BASKETBALL
Spartans beat Iowa in blow out 95-61
With a week off between last Tuesday’s win at Wisconsin and Tuesday night’s game against Iowa, Tom Izzo didn’t know what to expect from his team.
FEATURES
On a budget: Locate stores to spend less buying books
There isn’t much I miss about high school, but one thing’s for sure, I am a bit nostalgic for the days when my textbooks were free — or at least covered by my parents’ tax dollars.
ICE HOCKEY
Despite dropping in CCHA standings, Spartans see glass half full
It hasn’t been the smoothest sailing stretch for Tom Anastos and the No.
FEATURES
Whirlwind celebrity romances simply set standard for divorce
What girl out there doesn’t love to imagine her dream wedding? From the moment the backpack is strapped on their shoulders on the first day of school, little girls are predisposed to daydream of ball gowns, veils and cakes with white icing stacked high to the ceiling — and don’t forget the picturesque plastic bride and groom perched on the very top.
COMMENTARY
Renewable energy no fairy tale
“Trust the process.” This is what student environmental activists in groups such as MSU Greenpeace and MSU Beyond Coal have been told time and time again by MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon.
COMMENTARY
New goals go beyond new year
The ringing in of the new year presents many opportunities to reflect on the years past, enjoy the present holiday with friends and family and celebrate the bright promise of the future.
COMMENTARY
State surplus chance to impact education
Public universities in Michigan have been used to cuts in state funding, but a surplus in the state budget could mean a turn for the better. This week, State Budget Director John Nixon will meet with fiscal agencies and the state treasury to discuss how the $400 million to $450 million left over from this year’s budget will be allocated. State officials have neither confirmed nor denied if any of the money will be given to higher education, but MSU would welcome more state money.
SPORTS
Wrestling turns weekend loss into learning experience
Although the MSU wrestling team didn’t leave Battle Creek, Mich., with the outcome they wanted on Sunday, the Spartans were able to use their match against one of the best teams in the nation to help gauge where they are at as a program. The Spartans lost to defending national champions No.
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BASKETBALL
The road less traveled
Brandon Wood left a lasting impression on the MSU men’s basketball team two years before he ever put on his No. 30 Spartan jersey. Then a sophomore at Valparaiso, the 6-foot-2 combo guard played against MSU on Nov. 22, 2009 at Breslin Center. Despite the Crusaders walking away on the wrong end of a 90-60 final score, Wood stood out with his 24 points and 9-for-ten free throw shooting.
NEWS
Unexpected gain might help Mich. universities
Public universities could receive a kickback from an unexpected state budget surplus this year, providing colleges such as MSU a dim hope that some public funding cuts could be restored.
NEWS
E.L. moves closer to finding new city manager
A newly-selected pool of candidates will face judgment by the East Lansing City Council during today’s work session — the next step in choosing a new city manager.
NEWS
ASMSU pamphlets will outline student rights
Students will be able to educate themselves on their rights living on campus and in disciplinary procedures once ASMSU publishes pamphlets outlining student and academic freedoms later this semester.
NEWS
Police Brief 01/10/12
A 25-year-old male reported several items stolen Jan. 1 from his vehicle in Ramp 6, near Grand River Avenue, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said
BASKETBALL
NCAA scholarships might face cuts
A reduction in the total number of scholarships available for NCAA Division I football bowl subdivision, or FBS, and women’s basketball programs could change if a proposal passes this week.
MSU
Association questions Teach for America
Teach for America received a record number of more than 48,000 applications for fall 2011 — but some education critics have said they feel it does not provide graduates with enough training before they enter the workforce.
FOOTBALL
Rush named FWAA Freshman All-American
After recording 12 tackles for loss and four sacks this season, MSU defensive end Marcus Rush has been named a Freshman All-American by the Football Writers Association of America. Rush joins defensive tackle Jerel Worthy, who recently declared for the NFL Draft, and three other players — kicker Brett Swenson, linebacker Greg Jones and offensive guard Joel Foreman — as the five Spartans to be named FWAA All-Americans in the last six years.
MSU
Two support groups developed for sexual assault victims
Beginning this January, victims of sexual assault will have two new support groups to turn to. In the wake of a changing federal definition of rape, the MSU Sexual Assault Program created two groups this spring: Hope and Healing, a support group for women, and Men’s Group, a program directed toward male victims.
MSU
$5 million gift to fund new business center
With the help of a $5 million gift to the Broad College of Business, officials hope regional companies will be better competitively positioned overseas thanks to the work of Spartans.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Spartans remain unbeaten in Big Ten with freshmen stars
Although the MSU women’s basketball team (11-5, 3-0) entered this season with a conference title to defend, many didn’t consider this year’s team to be a contender.
BASKETBALL
MSU prepares for Iowa
With the most recent poll putting the men’s basketball team at No. 6, Iowa gets a shot to end the 14-game Spartan winning streak 7 p.m. tonight at Breslin Center.