ICE HOCKEY
Column: MSU program sees positives despite loss
In his first year leading the program, MSU hockey head coach Tom Anastos always has seen two sides to every weekend series.
BASKETBALL
Women's basketball falls at Iowa
After coming from behind to even the score at halftime, the MSU women’s basketball team fell flat in the second half, losing to Iowa 74-57.
SPORTS
Gymnastics rides three-meet win streak
It wasn’t pretty, but thanks to a late swing in MSU’s favor, the Spartan gymnastics team pulled out its third straight win, 193.875-193.475 over Pittsburgh.
FEATURES
Lansing women find balance in roller derby
Amid her sea of priorities, graduate student Jennifer Slabaugh, also known as Gluteus Maxine, said roller derby is the only thing that keeps her sane.
FEATURES
Speed dating: Event brings friendship, not romance
There are countless paths one can take on their journey to finding love. Some of these routes are smooth and easy to navigate — when falling in love with someone comes naturally and without hassle. But other roads are bumpy and confusing, leaving those traveling upon them heartbroken or alone.
FEATURES
Enthusiasts resume film group, host discussions
Media arts and technology junior David Dunne participates in the MSU Film Collective not only for the credit but also for the opportunity to watch interesting films that experiment with everything from decaying footage to minimal scenes to unique sounds.
SPORTS
Women's tennis defeats Bowling Green, Toledo in doubleheader
It may not have been pretty, but the MSU women’s tennis team survived its first and only doubleheader this weekend, beating Bowling Green 4-3 and then taking down Toledo 5-2.
SPORTS
Men's tennis shut down by Ohio State
When MSU’s men’s tennis team took the court against Ohio State, who was ranked as the third best team in the nation and undefeated at 7-0, optimism reigned.
COMMENTARY
Protests don’t need focus, goals
I read with some amusement a recent editorial in the State News where the writer contrasted recent protests with those of the past — opining that Occupy Wall Street and those students who would like to improve our health by getting rid of coal burning on campus are not serious protesters because, unlike the successful protesters of the 1960s, they have “no clear goals.”
COMMENTARY
This break, heed open road’s call
If you’re like me, then it’s getting to that point in the semester where spring break can’t come soon enough. As midterms, papers and more creep up, break has become my light at the end of the tunnel. Unlike many students, thoughts of the tropics aren’t what’s pushing me onwards at this point.
COMMENTARY
Safety, not acrimony, goal of card system
When it comes to student life at MSU, safety on campus should be a top priority. University officials seem to agree, as demonstrated with the card-scanning security systems in residence halls, but undergraduate student government groups are hoping to make the system more convenient for students — an unnecessary change.
SPORTS
Wrestling improves against nonconference opponents
Although they left Edinboro, Penn., without a win, the Spartan wrestlers continued to show improvement in their 18-15 dual loss to the No. 20 Fighting Scots and in their individual performances in the Edinboro Open on Saturday.
ICE HOCKEY
Spartans have déjà vu against Michigan in Detroit
Detroit – For the second time this season, the No. 17 MSU hockey team played in-state rival No. 4 Michigan and went to overtime at Joe Louis Arena.
ICE HOCKEY
Hockey falls to U-M in overtime, 3-2
Detroit – Even if the No. 17 MSU hockey team was cognizant of the past, it couldn’t stop history from repeating itself. In the shadow of in-state rival Michigan’s banner from the Great Lakes Invitational, the No. 17 MSU hockey team lost possession of the puck in front of its own net in overtime, and U-M forward Kevin Lynch scooped it up and scored to give the No. 4 Wolverines the 3-2 victory at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit.
SPORTS
Gymnastics win third consecutive home meet
The MSU gymnastics team won its third straight meet at Jenison Field House, 193.875-193.475, over Pittsburgh Saturday night.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Defense key in MSU win at Ohio State
Columbus, Ohio — Sometimes lost in the ups and downs of the offense, the No. 11 men’s basketball team’s defense was the key in the 58-48 win in at No.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU upsets Ohio State, moves into first-place tie
Columbus, Ohio — The No. 11 MSU men’s basketball team ended No. 3 Ohio States 39-game home court winning streak with a 58-48 victory tonight in Columbus, Ohio.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU fights for 'Spartans everywhere,' defeats Michigan 3-2
Torey Krug knows what’s at stake when his team plays Michigan. With in-state bragging rights and respect of the college hockey world on the line, the junior defenseman and team captain stepped up and scored two goals and added an assist before a season-high crowd of 7,103 fans. He sent the No. 17 MSU hockey team ahead of the Wolverines, 3-2, Friday at Munn Ice Arena.
NEWS
19-year-old student died of believed bacterial infection Friday morning
A 19-year-old student living in Snyder Hall died early this morning of a suspected bacterial infection, according to an email released by the MSU Provost office.
MSU
ASMSU discusses smoke-free campus potential, appoint new Programming Board Chair
ASMSU’s General Assembly continued a discussion on a controversial bill regarding the potential for a smoke-free campus at its Thursday night meeting but ultimately voted to table it for further discussion. The bill, introduced into the Executive Committee on Student Affairs by Arab Cultural Society representative Monica Shamass last week, would advocate for ASMSU to encourage the university to make MSU a smoke-free campus.