MEN'S BASKETBALL
No. 9 MSU men's basketball rolls over Penn State, 82-67
Kenny Kaminski knew two hours before tipoff that he was going to have a big night.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
No. 9 MSU up on Penn State by 16 at halftime
After a disappointing performance the last time out, the No. 9 MSU men’s basketball team turned on the jets, and leads Penn State 46-30 at the half.
MICHIGAN
Prison escape brings recent budget cuts into question
The issue of security remains up for discussion within state government following the escape of convicted murderer Michael David Elliot from the Ionia Correctional Facility this past week.
MICHIGAN
Student loan bill could give grads new incentive
Graduates from Michigan universities soon may have a bigger incentive to stay in the state with the help of a newly proposed bill.
MICHIGAN
Red Cedar Spirits tasting room re-opened for business
After six months of renovations, the tasting room in Red Cedar Spirits is now, once again, open for business.
MICHIGAN
A fine trade
Haslett resident Gail Catron is the owner of the handmade fair trade shop Kirabo , 225 E. Grand River Ave.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU Hockey Report Card
With Ohio State heading to Munn Ice Arena this weekend, MSU hockey will kick off the second half of its Big Ten season.
FEATURES
MSU Women's Glee Club allows students a chance to learn music
For the 74 students enrolled in the MSU Women’s Glee Club, it’s more than a class — it’s a sisterhood. As the classroom in the Music Practice Building began to fill up on Wednesday, each of the members grabbed a red Solo cup and took it to a seat.
SOFTBALL
Softball team prepares to start season with series in Florida
The forecast over the next few days in De Land, Florida is in the high 60s and low 70s.
FEATURES
Faces of East Lansing
With his back straight and muscles relaxed, Joshua Routhier closed his eyes and drifted into the art of doing nothing for 20 minutes. Silence hovered over the still classroom as the 32-year-old psychology senior and two other people attempted to be in the present.
FEATURES
American Idol winner to perform Sunday night
Kris Allen, the 2009 American Idol winner who stole the hearts of millions across the nation, will be performing at The Loft in Lansing this Sunday. Since winning in 2009, Allen said his life has completely changed. The artist has released two albums, “Kris Allen” in 2009 and “Thank You Camellia” in 2011.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Spartan women's basketball hits road without Johnson
15 minutes before the opening tip against Illinois Wednesday night, MSU announced Kiana Johnson had been suspended indefinitely for a violation of team rules.
SPORTS
Gymnastics to take on Iowa in Breast Cancer Awareness Meet Friday
Compete what they practice. What better motto could the gymnastics team have?
COMMENTARY
Politics overshadow Olympic Games
Today, many of us likely will tune in to watch the Olympic Games unfold, but with an added skepticism based on what has been reported on Russia’s anti-gay laws, terrorist threats and harsh living conditions.
COMMENTARY
Performance pressure affects students, Olympic athletes alike
The 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, are about to begin. As always, figure skaters have found themselves in a spotlight that they do not receive at any other point in the four-year Olympic cycle. This time around, the light has fallen on a 22-year-old military brat who embodies the feisty American spirit: Ashley Wagner.
NEWS
Vehicles damaged near Kellogg Center
Two vehicles were damaged and some items were removed from one of them around 12:45 a.m. on Jan. 31 at ramp four near Kellogg Center, according to MSU Police.
MICHIGAN
Snyder asks to increase higher education funding
LANSING — In Gov. Rick Snyder’s budget recommendation released Wednesday, state officials called for MSU to receive a 6.1 percent increase in funding for the 2015 fiscal year.
FOOTBALL
21 recruits commit to football team
It’s one of the only days of the year when a fax machine is relevant: national signing day. Head coach Mark Dantonio and the MSU football program officially introduced one of the best classes in recent program history Wednesday with the commitment of 21 players.
MICHIGAN
Heating bills increasing with drastic cold temperatures
With the heat pumping into off-campus homes surrounding MSU during the frigid months, utility bills are skyrocketing, and even more so than in previous years. The high cost of this winter’s heating bills have some students grasping at straws to make their payments, DTN Area Director Emilie Wohlschied said. “I think everyone is feeling the pinch as far as the awful winter that we’ve been having,” Wohlschied said.
MICHIGAN
Team to review BWL handling of outages
On Wednesday night, a committee of six community members featuring former East Lansing City Council members and community activists was appointed to review the handling of Lansing Board of Water and Light’s response to a December power outage.