MICHIGAN
Man breaks into dorm while resident is in the room
A 19-year-old male student had his dorm room broken into while he was still in it, according to MSU police.
MICHIGAN
Whitmer meets with students to discuss abortion rights issues
On Wednesday evening in Case Hall, students convened to discuss recent state legislation about one of the nation’s most divisive issues — abortion. Michigan’s Senate Minority Leader Gretchen Whitmer, D-East Lansing, and a representative from Planned Parenthood of Michigan, fielded questions from MSU students. The event was hosted by MSU College Democrats and MSU Students for Choice.
MSU
Taking the helm
As Kiran Samra prepares to take over chief governing duties for MSU’s undergraduate student government, the main thing she’s hoping for is a chance to live out her vision. After working with the organization since her freshman year, most recently as chief of staff, she thinks she is ready to take the helm and make some serious waves. She was elected as the new ASMSU president last week and will run her first meeting Thursday.
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Friends create bracelets for Charlie Waller fundraiser
Charlie Waller’s legacy will forever live on within the walls of Marble Elementary School. This week, students are making and selling bracelets to raise money to buy a “buddy bench” in honor of their former schoolmate, who lost his battle with cancer in December.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Next three games key to men's basketball team's dominance
Take a peek at MSU’s next three games — Northwestern, Nebraska and Purdue. You look up, put a Mark Dantonio-esque smirk on your face and mutter the words “chip shots” under your breath. Come on, which one of those teams are basketball powers?
MICHIGAN
Old Town hosts chocolate celebration
Peanut butter buckeyes and mint-chocolate wafers were just some of the sweet treats offered at the Chocolate Walk Wednesday night in Lansing’s Old Town.
MICHIGAN
University celebrates its 159th birthday through LiveOn event
On Feb. 12, 1855, Kinsley S. Bingham likely did not consider what the small patch of land containing the newly-established Agricultural College of the State of Michigan would develop into more than 150 years later.
MICHIGAN
New moving company to provide jobs for students
Finding people to move students in and out of their East Lansing residences might no longer be an issue, thanks to a new moving service called Bellhops.
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.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Valentine's play crucial against Wildcats
It’s the dog days of the season for the MSU men’s basketball team.
SPORTS
Seniors prepping for final wrestling home match at Jenison
Coming off an 18-16 win against Indiana, the four seniors on the wrestling team are starting to realize that their season is coming to an end as the Big Ten championship is approaching next month.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Spartan women's basketball still feels in control after Nebraska road loss
The No. 25 women’s basketball team has sailed through great stretches of play this season.
ICE HOCKEY
Road trips creating big struggles for Spartan hockey
Maybe it’s the hotel beds. It could be the different ice surface or locker room. Perhaps it’s the crowd.
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.
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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.
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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.