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SPORTS

Undefeated Spartans host Stanford

The No. 10 MSU field hockey team — fresh off a 6-1 drubbing of No. 17 Louisville — is looking to repeat the defensive performance that led the team to outshoot its opponents 31-12 en route to two season-opening wins.

COMMENTARY

Charging residents more for green energy unfair

When it comes to green power in Michigan, there’s good news and bad news. The good news is Michigan lawmakers recently passed legislation to reduce the percentage businesses contribute for new renewable energy for the state. The bad news is Michigan residents now will be footing the majority of the bill.

NEWS

Obama visits Mich. workers, shares vision

Barack Obama’s campaign slogan went from “Yes we can” to “Yes we will” as he encouraged his supporters to make sure Michigan is a blue state in November. The Democratic presidential nominee made three appearances in Michigan during the weekend, including a Sunday rally in Battle Creek and Monday appearances in Detroit and Monroe.

FEATURES

What's hot this fall

Fall is just around the corner, and with the change in seasons comes a necessary change in wardrobe. Don’t wait to snatch the top 10 must-haves.

FEATURES

Energy drinks expensive, lack nutritional value

They are in bars, gas stations, fraternities and restaurants, not to mention pretty much every corner store on and around campus. Drinks such as CRUNK!!! Energy Drink, Red Bull Energy Drink and Monster Energy have made a name for themselves on campus as both great study tools and party aids.

FEATURES

Pink futon accents jazzy, Victorian dorm

The State News caught up with MSU social work sophomore Mallori Fogler about her stylish dorm room in Campbell Hall. Fogler and her roommate turned their room that overlooks Grand River Avenue into a unique living space with pink, black and white accents.

FEATURES

Big results

Jessi Ruselowski has avoided the gym ever since she found herself lagging in the back of a packed jazzercise class. However, a new addition to the video game world has since allowed her to stay in shape on her own terms.

FEATURES

Word on the street

Do you drink many energy drinks a week, and if so, are you concerned about the potential health risks associated with them?

MSU

Mich. deer baiting restricted

A 3-year-old white-tailed deer recently was found to be infected with chronic wasting disease, or CWD, causing drastic measures to be taken by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.