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ICE HOCKEY

MSU hockey holds off Penn State for first road win of season

It wasn’t pretty, but MSU hockey will take it. The team recorded its first road win of the season Saturday, coming from behind to beat Penn State, 2-1, at Pegula Ice Arena in University Park, Pa. MSU (9-13-7 overall, 3-5-6-4 Big Ten) was held to a season-low 13 shots in the game, but was able to capitalize on a few fluke bounces, with junior forward Matt Berry scoring the game-winning goal with 5:04 left in the third period.

ICE HOCKEY

Hockey ties Penn State in regulation, wins shootout

It was a different day but the same story for MSU on Friday night, as the Spartan hockey team earned two points in a 2-2 tie at Penn State with a shootout victory. Friday was the fourth time in the last five games that MSU went to a shootout to determine the additional point in Big Ten standings.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

No. 9 MSU beats Northwestern by 15

Adreian Payne dominated as the No. 9 MSU men’s basketball team (21-4 overall, 10-2 Big Ten) put on a three-point shooting clinic in an 85-70 win against Northwestern (12-13, 5-7 Big Ten) Thursday night.

NEWS

Love at first swipe

It’s Friday night. You’re single and out with friends in your favorite bar, having a drink — or two, or three.

MICHIGAN

A place to jam

Among MSU’s many registered student organizations, the Guitar Club is one that might have a quiet voice in publicity, but a loud one in musical sound.?On Friday evenings inside Holmes and Bessey Halls’ classrooms, one can hear the sound of an amplifier’s feedback and then any kind of Rock n’ Roll.

FEATURES

Faces of love

When people see each other for the first time, there’s always that one physical feature that stands out. The interest for particular features varies from person to person.

MSU

Event touches on law student health

For many law students, mental health issues are the elephant in the room. This prompted the MSU College of Law to host an event on Thursday shedding light on issues and lending solutions.

FEATURES

No date, no worries

It’s Valentine’s Day. Restaurants will be overpopulated with lovesick couples and awkward first dates. Sales for chocolates and flowers are about to skyrocket and large, fluffy teddy bears will fly off the shelves. But those who aren’t going to be part of the smitten crowd don’t have to spend the evening moping. Instead, they should try to find activities to keep the day fun and relaxing. Here are some alternatives to the holiday blues for those who will find themselves single on Valentine’s Day.