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FINAL: MSU falls apart late in 62-58 loss to Penn State
Michigan State suffers an embarrassing loss to Big Ten cellar dweller Penn State.
LIFE
Greenwood District Studios on the brink of closure
Greenwood District Studios is Michigan’s first independent, black-owned film studio that took over the Lansing mall cinema in October 2021. It was named in remembrance of the 1921 Tulsa Massacre. The studio includes a community space where filmmakers and producers can come and produce independent films.
MICHIGAN
'We're finally responding': First Black mayor of EL reflects on his term thus far
After being elected by city council in November 2021, East Lansing Mayor Ron Bacon looks back on his first months in office.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Preview: MSU men's basketball searches for consistency in trip to Penn State
MSU will hope to take another step towards being a consistent team and shut down any opportunities for an upset.
MSU
'Contract Be Damned': Students advocate for immediate fossil fuel divestment
On Friday. Feb. 11, members of student environmental activist group Sunrise MSU spoke at an MSU Board of Trustees meeting, encouraging the Board to end any and all investments in fossil fuel companies.
COMMENTARY
Column: Congratulations Matthew Stafford, you made Lions fans proud
Congratulations Matthew Stafford; you’re a Super Bowl champ.
MSU
AG files application for leave to appeal reversing of Klages conviction, shares update on Simon case
Attorney General Dana Nessel filed an application for leave to appeal in the Michigan Supreme Court, or MSC, on Monday, in response to a Court of Appeals opinion that reversed the conviction of former Michigan State University Coach Kathie Klages, according to a press release from the Michigan Department of Attorney General.
LIFE
Michigan State continues to 'go green' with several energy projects
If universities do not take critical steps to reduce emissions, they could potentially see enrollment numbers decline. MSU answers with new sustainable energy projects.
LIFE
Married in Style: MSU couple on getting married young
Taylor Halquist's college experience went a bit of a different route than expected. She's a fashion lover, a social work junior at MSU and wife to Christian Halquist, an MSU alumnus.
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Column: Celebrating Valentine's Day as a single person
Celebrating Valentine's Day doesn't have to be all about the couples, it can be a day to celebrate yourself. Mental health reporter Julian Stainback compiles a list of ways to celebrate Valentine's Day as a single person .
COMMENTARY
A Valentine's Day breakfast guide for the morning after
Look, we've all been there — the morning after Valentine's Day. If you're in need of a morning pick-me-up after your (hopefully) wonderful evening, check out some of East Lansing's finest breakfast spots.
MICHIGAN
Fuzzy mittens and frostbite: How to stay safe this winter season
Frostbite is when a part of the body without central heat freezes due to prolonged exposure to the cold, damaging underlying tissue in the skin, such as toes, fingers and tips of ears.
LIFE
20 books by Black authors that should be on your shelf this February
In honor of Black history month and the renaissance of Black literature that we’re currently living in, here are 20 books by Black authors that everyone should be reading in 2022. Divided by genre, we compiled picks in new fiction, nonfiction, and the classics that probably should have been taught in your high school English class (but probably weren’t).
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COLUMN: Ladies first: The ins and outs of the orgasm gap
“There are zero conversations about sex, especially for women," agriculture, food and natural resources education junior Maezie Nettleton said. "We should probably talk about sex more.”
MSU
Record number of MSU researchers named as 2021 AAAS Fellows
The nine MSU researchers span across multiple disciplines, but each has made significant contributions to their fields.
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Students express excitement and frustration over Oscar nominations
It’s award show season, and after this year’s untelevised and lackluster Golden Globes Awards, film fans have been anxiously awaiting to hear the nominees for the 2022 Academy Awards. Their pleas were answered as the nominations were announced on Feb. 8.
ICE HOCKEY
Column: Michigan State hockey's 7-3 loss in the ‘Duel of the D’ is a microcosm of the season
The only thing the team can do is stick together.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Point guard switch ignites offense for MSU men's basketball in win over Indiana
MSU will need this version of its point guard duo as it looks to make up ground in the Big Ten title race into the postseason.
ICE HOCKEY
FINAL: U-of-M 7, MSU 3, wild second period hands MSU its 10th straight loss
A chaotic second period led to a Michigan blowout, handing Michigan State hockey their 10th straight.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
FINAL: No. 17 Michigan State bounces back with 76-60 victory over Indiana
The Spartans leaned on strong performances from Malik Hall and A.J. Hoggard to snap their two-game losing streak.