COMMENTARY
Media industry needs new approach to piracy
Depending on who you ask, online piracy might appear a clear-cut issue.
COMMENTARY
Make Energy Transition Plan priority
Dear President Simon, As you may know, I have been trying to schedule a meeting with you to propose changes in the Energy Transition Plan. I was let down when I was told I should speak with Vice President Bill Beekman instead.
BASKETBALL
Spartans defeat Valparaiso, 65-54, in NCAA Tournament opener
By this point, Derrick Nix knows what’s on the line.
BASKETBALL
MSU leads, 35-18, in open game of NCAA Tournament against Valparaiso
In the first game of the second round of the NCAA Tournament, the MSU men’s basketball team (25-8) has a commanding 35-18 lead over Valparaiso (26-7)
SPORTS
Live chat: MSU men's basketball versus Valparaiso
The No. 3 seed MSU men’s basketball team opens the NCAA Tournament at the Palace of Auburn Hills against No.
ICE HOCKEY
The Edge of Greatness
When Tom Anastos didn’t get the call, he knew something was up. It was September 2010, and Anastos — now the MSU hockey coach — was serving as commissioner of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association, or CCHA — one of the most historically successful hockey leagues in the U.S. Penn State just announced it received an $88 million donation, which eventually turned into $102 million, to start Division I men’s and women’s hockey programs. The CCHA had a spot open with 11 teams in the league, three of which belonged to nearby Big Ten schools.
BASKETBALL
Appling, MSU prepared for NCAA tourney tip-off
AUBURN HILLS, Mich.— Returning to the place his childhood team won an NBA championship, this time ready to begin his own run for a title, Keith Appling couldn’t help but smile.
MICHIGAN
What to do when the handcuffs come out
Here are some tips on how to deal with a potential arrest.
MICHIGAN
State Senate reinitiates bill to offer free tuition
State Democrats are relaunching a $1.8 billion initiative to cover Michigan students’ college tuition, but some worry the plan to fund it by closing tax loopholes is not financially responsible for a state with a shaky economy. State Sen.
MICHIGAN
This year’s minor in possession citations up from last St. Patrick’s Day
Just more than twice as many minor in possession citations than last year were issued on campus this St.
MSU
Impact 89FM will not receive 2012-13 taxes
Impact 89FM will not be receiving $300,000 in already-collected student taxes from the fall 2012 and spring 2013 semesters, with a student refund in the future.
FOOTBALL
Former linebacker Hammock facing sentencing
A former MSU football player is set to be sentenced Monday for a misdemeanor drunken driving charge that occurred in February.
MSU
More than meets the eye with MSU KIN classes
While working to make class schedules, some students might be looking to kinesiology, or KIN, classes as an easy credit to fit their schedules. But sometimes there is more to the KIN classes than the name might convey.
MSU
Natural resources field sees increase in gender diversity
As fish and wildlife biologist Mamie Parker had men, women, students and professionals singing “Row, Row, Row Your Boat” during her presentation Wednesday afternoon in the James Madison College Library in Case Hall, Parker demonstrated the benefits of incorporating people from all different backgrounds by showing them how much better their voices sounded in unison.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Interactive timeline: Tracking the MSU men's basketball team's regular season
As MSU prepares to play in the NCAA Tournament today at the Palace of Auburn Hills, look back at the team’s regular season in this timeline.
MSU
Tim Wise speaks about race and gender issues
An eager crowd awaited Tim Wise as he walked to the stage in the Kellogg Center Auditorium Wednesday evening. Students, faculty and alumni packed together in the small auditorium as he spoke on issues of race and gender in society.
MSU
Community reflects on Women’s History Month
Women at MSU have fought to get the rights they deserve on campus for decades. As part of Women’s History Month, women’s organizations on campus are showing students women can be successful in life. Here are some people who have helped make women and their rights more prevalent on campus.
MICHIGAN
Former City Center II property redemption period extended
DTN Management Co. purchased a deed Friday for a major former City Center II property from an investment group and reached an agreement with its current owner to allow them time to redeem it from foreclosure.
BASKETBALL
Breaking down the Midwest Region
One of the biggest lessons Tom Izzo said he’s learned from his first NCAA Tournament is to prepare not just for his first opponent, but instead for the entire weekend.