MEN'S BASKETBALL
Lucas, Spartans blow out Purdue
Behind senior guard Kalin Lucas’ 30 points, MSU beats Purdue, 74-56.
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Spartans set to tip-off against Boilermakers
MSU set to play Purdue for third time this season, after losing in the two regular-season matchups.
NEWS
MSU students safe in Japan, international students worry for family, friends
Seven MSU students in Japan with the Japan Center for Michigan Universities are safe after an 8.9 offshore earthquake and resulting tsunami hit the country, said Stephanie Motschenbacher, the communications director for MSU International Studies and Programs. Motschenbacher said there are no MSU study abroad trips currently in Japan, however, MSU has 79 international students from the country. MSU sent an e-mail to the 79 students this morning expressing concern for their situation and encouraging them to call the office if they need any assistance, Motschenbacher said.
FOOTBALL
2 MSU football players arrested in Colorado
Two MSU football players were arrested in Colorado early Thursday morning. Tight end Brian Linthicum was charged with third-degree assault and eluding arrest and linebacker Max Bullough was charged with a minor in position and eluding arrest, said an officer from the Pitkin County Jail. MSU Associate Athletics Director John Lewandowski said he does not know how this incident might affect the players’ status on the team and is waiting to talk to MSU football head coach Mark Dantonio. Linthicum will be a senior next season and had 18 catches for 230 yards and a touchdown last season. Bullough, a sophomore next season, had 23 tackles and an interception as a freshman last season. Both are next scheduled to appear in Pitkin County Court on April 19.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Spartans win in ugly fashion, continue to advance
Despite a win lacking style points, MSU will play Purdue on Friday with another opportunity to bolster their NCAA Tournament résumé.
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Spartans survive Hawkeyes; prepare for Boilermakers
Spartans hold on down the stretch, finish off Iowa to advance to Big Ten quarterfinals.
NEWS
MSU academic program educates Libyan professionals
Howard Davies, the director of the London School of Economics, resigned last week after evidence was revealed linking the school to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi’s regime. But the London School of Economics isn’t the only university that has found itself under scrutiny. MSU also is being examined this week for a program that educates government-sponsored students from Libya, some of whom are affiliated with the Libyan government.
NEWS
Juli Liebler named new police chief for East Lansing
Juli K. Liebler was named East Lansing’s new police chief Wednesday morning by East Lansing City Manager Ted Staton.
NEWS
Downtown developments, medical marijuana discussed by E.L. City Council
A revamp of sections of Albert Avenue and locations surrounding the Ann Street Plaza could take place this summer if construction plans discussed by the East Lansing City Council on Tuesday move forward. The council discussed the plans at its Tuesday work session at City Hall, 410 Abbot Road. The construction would consist of two separate projects, a Brownfield location located at 200 Albert Ave.
SPORTS
Five wrestlers earn way to NCAA Championships
Spartan wrestlers finish 11th at the Big Ten Championships, but still will send five wrestlers to the NCAA Championships.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Right team won Big Ten tourney title, but refs helped
Referees played a part in the MSU women’s basketball team’s loss in the Big Ten Tournament, allowing Ohio State to claim the tournament title.
ICE HOCKEY
Icers end season with loss in double OT to Alaska
Spartans swept in Alaska, including Saturday night’s double-overtime loss which ends the season.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Women lose to Ohio State for third time this season, bounced from Big Ten Tournament
Spartans bounced from the Big Ten Tournament by Ohio State.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU still fighting for NCAA Tournament bid
Spartans NCAA Tournament hopes in question, but not if they can win the Big Ten Tournament.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Spartans end regular season with loss in Ann Arbor
The first five minutes of Saturday’s game in Ann Arbor cost the Spartans dearly in their 70-63 loss to Michigan.
ICE HOCKEY
Alaska wins first game of CCHA playoffs, 2-1, over Spartans
Spartans must win next two games to keep season alive.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Spartans hold Wildcats to 25 points in quarterfinal win
Top-seeded MSU torches Northwestern in its first game of the Big Ten Tournament, 56-25.
NEWS
Student vote approves ASMSU merger
MSU students voted 245-45 to merge ASMSU into a single assembly next year. ASMSU is MSU’s undergraduate student government.
NEWS
Police Brief 03/04/11
A 20-year-old female student reported her laptop was stolen from IM Sports-Circle between noon and 2:30 p.m., MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.
NEWS
Cheers through the years
It’s a common sight in East Lansing to see throngs of students roam the streets downtown on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights in search of a good time.