NEWS
Police intervene in Cedar Village blaze
More than two hours into the riots that engulfed the streets Cedar Village, riot police on scene began intervening.
NEWS
RIOTERS DESCEND ON CEDAR VILLAGE; FIRES, CHAOS ENSUE
Immediately following MSU’s momentous victory against Ohio State, dozens of riots and furniture burnings broke out across the city.
NEWS
Couch fires spotted throughout East Lansing in wake of victory
Couch fires were witnessed throughout East Lansing Saturday in the wake of MSU’s victory in the Big Ten Championship game. Fires were spotted throughout the city, including locations such as Division Street, Ann Street and at the intersection of Spartan Avenue and Frye Street.
NEWS
MSU wins Big Ten championship, earns Rose Bowl bid
INDIANAPOLIS — The Spartans have won the Big Ten championship, earning their first trip to the Rose Bowl since 1988.
SOCCER
Men's soccer falls to Notre Dame in tourney
South Bend, Ind. — The run is over. The 11th seeded MSU men’s soccer team’s season came to an end Saturday night after a 2-1 loss to three-seed Notre Dame in the Elite Eight.
SPORTS
HALFTIME: MSU leads Ohio State, 17-10, in Big Ten Championship Game
No. 10 MSU came out swinging behind the arm of sophomore quarterback Connor Cook before No. 2 Ohio State found its footing and bounced back to make it a 17-10 game heading after one half of play in the Big Ten Championship Game. The Spartans took advantage of two pass interference flags on the game’s opening drive, which resulted in a 40-yard field goal from freshman kicker Michael Geiger. MSU also claimed the first big play of the night, a 72-yard bomb from Cook to junior wide receiver Keith Mumphery, sending the portion of the crowd clad in green into a frenzy. Cook threw another jaw-dropping pass to junior Tony Lippett for a 33-yard score, giving the Spartans an early 17-0 lead and MSU appeared to be in command. The Buckeyes’ explosive offense was stifled by MSU on their first three drives, generating just 36 yards.
ICE HOCKEY
Hockey falls to Minnesota in second game, 3-2
MSU (5-8-1, 0-1-0-1 B1G) fell on Saturday to No. 1 Minnesota Golden Gophers (12-2-2, 3-0-1-0 B1G) 3-2 at Munn Ice Arena, with the Spartans playing catch-up all game.
NEWS
Police officers, local kids pair up for Chrismas shopping
At 9 a.m. sharp, a motorcade of police cars come rolling into the parking lot, sirens wailing, horns blaring and lights flashing.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball beats Ohio in first round of NCAA tourney
The MSU volleyball team took care of business, beating Ohio in straight sets (25-21, 25-22, 25-19) to advance to the second round of the NCAA Volleyball Tournament.
BASKETBALL
Women's basketball falls on road at Va. Tech
The MSU women’s basketball team continued its recent struggles with a third-straight loss Saturday afternoon losing, 72-66, at Virginia Tech. Despite hitting two 3-pointers in the final minute of the game, the Spartans (5-4 overall) couldn’t get the comeback victory. MSU started three freshmen in the lineup because of junior guard Kiana Johnson missing her second straight game with an infection.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU hockey knocks off No. 1 Minnesota in shootout
?MSU (6-7, 1-0 B1G) played its best outing of the season, knocking off the No. 1 Minnesota Golden Gophers (11-2-2) in a shootout on Friday night at Munn Ice Arena.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball tourney match rescheduled to Saturday
Because of poor weather in central Kentucky, the 5 p.m. NCAA Volleyball Tournament first-round match between No.
NEWS
MSU community reacts to Nelson Mandela's death
Former South African leader Nelson Mandela died at age 95 on Thursday after a long-fought battle with a lung infection, drawing shocked reactions from the MSU community. Mandela’s name is one to mark the history books, carrying with it a story known across the globe. He was a known anti-apartheid revolutionary and, even after being convicted of treason and spending 27 years in prison, he was able to peacefully arrange an end to white minority rule in his country with his previous captors.
MSU
Spartan Marching Band in talks to collaborate with Eminem for ESPN promo
If all goes well, the MSU Spartan Marching Band could soon collaborate with famous Michigan-born rapper Eminem. Band officials got word earlier this week that the rapper might want to have the Spartans play a few bars of music for a promo airing on ESPN near the time of the Rose Bowl.
ICE HOCKEY
Hockey opens Big Ten play with top-ranked Minnesota
Coming all the way from Sweden, freshman forward Villiam Haag wasn’t completely familiar with all of the in’s and out’s of college hockey but one team he was aware of the Spartans’ next opponent — perennial powerhouse No.
MICHIGAN
Roberts preliminary exam moved
The preliminary exam for the man accused of holding an MSU student in his apartment against her will has been moved.
FOOTBALL
For Lewis, game offers chance at redemption
Ever since 11:52 p.m. on Dec. 3, 2011, Isaiah Lewis has patiently awaited a moment that was never guaranteed to arrive. At that minute, time ran out on MSU’s Big Ten title hopes. Wisconsin finished a second-half comeback against the Kirk Cousins-led Spartans, avenging a regular season loss at Spartan Stadium and claiming the league’s coveted Rose Bowl bid in the process.
MICHIGAN
Michigan surpasses energy efficiency goals
State officials say Michigan is exceeding its energy efficiency goals, saving companies $936 million in 2012, according to a new state report.
MSU
U.S. Sen. Carl Levin to speak at MSU on Friday
U.S. Sen. Carl Levin, D-Detroit, who has served as a legislator for more than 30 years, will visit MSU’s campus Friday to give a speech for ethics in the law profession. The Frank J. Kelley Institute of Ethics and the Legal Profession, in the MSU College of Law, holds a yearly lecture series — Levin’s will be this year’s centerpiece.
MICHIGAN
East Lansing offers winter break activities to students
As classes end and finals week begins, many students are feeling overwhelmed. This weekend, East Lansing has opportunities for students to enjoy annual events that have become a part of local holiday tradition.?