Wednesday, January 7, 2026

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COMMENTARY

Boasting drunken behavior unnecessary, annoying

Is it just me, or can anyone else think of better ways to enjoy the college experience than being drunk, talking about how drunk you are, how often you get drunk, and making sure everyone sees how drunk you are? I will never understand the need some people have to advertise the fact they are drunk.

COMMENTARY

Proposed tax rebate small fix for big problem

Go shopping, America. It’s on the government. In an agreement between Congress and the White House, tax refunds — granting rebates of about $300 to $1,200 — would be distributed as early as May to help stimulate consumer spending and give the economy a much-needed boost.

BASKETBALL

Maiming blue

From the instant the MSU men’s basketball team set foot on the floor, the intensity was there. It just took them a little while to channel it and throw it back in the face of the rival Michigan Wolverines.

BASKETBALL

Morgan, Neitzel lead way in victory

Evanston, Ill. — For his team to have real success — championship-like success — MSU men’s basketball head coach Tom Izzo has said all season that he’s going to need more than one of his star players to step up.

NEWS

Police Brief 01/25/08

A dark blue Nokia cell phone was stolen from a student sometime between 11:55 p.m. Monday and 12:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Brody Hall cafeteria, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.

NEWS

Identity crisis

Finding a helping hand isn’t always easy for students, which is why the MSU Counseling Center is extending its reach further than it has in previous years. Before fall, appointments to see a counselor could take up to a few weeks to make.

BASKETBALL

Spartans extend winning streak to 3 games

A Northwestern team known for its 3-point shooting had its greatest strength countered Thursday. The MSU men’s basketball team, which had made the fewest 3-point baskets in the Big Ten, buried 8-of-9 long balls in the first half and went on to shoot 11-for-17 from beyond the arc in a 78-62 win over the Wildcats at Welsh-Ryan Arena.

SPORTS

Prognosticators

Guess who it is? It’s the prognosticators! Guess what they’re doing? They’re prognosticating!

BASKETBALL

Breakdown

The MSU men’s basketball team welcomes Michigan to town Sunday to put the cap on a rivalry weekend. The game against the Wolverines comes at a time when MSU can string together some necessary conference victories to put itself in position to win a Big Ten title.

BASKETBALL

Naymick proving valuable on and off the court

He’s been to a Final Four, swatted his way to the top of the MSU all-time blocks list and is pursuing a doctoral degree in finance. But ask fifth-year senior center Drew Naymick how he feels about his portfolio and he’ll say it’s incomplete.