NEWS
Suspect fails to pay cab fare Feb. 10
A 25-year-old male employee of taxi service company College Cab reported a suspect who failed to pay fees.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU women take on Badgers
After struggling with slow starts for much of the season, the MSU women’s basketball team (16-10 overall, 8-5 Big Ten) got off to a hot start on Thursday, before cruising to a 62-46 victory over Wisconsin (8-17, 4-9) on the road.
Jeremy Warnemuende
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BASKETBALL
Spartans take steps in right direction
After holding then No. 3 Ohio State to a season-low 48 points in an upset win Saturday, the Spartans’ defense was showered with love. And deservedly so.
SPORTS
Wrestling falls to rival Central Michigan, 21-12
In its final dual of the season, the MSU wrestling team suffered a 21-12 loss at the hands of head coach Tom Minkel’s alma mater, Central Michigan. The Spartans finish the regular season with a 3-11 overall record (1-7 Big Ten) and will have a two week layover before the Big Ten Championships begin on March 3. The dual began with the 184-pounders when senior Ian Hinton dropped a 14-1 major decision to No.
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Greek Week fundraising continues with MTV Night
Kinesiology freshman Lindsay Parker smiled as she kicked her leg up in the air on Wednesday night. She seemed to sparkle as the stage lights reflected off of her gold sequined shorts, and the bass from the music she danced to was so loud, it shook the walls of the Auditorium.
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National Geographic photographer comes to MSU
Being chased by an enraged rhinoceros while riding on the back of an elephant as it tries to escape to safety in a jungle in northeast India might sound like a nightmare for some. For Steve Winter, that nightmare is his career. “That’s the most scared I’ve ever been,” Winter said.
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ASMSU passes bill to support reducing smoking on campus
Members of several ASMSU committees continued discussions on bills introduced earlier this semester, revisiting the debates about creating a smoke-free campus and improving residence hall security systems.
MICHIGAN
Local stores raise funds for Haven House homeless shelter
This February, some East Lansing businesses have been brightening up their storefronts with pink heart stickers to help a local homeless shelter. About 25 Lansing area businesses are participating in the Have-A-Heart for the Homeless Campaign, a fundraiser for local homeless shelter Haven House, 121 Whitehills Drive.
Aaron Snyder
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MSU
Living with less
Rather than living the cliché life of a college student, media arts and technology senior Josh Michels has decided to take a different path.
FEATURES
Monologues focus on inspiring women
Director Stephanie Fluegeman, who has participated in the play “The Vagina Monologues” for the past three years, knows what most people think when they hear the title. “People usually get the wrong idea,” she said.
FEATURES
Folk band celebrates release of new album, performs in E.L.
While some bands are preoccupied with becoming famous, Doug Mains & the City Folk are satisfied simply creating music.
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Social networking spreads to university departments
Nearly all of MSU’s departments and colleges have a presence on social networks — from Facebook to Twitter to Flickr. Although each is different, officials said they have one overall mission: connectivity.
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New caucus enables students to compare ideas with peers
A new student caucus implemented by ASMSU —MSU’s undergraduate student government — will allow students to discuss campuswide issues with their peers before taking their concerns into Academic Governance.
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RHA prepares for upcoming elections RHA prepares for
The Residence Halls Association, or RHA, has nominated more people for executive board positions.
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MSU student gains 2M YouTube views for ‘Skyrim’ game parody
Justin Grosjean is proof it takes less than 24 hours to change a life. In January, the media arts and technology senior and his twin brother John, who attends Oakland University, posted a video on YouTube at 3 a.m. When they woke up the next morning, the video had more than 300,000 views, and today it has almost 2 million views.
FEATURES
Weekend roundup: Feb. 17-19
It is almost the weekend. Classes are ending, and students are ready to unwind. Here is a roundup of events to attend during the weekend respite. Spartan Stampede Rodeo Are you interested in seeing cowboys and cowgirls participate in events such as barrel racing, steer wrestling and the dangerous sport of bull riding? The MSU Rodeo Club is hosting its 43rd annual Spartan Stampede Rodeo at 8 p.m.
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Students start club to help impoverished nations
After a study abroad trip to the Dominican Republic last summer, public health graduate student Nathan Praschan knew what he had to do.
ICE HOCKEY
Hot Spartans look to sweep final home series
Riding a hot streak that includes three wins in its last four games against Ohio State and Michigan, the No. 16 MSU hockey team will look to take care of business this weekend against Alaska.
BASEBALL
MSU opens season in Florida, will face ranked opponents
More than ever before, junior center fielder Torsten Boss and the MSU baseball team know how important every game can be.
ICE HOCKEY
Successful senior class to be honored at final home game Saturday
Brett Perlini could have left. Playing in 116 games since he stepped on MSU’s campus four years ago, Perlini has added depth and has been a standout leader on offense for the MSU hockey program. But the journey always hasn’t been an easy one.