SPORTS
No. 7 MSU sweeps weekend series
After a weekend trip to the West Coast, the No. 7 MSU field hockey team returns undefeated.
FOOTBALL
Bell named Big Ten Co-Freshman of the Week
After becoming the first true freshman in MSU history to break 100 yards rushing in his first game Saturday, running back Le’Veon Bell has been awarded co-Big Ten Freshman of the Week, the Big Ten announced Monday.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Women's soccer loses at Wisconsin-Milwaukee
The MSU women’s soccer team’s Friday night win against Eastern Michigan became a distant memory Sunday when the Spartans lost to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 3-2.
MEN'S SOCCER
Men's Soccer splits opening weekend
After a thrilling 4-3 overtime victory at No. 6 Maryland, the No. 24 MSU men’s soccer team finished its weekend East Coast road trip with a 4-0 loss at Georgetown on Sunday.
COMMENTARY
Viewing MSU in different light
For as long as I can remember, the MSU spirit has been ingrained in my system. Both of my parents graduated from MSU, and I’ve spent most of my life living very close to campus. I’ve always cheered for the Spartans during college football games. However, now that I’m starting classes as a freshman, I’m realizing MSU has so much more to offer.
COMMENTARY
Health care plans are what the doctor ordered
ASMSU has started the 2010 fall semester on a serious note. MSU’s undergraduate student government has put together health care packages for MSU students based on the individual health care needs and budgets of students.
FOOTBALL
What we learned from Game 1
Using just the season opener as a reference, it might not be fair to draw too many conclusions about the MSU football team. But that will not stop me from trying.
FOOTBALL
Lack of discipline still apparent with Spartans
A new season has similar problems for the MSU football team. The Spartans committed 11 penalties for 69 yards Saturday in MSU’s 38-14 victory over Western Michigan.
FOOTBALL
Running game carries Spartans past Western Michigan
Running backs Le’Veon Bell and Edwin Baker combined for 258 rushing yards as MSU rolled past Western Michigan, 38-14, Saturday at Spartan Stadium.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Spartans see complete effort in win
Behind an unforgiving defense and a relentless offense, the MSU women’s soccer team took down inter-state rival and previously unbeaten Eastern Michigan, 4-0, Friday night at DeMartin Stadium at Old College Field.
MEN'S SOCCER
MSU takes down No. 6 Maryland in wild finish
The No. 24 MSU men’s soccer team started the season with a bang with a 4-3 overtime victory at No. 6 Maryland on Friday night.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Spartans defeat Eastern Michigan, 4-0
The MSU women’s soccer team went with a new formation in an attempt to improve a struggling offense Friday against Eastern Michigan. The plan worked as the Spartans won 4-0.
NEWS
Report: GOP's Snyder raised most in gubernatorial race
Republican gubernatorial candidate and Ann Arbor businessman Rick Snyder spent more than seven times the amount of money as Democratic gubernatorial candidate and Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero leading up to the Aug. 3 primary election, according to campaign finance reports filed with the Secretary of State Thursday.
NEWS
Important phase of FRIB project approved
The forthcoming Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, or FRIB, received critical decision 1 approval Wednesday from the U.S. Department of Energy, which establishes the design of the building to house the facility and the next phase’s cost.
BASKETBALL
Lucious pleads guilty to reckless driving
Junior guard Korie Lucious pleaded guilty to one count of reckless driving Thursday, according to court documents. Lucious was arrested on suspicion of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated on Aug.
NEWS
Dollars & Sense
Throughout the past decade, financial aid has become an increasingly important — and uncertain — means of paying for college. MSU has poured tens of millions of dollars into student financial aid during that time period to offset negative side effects of a sour economy and uncertain state appropriations. And although the amount of aid increases with each year, the future of student financial aid isn’t entirely bright.
FOOTBALL
Back in business
Trenton Robinson is tired of hearing it. Since the end of last season, the junior safety has listened to talk of MSU’s low-ranked pass defense and how it was responsible for allowing big plays last season.
FOOTBALL
Predictions: First half
The first half of the MSU football schedule is favorable to the Spartans, with a winnable slate of nonconference matches and early-season Big Ten games.
FOOTBALL
Predictions: Second half
For the first time all season, MSU travels outside the state of Michigan in the second half of the year for three important road games.
FOOTBALL
Broncos look to upset another Big Ten opponent
The concept of playing a Big Ten school and leaving with a victory is nothing new for Western Michigan.