MSU
RHA hosts meeting in halloween fashion
Strange things were happening in Case Hall Wednesday night.
MSU
University gives out flu comfort packs
In an effort to help students ward off illnesses, MSU is administering about 20,000 free cold and flu comfort packs on campus at the intramural buildings
NEWS
Scott Romney's Conflict of Interest
The MSU Board of Trustees voted to invest more than $42 million in Bain Capital stocks and private equity in 2007 and 2008 during the same time Mitt Romney’s brother, Scott, served as a trustee — which some experts said could be a conflict of interest.
MICHIGAN
Sparrow Hospital kid patients trick or treat
During the parade, Vestrand stood on the third-floor skywalk and, dressed as a penguin, passed out candy to the participating children. Everyone in the group had a costume.
MICHIGAN
Keg law reaches one-year anniversary
A year ago today, a law removing the anonymity of keg buyers went into effect.
SOCCER
Men's soccer falls to No. 2 Akron in final regular season home game
For junior defender Kevin Cope, the MSU men’s soccer team’s 1-0 loss to No. 2 Akron on Wednesday is a good example of how their season has unfolded.
FEATURES
Nonprofit benefits Africa
Marketing sophomore Ryan Hagan has a vision that expands beyond his exams or future housing assignments.
BASKETBALL
Williams out for 2012-13 season with ACL injury
For the third-straight year, sophomore center Madison Williams will miss the entirety of the 2012-13 season for the MSU women’s basketball team after suffering a torn left anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL.
FEATURES
MSU Quidditch team takes 1st place in Great Lakes Conference
With the opening year of the International Quidditch Association (IQA) Conference, the Spartan Spitfires, MSU’s traveling Quidditch team, set the bar high by taking first place in the inaugural Great Lakes Conference Cup.
FOOTBALL
MSU linebackers give team edge versus Nebraska
Although the Spartans’ record may not reflect it, Saturday’s matchup against No. 21 Nebraska will feature a battle of two Big Ten giants.
FEATURES
MSU will host event to celebrate Don Juan
On Nov. 1-2, Spartans will celebrate the literary legacy of Don Juan.
BASKETBALL
Harris shines in exhibition debut against Northwood
The game might not count in the stat sheet, but when Gary Harris put on his jersey with the block “Spartans,” emblazoned across his chest for the very first time, it didn’t take long for the novelty to wear off.
SPORTS
Field hockey faces Iowa in first round of Big Ten Tournament
With a Big Ten Tournament finals appearance likely being the key to a NCAA Tournament berth, the MSU field hockey team starts its journey to the Big Dance on Thursday.
COMMENTARY
Sen. Stabenow right choice for Michigan
On Nov. 6, Michigan voters will have to consider whom they want to be one of Michigan’s two U.S. senators. Although there are a few candidates on the ballot for Michigan’s U.S. Senate seat, most will be choosing between incumbent Democrat Sen. Debbie Stabenow and her challenger, Pete Hoekstra, a former Republican congressman.
COMMENTARY
TSN endorses Michigan proposals
Although there are many different candidates to consider on this year’s ballot, Michigan voters also have to consider six ballot proposals. Here’s how The State News Editorial Board feels about each one.
COMMENTARY
Neighborhood ‘prank’ causes trouble for Bailey residents
I am a resident of the Bailey neighborhood, along with my husband and two young daughters. I love my neighborhood, the students (even when they wake me up at 2 a.m. walking home from the bar!) and living in a college town. I wouldn’t have it any other way.
BASKETBALL
Madison Williams to miss entire 2012-13 women's basketball season
Sophomore Madison Williams will miss the entire 2012-13 after re-injuring her left anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, according to a press release from the MSU athletics department. This will be the third straight season the 6-foot-7 center will miss because of her injuries.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU hockey emphasizes family ties
On June 16, 1998, the Stanley Cup entered Washington, D.C., as game four of the final round of the NHL playoffs stood ready.
FOOTBALL
Tides turn in Spartan pride for Maxwell
Andrew Maxwell has been no stranger to criticism in the midst of his first season under center as the starter for MSU.
MICHIGAN
Superstorm Sandy's intensity lessening
Hazardous weather conditions in Michigan from the remnants of Superstorm Sandy, including high wind speeds, freezing rain and some flooding along Michigan’s western coast were at their worst Tuesday, and will continue to taper off in the following days.