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SPORTS

Field hockey team defeats Ohio opponents

Last Monday, the MSU field hockey team sat in its huddle after a 3-2 loss against Pacific feeling disappointed and angry. This Monday, the Spartans (8-6 overall, 2-2 Big Ten) will be fresh off of an excited and happy bus ride after dominating the state of Ohio.

ICE HOCKEY

Yanakeff leads young netminder contingent

After competing with fellow goaltender Drew Palmisano for a starting spot last season, junior Will Yanakeff might have assumed the competition would be lessened this year following Palmisano’s departure.

FEATURES

Mac's Bars hosts Mitten Jam, hopes to expand audience

The comfort of the dilapidated couch housed in the brick basement of Mac’s Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave., in Lansing, was revived by the experimental rockers of Pleasant Drive.

COMMENTARY

Grand River Avenue upgrade necessary evil

Construction is very familiar to students and faculty at MSU. Recently, on almost every corner of campus, streets are being upgraded, residence halls are being renovated and new construction projects are being planned or executed for the benefit of those who utilize campus resources frequently.

FOOTBALL

Hoosier daddy

One minute and 17 seconds. In one, quick instant the Spartans heralded defense surrendered a touchdown, and the Hoosiers’ early flash proved to just be the beginning.

NEWS

Are you infected?

STI. These three little letters make up an acronym that might cause some to hold a stigma of promiscuity, irresponsibility and uncleanliness to the sexual activities young people engage in, and in particular, individuals in college.

NEWS

Local police discuss medical amnesty law

Students concerned with receiving a minor in possession charge, or MIP, when calling for medical help should rest assured knowing the East Lansing Police Department is well-versed in the new medical amnesty law, officials said.

NEWS

Social media critically examined during times of trauma

While general management junior Marc Colcer was studying for an exam Monday afternoon, his phone came to life as friends caught wind of the incident involving an MSU professor who reportedly stripped and began shouting profanities at students on the ground floor of the Engineering Building.