BASKETBALL
Spartans defeat Iowa in barn burner, 59-56, advance to Big Ten Tournament semifinal
In the college basketball world, desperation can be a strange feeling.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU shuts out Miami (Ohio), 3-0, in CCHA playoffs
_Oxford, Ohio_— In the first match of the second round of the CCHA playoffs, MSU shut out Miami (Ohio) — ranked third in the NCAA, — 3-0. The Spartans came out with a fire underneath them, scoring two goals in the first period and putting pressure on the CCHA top-seed.
BASKETBALL
MSU trails Iowa, 30-20, in second round of Big Ten men's basketball tournament
With a potential NCAA Tournament bid on the line, many expected Fran McCaffery and No. 6 seed Iowa to come out swinging in a second-round matchup against the No. 8 seed MSU men’s basketball team. And after one half of play, the Hawkeyes look like a team who wants to go dancing.
SPORTS
Live chat: MSU men's basketball versus Iowa
The MSU men’s basketball team takes on Iowa in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament in Chicago.
ICE HOCKEY
Keys to victory for MSU hockey against Miami (Ohio)
Sitting in MSU hockey’s way of a trip to Joe Louis Arena is a series with one of the top ranked teams in the country: Miami (Ohio).
MICHIGAN
Officials not enforcing parking restrictions in city lots, structures on St. Paddy's Day
To prevent residents and students from taking a risk and driving drunk, the East Lansing Parking and Code Enforcement, or PACE, will not be enforcing overnight parking restrictions in any downtown parking lots or structures on St. Paddy’s Day.
MICHIGAN
MSU professor sentenced to probation in animal neglect case
College of Veterinary Medicine assistant professor Patricia Schenck will not face jail time for previously alleged neglect of 17 dogs in her Clinton County home.
BASKETBALL
Front and Center
Tom Izzo has never been afraid to send a message. Coming off a loss to then-No. 7 Indiana, the MSU basketball team returned to Breslin Center in January in need of a victory against a tough Illinois team.
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.