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6 takeaways from the MSU Board of Trustees meeting
The MSU Board of Trustees met at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 28, Thursday. Here are six highlights.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU builds confidence in string of firsts against Princeton
MSU finally cracked the win column Friday night, as the Spartans beat up on the Princeton Tigers, 6-2 to improve to 1-4 this season.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Following 33-point performance, freshman Bridges has more to show
As MSU jostled with Northwood for control of Thursday night's exhibition game, an eerie aura descended on the Breslin Center.
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Hard drug cases on campus trending upward, still down from 2013
Over the last five years, MSU has averaged 35 hard drug related cases annually, MSU police Capt. Doug Monette said.
SPORTS
No. 10 Northwestern rallies back to defeat MSU, 4-3
On a beautiful Friday afternoon in East Lansing, the Michigan State Spartans Field Hockey team fell 3-4 to the No.10 Northwestern Wildcats in the annual “Pink Game” to support breast cancer awareness at Ralph Young Field.
NEWS
Polling locations on MSU's campus and in East Lansing
Polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. for the Nov. 8 election. There are 16 polling locations for those who have registered to vote in East Lansing on election day.
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Students shed light on cultural appropriation and Halloween costumes
When it comes to Halloween, there are a lot of costumes to choose from. However, some students believe people should steer clear of costumes reflecting a particular culture.
FOOTBALL
MSU left points on the field against U-M
Facing fourth and goal from the two-yard line MSU called its fourth run play in a row. And just like the first three, the last LJ Scott run ended with him spilled to the turf well short of the end zone.
MEN'S SOCCER
Spartans lose 2-1 to No. 10 Indiana, clinch home playoff game
A lot more than bragging rights was on the line as the No. 13 MSU men’s soccer team travelled to No. 10 Indiana for the final regular season soccer game of the season.
FEATURES
Olin Health Center's new form of meditation
The State of Relaxation at Olin Health Center provided KORU Mindfulness and Meditation classes this semester to the MSU community. The classes were taught by Dr. Debra Duxbury and LPN Jan Hettich Oct. 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 5 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
FOOTBALL
Redshirt-freshman quarterback Brian Lewerke suffers season-ending injury
Redshirt-freshman quarterback Brian Lewerke, who started two games and has appeared in four total for MSU, will miss the remainder of the season with a broken tibia.
MICHIGAN
University Student Commission offers campus a voice on city issues
In East Lansing City Hall, there are about a dozen MSU students working with the local government.
FOOTBALL
Spartan missed opportunities lead to 32-23 loss to U-M, still prevent predicted blowout
Playing into how the loss against the University of Michigan went Saturday, the lights above head coach Mark Dantonio shut off during his post-game press conference.
FOOTBALL
Takeaways, grades and game balls from MSU's loss to the Wolverines
The MSU football team (2-6, 0-5 Big Ten) dropped their sixth straight loss –– this one arguably the most devastating as No. 2 Michigan (8-0, 5-0 Big Ten) came into Spartan Stadium and left with a 32-23 victory, taking the Paul Bunyan trophy back to Ann Arbor with them.
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Cher coming to MSU to campaign for Clinton
Pop musician Cher will attend a Hillary Clinton campaign event tomorrow at 2:30 pm in Giltner Hall room 146.
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Clinton, Trump campaigns court MSU and U-M tailgaters
Tailgaters for the MSU-Michigan football game got a healthy dose of politics to go with their pre-game grub, as the Trump campaign dispatched former republican presidential candidate and neurosurgeon Ben Carson while the Clinton campaign held an event for MSU and U of M volunteers. "(I'm here to) press in the flesh, talking to a few people, enjoying the ambiance," Carson said. Despite Michigan's blue past, Carson, a Detroit native, was confident "I think (Trump's chances of winning Michigan) are pretty good," Carson said.
FOOTBALL
VIDEO: Post-game analysis of No. 2 U-M at MSU
The State News football beat writers break down MSU's 32-23 loss to No. 2 U-M.
VOLLEYBALL
Spartan volleyball improves to 7-4 in Big Ten play, sweep Hoosiers
No. 15 MSU volleyball team went on the road Friday and earned a win against Indiana in three sets. This is the 14th sweep of the season for the Spartans, and it allows them to add another win to their conference record, now 7-4 in Big Ten play.
FOOTBALL
FINAL: Spartans fall to U-M 32-23 in battle for Paul Bunyan
In a rivalry contest that has been in the favor of the MSU Spartans for seven of the last eight meeting, they welcomed the Michigan Wolverines to Spartan Stadium for a noon matchup.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU earns first win of season against Princeton
MSU won their first game of the season against Princeton Friday night, as the Spartans took control early and never let it go as they won their first game of the season, 6-2.