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MSU

Homecoming parade ignites creativity, school spirit

For journalism junior Erica Zazo, the week of MSU Homecoming is a special time of year.

MSU

Shaw Hall, Union will finish on time

The Shaw Hall dining facility and Union renovations both are on schedule to be completed on time, project representatives said Wednesday during the MSU Physical Plant’s monthly construction junction meeting.

MSU

MSUAA Awards distinguished Spartans

William Demmer wouldn’t be here without MSU — literally.

MICHIGAN

Under the needle

The buzzing of a needle, an assortment of ink and an apron and a canvas to paint on are things tattoo artist Solomon Trofatter has become very familiar with. But in his case, the canvas is a human body, and the paint is permanent ink.

FOOTBALL

Holding Back The Hawkeyes

The MSU football team (4-2 overall, 1-1 Big Ten) is less than 48 hours from squaring off against Iowa (3-2, 1-0) in its Homecoming match. And at about 4 p.m. Saturday, win or lose, you can bet the Spartans already will have forgotten about the Hawkeyes and turned their attention to the next opponent: in-state rival No. 25 Michigan (3-2 overall, 1-0 Big Ten), who is looming just over the horizon. But not a second before.

FOOTBALL

Reviewing MSU's record before U-M rivalry game

In a defensive battle, the Spartans held the Buckeyes scoreless through almost the entire game before allowing a touchdown with 10 seconds remaining. The Spartans then had a bye week to prepare for Michigan on Oct. 15, 2011, when they beat the Wolverines, 28-14, at Spartan Stadium.

FOOTBALL

Homecoming game critical for Spartans’ season

When the MSU football team hits the field for its 97th homecoming game this weekend, there will be more on the line than the usual celebration of returning alumni.

BASKETBALL

Bell leads group replacing former starters

When Suzy Merchant looks to the Breslin Center floor during preseason practice, the MSU women’s basketball coach sees a familiar challenge: trying to remain among the top of the Big Ten without three starters from the previous year.

FEATURES

A capella groups celebrate Homecoming

Thursday evening, MSU’s Homecoming week took a musical turn. MSU’s University Activities Board, or UAB, sponsored Sounds of Homecoming, a showcase of the various a capella groups on campus featuring the Accafellas, Spartan Dischords, Capital Green, Ladies First and State of Fifths. “It really highlights MSU’s student talent,” said Kaitlyn West, UAB’s spirit and traditions director.