FOOTBALL
Defensive backfield looks to step up after losing Adams
Johnny Adams is headed to the NFL draft, and Darqueze Dennard has been out the entire spring.
BASEBALL
Indiana weekend sweep spurs confidence for MSU
Jimmy Pickens couldn’t stop smiling. With a line of eager autograph seekers waiting behind him, it’s tough to blame the sophomore outfielder who had the weekend of his life.
SOFTBALL
Spartan softball to take on Notre Dame at home
This week will provide opportunities for the MSU softball team to regain some traction with non-conference games today and tomorrow after a weekend sweep at the hands of Michigan knocked the Spartans from second place in the Big Ten.
BASKETBALL
Recent alum to replace MSU radio legend
After being hired by WKAR in 1974 and taking over WKAR’s “Sportstalk/870” in 1985, it’s been the soft and welcoming tone of Earle Robinson’s voice coming across the airwaves, always polite and eager to discuss the most pressing local sports news.
FEATURES
Local teen starts MMA career in East Lansing
From a young age, Alyse Anderson wanted to fight — with or without her parents’ approval. The Mason High School senior grew up around martial arts, as her father, John Anderson, ran a karate school when she was younger.
FEATURES
Event combats 'rape trail' stigma
The walkway along the Red Cedar River is a convenient path to class for many students. However, it suffers from an unfortunate nickname — the “rape trail.”
COMMENTARY
2014 budget proposal helpful, insubstantial
The president’s attention to college students is an encouraging sign, no doubt, but this news is not something to rejoice about just yet.
COMMENTARY
Dealing with SAD
For many, the transition from dreary winter days to the sunny months of spring brings lower levels of stress and consistently happier moods. The change in mood experienced by many is caused by more than seeing life in a new light — it is caused by the change in light itself.
NEWS
Two explosions hit Boston Marathon, MSU presence at scene
Two explosions have occurred at the Boston Marathon finish line, with news outlets reporting numerous injuries.
NEWS
Overcoming Obstacles
Jordyn Castor knows where she’s going on campus — perhaps better than many students who might wander around MSU with a map in their hands their first year at the university. But unlike most students, Castor is completely blind. “People will come up to me and ask, ‘Do you know where you are?’ … And people get nervous when I go down stars, which I guess I understand,” the computer science sophomore said, laughing.
FEATURES
Carrie-d the Breslin: Country star, Hunter Hayes play sold-out show
A flood of sundresses and cowboy boots made their way to the Breslin Center from all directions, dressed in anticipation for a concert that sold out twice. Country star and former-American Idol winner Carrie Underwood made a stop Saturday night at Breslin as a part of her “Blown Away Tour.” Tara Peplowski, the marketing and group sales manager for Wharton Center and Breslin, said the show sold out despite the show’s promoter opening up more seats Friday afternoon.
MSU
Agriculture Hall gets new name
More than 150 years after U.S. Congressman Justin S. Morrill pioneered the establishment of MSU as a land-grant institution within the Morrill Act, and with the looming demolition of MSU’s 103-year-old Morrill Hall, the MSU Board of Trustees voted to keep the Morrill’s history apparent on campus.
MSU
Spartans across US, world volunteer during service day
Although alumna Libby DuBay has lived in Los Angeles since graduating in 1985, she remains an active member of the Spartan family.
MSU
Room and board, FRIB, dean voted by trustees
At Friday morning’s MSU Board of Trustees meeting, the trustees approved policy adaptations and construction projects, including a 3.9 percent room and board rate increase and the construction of a Bio Engineering Facility on campus.
SOFTBALL
Michigan sweeps softball team in 3-game series
It was a weekend of disappointment for the MSU softball team as the Spartans were swept in a three-game series by No. 12 Michigan.
MICHIGAN
Girls’ Day Out draws East Lansing businesses
Although snow, sleet and every other type of precipitation was pouring down on the streets of East Lansing, that didn’t stop people from coming out to the city’s second-annual Girls’ Day Out event Saturday downtown.
MSU
Successful Black Women of MSU host 2nd Peace Summit
“Peace, social justice, and unity should not stop after one year,” said Lauren Moore, president of Successful Black Women of MSU, or SBWMSU. “This is an opportunity for all people to build knowledge and make connections.”
MSU
Software created by alumni personalizes large lectures
Using GoSoapBox software, students can indicate when they are confused by the lecture material, instructors can administer quizzes and polls, and the class can provide anonymous feedback to teacher questions.
MICHIGAN
Obama proposes FY14 budget, could bring funds to students
If the White House has anything to say about it, students soon can look forward to a little extra help when it comes to managing the cost of a college education.
MSU
Senior Class Council’s 5K to support emergency needs fund
With warmer weather on the way, many organizations have been rolling out the finish line ribbons to host 5K charity events, including the Senior Class Council.