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Alleged I-96 shooter pleads no contest but mentally ill in Oakland County case

Katie Abdilla
October 30, 2013

The alleged I-96 shooter, an MSU alumnus, pleaded no contest but mentally ill Wednesday afternoon for felony assault and weapons charges in Oakland County. Raulie Casteel, 44, will be sentenced in Oakland County on Jan. 30, according to the Detroit Free Press. He was arrested on Nov. 5 and charged with assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, along with several felony firearms charges. Casteel allegedly went on a random shooting spree involving 24 people between Oct. 16-27 of last year on the I-96 corridor. Only one person was injured.

MSU

ASMSU bill calls for new higher-ed fund

Nolly Dakroury
October 30, 2013

ASMSU’s policy committee recently passed a bill calling for the state Legislature to pass a resolution related to an increase on the Michigan Sales Tax, with the goal of creating a post-secondary education fund.

BASKETBALL

Schilling makes his mark on men's basketball season exhibition, starting competition

Zach Smith
October 30, 2013

Tuesday was a night of firsts for Gavin Schilling. In the MSU men’s basketball team’s season opening 101-52 exhibition win against Grand Valley on Tuesday night, the highly touted freshman forward made his first appearance in green and white. “I had the mindset coming in that I can’t be too nervous, and I expected good things,” Schilling said. “Nothing new, nothing surprising. I played good and brought a lot of good things to the team tonight.”

NEWS

Watching the throne

Robert Bondy
October 30, 2013

As the temperature continued to fall toward freezing Monday night, members of the Spartan Marching Band who guarded the bronze Sparty statue found themselves outnumbered. Twenty Michigan fans dressed in maize and blue hockey jerseys warily approached the intersection of Kalamazoo Street and Chestnut Avenue, and were met by half as many green and white varsity jackets. Two of the Michigan fans asked permission for a group photo with Sparty. Skeptically, the band members said yes. What followed was a haze of fists beating on bronze, and what one band member perceived to be a U-M fan wielding a dildo. Johnny Spirit came to the rescue, shoving the assailants away. The pack of Wolverines scampered off into the night.

NEWS

Pretrial of East Lansing man in alleged assault moved

Katie Abdilla
October 30, 2013

The pretrial of the man accused of assaulting an MSU student has been postponed until December. East Lansing resident Samuel Roberts, 22, was arrested in the early morning of Oct. 19 on charges of assault against his ex-girlfriend, holding her in his apartment against her will and preventing her from alerting authorities.

MSU

U-M pres. to speak at MSU fall graduation

Justine McGuire
October 30, 2013

With a football showdown looming between MSU and the University of Michigan, it was announced on Tuesday that U-M President Mary Sue Coleman will become a Spartan — sort of — when she receives an honorary doctorate of laws degree at a December commencement.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Lady Spartans tip off against Ferris State tonight

Derek Blalock
October 29, 2013

It’s the start of a new season, and the No. 18 women’s basketball team will kick off the preseason Wednesday as the Spartans look to improve on last year’s 25-9 record. MSU will face Ferris State at 6 p.m. on Wednesday at Breslin Center for the first preseason game. The Spartans finished last season with their third-best record in school history and an appearance in the NCAA Tournament, before being knocked out in the second round by Maryland, 74-49.

VOLLEYBALL

Volleyball looks to get back to basics

Omari Sankofa II
October 29, 2013

The second half of the volleyball season is approaching, and the No. 14 Spartans will hope to begin the second half how they began the first one — with wins over Penn State and Ohio State. The first half upsets over then-No. 1 Penn State and then-No. 13 Ohio State were the first of a strong Big Ten start for volleyball. However, MSU (17-5 overall, 6-4 Big Ten) finished the first half with a four-game losing streak after winning the first 10.

FOOTBALL

Dantonio, players share personal past with rivalry

Dillon Davis
October 29, 2013

For nearly two decades, head coach Mark Dantonio has been surrounded by the Michigan rivalry — and he rarely backs down from the opportunity to talk about it. Whether it’s during his time at Ohio State, his coordinator days under head coach Nick Saban at MSU or his more than seven years as the head coach of the Spartans, Dantonio acknowledges the rivalry with the Wolverines is a part of who he, and by extension, his family have become.

MICHIGAN

New clothing company opens doors in E.L.

Irum Ibrahim
October 29, 2013

A new apparel store near the corner of Grand River Avenue and Abbot Road hopes to offer a unique twist on footwear to the East Lansing community and its visitors alike. Shoe and clothing chain VILLA had a soft opening Sunday, and will have its grand opening celebration this weekend. The East Lansing location is one of four new VILLA locations in the Midwest.

MICHIGAN

ROTC cadets test their skills with water training

Geoff Preston
October 29, 2013

The IM Sports-West swimming pool saw a team in a different uniform jumping from the diving board as several MSU ROTC cadets attempted to complete the Combat Water Survival Test on Tuesday. The test, which is required for cadets before they enter their final year of ROTC, consists of a three-meter blind jump from a diving board, a 10 minute continuous swim, five minutes of treading water, a 15-meter full equipment swim and an equipment ditch.

MSU

MSU reacts to Saudi Arabian driving protests

April Jones
October 29, 2013

An American 16-year-old’s right of passage has become a battle cry in Saudi Arabia as women demand the right to drive a car — a movement that’s captured the attention of people worldwide, including at MSU. Videos and pictures of the protest have circulated through Saudi women’s tactics of driving and then tweeting or posting Youtube videos of their unlawful actions.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

MSU sink Lakers in exhibition, 101-52

Stephen Brooks
October 29, 2013

They ran in transition. They showed off improved jumpers and mechanics. They eventually settled into the suffocating defense MSU has become known for under head coach Tom Izzo in their first public performance of the highly-anticipated 2013-14 season.

FEATURES

Ominous themes and eerie drinks

Ariel Ellis
October 29, 2013

Getting tired of the usual alcohol-gorged, theme-lacking Halloween parties? For those looking to throw a soiree that includes more than beer guzzling, here are some ways to spice up your Halloween bash.