MICHIGAN
Three takeaways from Tuesday's City Council meeting
Many topics were discussed at the city council discussion-only meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 20. Here are same many takeaways.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Miles Bridges, Jaren Jackson unsure of future, focused on winning now
Tuesday marked the last-ever home game for seniors Lourawls “Tum Tum” Nairn Jr., Gavin Schilling and Ben Carter, who started for the first time this season. It may have been the last game at the Breslin for Bridges and freshman standout Jaren Jackson Jr.
NEWS
City lays out grim financial future at budget discussion
After a planned budget retreat was canceled to continue reviewing public feedback on the city's budget, city officials discussed East Lansing's financial future at Tuesday's city council meeting.
MSU
Student government groups to host round tables on campus climate
Three major student organizations on campus will host round table events to discuss campus climate, sexual assault and MSU's administration. The student-led organizations included are the Associated Students of Michigan State University, the Council of Graduate Students, and the Residence Halls Association.
FOOTBALL
Ex-football players sexual assault pretrial held off record
The pretrial conference for three former MSU football players accused of sexual assault was held off the record Wednesday morning.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
WATCH: Reactions after men's basketball's win against Illinois
Watch players and head coach Tom Izzo react to men's basketball's 81-61 win over Illinois on senior night.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Men's basketball crushes Illinois, wins Big Ten title on senior night
The No. 2 men’s basketball team’s starting unit has consisted of the same five players all year: Cassius Winston, Joshua Langford, Miles Bridges, Nick Ward and Jaren Jackson Jr. But against the Fighting Illini a trio of seniors joined the party.
MSU
MSU announces new legal team following Bob Noto's retirement
MSU has announced a new legal team as the current vice president for legal affairs and general counsel, Bob Noto, announced his retirement. Kristine Zayko, MSU's current deputy general counsel, will take over following Noto's retirement.
MICHIGAN
Rapid warm-up, rain leads to flooding, road closures
Melting snow, spring-like temperatures and heavy rainfall led to parts of campus being flooded. In response, the university has closed multiple roads and parking facilities.
MSU
Stop Richard Spencer group holds community discussion
Stop Spencer at Michigan State University held another discussion to give the community a chance to talk about Spencer's visit to MSU, scheduled for March 5.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Preview: No. 2 men's hoops aim to sweep season series with Illinois
Tuesday’s game against Illinois will be the last time the men’s basketball team will play at the Breslin Center this season, and for a few members of the team it will be the final time they will ever play there.
MICHIGAN
84 criminal sexual conduct cases reported since Nassar's sentencing
Starting from the first day of Nassar's sentencing through Tuesday, the total number of criminal sexual conduct cases reported to MSU Police reached 84. Of the 84 cases, 70 could be tied to Nassar based on the location and year of occurrence.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
WATCH: Men's basketball seniors and Izzo preview Illinois
Watch men's basketball seniors Lourawls “Tum Tum” Nairn Jr., Ben Carter, Gavin Schilling and head coach Tom Izzo preview Tuesday night's matchup against Illinois (13-15, 3-12 Big Ten).
SPORTS
Pretrial for 3 ex-MSU football players to begin Wednesday
Joshua King, Donnie Corley and Demetric Vance have a pretrial conference at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Veteran's Memorial Courthouse, 313 W Kalamazoo St.
MSU
Three new lawsuits filed against MSU regarding handling of Nassar
Three new lawsuits were filed against MSU since Feb. 17, regarding the handling of ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar.
MSU
A survivor of Nassar's abuse, Stephens details road to recovery
Kyle Stephens, a survivor of sexual abuse by ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar, shares how her childhood trauma has impacted her as an adult and touches upon the healing process through a video on the Washington Post on Feb. 13.
MSU
Flood warning advised for Red Cedar River, E.L. area
A flood warning for the Lansing Area has been issued by the National Weather Service.
FOOTBALL
Football Green-White spring game set for April 7
The football team will play its annual Green-White spring game on April 7 at 5 p.m. in Spartan Stadium.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Men's basketball stays put in latest AP poll
There's no movement for men's basketball in the latest AP Top-25 poll, as the Spartans remained at No. 2 in the rankings that were released Monday.
MSU
VIDEO: Teal signs of support cover MSU's campus
Teal ribbons and posters can be found across MSU's campus, from the Communication Arts and Sciences Building to the Hannah Administration Building to the trees outside.