NEWS
WEB UPDATE: Women's team earns sloppy win vs. Hartford
Auburn Hills —With freshman center Allyssa DeHaan struggling and in foul trouble, the No.
NEWS
WEB UPDATE: MSU completes grueling stretch of schedule with 76-61 win
Auburn Hills — It might be hard to envision a finish line a month into the season, but MSU's 76-61 win against BYU on Saturday at The Palace of Auburn Hills marked the end of a turbulent and trying month for the Spartans. It was MSU's 11th game in 30 days — a stretch head coach Tom Izzo likened to an NBA schedule.
NEWS
WEB UPDATE: Gray continues to sharpen skills
Auburn Hills —Marquise Gray still isn't playing with enough consistency to satisfy Tom Izzo.
NEWS
Return to sender
A great number of skilled big men have come through East Lansing during Tom Izzo's tenure: Zach Randolph was a fantastic scorer with his back to the basket, Antonio Smith could rebound like no other and Paul Davis could knock down shots from any spot on the floor. But the Spartans never have had a major shot-blocking presence — until now.
MSU
Singing all the way to D.C.
The four-part harmony of the MSU men's a cappella group, The Accafellas, can be heard reverberating off the walls of the Music Building at night. The nine men are preparing for the performance of a lifetime: They have received the honor of singing Christmas carols at the White House. Unlike other groups, which apply to sing in arguably the most famous house in the world, the group was offered the honor from the White House associate director of visitors.
NEWS
Women set to join men at Palace
Another benchmark in the history of MSU's women's basketball will occur at noon Saturday. The Spartans will make the short jaunt to The Palace of Auburn Hills to take on Hartford in the first game of the Spartan Clash. It will be the first time the women's basketball team has played at The Palace, which is home to the NBA's Detroit Pistons and the two-time WNBA Champion Detroit Shock. "It'll be fun," MSU head coach Joanne P.
NEWS
Start winter off on right foot with boots to avoid cold injuries
Trying to create ways to keep your feet warm during the winter can be overwhelming. After trying every idea you have, you still struggle with the cold air creeping in.
NEWS
Despite 6-1 record, McCallie wants team to rebound better
Despite coming off a 79-71 win against South Florida, one statistic from the game stood out to MSU women's basketball head coach Joanne P.
SPORTS
Dantonio finalizes staff, retains Enos
As expected, football head coach Mark Dantonio named Pat Narduzzi as his defensive coordinator Wednesday. Narduzzi held the same position under Dantonio at Cincinnati from 2003-05.
SPORTS
List of MSU's athletic events during break
MEN'S BASKETBALL Dec. 16 vs. Chicago State, 7 p.m. Dec. 19 vs. Belmont, 7 p.m. Dec.
COMMENTARY
Don't be irresponsible with alcohol during holidays
This holiday season is filled with sadness for many families devastated by drunk drivers. On New Year's Day 2006, my son's fiancee and her younger brother lost both of their parents — without warning — to a drunk driver.
NEWS
Police investigate Nov. 30 student protest
Campus conservatives have filed five police reports against protesters from a Nov. 30 discussion about illegal immigration.
NEWS
Prognosticators
MSU vs. BYU3 p.m. Saturday, Auburn Hills, ESPN MB — It's time for the annual Spartan Clash at The Palace of Auburn Hills.
MICHIGAN
Levin: 'Stay the course' Iraq policy not working
Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., got the support he needed when the Iraq Study Group Report was released Wednesday, calling on the Bush administration to make changes in policies regarding the war in Iraq. The report, which is sometimes referred to as the Baker report, is a 160-page bipartisan book calling for the removal of U.S.
MICHIGAN
Court dates set for local, MSU-related crimes committed in 2006
Below are updates for ongoing court cases with East Lansing and MSU ties: The following three men were charged in connection with a Feb.
MSU
Art museum may move location
The university could see a change on campus if a proposal to plan to move the Kresge Art Museum to a new location is passed by the MSU Board of Trustees on Friday. According to the board's agenda for the upcoming meeting, if the proposal passes, the project could cost up to $30 million. Under the proposed project, the museum would also move into the old Paolucci Building along East Circle Drive, which is currently abandoned. Officials from the museum did not want to comment on the issue until after the meeting, but MSU's chief engineer, Robert Nestle, said this site had a lot of good attributes that would benefit an art museum in the future. "The current building is vacant and is not a good candidate for other uses," Nestle said.
MSU
Students display flowers at greenhouse holiday event
Horticulture students, such as freshman Sara Dahms, showcased the poinsettias they raised from sprouts at MSU Greenhouse's 19th annual Gardens Holiday Open House. Students from the MSU Greenhouse invited East Lansing community members to visit Thursday and check out some of the projects the horticulture students have done throughout the course of the semester. "We really wanted to have the community see what students have been doing," said Jessica Albright, the educational coordinator for the 4-H Children's Garden.
COMMENTARY
Pretty good year for some
A good year for … Democratic Party While we all should be thankful for the loss of the Republican majority (whew!), it should be noted that the Democrats won by default.
NEWS
Waste not, want not
By Amy Oprean, Elizabeth Swanson and Sarah Harbison The State News A gift doesn't seem complete sometimes without the proper trimmings — red paper, green bow and smiling reindeer repeating in regular intervals across the box.
NEWS
Depth issues have Izzo shuffling lineup
MSU men's basketball head coach Tom Izzo knew depth wouldn't be his team's strong point this season.