COMMENTARY
Did you seriously just play that card?
Prompt: White people like _______. Response: Finally finishing off the Indians.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Mark Hollis reveals details about 2018 event
After weeks of cryptic clues floating around the Twittersphere, athletics director Mark Hollis has unveiled his latest creation — a cross-country basketball tour in 2018.
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
Student group strives to provide services in developing nations
MSU students go to great lengths in order to serve impoverished communities around the world, and MEDLIFE MSU is no exception.
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.
MICHIGAN
Police explain reasons behind rewards
In the past two months, Cedar Village and the area surrounding it have become home to two of MSU’s largest crime-related incidents within the past school year.
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.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Appling and Dawson on track to recover
Injuries have been a storyline for the No. 9 MSU men’s basketball team all season, but the sun seems to be peeking over the horizon.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Merchant not concerned for MSU women's basketball after loss
Saturday’s 76-56 loss to No. 21 Nebraska wasn’t the result head coach Suzy Merchant wanted. But she’s not hitting the panic button yet. At her weekly press conference Tuesday, Merchant addressed the No.
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.
SPORTS
Gymnastics team prepares with mock meets
Six meets away from the Big Ten championships the MSU gymnastics team is looking for ways to get themselves into a competitive mindset.
COMMENTARY
MSU’s liberal, practical education admirable
0On Feb. 12, 1855, Gov. Kingsley Bingham signed a bill, creating the Agricultural College of the State of Michigan, which eventually became MSU. On July 2, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Morrill Act, which supported land-grant colleges and universities.
COMMENTARY
ASMSU’s new president right to focus on image
Kiran Samra isn’t like most of ASMSU’s previous presidents. She is not a James Madison student, and she’s a woman. But most unlikely, she’s never voted on an ASMSU bill.
MICHIGAN
Student allegedly sexually assaulted in residence hall
A student was allegedly sexually assaulted at about 11:30 p.m. on Feb. 9, according to police. The victim, a female student, told police she was first assaulted at a party off campus, MSU police Sgt.
SPORTS
Campbell charged with aggravated assault, one other charge in Wayne County
MSU football verbal commitment Jayru Campbell received some bad news today as he was charged with two adult felonies by Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy.
MSU
Students prepare for career fair
More than 100 employers will arrive on campus to recruit students during the Summer Job and Internship Fair on Wednesday.