Column: Spartan men's basketball shows progress in win

INDIANAPOLIS - MSU basketball has been compared to a lot of things, but I’ve got one I bet hasn’t even crossed your mind.Flappy Bird.Yes, the similarities between the addictive game and the Spartans are as long as Tom Izzo’s injury report throughout the season.Friday night’s dominating 67-51 win against lowly Northwestern felt just like setting a new high score in the fantastic app.

MSU one step from tournament final

INDIANAPOLIS - They're going to have less than 17 to prepare for it, but MSU is one step away from reaching the Big Ten Tournament final.

MSU men's basketball beats Northwestern in Big Ten tourney

INDIANAPOLIS- It was Adreian Payne going up against Alex Olah for the opening tip.

MSU men's basketball leading Northwestern at half

INDIANAPOLIS - Defense is reigning supreme at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, as MSU is suffocating Northwestern’s offense to give MSU a 40-22 lead at halftime.

MSU hockey beats Wisconsin in OT

In a back-and-forth game, MSU prevailed against No. 5 Wisconsin in a 5-4 overtime win at Munn Ice Arena on Friday night.

Traveling on foot has gotten increasingly more difficult with the influx of snow reigning over East Lansing sidewalks.City of East Lansing Mayor Nathan Triplett addressed the issue of the abundance of snow and clearing sidewalks to ASMSU, MSU's undergraduate student government on Thursday evening.Triplett said that he understood the difficulty for many students who live in the city to clear sidewalks and that with current ordinances, it could be confusing when and how to deal with these issues.

Abortion rider took effect this Thursday

Under the new law, women who are looking to have an abortion now have to pay for the procedure on their own.

State might receive more funding for road repairs

On March 12th, Michigan legislators approved additional funding that may smoothen road conditions for Michigan drivers.

Trip to Indy presents challenges for men's basketball

Tom Izzo has been through the grind of the Big Ten Tournament 18 times, but this year it’s a different animal.

Police prepare for holiday crime

As students anticipate St. Patrick’s Day, local law enforcement continues to prepare for a day that they often consider one of the longest of the year.

Living city: Raise your flag

There are few sounds to be heard in the expansive rehearsal room.As the performers dance to the beguiling strains of the musical piece, the faint whirl of spinning flags can be heard. Their silks sail through the space in tandem with the snap and smack of the rifles they maneuver around their bodies and through the air, several feet above their heads.

Spartan women's basketball awaits NCAA Tournament selection

With the Big Ten Tournament over, the No. 20 women's basketball team awaits its next challenge - Selection Monday.?

Shamrock style

Monday is the official day when Spartans wear green, drink beer and tailgate during the day. It's not Football Saturday though. It's St. Paddy's Day.

MSU seniors say goodbye

MSU hockey will say goodbye to Munn Ice Arena until next fall on Saturday night in its final home game of the season against No.

Two Spartan wrestlers prepping for NCAA Championships

Senior heavyweight Mike McClure and junior 184-pounder John Rizqallah are the Spartans making the trip to the NCAA Championships - seeded seventh and 14th.

Rising temperatures could cause Red Cedar flooding

Within the coming weeks, melting snow will increase waters levels in the Red Cedar River to potentially minor or moderate flood conditions.

Poetry center hosts Festival of Listening

“Ikh bin gevorn letstns a shehekhiyonu mentsch.”

Don't lose faith in basketball team yet

Flash back to Sunday, Jan.

Hockey faces tough test in Badgers

MSU hockey will wrap up its regular season this weekend in its final two-game home series before the Big Ten Tournament against No. 5 Wisconsin.Wisconsin (21-9-2 overall, 12-5-1-0 Big Ten) swept MSU in its first series just a few weeks ago, winning 5-2 the first night and 2-0 the following night.

Up all night to get lucky

Here are a few easy-to-make drinks and snacks that can be added to the holiday festivities.