NEWS
Police Brief 02/14/11
A 20-year-old male student reported his calculator allegedly was stolen between 3-5:50 p.m. Jan. 31, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.
SOFTBALL
Spartans open season with 3 wins
The MSU softball team kicked off its season in winning fashion, going 3-2 in its first five games this weekend at the Lead-off Classic in Deland, Fla.
SPORTS
MSU loses at Indiana, Purdue
In its first away dual meet in more than a month, the MSU wrestling team lost to Indiana, 22-9. The Hoosiers got off to a quick start and an early 10-0 lead by winning the first three matches.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Home cookin'
The MSU women’s basketball team felt the impact of the first sell-out crowd in the history of the program long before the opening tip Sunday.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU's strength too much for Wolverines
Following the MSU women’s basketball team’s 69-56 win over Michigan on Sunday afternoon at Breslin Center, U-M head coach Kevin Borseth said there was one glaring difference between the two teams. “We could not contend with their strength,” Borseth said.
SPORTS
Gymnasts take second in New Hampshire
The MSU gymnastics team notched a season-high score of 193.425 at the UNH Invitational hosted by New Hampshire on Saturday. The score earned the Spartans second place in the four-team competition.
MSU
Leadership conference held
This weekend MSU student leaders had the opportunity to share their knowledge with those who one day will continue their legacy of leadership.
MSU
Powwow brings focus to Native American culture
Dancing to the drumming of a beating heart, Native American performers expressed thankfulness through dance at the 28th annual PowWow of Love at Jenison Field House on Saturday.
MICHIGAN
Patriot Act renewal in contention
Expiring provisions of the increasingly controversial Patriot Act could go before the House today after leaders in the Republican majority failed last week to put them on the fast track to passage.
MICHIGAN
Student organization raises funds for memorial
Students, Michigan military personnel and supporters gathered Thursday night to have a good time while raising money for a military memorial at Club Rush, 131 Albert Ave.
MSU
Army ROTC celebrates 102nd annual ball with dinner, dancing
As music filled the air, hundreds of members of the MSU Army ROTC changed from crisp uniforms to suits and formal gowns Saturday night at Spartan Club during the Spartan Battalion’s 102nd Military Ball.
FEATURES
Masquerade ball unites international, domestic students
Nearly 450 students celebrated the weekend before Valentine’s Day on Saturday by lacing up their dancing shoes and bringing their significant other to the International Students Association’s, or ISA, seventh annual Valentine’s Day Ball.
ICE HOCKEY
Icers swept by Northern Michigan despite offensive surge
Uncharacteristic mistakes and late miscues marred the MSU hockey team’s improved offensive performance and allowed Northern Michigan to earn a sweep this weekend at Munn Ice Arena.
COMMENTARY
The many faces of Valentine’s Day
When we were little, we sat at our desks writing the names of each and every classmate in our fourth-grade class on a valentine. On Valentine’s Day, we would stuff each other’s bags and boxes full of cards, candies and treats and spend the day laughing and running, fueled by our sugar rushes.
COMMENTARY
Bridge card changes necessary, a touch too broad
Sorry everybody, but our Bridge Cards were just trumped by the state of Michigan. New legislation to take effect in April no longer will award food assistance based purely on college-student status.
MSU
Student group hosts poker tournament to fight hunger
A strong poker face landed an MSU student with a $2,000 prize and simultaneously helped solve a hunger problem among Lansing students.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Spartans beat Wolverines in front of record crowd, 69-56
For the second time this season, the No. 11 MSU women’s basketball team beat Michigan, 69-56, in front of a sold-out crowd at Breslin Center.
NEWS
Fire reported at Capitol Villa Apartments
At about 11:15 p.m. Saturday a fire was reported at Capitol Villa Apartments, East Lansing Fire Department deputy chief Steve Alvarado said. The fire started in apartment 48 on the second floor of building 1708, and four residents were rescued from the third floor, Alvarado said.
ICE HOCKEY
Icers lose large lead, series to Northern Michigan
Leading 4-1 in the second period, the MSU hockey team looked as though it had solved its offensive troubles and would earn a much-needed victory against Northern Michigan Saturday.
ICE HOCKEY
Spartans lose at home to Northern Michigan, 4-2
The MSU hockey team did everything it needed to Friday night to break out of a scoring slump: it put a season-high number of shots to the net, created quality scoring chances and fed off each other offensively, but the result was the same.