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SOCCER

Women's soccer finding success on defense

Although it has been the offense garnering the headlines and much of the accolades, the Spartans (8-1-0, 1-0 Big Ten) return home riding an eight-game winning streak in large part thanks to the strong play of their backline.

SOCCER

Face time with Colin Givens

Colin Givens spent just three weeks on the roster of an Major League Soccer team, but the former Spartan — who was drafted in the second round of the MLS SuperDraft in January — said it was the best three weeks of his soccer career. The Colorado Rapids cut the defender in February, and a determined Givens, who was a unanimous All-Big Ten First Team selection for MSU in 2010, went to Europe briefly to play for a team in Finland. Now, after a spring knee injury, he’s back at MSU pursuing his degree before hitting the field again to play the game he loves — hopefully sooner rather than later.

SPORTS

Women's tennis to start season at home

The MSU women’s tennis team will start off the season by hosting the annual Spartan Invitational Sept. 23-25. The event will take place at the MSU tennis courts, located south of the Duffy Daugherty Football Building off Wilson Road.

COMMENTARY

Organ donors save lives, families

I used to joke about not wanting to be an organ donor, but that has changed. I have the opportunity to save a life by giving a part of myself. It is because of people who gave from themselves that I still have my father today. It is the least I can do to give back so that someone else can save the person they love.

NEWS

East Lansing-based Barnes & Noble set to close at end of year

The East Lansing location of Barnes and Noble Booksellers will close its doors at the end of this year, according to a statement issued by the company this morning. In the statement, Vice President of Development for Barnes and Noble Booksellers David Deason said the lease on the property will expire in the near future, and the lease will not be renewed. “The current lease is at its end of term and we will be closing the store at the end of this year,” Deason said. No other reasons for the store’s closure were provided. Keep checking statenews.com and tomorrow’s edition of The State News for further updates.

NEWS

Still in shadows

Since 12:01 Tuesday morning, James William has been legally allowed to be gay and a member of MSU’s Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program. But none of his fellow cadets are aware of his true sexual orientation. And he intends to keep it that way — possibly for good.

MSU

Students embrace newly-renovated cafeterias

The university’s ultimate vision for campus cafeterias is one step closer to completion with the opening of Holden Hall’s renovated cafeteria and about $20 million worth of ongoing construction updates at Case Hall.

Julia Nagy ·
MSU

Asian studies continues after cuts

On Tuesday, chocolate covered strawberries, pastries and cheesy dishes sat on the checkered table at the International Center for the Asian Studies Center’s Start of the School Year Reception as about 30 students and faculty gathered for the food and conversation.