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ASMSU hopes to hold carnival weekend before elections
ASMSU plans on holding a carnival the weekend before the upcoming elections week, April 8-15.
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Lyman Briggs College shows diverse talents at talent show
Dressed in purple and white skull leggings with a ripped tank top and a white-and-black polka-dot bandana to match his electric guitar, Tom McCollum, Lyman Briggs College math instructor, rocked out to a solo — bringing out a side he doesn’t usually show to students in class.
MICHIGAN
Police, university officials define sexual consent related to alcohol
A national discussion on sexual assault and issues of consent is hitting college campuses after two high school football players from Steubenville, Ohio were found guilty of raping a drunken 16-year-old female acquaintance in August 2012.
MICHIGAN
One Book, One Community book selected for 2013
“The Yellow Birds” by Kevin Powers has been selected as the One Book, One Community, or OBOC, novel for 2013.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Bell, Pickrel look to step up play in opening round of tournament
The MSU women’s basketball players boarded their flight to College Park, Md., yesterday with three letters on their mind: WTW.
SPORTS
Gymnastics prepares for Big Ten Tournament in E.L.
If the MSU gymnastics team wants to go to NCAA Regionals next month, they must do well at the Big Ten Championships this weekend at Jenison Field House.
FEATURES
Rwandan artist talks creativity
For artist and activist Emmanuel Nkuranga, it’s all about giving second chances through art.
FEATURES
'Of Mice and Men' to take stage at Wharton
Christopher McFarland of The Acting Company said “Of Mice and Men” is a huge part of American culture.
COMMENTARY
15 things you won’t miss about MSU
It’s a true college tragedy. It’s 3 p.m. Thursday, and you and your friends decide to start your weekend off early. So you head down to the The Riv to share a few pitchers at ‘Rama. Only one problem: it’s 10 degrees, snowing and the line is wrapped halfway around the building.
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.