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FEATURES

Eight music groups come together at Sounds of Homecoming

Eight musical groups took the stage at the yearly UAB hosted Sounds of Homecoming event. This event allows MSU acapella groups to showcase their skills to an audience, as well as other groups on campus. “We want to start by introducing ourselves,” English junior John Donovan said before the Spartan Dischords shook hands and jokingly introduced themselves to one another, followed by laughter from the crowd.

FEATURES

MSU student returns the favor to Make-A-Wish

Founded in 2002, MSU Stars for Make-A-Wish is the MSU chapter of Make-A-Wish Foundation, which raises money for children facing life-threatening diseases. “It’s definitely been around longer than we have,” MSU Stars club president and neuroscience senior Jack Pfeiffer. At the age of 16, Pfeiffer was granted a wish himself. 

VOLLEYBALL

No. 14 MSU Volleyball swept by No. 24 Illinios

On Wednesday No. 14 MSU Volleyball lost in three sets against No. 24 Illinois on the road. The Illini swept MSU in three sets, with the second set went into a marathon, with 32 points in favor of Illinois (30-32). The Spartans finished the game with a hitting percentage of only 14.5% compared Illinois' 31.9%.

FOOTBALL

MSU defensive front looking for a much needed spark in the pass rush

MSU football’s pass rush has been next to non-existent, only garnering a total of five sacks throughout their first five games. Players like junior Malik McDowell, a preseason All-American and senior Demetrius Cooper, whose five and a half sacks last season were supposed to translate to more production, have failed to get to the quarterback.