NEWS
Weather advisory issued for Thursday
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for snow and blowing snow, effective from 4 a.m.
FEATURES
Director of upcoming 'Batman vs. Superman' movie visits Broad
The Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum is known for its unusual architecture and unique artwork. These assets might be bringing Hollywood to MSU. Director Zack Snyder visited the museum this past Wednesday, creating a swirl of speculation that the museum is a possible location for the upcoming “Batman vs. Superman” movie.
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ASMSU amending student rights report
ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, is in the process of suggesting amendments to the document outlining the rights and responsibilities of MSU students.
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MSU bra drive benefits victims of sex traffiking
Amnesty International MSU, an on-campus organization advocating for international human rights, has organized a bra drive sponsored by the Free The Girls organization that started on Jan.
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Trustees slated to vote on projects
Trustees to vote on projects ?The MSU Board of Trustees is slated to vote this Friday on a contract regarding the artificial grass installment at Munn field for use by the Spartan Marching Band.
FEATURES
Snacking up for the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is approaching on Sunday, the nation will gather around the TV to watch the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos battle it out. For college students, it’s a night to hang out with friends and eat good food. Here are a few quick recipes students can create to contribute to the celebrations.
SPORTS
Spartan wrestling looks to bounce back after loss to Illinois
Another tough weekend is ahead for the Spartan wrestling team as it takes on No. 1 Penn State on Friday at Jenison Field House.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Women's basketball to host Wisconsin on Thursday
After two consecutive disappointing home losses last week against weaker competition, the women’s basketball team (13-7 overall, 5-2 Big Ten) regained its rhythm on the road Sunday, defeating Ohio State 82-68.
ICE HOCKEY
After missing eight games, Draeger plays against U-M in hockey
For sophomore defenseman John Draeger, this season hasn’t gone as smooth as he hoped it would. After playing in all 42 games as a freshman, Draeger has battled a lower body injury all season, causing him to miss the first eight games.
COMMENTARY
Boyfriend: Social media helps relationships
I hear it all the time, “social media ruins relationships.” I’ll agree that social media can create issues for couples that perhaps our parents’ generation never had to deal with, but I disagree with the notion that social media automatically dooms relationships. Instead of “ruining relationships,” I think social media is a valuable tool to bring people together and, if used correctly, actually can enhance your relationship.
MICHIGAN
I-96 shooter Raulie Casteel found guilty of nearly all charges in Livingston County
After about a day of deliberation, the jury reached a verdict Wednesday afternoon and found I-96 shooter Raulie Casteel guilty of nearly all charges. The alumnus was found guilty of one count of terrorism, once count of assault with a dangerous weapon and five weapons-related charges. He could face life in prison.
COMMENTARY
Girlfriend: Social media hurts relationships
Social media ruins relationships, and I mean that in the nicest way possible. Not only does social media offer the chance to spend hours stalking your significant other’s past, it also leaves room for jealousy, questions and worry.
NEWS
Jury finds Raulie Casteel guilty of terrorism
I-96 shooter Raulie Casteel was convicted of terrorism and other gun charges Wednesday afternoon in Livingston County Circuit Court. Casteel shot at 24 cars during October 2012 along the I-96 corridor.
NEWS
Obama gives State of the Union address
President Barack Obama has had an eventful year. The extent of the government’s online surveillance programs was leaked to the public.
NEWS
Council considers changing snow rules
Recent severe bouts of weather prompted talks of amending the city’s snow removal ordinance at Tuesday’s East Lansing City Council work session. Council members considered a proposal that would change requirements for cleaning snowfall off sidewalks.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Spartans defeat Hawkeyes in thrilling overtime play
The MSU men’s basketball team beat No. 15 Iowa 71-69 in Iowa City in an overtime thriller Tuesday night. Iowa hit 30 free throws, but didn’t score for more than 15 minutes during the second half and overtime.
NEWS
Casteel trial concludes with closing statements
If she hadn’t been driving between 80 and 85 miles an hour to pass the vehicle in front of her on that day in October of 2012, Jennifer Kupiec might not have missed the bullet that came flying toward the front of her car. Had she passed just a bit slower, she might have been dead. In his closing statement for the trial of the alleged I-96 shooter in Livingston County Circuit Court, Assistant Attorney General Gregory Townsend focused on the fear that 44-year-old Raulie Casteel left in the minds of witnesses that October, when he allegedly shot at 24 cars along the I-96 corridor. He said some of Casteel’s victims — spread across Ingham, Oakland, Livingston and Shiawassee counties — likely will live with the story of the incident for the rest of their lives. “These communities … were living in that state of fear, because they didn’t know what was going to happen until (Casteel) was apprehended,” Townsend said. In their closing statements, both Townsend and Casteel’s attorney spent Tuesday morning questioning Casteel’s actions, challenging the jury to decide whether he intended to hurt his victims. On Monday, the MSU alumnus testified that he never meant to hurt anyone.
NEWS
BRRRing on the cold
Despite sub-zero temperatures, risk of frostbite and the fact that the University of Michigan canceled classes for the first time on Tuesday since 1978, the university operated as usual. And many students were not happy about it. When supply chain management junior Ryan Pun heard the news, he started a petition on the official website of the White House to see how many students would stand up to the administration with him. Before the petition was taken down Tuesday morning “for violating terms of participation,” it had more than 300 signatures. “I just think it is unethical for MSU not canceling class in such weather,” Pun said.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Column: Role players step up for MSU in road win
It took a mob. It couldn’t have been just two people to make noise in place of Branden Dawson and Adreian Payne against the Hawkeyes on the road – it needed to be a mob. Luckily for MSU, the Byrd took the slew of role players on his wings down the stretch.
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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.