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MSU students support vets

For soldiers that are deployed overseas, something as simple as a letter from home can mean a world of difference according to fisheries and wildlife senior Dave Locher.

COMMENTARY

City handling allegations properly

As the attorney representing the city of East Lansing in the pending litigation regarding mailboxes, I can tell you that I was disappointed to read the tone of your editorial “Take alleged illegal mail search seriously” (SN 11/3). It then occurred to me that the editorial was more likely a matter of you being misinformed rather than any lack of due diligence on your part. While there is no doubt that Ann Ezop made a number of allegations regarding conduct of Housing Enforcement Specialist Robert Dutcher, the fact is, Mr. Dutcher specifically testified that he did not, does not and never has looked through the mail of student residents.

COMMENTARY

MSU should continue work toward no coal

MSU is a research university whose administrators talk about going green, so it would make sense for the administration to embrace the goals of MSU Beyond Coal and lead the charge toward clean energy. Unfortunately, the administration is dragging its feet with regards to clean energy.

ICE HOCKEY

Hockey team prepares for Western Michigan

As the MSU hockey team prepares to take on No. 5 ranked Western Michigan, being a mentally tough opponent is just as important as being physically tough. After a week off from game action, the Spartans will open up a two-game series on the road this Friday and Saturday at the unfriendly confines of Lawson Ice Arena in Kalamazoo.

Jeremy Warnemuende ·
BASKETBALL

United in sport

SAN DIEGO — Tom Izzo is known for putting his team through grueling schedules. Today, the men’s basketball head coach is taking his “play anyone, anywhere, any time” motto to an extreme.

FOOTBALL

MSU, Iowa even matchup

This is the rematch the No. 13 MSU football team has waited for. After a little more than a year of waiting, the Spartans get their chance to redeem themselves of a 37-6 loss to Iowa in Kinnick Stadium last season. Similar to last year’s matchup, there are major implications in Saturday’s game.

VOLLEYBALL

Spartan volleyball looks to Wisconsin on Saturday

After a crushing 3-0 set loss at No. 16 Minnesota, the MSU volleyball team is looking to right its ship against Wisconsin on Saturday night. So far in the Big Ten season, the Spartans (18-9 overall, 7-8 Big Ten) have either suffered a season sweep or swept opponents they’ve played twice, and the match against Minnesota was no exception. Despite the loss, the Spartans saw some promising things from the team.