VOLLEYBALL

Volleyball upsets No. 7 Illinois

Jesse O'Brien

November 18, 2011

In what may prove to be one of the biggest wins of the season, the MSU volleyball team toppled No. 7 Illinois, 3-1, Friday at Jenison Field House. Led by the play of its three senior outside hitters, Michigan State (20-9 overall, 9-8 Big Ten) shocked the Fighting Illini and earned its first 20-win season since 2007. The victory is the second time that MSU has beaten the number seven team in the nation under head coach Cathy George, who is in her sixth year with the program.

NEWS

Lansing, East Lansing to consider one fire department head

Kyle Campbell

November 18, 2011

Following the announcement of Lansing Fire Chief Tom Cochran’s retirement, Lansing and East Lansing have opened discussions for creating a combined interim chief for both cities. The municipalities are considering the option of having East Lansing Fire Chief Randy Talifarro head both departments on an interim basis once Cochran steps down, Jan.

BASKETBALL

Women's basketball routs Western Michigan 80-45

Jesse O'Brien

November 17, 2011

Despite another slow start, the MSU women’s basketball team eventually hit its stride and toppled the Western Michigan Broncos, 80-45, Thursday at Breslin Center.

NEWS

Shaping Kenya

Kelsie Thompson

November 17, 2011

Growing up in a small Maasai village in Kenya, Africa, cousins Dominic Nangea and Julius Kuya faced many difficulties most students from MSU would never dream of.

FOOTBALL

Winningest MSU senior class sees Spartan Stadium one last time

Michelle Martinelli

November 17, 2011

Mark Dantonio’s senior class has seen it all. The 17 Spartans — many of whom were in the head coach’s first recruiting class — have helped Dantonio begin to rebuild the MSU football program, and through that, they’ve faced adversity, overcame grueling challenges and had milestone accomplishments.

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Union celebration replicates pilgrimage to Mecca

Josh Mansour

November 17, 2011

On Thursday, the second floor ballroom of the Union was transformed as students had the opportunity to experience a little bit of Mecca at MSU.

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ASMSU advocates for students to carry pepper spray on campus

Rachel Jackson

November 17, 2011

Following incidents of sexual assaults on campus this fall, ASMSU representatives passed a resolution advocating for the ability to carry mace or pepper spray on campus for protection and self-defense.

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Companies hire college graduates at higher rate

Beau Hayhoe

November 17, 2011

Hiring for college graduates across the country is projected to increase about 4 percent next year for all degree levels, according to a report released today by MSU’s Collegiate Employment Research Institute, or CERI.

MICHIGAN

Students help refugee center

Kyle Campbell

November 17, 2011

When Khalika Kaba was relocated to the U.S. in 2008 from the Democratic Republic of Congo, he spoke little English, he knew no one and he didn’t know where to turn.

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NEWS

Thrill of the hunt

Justin Wan

November 17, 2011

For Mason, Mich., resident Doug Smith and Lansing resident Jessie Treat, November is all about hunting.

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FEATURES

Opera Theatre presents ‘Pirates’

Julia Nagy

November 17, 2011

Music performance sophomore Evan Snyder had good news for music performance senior Johnathan Riesen after they auditioned for an opera earlier this year.

FEATURES

ROIAL’s student-run play ‘Audience’ opens

Kellie Rowe

November 17, 2011

As the director of ROIAL Players — a student-run creative arts group — Haley Carr sat flipping through plays in the middle of an aisle in a Barnes & Noble store, she couldn’t decide what would be best for her theater group.

FEATURES

On a budget: Unwind on your lazy Sunday

Britteny Dee

November 17, 2011

No school, no work and no responsibilities. Once upon a time, Sundays were my favorite day of the week.

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Dietetics students throw Michigan-themed dinner party

Thursday night the beers were flowing and the food was hot, but it wasn’t at a local bar or house party.

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Campus groups hold Hate Speech vs. Free Speech town hall

Stephen Brooks

November 17, 2011

In light of racial events on campus this semester, a handful of MSU groups put on a Hate Speech vs. Free Speech town hall meeting on Thursday evening in the Wilson Hall auditorium to discuss First Amendment issues.

FEATURES

Street style: Christopher Van Nest

Britteny Dee

November 17, 2011

Communication senior Christopher Van Nest said his style can consist of just about anything. Van Nest wears articles of clothing ranging from black leather jackets to cardigans. “I tend to just throw stuff together that I think will look good,” he said.

FEATURES

Weekend roundup: Nov. 18-20

Julia Nagy

November 17, 2011

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.

FOOTBALL

Robinson grows up during Spartan career

Anthony Odoardi

November 17, 2011

Four years ago, dressed in a sweater-vest his coaches now frequently make fun of him for, then-freshman Trenton Robinson stepped foot on MSU’s campus for the first time as a teenage boy.

FOOTBALL

Cunningham set to leave MSU as one of its best ever

Michelle Martinelli

November 17, 2011

As the all-time leader in career receptions with 194, senior wide receiver B.J. Cunningham has made some incredible plays — making him known for his athleticism, acrobatic moves and one-handed catches.

BASKETBALL

Men's basketball returns home looking for 1st win

Pat Evans

November 17, 2011

The MSU men’s basketball team is happy to be back at Breslin Center with Friday’s 6:30 p.m.