SOCCER
Men’s soccer season ends with loss to No. 1 Notre Dame
South Bend, Ind. — It wasn’t the way the MSU men’s soccer team (12-10-1 overall, 3-3-0 Big Ten) pictured its season ending.
BASKETBALL
No. 21 Spartans rout Texas Southern 69-41
It was the first time Gary Harris walked on the floor before a regular-season crowd at Breslin Center. And even in less playing time than he’s becoming accustomed to, the freshman guard made an impact that won’t soon be forgotten.
SOCCER
Men's and women's club soccer teams capture national titles
It certainly was a triumphant weekend for the MSU men’s and women’s club soccer teams. After strong seasons for both squads, the work of a season proved successful at the 2012 NIRSA NCCS National Soccer Championship in Memphis, Tenn., as both the men’s and women’s club soccer teams won a title in the national tournament.
BASKETBALL
Valentine shows flashes of brillance against Texas Southern
There are times Denzel Valentine makes his head coach’s blood boil. The flashy freshman guard loves to make the highlight play in the open floor, but in transitioning to college, Valentine still is learning to adjust to the increased speed of the game, figuring out what plays are truly there to be made.
BASKETBALL
Women's basketball defeats Virginia Tech 57-29
Stepping into a role vacated because of the injury to sophomore center Madison Williams, Jasmine Hines understands the size of the shoes she has to fill. On Sunday, she proved that she’s more than capable of anchoring the center spot in Williams’ absence. Led by the 12 points from Hines, the MSU women’s basketball team (3-0) cruised to a 57-29 victory over Virginia Tech (1-2) on Sunday at Breslin Center.
BASKETBALL
Women's basketball uses paint to advantage in win against Virginia Tech
Many times, the team that dominates under the basket wins the game, and for the MSU women’s basketball team, that definitely was the case Sunday evening against Virginia Tech. Although the Spartans outrebounded the Hokies, 34-33, MSU grabbed nine offensive rebounds that led to extra points, which helped them roll over VT, 57-29. More than half of the Spartans’ 57 points came from inside the paint as well.
ICE HOCKEY
Spartans tie, lose to Miami (Ohio) during weekend
With a roster flush with fresh faces, the MSU hockey team struggled to find consistency in its weekend road series against No. 4 Miami (Ohio).
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball defeats Northwestern to sweep weekend
The MSU volleyball team (23-7 overall, 11-7 Big Ten) traveled to Evanston, Ill., and swept the Northwestern Wildcats (16-13, 5-13) 3-0, with scores of 25-18, 25-17 and 25-15 at Welsh-Ryan Arena. The win caps another strong weekend for the Spartans, who defeated Illinois in five sets on Friday evening.
MSU
Students present Indian culture at Wharton
On Sunday night, the MSU Indian Students Organization performed its annual display of Indian culture, Sargam, at Wharton Center’s Pasant Theatre.
MICHIGAN
Hostess goes bankrupt; Twinkies sell out at E.L. stores
Sunday night, Haslett resident Debra Piper searched the picked-over snack aisle at the Grand River Avenue Meijer, where Hostess Brands products once lined the shelves.
MICHIGAN
ASMSU reviews policies for funding political student groups
Politically oriented registered student organizations, or RSOs, could more easily obtain funding for on-campus events after a recent argument prompted ASMSU, one of MSU’s largest student funding groups, to review its policies.
MICHIGAN
Silver Bells lights up downtown Lansing, rings in holiday season
With Thanksgiving just a few days away, animal science senior Erin Jagodzinski is ready to embrace the holiday season.
MSU
Women's conference focuses on attitude, leadership
About 200 people of all ages and backgrounds — women, men, students and community members — gathered in the Union to learn about how far women have come, and inspire women to further strengthen themselves and become leaders of the future.
MSU
MSU home to supply chain forum, networking opportunity
Attending a school with so many programs rated as some of the best in the nation, MSU students are trying to turn a first-class education into a professional career.
COMMENTARY
Affirmative action not perfect solution
Affirmative action has become a difficult topic for discussion in the state of Michigan. With multiple legal battles and statewide votes, the program has been both banned and supported by Michigan universities when making admissions decisions.
COMMENTARY
New museum adds style to campus
Ever since my senior year of high school, I knew I wanted to attend MSU during some point in my life.
BASKETBALL
Women's basketball cruises to 57-29 win over Virginia Tech
The MSU women’s basketball team (4-0) cruised to a 57-29 victory over Virginia Tech (1-2) on Sunday evening at Breslin Center.
BASKETBALL
MSU men's basketball topples Texas Southern 69-41 in home opener
The lead and excitement for Texas Southern fans was short lived. The No. 21 MSU men’s basketball team (2-1) responded with a 17-4 run to gain a double-digit lead and never looked back, rolling Texas Southern (1-3) 69-41 in the Spartans’ home opener.
MSU
MSU governance continues to question Impact 89FM finances
Impact 89FM radio station’s finances are being further questioned by MSU governance groups.