FOOTBALL
Fonoti, Jackson return to football team fully recovered from injuries
Fou Fonoti and Travis Jackson are looking forward to getting back on the field with their brothers.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
No. 12-seeded Marist not intimidated by No. 5 MSU
When Marist women’s basketball coach Brian Giorgis looks at his team, he sees an interesting comparison to his first-round opponent in the NCAA Tournament this weekend.
FEATURES
MSU student anoints Sparty statue in form of conceptual art
On the afternoon of March 7, Sparty, MSU’s most iconic statue stood at the intersection of Red Cedar and Kalamazoo, just like any other day. Only on this day, the statue was being slathered in a golden coat of olive oil.
FEATURES
Review: Macklemore impresses big Breslin crowd
6:30 p.m. — Like many other MSU students, I ventured into the cold night on Tuesday with two people in mind: Macklemore and Ryan Lewis.
FEATURES
MSU club hockey takes 3rd national championship
For MSU Men’s Club Hockey team captain and forward Anthony Casali, beating Grand Valley State University to win the ACHA Men’s Division 2 National Championship was payback.
COMMENTARY
Retaining graduates key priority for state
According to a 2010 poll, Michigan ranked fifth in the nation for the total number of degrees and certificates awarded, and fourth for the total number of degrees and certificates in critical skill areas such as medicine, engineering and math.
COMMENTARY
All experiences open doors to future endeavors
In life, there seem to be a lot of things that are simple and easy to understand, but not plainly obvious. You know, those times when the answer in plain sight finally appears on our radar resulting in the classic “Aha” moment. One of those moments happened to me last Monday evening.
BASKETBALL
Nevada recruit Schilling headed to MSU
Auburn Hills — It was all smiles for Tom Izzo and the MSU men’s basketball team as they arrived at the Palace of Auburn Hills in preparation for their opening NCAA Tournament game today, and while their focus was on the task at hand, a bit of good news about the future made its way down the pike later in the day.
MSU
Wilcox no longer in running for chancellor at University of Wisconsin
Kim Wilcox, MSU’s standing provost, will not be the next University of Wisconsin chancellor, according to a release from the University of Wisconsin.
FEATURES
Asking for More
Even before he sauntered onto the stage, a packed Breslin Center awaited his presence. Chicago rapper Rockie Fresh was long gone.
MICHIGAN
House approves funds, still in jeopardy
Although a House subcommittee approved a 2 percent funding increase for Michigan universities Tuesday, funding could be at risk if unions enter new contracts before the right-to-work law takes effect in about a week.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Spartans have great chance for historic run
The squeaks of sneakers sprinting across MSU’s basketball practice court suddenly stopped as the 2009 Final Four banner billowed briskly against the wall Monday afternoon.
FOOTBALL
Seniors set sights high going into final spring practice period of their careers
When the MSU football team put their helmets on for the first time of the spring practice season Tuesday afternoon, it reminded Mike Sadler of a feeling he had in 2010.
BASKETBALL
One time Spartan, Crusader torn about NCAA matchup
Go ahead and ask Brandon Wood who he’s rooting for — at this point, nearly everyone else has.
FOOTBALL
Top 5 football story lines to watch this spring
With MSU football opening spring practice Tuesday, there are questions abound on both sides of the ball as the Spartans look to rebound from a disappointing 7-6 season in 2012.
MSU
Marathon of Majors hits Bessey Hall tonight
The Undergraduate University Division, or UUD, will be hosting the Marathon of Majors from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
MSU
MSU searching for university provost, ISP dean
At Tuesday’s Faculty Senate meeting, committee members adopted to recommend search processes for the university provost and the dean of International Studies and Programs, or ISP.
MSU
Social challenges brought to light in Tunnel of Oppression
Graduate student Catalina Natal not only was able to relate but also reminded of the many different types of oppression that exist when she traveled through the Tunnel of Oppression.
MICHIGAN
April public hearings set on proposed apartments at site of E.L. gas station
The proposed apartment complex would replace the existing BP gas station, 504 Michigan Ave. The complex would be four stories tall and feature 21 four-bedroom apartments, with the first floor used for both commercial space and parking, with 34 on-site parking spaces.
FEATURES
The take on the new Timberlake
Ladies and gentleman, Justin Timberlake is finally back with a new album.