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FOOTBALL

Dantonio on QB choice: "This is a day-to-day thing"

Stephen Brooks
September 9, 2013

In preparation for South Florida last week, head coach Mark Dantonio informed sophomore quarterback Connor Cook on Monday that he would be starting against the Bulls. Cook then practiced all week as the starter, and redshirt freshman Tyler O’Connor worked as the backup because the coaches wanted to give him his first game experience. The public first learned Cook got the nod hours before kick off Saturday.

MEN'S SOCCER

MSU students off to see USA vs. Mexico in Columbus

Zach Smith
September 9, 2013

The legend of Dos a Cero is more than just a score, it’s a trio of results that will live in U.S. Soccer’s history forever. The last three times the U.S. and Mexico have tangled in World Cup qualifiers in the U.S. were in Columbus, Ohio at Columbus Crew Stadium. Each time the score ended in 2-0 in favor of the Americans.

VOLLEYBALL

Hot start for volleyball is just the beginning

Omari Sankofa II
September 9, 2013

At the eve of the 2013 volleyball season, junior libero and co-captain Kori Moster made it abundantly clear — the Spartans are striving for more. Following a successful 2012 season, it only fits that the bar has been raised. After a Sweet 16 exit last year, MSU’s appetite for success has grown. The Spartans yearn for a Final Four appearance. A national championship berth would be even better.

COMMENTARY

Ansari gives truths, laughs at Wharton

Summer Ballentine
September 9, 2013

Aziz Ansari wasn’t exactly his goofy Tom Haverford or Raaaaandy self on Friday at Wharton Center, and he didn’t crack jokes about being the “brown Ryan Gosling” or talk about his porky cousin Harris’ obsession with Cinnabon and “Lost.” For most of his 90-minute show, Ansari went into painstaking detail about how much it sucks to be single.

COMMENTARY

Freshman’s journey to discover local food

Olivia Dimmmer
September 9, 2013

I like to think of myself as a food connoisseur. Not to brag, but I eat at least three meals a day — four, if you count late-night ice cream binges. One of the first questions I had when I began my freshman year was, “Where can a girl go to get a good bite to eat around here?” Of course, the first answer I got was, “Brody, duh.”

NEWS

Going behind the camera

Geoff Preston
September 9, 2013

The first day of a college class usually entails a brief overview of the syllabus before the professor sends students on their way.

MICHIGAN

First Fridays, Downtown Lansing 101 draw students downtown

Ariel Ellis
September 8, 2013

Two events geared towards exposing Lansing’s vibrancy aimed to help students experience all that East Lansing’s neighboring city has to offer Friday. Lansing’s First Fridays, which encourage commutes from East Lansing to Lansing with business deals and free bussing, and a new student-specific event called Downtown Lansing 101 featured later hours and specials from 35 downtown businesses.

MICHIGAN

Grove Gallery & Studios celebrates five years in business

Meg Dedyne
September 8, 2013

A homegrown art gallery nestled in downtown East Lansing celebrated five years of survival and growth Sunday with food, community art projects and camaraderie. Several community members came to join a Celebrating Survival event at Grove Gallery & Studios, 325A Grove St. The event included group participation in a weaving using mixed materials, seeing the upgraded space and enjoying a versatile mix of the 12 members’ latest works.

MICHIGAN

Police investigating on-campus moped thefts

Katie Abdilla
September 8, 2013

MSU police are investigating a string of on-campus moped thefts they believe were orchestrated by minors from Lansing. MSU police Detective Lorrie Bates said between 10 and 15 student-owned mopeds were stolen from campus during Welcome Week. The thefts initially began in April, when about 20 mopeds were stolen within the three-week period before the spring 2013 semester ended.

MICHIGAN

E.L. Library welcomes international students

April Jones
September 8, 2013

Libraries are known for the abundance of resources they provide to the community, whether it’s in the form of books, computer access or expert advice. On Sunday, the East Lansing Public Library, hosted its fourth annual East Lansing Welcomes the World event, informing and feeding MSU international students as an act of welcoming them to their new community.

FEATURES

Comedian Aziz Ansari engages full audience

Anya Rath
September 8, 2013

Almost every seat was filled on Friday night when comedian and actor Aziz Ansari performed at the Wharton Center. The “Parks and Recreation” star was brought by the Residence Halls Association, or RHA. The show sold out the about 2,300 seats, with 2,000 of those seats filled by students, Russell James, director of special events for RHA, said.

FEATURES

Broad concert gives student bands the stage

Olivia Dimmer
September 8, 2013

Andy Milad spent his Friday night in the sculpture garden of the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, flailing his arms and passionately kicking his leg out whenever his drummer dropped a beat. Milad, an Arts and Humanities junior and lead singer of the band Wayne Szalinski, performed with the other three band members at the museum’s concert Friday. The concert and exhibition was held at the museum to welcome back students and give a performance space for student-run bands Wayne Szalinski and The People’s Temple.

FOOTBALL

Defensive dominance wins another

Dillon Davis
September 8, 2013

Fifty-six yards. That’s the amount of yards it took sophomore defensive end Shilique Calhoun upon picking off a third-quarter pass thrown by South Florida quarterback Bobby Eveld to find his way into the end zone for the second time that day. That’s the play that’s propelled Calhoun into the national discussion, earning him the distinction by defensive coordinator Pat Narduzzi as MSU’s “running back on defense.”

FOOTBALL

Defense can't be only point producers

Stephen Brooks
September 8, 2013

Max Bullough was refreshingly honest Saturday evening when asked if his defense could maintain its elite performance and surprising point production throughout the season. “No, I don’t think so,” he said with a laugh.