MSU
Misread Mayan calendar causes rumors, speculation
Keep studying for those finals, Spartans. The end of the world isn’t going to make your grades go away.
MICHIGAN
Right-to-work bill on fast track to passage
The Michigan Legislature barreled through a controversial right-to-work bill Thursday afternoon, forging ahead while hundreds of protesters gathered in opposition just a few feet from the legislators.
MICHIGAN
Planning committee rejects proposal for former City Center II location
A two-building site proposal for property formerly included in the City Center II project was rejected at Wednesday’s East Lansing Planning Commission meeting, as city officials were concerned with the availability of parking included in the proposal.
ICE HOCKEY
Ron Mason embraced with wins record set to fall
As a kid, Travis Walsh spent an exceptional amount of time at Munn Ice Arena. Grandson of Ron Mason — former MSU hockey head coach, athletics director and one of the most notable names in the game — and son of former Maine hockey head coach, the late Shawn Walsh, Travis was born into a line of strong college hockey blood.
BASKETBALL
Excitement surrounds Hollis’ next big idea
After starting the past two seasons in unique venues, MSU men’s basketball head coach Tom Izzo is learning not to take anything athletics director Mark Hollis says lightly.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU travels to South Bend for ND series
Before this hockey season started, Tom Anastos said he picked Notre Dame’s program to be one of the top teams in the country.
MSU
Ski resorts prepare for winter break
For students itching to hit the slopes this winter break, the sight of East Lansing’s snowless landscape can make fresh powder, foggy goggles and boot warmers seem out of reach.
MSU
Impact radio tax predicament now resolved
Both MSU’s undergraduate student government ASMSU and the Council of Graduate Students, or COGS, officially have approved Impact 89FM receiving student tax money once certain conditions are met.
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Students to display semesterlong projects at Design Day
Some people use their spare time to watch TV, play sports or read a book.
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International students stay on campus during winter break
Instead of driving to see his family during the holidays, as many students are able to do, media and communication technology senior Kubatbek Alimbekov’s commute home involves a 30-hour trip where he must endure three separate flights and pay for a $4,000 ticket to see his family in Kyrgyzstan.
BASKETBALL
No. 19 Spartans to host Loyola Chicago
It’s been one day since an emotional Tom Izzo addressed the media following his team’s 32-point victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff, where the head coach promised his playing rotation would be shortened. After watching the film, a more subdued Izzo hadn’t changed his stance.
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Students find, return to jobs during winter break
With the conclusion of finals week comes the movement of thousands of students from their dorms and apartments to their hometowns.
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Conservative writer speaks about Middle East
A controversial conservative figure visited MSU Thursday night for a heated discussion about an ongoing conflict in the Middle East, hosted by MSU’s Campus Conservatives at Case Hall.
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Students head off to winter study abroad programs
Allison Vanderkolk won’t be going home for the holidays this year.
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OISS explains international student tax fee increase
ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, reviewed international student taxes, which increased by at least $100 for all undergraduate international students this summer, at its Thursday night meeting, discovering extra funds are being used to support a work study program and ambassador program scholarships.
BASKETBALL
MSU looks to stay perfect against No. 19 Dayton
The MSU women’s basketball team (8-0) has accomplished more with their backs against the wall this year than was expected of them, and now they have another obstacle to hurdle when they take on No. 19 Dayton at 1 p.m. Saturday in Dayton, Ohio.
VOLLEYBALL
Spartans to battle U-M in NCAA tourney
The MSU volleyball team is slated to play against Michigan today, but this time, the match will be anything but the usual.
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MSU alumnus to present new movie filmed on campus
A new movie by an MSU alumnus that was shot on campus during this past summer is premiering Friday night at 7 p.m. at Wilson Hall.
SPORTS
Wrestling faces weekend duels against Wisconsin, Northern Illinois
With duels against Wisconsin and Northern Illinois this weekend, the MSU wrestling team (1-1) is emotionally and physically ready to start the Big Ten season, but there still is one key component the players must improve on.