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NEWS

Spartans suffer heartbreaking loss against Nebraska

Le’Veon Bell left Spartan Stadium Saturday night having rushed 36 times for 188 yards. He would have preferred to have at least 190 yards, and 37 carries. Leading No.

FOOTBALL

Little plays have resulted in lost season

The margins can’t get any smaller.

NEWS

Building aims to unite MSU nursing students

MSU alumna Bernadette Marquez and nursing senior Annelise Hochstein have much in common in their experience with MSU’s College of Nursing, despite the 30-year difference between the time they enrolled at MSU.

MICHIGAN

On the issues: Pete Hoekstra

Tomorrow, Michigan voters will decide if current U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., will keep her seat or if her Republican challenger, Pete Hoekstra, will regain a seat in Washington, after being a U.S. representative for 18 years.

BASKETBALL

Injuries make for ‘tough week’ for MSU

As soon as she heard the question, asking to sum up a week that saw two of her top players lost for the season with major injuries, Suzy Merchant sighed, closed her eyes and shook her head. “It was a rough week. It was probably the roughest week I’ve had in a long time,” Merchant said.

COMMENTARY

Twitter promotes class engagement

A few years ago, the social networking website Twitter gained popularity among citizens around the world. Although the 140-character posts, or “tweets,” the website prides itself on usually are used by students for recreational use, the website also is used by professors at MSU for educational purposes and many students who have not done so already should consider making a Twitter account for networking purposes.

COMMENTARY

Why I’m voting for my sisters

Likely, you’ve already decided who it is you’re voting for tomorrow, and my following words aren’t aimed at swaying you one way or another. I write only to explain why I’ve decided to vote for my sisters.

FOOTBALL

Column: MSU, referees both at fault in loss to No. 21 Nebraska

Allow me to set the scene. Junior cornerback Darqueze Dennard had just made a miraculous play to keep the ball out of the hands of Nebraska wideout Kenny Bell, forcing the No. 21 Cornhuskers to try a 37-yard field goal to send the game into overtime. Spartan Stadium erupted as the ball fell to earth, but hushed just seconds later, as a yellow piece of laundry did too.