FOOTBALL
Spartans fall in double-overtime to Iowa Hawkeyes
The MSU football team couldn’t hang on to an early lead and fell to the visiting Hawkeyes, 19-16.
FOOTBALL
Spartans lead Iowa 10-3 at the end of rainy first half
For the first time since week two, the MSU football team (4-2 overall, 1-1 Big Ten) heads into the locker room with a halftime lead, up 10-3 on the visiting Hawkeyes (3-2, 1-0).
BASKETBALL
Midnight Madness provides excitement, anticipation for start of basketball season
There was buzz in the air at the Breslin Center as MSU Midnight Madness marked the official beginning of the college basketball season.
SPORTS
Field hockey squanders early lead, falls to Michigan 3-2 in overtime
The MSU field hockey team was looking to take down their rival Michigan on Friday, but it just wasn’t in the cards, as they lost 3-2 in overtime.
VOLLEYBALL
No. 25 Spartans tripped up by Wildcats, fall in four sets
The No. 25 MSU volleyball team was stunned by Northwestern on Friday, as they lost to the Wildcats in four sets (17-25, 25-19, 20-25, 22-25).
NEWS
Shattering the stigma
On a warm summer night in early August, Jane Hombach — an MSU senior who requested to use an alias to protect her identity — sat on her friend’s bed wearing shorts and a T-shirt. It was what she described as a very “typical summer night.”
NEWS
Students discuss many contrasts in vice presidential debate
Democratic incumbent Joe Biden and Republican challenger Paul Ryan clashed in a battle of two distinctly different personalities Thursday night — a fight between a dogged political veteran and a scrappy, young congressman.
NEWS
Huffy bicycle stolen from Bessey Hall
A 20-year-old female student reported her bicycle stolen from the west side of Bessey Hall. MSU police Sgt.
MSU
Homecoming parade ignites creativity, school spirit
For journalism junior Erica Zazo, the week of MSU Homecoming is a special time of year.
MICHIGAN
E.L.’s 50/50 ordinance considered obsolete
Every Thursday afternoon, lines of students extend out the doors of The Riv in downtown East Lansing for Burgerama, an event featuring discount food and beer prices.
MSU
Counseling Center offers free depression screenings
Campus was abundant in chocolate and depression screenings from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday.
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.
MICHIGAN
Purse theft occurs in Snyder, Phillips halls
An 18-year-old MSU student reported her purse stolen from Snyder and Phillips halls during a class Oct. 10.
MICHIGAN
ELPD investigates September assault
The East Lansing Police Department, or ELPD, is investigating an assault from the weekend of the Notre Dame football game.
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.
MSU
RHA provides alternative fitness opportunities
After the recent closing of residence hall fitness centers, the Residence Halls Association, or RHA, will provide students with a handful of alternative ways for students to stay active this school year.
MSU
Agriculture Career Fair draws in more than 70 businesses to campus
Animal science senior Cassie Parks said she originally came to MSU to study chemical engineering. That is, until she fell in love with dairy cows.
MSU
ASMSU discusses student rights
MSU’s undergraduate student government will take a close look at student rights following its committee meetings this week.
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.