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ASMSU to host Big Ten student governments
In January, ASMSU will host the Association of Big Ten Students, or ABTS, winter conference for the first time in seven years.
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The Wharton Center accepting plays from high school playwrights
Every year, the Wharton Center and the Michigan State University Department of Theatre collaborate for the Young Playwrights Festival, an event that allows high school students the opportunity to send in their one-act plays for review and a possibility to see their work on stage.
COMMENTARY
Column: MSU still has a long way to go, that's what makes it exciting
What a season it’s been for the Spartans.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball starts NCAA Tournament on Friday
On Friday, the volleyball team will travel to Omaha, Nebraska to take on Missouri State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. This is the team's 20th overall appearance in the tournament and seventh straight at-large bid.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU hold Tar Heels to historic low shooting to claim PK80 title
After defeating DePaul and Connecticut to advance to the championship round of the PK80, No. 4 MSU (5-1 overall) breezed past No. 9 North Carolina Sunday 63-45 to claim the Victory Bracket title and hold the reigning National Champion Tar Heels (5-1) to its lowest field goal percentage in program history.
MEN'S SOCCER
FINAL: Men's soccer advances to Elite Eight with 2-1 win over WMU
The men’s soccer team is moving on from sweetness to eliteness, as the Spartans beat Western Michigan in the Sweet 16 Saturday night, 2-1, and will advance to the Elite Eight to face the No. 2 seed Indiana Hoosiers. This is MSU's third Elite Eight appearance in the nine years head coach Damon Rensing has been at the helm.
FOOTBALL
FINAL: MSU earns 9-3 record, demolishes Rutgers 40-7
From 3-9 to 9-3 — the Spartans have come a long way.
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Nassar victims respond to plea deal, call for change at MSU
"Clearly, Michigan State has a culture of secrecy," attorney John Manly said during a press conference. "And they don't get it. If you want to stop this, come clean. Fix what happened, get rid of those that did it and move forward. And instead, what you're getting is stonewalling. That is not acceptable."
MSU
Nassar pleads guilty to 7 counts of criminal sexual misconduct
Exactly a year after the first criminal charges were filed against him, ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar pleaded guilty to seven counts of criminal sexual misconduct of the first degree in Ingham County.
MICHIGAN
City launches new website for construction updates
In order to keep residents in the loop with construction in downtown East Lansing, the city launched a new website.
SPORTS
Spartan Roundup: Volleyball dominates on Spartan Senior night
In case you missed it, here is your weekly Spartan roundup as the football teams moves up one spot to No. 16 in the latest college football rankings.
FEATURES
After five years of being open, Broad Museum struggles to reach initial attendance quota
Five years after its grand opening on Nov. 10, 2012, the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum has struggled to live up to visitor numbers expectations since the original prediction for the $28 million museum.
MICHIGAN
Meadows re-elected as mayor, Altmann elected as mayor pro tem
“I’m looking forward to it,” Mayor Pro Tem ErikAltmann said. "It’s going to interesting to run the meetings. We’ll see how that goes. … I hope (Meadows) sticks around and it’s never an issue. But if it is, I’ll be ready.”
FEATURES
Video: How do Native American students celebrate Thanksgiving?
The State News interviewed several Native American students at MSU to hear how they interpret the holiday.
FOOTBALL
MSU crawls up to No. 16 in College Football Playoff rankings
Following a 17-7 win over Maryland on Senior Day, MSU has inched up the College Football Playoff rankings. The Spartans are now No. 16 in the poll, up from No. 17 last week.
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MSU to host annual Thanksgiving Unity Dinner
MSU's Student Affairs and Services is welcoming all students to a dinner on Thanksgiving, for the 15th consecutive year on Nov. 23.
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Gabby Douglas apologizes for Nassar comments, alleges abuse
In an Instagram post Tuesday, Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas alluded to sexual abuse by ex-MSU and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar.
COMMENTARY
Letter: COGS, ASMSU presidents looking for CAPS director
Know that as student leaders, we are taking leadership into our own hands to create a better campus climate for behavioral health.
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Nassar in the News: Mediation period extended, Raisman speaks out
Nassar is expected to plead guilty to county charges. The mediation period for lawsuits related to Nassar has been extended. Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman accuses Nassar of sexual abuse, wrote about her experience with Nassar in her new book and spoke about Nassar at the 'Glamour' Women of the Year Awards. USA Gymnastics names its new president and CEO.