NEWS
MSU takes part in big bang research
Billions of years after it created the universe, the cataclysmic event known as the big bang might be making another appearance in 2010.
NEWS
Construction, maintenance projects to be postponed
Millions of dollars in construction and maintenance projects will be put on hold this year as the university generates reserves to prepare for future fiscal struggles.
NEWS
Freshman to face 5-year charge for explosive
It started as a plan dreamed up Nov. 1 by two freshmen to smash pumpkins in a friend’s yard as a Halloween prank.
NEWS
Iota Phi Theta blames players for Rather Hall altercation
Members of Iota Phi Theta, the fraternity involved in a Nov. 22 assault in Rather Hall, formally stated members of the MSU football team were involved in the assault, although university officials and MSU police have not confirmed this.
ICE HOCKEY
Icers winless in past 4 games
Road bumps were bound to materialize in the No. 8 MSU hockey team’s season. With the Spartans starting 14 underclassmen in each game, MSU head coach Rick Comley said this season’s red-hot start, in which the Spartans went 9-2-2, eventually would hit a wall.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Spartans rebound after upset loss
The No. 2 MSU men’s basketball team split a pair of weekend games at the Legends Classic in Atlantic City, N.J., bouncing back with a convincing win Saturday against Massachusetts after being upset by Florida on Friday.
FOOTBALL
A team for the ages
Ten years later, the players that comprised the 1999 MSU football team still cause Spartans’ fans to shake their heads in awe. Plaxico Burress. Julian Peterson. T.J. Duckett. Renaldo Hill. Robaire Smith. Chris Baker. Amp Campbell. Ten years later, what that team accomplished has yet to be matched by other MSU teams.
MICHIGAN
2 exhibitions open at Lansing gallery
The Lansing Art Gallery, 113 S. Washington Square, in Lansing, has two exhibitions open until Dec. 23. “Michigan Wildlife Art Masters” is displayed in the Mezzanine Gallery and features five Michigan artists. “In Another Light” displays Gale Nobes’ photographs in the Main Gallery.
MICHIGAN
E.L. venue to host 2 concerts this week
(SCENE) Metrospace, 110 Charles St., will host two concerts featuring local music Friday and Saturday.
MICHIGAN
Food drive to be held in Lansing
The Downtown Lansing Food Fight Against Hunger is scheduled to take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday.
MSU
MSU safe place to hold online auction
MSU Safe Place will hold its online holiday auction until noon Dec. 15. The auction will raise money for survivors of domestic violence and stalking in the MSU and Lansing communities.
MSU
Mich. reduces hate crimes, still part of top 5 nationally
State and university officials are discussing ways to cut down on the number of hate crimes in Michigan a week after the state was ranked as one of the top five worst places for biased-motivated crime last year.
FEATURES
Anderson makes fantastic adaptation of Dahl novel
Director Wes Anderson is known for his eccentricity. He parts his long, thin hair to the side and often is seen sporting a beige corduroy suit and a pink scarf, depending on how he’s feeling.
FEATURES
Mac's Bar hosts national touring acts
A diverse blend of local, regional and national bands played for an intimate Black Friday crowd.
FOOTBALL
MSU commit shines in state championship
All-State linebacker and MSU commit Max Bullough had an enormous game leading his team, Traverse City St. Francis, to its second consecutive state championship Saturday morning at Ford Field in Detroit.
VOLLEYBALL
MSU invited to NCAA Tournament with 5-15 Big Ten mark
The MSU volleyball team found no comfort on the road in its final regular season weekend, dropping 3-0 matches against No. 1 Penn State and Ohio State.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
No. 25 Spartans sweep 2 games in Junkanoo Jam
Following an up-and-down start to the season, all it took was a little warm weather and sun for the MSU women’s basketball team to come to life.
COMMENTARY
Buying local can benefit community
With the economy in a rut, unemployment remaining stubbornly high and consumer spending understandably down, retailers put extra emphasis this year on driving customers to holiday sales.
COMMENTARY
Rather Hall scuffle requires response
After a few days off for Thanksgiving, many students see these next three weeks as a sprint to the finish, eager for the rest and relaxation that comes with a longer semester break.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
No. 25 MSU wins double-overtime thriller against Oklahoma State
In a game with 22 lead changes and 12 ties, the No. 25 MSU women’s basketball team finally broke through late in the second overtime, earning a hard-fought 93-90 double-overtime win against Oklahoma State to win the Lucaya Division of the Junkanoo Jam on Saturday night in Freeport, Bahamas.