NEWS
Roberts to face pretrial
The man accused of attacking an MSU student will face his pretrial Tuesday morning.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
For Izzo, dreams of success come true
Tom Izzo is living the dream this week — he just hopes it doesn’t turn into a nightmare. His No.
FOOTBALL
Then and now
Regardless of what happens in Saturday’s Big Ten Championship Game, No. 10 MSU now can be remembered as the only program with multiple Legends Division titles — the Big Ten is switching to an East-West division alignment next season. Before trying to avenge their 2011 loss in the conference championship at the hands of Wisconsin, the then-No. 11 Spartans had to take care of Minnesota on senior day. Now, the sights are set on an undefeated showdown with No. 2 Ohio State.
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Journalism students help write international student guide
MSU journalism students have created a book to help answer some of the questions international students have once they arrive on the banks of the Red Cedar River. For the past semester, MSU journalism students in JRN 492, Seminar in Journalism, have been working to help generate conversations among the growing crowd of international students.
MICHIGAN
Pro-life group sends petition on abortion insurance to legislature
A petition that would require women to purchase health insurance for abortions could soon head to the state legislature. Legislators have 40 days to act on the petition, which potentially could amend available coverage through the Affordable Care Act in Michigan, which would require women to pay an optional rider ahead of time for abortion coverage, including instances of rape, incest and unwanted pregnancies.
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Student Health Services begins handing out flu prevention packs
Students looking to stay healthy through the end of the semester can find new resources in their dorms, neighborhood clinics and recreational sports facilities. MSU Student Health Services has begun to distribute 20,000 Cold and Flu Packs throughout campus, communications manager Kathi Braunlich said.
COMMENTARY
Abortions should be covered by insurance
Insurance coverage for some abortions, including in cases of rape or incest, is a simple majority vote away from being nixed in Michigan.
COMMENTARY
Low minimum wage hits close to home
Most of us think of McDonald’s workers as high schoolers flipping burgers to pay for gas. Unfortunately, that isn’t the case anymore.
FEATURES
Alumni create pilot series on African-American life
Aiming to create a series reflective of black families in America, Emerald Sky Performance Arts is airing the pilot of “The 10th” Jan. 2 in the Royal Oak Main Art Theatre. The drama contains around a dozen MSU alumni involved in everything from producing and writing the pilot to playing roles in it.
FOOTBALL
Six Spartans earn Big Ten first-team honors
With the nation’s No. 1 defense residing in East Lansing, it was all but guaranteed the Spartans would make their presence known in the Big Ten football awards. Six members of the No. 10 MSU football team earned All-Big Ten first team honors from the coaches, the program’s highest amount since 1966 — the last time the Spartans claimed a national title.
MICHIGAN
Legislators working to allow breeding of large predators in Michigan zoos
A bipartisan group of state legislators are attempting to rework an act that makes Michigan the only state in the nation that prevents zoos from breeding large predators.
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ROTC giving back to community through Toys for Tots Foundation
Holiday season might be to a great extent about shopping, but a lot of people still are holding on to the tradition of helping out the less fortunate during this time and brightening up their holidays, including members of MSU’s Spartan Battalion. The Spartan Battalion, Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, or ROTC, is helping the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve collect toys for its Toys for Tots Foundation.
VOLLEYBALL
MSU volleyball earns NCAA bid, will play Ohio
With heady anticipation, the volleyball team sat in the Varsity S Club room of Spartan Stadium, waiting to see ‘Michigan State’ appear on the bracket on the screen.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Merchant: 'It's not going to get any easier'
Entering the game with a five-game winning streak, the No. 21 MSU women’s basketball team was stunned on its home court Sunday evening losing to IPFW, 81-76.
MICHIGAN
East Lansing police investigating domestic murder-suicide
East Lansing police are investigating a murder-suicide that occurred this weekend. According to a police statement, East Lansing residents 91-year-old Alfred Clausen and 91-year-old Jean Clausen were found dead Sunday when police were dispatched to their home at 1234 W. Saginaw Highway.
FEATURES
Suiting up for winter's chill
The winter chill officially has set in and only plans to get worse. For students who need to walk the span of campus on a regular basis, it is necessary to cover up to stay warm and keep frostbite at bay. Here are some winter clothing essentials that anyone facing Michigan’s brutal winters should keep in their closet.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball earns at-large bid to NCAA tourney
The No. 19 MSU volleyball team earned an at-large bid to the first round of the NCAA Tournament, and will face Ohio in Lexington, KY in the first round on Friday, Dec.
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Ongoing campaign looks to build Spartan brand
Early testing showed that MSU’s Spartans Will campaign to change the university’s image is working, but the early success hasn’t deterred those in charge from pushing new projects full speed ahead.
FOOTBALL
To Indy And Beyond
History was made on Saturday, clearing the way for significantly more momentous milestones before the book is closed on MSU’s 2013 football season. No.