MEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU men's basketball leading Illinois on road
For his third straight game, senior forward Adreian Payne is out with a sprained foot, but so far it doesn’t look like the No.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU hockey beats Penn State at home, 3-0, for first Big Ten win
MSU made history on Friday night, securing its first win in the newly formed Big Ten Conference in program history, beating Penn State 3-0 at Munn Ice Arena.
NEWS
'We've become the comeback state'
Lansing – In his fourth State of the State address, Gov. Rick Snyder delivered a wide-ranging speech brimming with optimism, peppering in a slew of promises that included connecting young people with jobs and retaining an international work force. The governor emphasized the need to keep talented people from abroad working in Michigan, pledging to create a new office called the Michigan Office for New Americans to encourage legal immigration to the state. The initiative could impact more than 7,000 international students at MSU who are here on temporary visas. “If someone has the opportunity to come to our country legally let’s hold our arms open and say ‘Come to Michigan, this is the place to be,’” Snyder said. House Minority Leader Tim Greimel, D-Auburn Hills, pointed out that immigration is largely out of the hands of state leaders because it is a federal issue. In a press conference following Snyder’s speech, he said he doubted creating a state immigration office would make a difference, characterizing it as a public relations ploy. Whitmer also said Snyder’s encouragement of immigrating to Michigan was not wholehearted, given what she deemed “intolerant” legislation that recently had been passed in the state. “If you’re really going to say to the world, ‘Michigan’s the place to come,’ you’ve got to support all people,” Whitmer said. Sam Singh, D-East Lansing, said he liked the idea of taking steps with immigration, but thought the address missed a lot of details. “When you look at funding cuts to higher education, reinvestment in communities, (Snyder) didn’t even talk about those areas,” Singh said.
NEWS
I-96 shooter trial begins with victim testimony
Following jury selection, the trial for the alleged I-96 shooter began Thursday afternoon with victim testimony. MSU alumnus Raulie Casteel, 44, allegedly went on a shooting spree, shooting at 24 people between Oct.
MSU
University continues provost search
MSU will soon begin its search for a new university provost to replace Provost Kim Wilcox, who stepped down in July.
MICHIGAN
New high-tech learning facility opens up new opportunities for medical students
On Wednesday, Sparrow Hospital opened the Lansing Neurosurgery Learning Center, providing MSU medical students an opportunity to experience state-of-the-art technology and neuroscience lectures.
MSU
ASMSU kicks off semester with plans for campus, new programs
ASMSU’s committee meetings kicked off the semester broaching topics that included planning an event in honor of MSU’s Rose Bowl win and starting volunteer programs to help MSU students excel academically.
MICHIGAN
Enthusiasts flocked to Pavilion for annual RV show
Amid snow flurries and chilly weather, a group of recreational vehicle enthusiasts flocked to the Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education armed with visions of campfire and summertime.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU women's basketball wins first game at Iowa since 2007
For the first time since 2007, the women’s basketball team will leave Iowa City with a win. Aided by hot shooting from behind the arc, the women’s basketball team built a 21-point halftime lead and cruised to a win Thursday night, defeating Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, 87-72.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
No. 4 MSU men's basketball heading to Illinois on Saturday
MSU has a long tradition of success on the basketball court, but they’re one win away from putting another historic notch in their green and white belt. With a win in Champaign, Ill.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
On the road, MSU women's basketball leading Iowa by 21
The women’s basketball team hit on all cylinders in the first half against Iowa, entering halftime with a 49-28 lead.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Spartan men's basketball playing the numbers game this year
For the last two months, the No. 4 men’s basketball team’s starting five has looked like a carousel.
FEATURES
Rec Fest to take place Saturday
The 2014 Rec Fest, held at IM Sports-West on Saturday, will be the perfect time to find out what MSU Recreational Sports and Fitness Services will offer during the semester.
ICE HOCKEY
Visiting Penn State could help MSU hockey improve on offense
MSU will have two more opportunities to find its first win in the newly-formed Big Ten as the Spartans return home for the first time in more than a month against Penn State.
NEWS
Gov. Rick Snyder discusses college education, immigration in State of the State
In his fourth State of the State address, Snyder Gov. Rick Snyder delivered a sweeping speech that focused on the state’s successes while peppering in a slew of promises for the future, including creating more opportunities to connect with jobs. The governor emphasized the need to keep talented people from abroad in Michigan.
SPORTS
Following tough road loss, MSU wrestling facing No. 2 Minnesota
The wrestling team lost its first match of 2014 earlier this month to Iowa, 41-0, and will face No. 2 Minnesota today, two of the top teams in the country — and MSU will have to stop focusing on rankings in order to come out victorious. No.
FEATURES
Oscar-winning rapper Juicy J set to perform at MSU Auditorium
Get ready to pop your collar. Rapper Juicy J, who is best known for high energy songs like “Bandz A Make Her Dance,” “Scholarship,” and “Poppin’ My Collar,” will be performing at 7 p.m. on Saturday evening at the MSU Auditorium.
COMMENTARY
Campus encourages, supports diversity
The issue of diversity has been a conversation at the roundtable of scholars at many acclaimed colleges and universities for decades and continues to become a vital piece to the puzzle of the educational system. In a society where the demographics of people are changing rapidly, educators have made diversity one of the highest priorities.
COMMENTARY
Discuss international conflicts this MLK Day
Looking back on my primary education, every Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was marked by discussions of building relationships within a diverse community and leaving behind prejudices and discrimination. After a couple years of higher education and a handful of monumental experiences abroad, I have a question: Why were these discussions always framed in the local and national rather than the global? Yes, it is true that the day that memorializes the powerful civil rights leader allows us to look upon the manner in which we engage with our community and reflect on how we can create a space that looks beyond personal differences. In my eyes, this day should not only encompass a wide range of “differences” — be them racial, ethnic, national, sexual or political — but should do so across modern political lines. This winter, I went on a 10-day trip to Israel on behalf of The David Project, a Boston-based non-governmental organization, or NGO, focused on creating pro-Israel dialogue on university campuses. This experience, which took both Jewish and non-Jewish students from nine universities across the U.S.
COMMENTARY
Following Martin Luther King Jr.’s ideals is a challenge worth accepting
I like the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. It offers evidence of what America has overcome (thus far) as well as instruction for the continuous battle ahead. And make no mistake about it, the social, political and practical movement forward is indeed a fight that black Americans, Latin Americans, gay folks, women and progressive folks of all stripes are engaged in. But the King day itself has proven to be a great time of action, reflection and a celebration of the King ideals of love, peace, equality and civic duty. It is an optimistic day, pointing to greater possibilities for America. And who does not like feeling good sometimes?