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MSU receives money to aid global development
What do you do when 2 billion people show up for dinner?
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MSU study: Job market shows slight increase
Although the job market for new college graduates will see an increase of about 3 percent this academic year, university officials said some employers still are wondering if the economy is stable enough for companies to continue to hire.
BASKETBALL
Appling plays major role in victory over Jayhawks
As the first half against No. 7 Kansas came to a close, junior guard Keith Appling only had three points to his name. One half and 16 points later, Keith Appling was walking into the locker room as the leading scorer of the game. More importantly for Appling, however, was that the scoreboard read “MSU: 67, Kansas: 64.”
FOOTBALL
Spartans aim to send football seniors out on win at home
The last time the Spartans faced Northwestern, they were playing for sole possession of the title of 2011 Big Ten Legends Division champions. MSU knocked off the Wildcats 31-17 in Evanston, Ill., ensuring the Legends Division would not be shared en route to the Spartans’ appearance in the inaugural Big Ten championship game. A year later, the scene is being set a little differently.
MEN'S SOCCER
Spartans top Cleveland State in NCAA Tournament
Growing up in Plano, Texas, Zach Bennett said he always told his dad that one day, he wanted to play college soccer in the NCAA Tournament.
ICE HOCKEY
Icers take road trip for weekend series with No. 4 Miami (Ohio)
Coming off a split weekend with Michigan, the MSU hockey team (4-5-1 overall, 3-3-0 CCHA) now must lace up its skates to take on CCHA opponent and nationally ranked Miami (Ohio) (6-2-1 overall, 3-2-1-1 CCHA) in Oxford, Ohio, this weekend.
BASKETBALL
Merchant reminisces over past job in return to Eastern Michigan
As Suzy Merchant walked off the Convocation Center’s basketball court, the difference from the last time she coached a game on that floor was staring up at her.
BASKETBALL
Women's basketball tops Eastern Michigan 60-49
Led by a career high 20 points from junior guard Klarissa Bell, the MSU women’s basketball team (2-0) defeated Eastern Michigan (1-1), 60-49 on Thursday night.
BASKETBALL
Gary Harris maturing in first season with Spartans
There’s a lot to like about Gary Harris. A former McDonald’s All-American, the freshman guard was highly touted before he even stepped foot on campus. He’s a highlight reel in the making, possessing the combination of size and speed to be successful in the Big Ten and beyond. On top of that, he has the charisma of a much older athlete, while still carrying the natural whimsy of a first-year college player.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball gunning for revenge in weekend road trip
For the MSU volleyball team, this weekend holds one focus — to get revenge against Northwestern and Illinois.
MICHIGAN
Animal house
Animal lover Cheryl Connell-Marsh, co-owner of Nottingham Equestrian Center, has opened her heart and her property to a menagerie of creatures.
MSU
MSU helps international students adjust to cold
When white flurries fell upon East Lansing earlier this week, most Michiganians knew it was just the beginning.
MICHIGAN
Michigan grape crops produce quality wine
Wine Wednesdays could be better than ever in 2013 as MSU experts say the Michigan wine crop is one of the most excellent they’ve seen in years, and Michigan-made wine is gaining more popularity.
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VIM Magazine hopes to expand
On Thursday, mainstream fashion trends were delivered to MSU’s campus, courtesy of VIM Magazine.
BASKETBALL
Women's basketball grinds out win in Merchant's return to Eastern Michigan
t might have been a homecoming of sorts for MSU women’s basketball head coach Suzy Merchant, but it took the Spartans (2-0) more than 30 minutes before pulling away from Eastern Michigan and winning 60-49 Thursday night.
COMMENTARY
New bistro could bring culture to E.L.
East Lansing is a city that has a lot to offer its residents and the MSU community. This town has many different restaurants, places to hang out and things to do and is starting to build its art and cultural presence.
COMMENTARY
Hardships help reveal true self
There are certain days throughout the year you look forward to, and others you wish could slip by without any indication they ever took place.
NEWS
Students reconsidering religion during college years
Contrary to the Wells Hall preacher’s views, Angelo Hankes doesn’t think he’s going to hell for what he believes in.
MEN'S SOCCER
Men's soccer prepares for NCAA tourney
The past three times the MSU men’s soccer team (11-9-1 overall, 3-3-0 Big Ten) stepped onto the field, it’s been do or die.
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Black Power Rally draws standing room crowd
Students overflowed Wharton Center’s Pasant Theatre on Wednesday at the 40th annual Black Power Rally to see Angela Davis, a famous and controversial activist, speak to the campus community.