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Wells Hall nears completion

It’s out with the old and in with the new as construction at Wells Hall is expected to be mostly complete toward the end of May. Contractors currently are working on the interior of the Wells Hall addition by commissioning the heating and ventilation systems, university engineer Bob Nestle said.

FEATURES

RCAH offers small-college benefits along with Big Ten school perks

In 2007, Matthew Swartz’s freshman year consisted of much more than exploring campus and adjusting to new classes. As a student in the Residential College in the Arts and Humanities, or RCAH — what was then a brand-new college within MSU — Swartz, who now is an MSU alumnus, was able to help develop his program’s culture and community.

COMMENTARY

Insurance subject to board review

MSU rightfully is committed to the health and safety of our students, but a recent administrative action requiring mandatory health insurance for all undergraduate students was enacted without the authority of the MSU Board of Trustees.

COMMENTARY

Presidents and moral absolution

The character flaws of leaders and the cultural tendencies that affect them have a profound influence on public policy. They have childhood experiences that define their personalities. Some are stubborn, some are insecure. The prejudices observed in their families, friends, or geographical regions inform their decision making processes.

ICE HOCKEY

Hockey shutout 6-0 by Miami in first game of CCHA playoffs

Oxford, Ohio – From the first day of his hire in March, Tom Anastos has put a magnifying glass on MSU’s stagnant playoff record and made it the goal of the team to turn the corner by securing the program’s first playoff win since 2008. The goal will have to be put on hold for another night as the No. 5-seed Spartans couldn’t stave off the potent No. 4-seed Miami (Ohio) scoring attack led by forward Jimmy Mullin to fall, 6-0, in the first game of the series in the quarterfinals of the CCHA Tournament at Steve Cady Arena in Oxford, Ohio.