ICE HOCKEY
Spartans need series sweep this weekend
A fight to get out of last place might not be the position MSU hockey wants to be in, but it’s the reality.
COMMENTARY
Inclusion essential for unified campus
If MSU wants to establish a reputation for having an internationally-friendly environment, its students must be willing to broaden their cultural horizons and reach out to students of all backgrounds.
COMMENTARY
Lives of two 20-somethings vastly different
When you’re in your 20s, you don’t seem to have much influence on the fate of the world.
FOOTBALL
Roushar to interview for New Orleans Saints running backs coaching spot
Dan Roushar hasn’t always been the most popular man in town and, according to a new report, he might not be in town much longer.
NEWS
Tangled on the Web
Kate Smith knew there was something off about him. Maybe it was how his profile didn’t say much. Maybe it was how he kept messaging Smith — a student whose name has been changed to protect her privacy.
MICHIGAN
New apartment complex, HopCat bar discussed by planning commission
The East Lansing Planning Commission weighed in on whether to demolish a gas station to build a new apartment complex and whether to build a bar on the first floor of The Residences, 300 Grove St. during public hearings at Wednesday’s meeting.
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MSU to help propose ideas for E.L.
A city for short-term students and long-term community members — that is what MSU President Lou Anna K.
FEATURES
MSU alumnus wins Grammy for jazz
MSU alumnus Ben Williams expected to walk away from the 2013 Grammy Awards empty handed. The jazz musician received a nomination for best jazz instrumental album with his band, the Pat Metheny Unity Band, in December.
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More adults have earned Bachelor’s in past decade
A national survey indicates more people are graduating with bachelor’s degrees, and both current and former Spartans see this as a mixed bag in finding jobs after graduation. About 33 percent of young adults in the U.S., from ages 25 to 29, attained at least a bachelor’s degree in 2012, according to the November survey from the Pew Research Center.
NEWS
Police investigating sexual assault
A sexual assault was reported Feb. 7 in Owen Graduate Hall, according to MSU police. MSU police Assistant Director Tony Kleibecker said a 19-year-old female student said she was sexually assaulted in the dorm by an acquaintance.
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ASMSU votes to add lecture to online course MTH 1825
MSU’s lowest level mathematics course Intermediate Algebra, or MTH 1825, has caught the eye of ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government.
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Campus, city offer Valentine’s deals, events
Feb. 14 has returned, and this year, there are plenty of opportunities for both single students and couples to make the most of their Valentine’s Day.
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Fiji hopes to change view of greek community
A smile says it all, and so does paying it forward.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Balanced attack helps propel women's basketball to blowout win against Indiana
It was a night in which seemingly everything went right for the Spartans at Breslin Center. That was evident when MSU women’s basketball coach Suzy Merchant summoned Mariah Harris from the bench to check into her first game action since Dec. 16, 2012.
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Students share love stories, date plans
For some, “Valentine’s Day” are two of the world’s most dreaded words, but for other students the holiday holds exciting plans with loved ones.
MICHIGAN
Obama outlines plan for america in State of the union
On Tuesday evening, President Barack Obama laid out his 2013 plans for millions of Americans during his State of the Union address.
FEATURES
Step into spring
With every new season, there lies the anticipation of clothing lines to come. As the spring Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week comes to a close, fashion-hunters across the United States are left wondering, waiting for their new favorite collections to hit stores.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
How they did it
On Tuesday, The State News published five keys for the Spartans to win the first ever top-10 clash with the rival Wolverines. The No. 8 MSU men’s basketball team (21-4 overall, 10-2 Big Ten) dominated No. 4 Michigan (21-4, 8-4) from start to finish, winning 75-52 in front of a frenzied crowd of 14,797 in attendance. Here’s how MSU fared when it came to the pregame keys.
BASKETBALL
MSU-UM game brings back memories for former players
The last time Mateen Cleaves took the floor against Michigan, he left a lasting impression not soon forgotten.
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Cogs discuss student tax and upcoming elections
Elections and continuing the student tax were the two hot-button topics discussed at the Council of Graduate Students, or COGS, full council meeting Wednesday night.