BASKETBALL
No. 15 Spartans top Ragin’ Cajuns
Noticing people embracing the holiday spirit is a sight many enjoy, but for Tom Izzo, it’s forced him to take on a new role: Grinch.
BASKETBALL
Agee adds depth in MSU’s 68-35 victory over Robert Morris
Just two days after Thanksgiving, the MSU women’s basketball team had even more to be thankful for in their 68-35 win against Robert Morris on Sunday: depth.
BASKETBALL
Turnovers continue to plague No. 15 Spartans in win over Louisiana-Lafayette
As much as he would like to avoid it, turnovers are becoming a consistent problem for head coach Tom Izzo. And on Sunday, they almost became a much bigger problem.
BASKETBALL
Women's basketball defeats Robert Morris 68-35
Seven Spartans scored at least five points, and MSU had the largest rotation of the year as the MSU women’s basketball team (5-0) rolled over Robert Morris (0-5), 68-35, on Sunday afternoon.
MICHIGAN
Alcohol serving issue debated by city leaders
During the years, East Lansing’s downtown has become punctuated by empty storefronts, forgotten establishments and “For Sale” signs taped in the windows of former restaurants and businesses.
MICHIGAN
Black Friday offers sales for holiday shoppers
Psychology senior Torey Duvall will be a Black Friday shopper until the day she dies.
MICHIGAN
Male admits to role in home invasion; holiday weekend quiet overall
Despite this incident and three other reported home invasions during Thanksgiving weekend, the ELPD said it was a relatively quiet Thanksgiving break.
MICHIGAN
Cyber Monday provides convenience to shoppers
The days following Thanksgiving usually are a time reserved for getting a head start on holiday shopping. However, current consumers are finding new ways to avoid standing in lines to get the deals and items they desire.
MSU
MSU College of Law helps prevent eviction
This fall, MSU College of Law students, such as second-year law student Lee Schuchart, are helping hundreds of Lansing-area tenants keep their homes.
FEATURES
‘Nutcracker’ showcases young, talented dancers
On Sunday, the Children’s Ballet Theatre hosted its 32nd annual performance of “The Nutcracker” at Wharton Center.
FEATURES
Students audition for Ryan Gosling production in Detroit
Theatre junior Adia Alli has been on the hunt for an opportunity to expand her theatre experience outside of MSU, and, until recently, she kept coming up empty-handed.
COMMENTARY
Conference additions expand collaboration
The Big Ten Conference is one of tradition, with its proud, long history as the oldest Division 1 college athletic conference in the country.
COMMENTARY
My solution to national debt
With the “fiscal cliff” quickly approaching, policymakers in Washington, D.C., are rushing to reach a solution to our government’s deficit problem. It widely is accepted that raising taxes dampens economic growth, and doing so would be unwise and risk sending the economy spinning into another recession.
BASKETBALL
Women's basketball remains undefeated after 68-35 rout of Robert Morris
The MSU women’s basketball team (5-0) cruised past Robert Morris 68-35 in their final home game in November.
BASKETBALL
No. 15 MSU men's basketball survives scare, beats Louisiana Lafayette 63-60
The MSU men’s basketball team (5-1) survived a scare from Louisiana Lafayette (2-4) on Sunday afternoon, knocking off the Ragin’ Cajuns 63-60 at Breslin Center. The Spartans were led by junior guard Keith Appling, who finished with 19 points, six rebounds and five assists, with sophomore guard Branden Dawson adding 12 points and eight rebounds.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball swept by top ranked Penn State
After riding a six game winning streak into last Wednesday, the Spartans now have been swept in their last two games, with their most recent loss to No. 1 Penn State.
FOOTBALL
Column: Spartans finally catch breaks in road win versus Minnesota
All season long, the MSU football team has been a bounce here, a bounce there, away from pulling out a few close wins.
FOOTBALL
Bell carries Spartans to 26-10 victory over Minnesota; team earns bowl eligibility
A record-setting performance by junior running back Le’Veon Bell and a lockdown performance from the Spartans defense has MSU back in postseason play.
FOOTBALL
Halftime: Spartans use late Fowler touchdown to take 13-7 lead over Minnesota
After a season of tough breaks, the Spartans finally got one to go their way, using an odd bounce to take a halftime lead. A pass deflected off the hands of sophomore receiver Tony Lippett into the hands of junior receiver Bennie Fowler for a 41-yard go-ahead touchdown to give the MSU football team (5-6 overall, 2-5 Big Ten) a 13-7 lead over Minnesota (6-5, 2-5) at the end of the first half.