BASKETBALL
Adversity over course of 4 years bonds Nix, Izzo
Derrick Nix is many things. Articulate, brash, confident, cocky, funny, stubborn. But one word likely has never been used — softy.
NEWS
Police departments to increase presence for St. Patrick’s Day
As some students prepare for green beer and a weekend of partying to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, as well as the Big Ten men’s basketball tournament, local law enforcement is preparing for an influx of drinking-related crimes, and experts hope students stay safe and behave responsibly.
MSU
Training program gives former homeless veterans second chance
After living in a homeless shelter and being unemployed for about nine months, Joe Braunsdorf has a place to stay and a steady income in a field he never imagined he would find himself in — meat processing.
MICHIGAN
Marching on: Vietnam veteran walks in salute of America
Haslett resident Colin Campbell started walking and waving in the 1980. He added a flag after 9/11. Throughout the years, people have stopped, giving him gifts and even job offers.
MSU
Festival to bring American Indian culture to campus
The North American Indigenous Student Organization, or NAISO, expects to draw thousands for the Native American culture event at the “Powwow of Love” starting at 10 a.m. Saturday at Jenison Field House.
MICHIGAN
City officials, residents have hope for future of downtown
East Lansing residents and officials from both MSU and the city came together to discuss ways to improve the downtown to make it successful at the East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road.
MSU
Light at end of tunnel for campus construction
At the Construction Junction meeting Thursday morning, project leaders reviewed some of MSU’s construction projects and their progress.
FEATURES
St. Paddy's Day happenings around MSU
St. Patrick’s Day weekend is finally here. Although temperatures won’t reach the highs of last year, businesses will still have their own festivities to celebrate the green holiday. Here’s a quick rundown of what to expect.
MSU
ASMSU passes slew of 10 bills Thursday night
ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, passed a slew of 10 bills Thursday night, ranging from plans to help student communication with professors, to a bill to increase the student tax by $0.50 to provide safe evening transportation.
FEATURES
Coolest MSU/St. Paddy's Day clothing
Among the staples for having a successful St. Paddy’s Day, the appropriate wardrobe choice is at the top of the list. Anything and everything green is a high expectation, and heckling is sure to follow suit for those falling subpar.
FEATURES
Word on the street
This weekend is a favorite amongst MSU students. See what other Spartans have planned for Sunday’s holiday.
ICE HOCKEY
Spartans to travel to face Miami (Ohio) in CCHA playoffs
With two wins separating the MSU hockey team from another trip to Joe Louis Arena, Chris Forfar said it would be “awesome” to play there again, but the senior forward’s thoughts are on the task directly ahead.
SOFTBALL
MSU headed to Indiana for tournament this weekend
The MSU softball team will head to Bloomington, Ind., this weekend for its final tournament before the Big Ten season gets underway. The team is looking to improve on fundamentals as well as get acclimated to colder weather in the Midwest.
COMMENTARY
St. Patrick’s Day survival guide
This Sunday marks every college student’s favorite holiday: St. Patrick’s Day. To help you have a safe and happy holiday, opinion editor Katie Harrington and opinion writer Greg Olsen have compiled a list of tips that will help you have a Gaelic old time.
COMMENTARY
East Lansing home to more than students
When headlines reference MSU as a party school and contribute to stereotypes, the accompanying stories often fail to mention all the great things we do as Spartans.
MICHIGAN
Student reports sexual assault in dorms
A student was sexually assaulted early Monday in West Holmes Hall, according to MSU police. A 19-year-old female was meeting with friends at about 1:30 a.m.
NEWS
Breaking Down the MSU Budget
Let’s state the obvious. MSU might not be the cheapest place to get an education — at least that’s how media arts and technology senior Briana Booker feels. In hindsight, when Booker knows she’ll be more than $40,000 in debt after graduation next December, she’s not convinced the schooling will have been worth the high cost. As tuition costs steadily have increased throughout the past 10 years, totaling 69.8 percent of MSU’s general fund budget in the 2012-13 fiscal year, some students are left wondering exactly where their tuition dollars are going.
MICHIGAN
Argentinian cardinal named Pope Francis
Not long after the white smoke lifted from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio greeted Rome and the world as Pope Francis on Wednesday on the balcony of St.
MICHIGAN
E.L. crackdown on drunken driving
Students can expect an increase in police officers around East Lansing for the next three weeks, which encompass St.
MICHIGAN
Prof. could face lesser charges
College of Veterinary Medicine assistant professor Patricia Schenck, charged with felony neglect of 10 or more animals, could plead guilty to a lesser charge Friday, Clinton County Prosecutor Charles Sherman said.