MSU
Three candidates running for ASMSU presidency to speak
ASMSU, the university’s undergraduate student government, will host a town hall presidential debate at 6:30 p.m.
MSU
Health department pushes HPV vaccine for students
In light of Cervical Health Awareness Month, the Michigan Department for Community Health is stressing the importance of HPV vaccinations to prevent cervical cancer.
MICHIGAN
Larkin selected as next 54-B chief judge
54-B District Court Judge Andrea Larkin was appointed to serve as chief judge by the Michigan Supreme Court.
MICHIGAN
Suspect arraigned for Jet's Pizza robbery
A suspect in a November 2013 armed robbery against two MSU students working at Jet’s Pizza in Lansing Township was arraigned on eight felony charges this week.
MICHIGAN
ROTC cadets prepare attire for 107th annual ball
The cadets came in groups, lining up one by one, ready for the ultimate critique.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU escapes Iowa City with 71-69 win
The last team to beat Iowa in Iowa City was the MSU men’s basketball team, and they did it again Tuesday night as the No.
FEATURES
Three MSU startups nationally recognized
Three upcoming businesses with three unique missions, all created by the minds of MSU students, recently received recognition as part of the top 32 student startups in the nation in the Student Startup Madness business competition. The competition began in November with 64 teams from various universities across the country.
FEATURES
Local museums to feature exhibits for Black History month
Black History month is around the corner and a few local museums have recently opened exhibits catered to the history of influential figures who helped shape a diverse society for today.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU trailing Iowa by 4 at halftime
In a game that few thought would be low scoring, MSU trails Iowa 30-26 at the half in Iowa City, Iowa.
COMMENTARY
Racial intolerance must be addressed
At the beginning of January, MSU’s Office for Inclusion and Intercultural Initiatives launched Project 60/50, a program aimed at highlighting academic programs and hosting workshops and events to promote multiculturalism across campus.
COMMENTARY
Be active in promoting understanding
This is more of a call to engage than an opinion column. This is an honest inquiry — a challenge, a request, an invitation, a plea, a motion — to act.
SPORTS
Rivals meet again with Big Ten, state pride on line in gymnastics
Green and white. Maize and blue. It’s time for the rivals to meet again, but this time in gymnastics.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Despite win on Sunday, Johnson will continue to be essential for Spartans
The women’s basketball team’s return to form on offense happened with the subtraction of a key player on Sunday — junior guard Kiana Johnson.
ICE HOCKEY
Spartan hockey looks forward after loss to Michigan
Losing never leaves a good taste in your mouth — however, it can serve as a building block for improvement. A few days removed from the Spartans’ last game, a 5-2 loss to then-No.
NEWS
Attorneys give closing statements, jury deliberates in Casteel trial
HOWELL, Mich. – The jury will begin to deliberate on the charges against the alleged I-96 shooter on Tuesday afternoon in Livingston County Circuit Court. Both attorneys gave their closing statements in the trial of 44-year-old Raulie Casteel, who is accused of shooting at 24 cars in October of 2012 along the I-96 corridor, in locations that spanned across four different counties. In Livingston County alone, Casteel is charged with terrorism, assault with intent to murder, assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, felonious assault and five charges dealing with the possession and discharging of a firearm.
FEATURES
Alumna writes on mental illness stigmas
MSU alumna Samantha Stemler first envisioned her most recent novel through a vivid nightmare. The 22-year-old released her novel, “The King of the Sun,” on Dec.
NEWS
Spring recruitment begins
This week, many university sororities and fraternities will be opening their doors to prospective new members for spring recruitment. Unlike fall recruitment, spring recruitment for greek life is much more laid back, less structured and smaller for both fraternities and the few sororities that choose to participate. Although spring recruitment for most sororities has already wrapped up, a few are still holding events and open houses into this week.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Men's basketball loss triggers sense of urgency
Two days after sitting in the locker room with tears in his eyes after losing to Michigan, senior guard Keith Appling was nearly all smiles at Monday’s press conference. But just because he was wearing a smile doesn’t mean the pain of MSU’s 80-75 loss has gone away. “That’s a game not only myself, but my teammates wanted that win very badly,” Appling said.
NEWS
Casteel testifies in trial, provides details of crimes
HOWELL, Mich. – For fans across Michigan, the voice and imagery that accompany the Detroit Tigers baseball game broadcasts adds to the experience.
NEWS
MSU preps for the State of the Union
Although the White House blog hinted at President Obama’s anticipated State of the Union address focusing on “opportunity, action and optimism,” MSU students and faculty members are hoping to hear solid plans for the future. Social relations and policy junior Curtis Audette said he hopes income inequality and issues concerning students are addressed. “A lot of us are asking, as students, is it really worth it?” said Audette, who is the communications director for the Michigan Federation of College Democrats and a member of MSU College Democrats. Audette said the main reason recent graduates are finding it difficult to obtain a job and buy a house or car is because of surmounting debt. He hopes that Obama will take on the topics of tackling student debt and cutting the costs of rising tuition, which would help students create futures for themselves and stay in-state after graduation. Will Staal, chair of MSU College Republicans, said he expects the president to try and convince Americans to “come back and follow his agenda.” Staal, an interdisciplinary studies in social science senior, said 65 percent of Americans think the country is on the wrong track and that the healthcare initiative was handled the wrong way. He said in the future, he hopes for a leader that can put Americans’ best interests ahead of his or her party’s agenda. Staal said he believes Gov.