izzo likes what he sees out of his new starting point guard. “I think he’ll get better this week,” Izzo said.

MSU

Morrill Plaza to commemorate MSU women

A small group huddled together under a tent on Tuesday afternoon where Morrill Hall once stood, crowding around to hear MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon and faculty members celebrate the grand opening of Morrill Plaza.

MSU

Student group protests recent tuition increases

On Tuesday afternoon, President Lou Anna K. Simon gave her annual State of the University address at Wharton Center, while members of MSU Students United gathered outside the building to protest many hot button issues set to be discussed in the speech, including rising tuition rates.

FEATURES

MSU Dance Marathon event to raise money for foundation

MSU students are getting ready to dance the night away for a good cause. On April 5, the fifth annual MSU Dance Marathon will take place in IM Sports-Circle. Participants are required to stand on the dance floor for 12 hours straight. All proceeds will go to the Cassie Hines Shoes Cancer Foundation.

FEATURES

Union vendor returns for a new semester

Ten years ago, a man clad in tie-dye walked into the University Activities Board office and asked if they were looking for vendors to set up in the Union. His question was met with an enthusiastic “Heck yeah!” and a deal was made. Tye Dye Thom has returned to the Union every following semester with the Enchanted Planet Sale, formerly known as Wish You Were Here, to set up tables loaded with piles of vibrant and eye-catching clothing.

ICE HOCKEY

Hockey defenders providing valuable contributions in conference play

With goals not coming in bunches for MSU hockey, there only is one way the Spartans continue to remain in tight games each night out — defense.