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MSU expands work, educational services in Detroit
Since 2009, MSU has been working with the community of Detroit to expand MSU’s educational services.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Ward, Winston increase role on the floor, still have room for improvement
Following MSU’s 78-69 loss on Nov. 29 against then-No. 5 Duke, head coach Tom Izzo was adamant about the performance of his freshmen players. “Yeah they’re all freshmen,” Izzo said in the postgame press conference following the loss to the Blue Devils.
ICE HOCKEY
Two MSU commits on USNTDP roster discuss first taste of MSU hockey
MSU hosted the USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program (USNTDP) in an exhibition matchup on Sunday.
FEATURES
Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts show welcomes artisans, crafters and guests
In order to celebrate the holiday season, MSU returned with its 53rd annual holiday event. On Dec. 3 through Dec. 4, the arts and crafts show was held at the Union.
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Study suggests need for more campus, local food assistance
Two hours and 17 minutes — that’s how long it takes to walk from Shaw Hall to LMTS Community Outreach Services, one of the Lansing-area food pantries.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU hockey defeats U.S.A. Development Team in exhibition
For the first time in nearly a month, Munn Ice Arena was the host of a match for the MSU hockey team.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU men's basketball is at a mental roadblock, needs more 'grit'
Grit is a word thrown around the MSU men’s basketball team often and has been a backbone of basketball and coaching ideology for head coach Tom Izzo’s hall of fame career.
VOLLEYBALL
Senior Spartans left it all on the court in season-ending loss to Arizona
It was all about redemption for No. 15 MSU Volleyball when playing their Pac- 12 opponent, the University of Arizona.
FEATURES
Jazz studies student finds music to help cope with her anxiety and start project
Music has the ability to influence people in many ways, whether it’s their mood or their mindset. For jazz studies senior Jordyn Davis, music influenced her to change her major.
SPORTS
MSU redshirt-senior returns from mission trip to shine as runner
Shoeless for nearly the entire 10,000 meter race, he still ran for a 25th-place finish, aiding the Spartans’ cause to qualify for nationals that year.
MICHIGAN
More than 100,000 parking violations in East Lansing and on campus in 2015
Thousands of parking tickets are written on campus and in East Lansing each year. Some people get several, as one alumna decorated her cap with parking tickets last spring
VOLLEYBALL
No. 9 Spartans upset by Arizona in NCAA Tournament
All eyes were on Jenison Fieldhouse for the second straight night as the MSU volleyball team continued its trek in the NCAA Tournament. In a five-set classic, the Arizona Wildcats were able to stave off and eliminate the Spartans, 25-17, 16-25, 19-25, 26-24, 10-15. In the first round, the Wildcats ousted Cleveland State, 3-0, to keep their season alive.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
FINAL: MSU improves to above .500 with slim win over Oral Roberts
Without freshman forward Miles Bridges, MSU men's basketball (5-4) battled to a 80-76 victory against the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (1-7).
MEN'S BASKETBALL
HALFTIME: MSU leads Oral Roberts 34-33
MSU men's basketball (4-4) returned home to begin their five game home stand against Oral Roberts (1-6). At the half, the Spartans lead 34-33.
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Live Blog: MSU (4-4 overall) vs. Oral Roberts (1-6 overall)
Follow along with The State News basketball beat writers Connor Clark and Casey Harrison as they cover MSU (4-4 overall) vs.
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Zeke the Wonderdog has died at 11-years-old
MSU's Zeke the Wonderdog, the high-flying Frisbee catching Yellow Labrador passed away unexpectedly Friday night around 11:45 p.m. His owners, Jim and Terri Foley, said Zeke was shaking and had troubling eating upon returning home from the MSU women's basketball game yesterday against Oakland University.
VOLLEYBALL
MSU volleyball advances in NCAA Tournament after sweeping Fairfield
For a tenured MSU women's volleyball class, the blue NCAA banners festooned around Jenison Fieldhouse of the Volleyball Championship didn't distract from the task of the hand on Friday night.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Jankoska scores career-high in win over Golden Grizzlies
After rounding out a five game road trip with a loss to No. 21 Syracuse on Nov. 30, the No. 22 MSU women’s basketball team (7-2 overall) hosted the Oakland University Golden Grizzlies (4-3 overall) at the Jack Breslin Student Events Center.
MICHIGAN
Hate letter sent to Islamic Society of Greater Lansing
The Islamic Society of Greater Lansing received a hate letter that has been sent to mosques across the United States. The letter arrived via mail on Tuesday, Sohail Chaudhry, an Imam at the Islamic Society of Greater Lansing said.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
PREVIEW: MSU begins 5 game home stand against Oral Roberts on Saturday
MSU men’s basketball (4-4) begin a five-game home stretch against the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (1-6) on Saturday. The Spartans will be without freshman forward Miles Bridges for a few weeks after injuring his ankle in a loss to No. 5 Duke, 78-69, in Durham, North Carolina. Bridges currently leads the Spartans in both points (16.6) and rebounds (8.8).