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MSU Bikes Center out of used bikes, low on new and rentals

Rachel Beard

September 11, 2016

Looking for a used bike to help you get around campus? Well, you might have a while to wait. Both the MSU Bikes Service Center and the MSU Surplus Store and Recycling Center are out of used bikes. While the MSU Bikes Service Center and MSU Surplus Store and Recycling Center are sold out of used bikes - they’re also running low on new ones and rentals. “Used bikes are in high demand, and we unfortunately don’t have any used bikes,” sustainable transportation manager at the MSU Bikes Service Center Tim Potter said.

MEN'S SOCCER

MSU rolls Rutgers, begins conference play with 4-0 win

Isaac Constans

September 11, 2016

With so much building up to the start of the conference season, head coach Damon Rensing said Michigan State delivered their "most complete game" of the season as MSU (3-1) defeated Rutgers (0-4) 4-0 Friday afternoon.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Izzo thanks family, players and mentors in Hall of Fame induction

Denise Spann

September 11, 2016

On Friday, MSU head basketball coach Tom Izzo along with former NBA stars Yao Ming, Sheryl Swoopes, Allen Iverson and Shaquille O’Neal were inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Izzo — now headed into his twenty-second year at the helm of the Spartans — is known for giving enthusiastic and emotional speeches. Izzo said at the induction ceremony on Friday that he was very thankful for the honor and repeatedly thanked his players for helping him forge a Hall of Fame coaching career.

FOOTBALL

MSU's defense credits Notre Dame's Kizer on offensive ability

Stephen Olschanski

September 11, 2016

After racking up 292 total yards and accounting for six touchdowns on the road against Texas, Notre Dame quarterback Deshone Kizer cemented himself as one of the Fighting Irish's heaviest weapons.

MEN'S SOCCER

Spartans defeat Rutgers in home opener, 4-0

Isaac Constans

September 10, 2016

In the season's Big Ten season opener, MSU (3-1) defeated Rutgers (0-4) 4-0 on Friday afternoon. The Spartans had to wait for the breakthrough, as it took an entire first half of possession and eight shots before sophomore forward Ryan Sierakowski finally netted a free kick 21 seconds before the halftime. Then, the goals poured, with many second-half chances and conversions.

MICHIGAN

Prisoners' rights demonstrators block downtown traffic as part of nationwide protests

McKenna Ross

September 9, 2016

Commuters on Grand River Avenue Friday afternoon were stopped by a different kind of traffic block--protesters in the street.

FOOTBALL

Linebacker Ed Davis granted sixth season of eligibility by NCAA

Stephen Olschanski

September 9, 2016

After a year long process of surgery, rehabilitation, graduation and a drawn out paper filing process, Ed Davis will play a sixth year for the MSU football team.

MICHIGAN

First annual Downtown Welcome Dance coming to Ann Street Plaza

McKenna Ross

September 9, 2016

If you hear the the thumping sound of club music echoing downtown Saturday night, follow it to the Ann Street Plaza. The city of East Lansing will be hosting its first Downtown Welcome Dance on Sept. 10 from 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

A look back at Tom Izzo's biggest moments at MSU

Souichi Terada

September 9, 2016

As MSU men's basketball head coach Tom Izzo is inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, The State News looks back at some of Izzo's biggest wins and most memorable moments. Izzo's induction class also includes former NBA stars, Yao Ming, Shaquille O'Neal, and Allen Iverson.

FOOTBALL

Ed Davis granted sixth year of eligibility

Stephen Olschanski

September 9, 2016

After missing the 2015 football season with a torn ACL, MSU linebacker Ed Davis has been granted a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA. The news broke in a tweet by head football coach Mark Dantonio shortly before 11:30 a.m.

VOLLEYBALL

TSN Podcast with Stephen and Casey episode #3

Casey Harrison  and  Stephen Olschanski

September 9, 2016

In episode three, The State News sports editor Casey Harrison and Stephen Olschanski talk Tom Izzo's induction into Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, the absurdity of the NFL, MSU football's bye week and give you their picks for college football's biggest games of the weekend.

MICHIGAN

MSU professor researches how the internet changed prostitution

Riley Murdock

September 9, 2016

Mary Finn, director of the MSU School of Criminal Justice, recently released the findings of her three-year sex industry, for which she interviewed pimps, prostitutes and collected data in order to better understand how the internet is changing the world's oldest profession.

FEATURES

Third annual CreativeCollaboration to be held this Saturday

Bryce Airgood

September 9, 2016

The Wharton Center will host the third annual CreativeCollaboration Saturday from noon to 4 p.m.

FEATURES

MSU students share their stories on food allergies

Bryce Airgood

September 9, 2016

When nursing junior Candice LaFurgey goes into anaphylaxis, it is a scary experience, she said.  Her throat swells and she has trouble breathing.

FOOTBALL

Sixth-year senior Kevin Williams looks to be the difference on MSU defensive line

Nathaniel Bott

September 8, 2016

Sixth-year senior Kevin Williams is a battler. The Nebraska transfer lost both his 2011 and 2013 seasons to knee injuries and fought through a groin injury in 2015. Injuries have not kept him down, and now he plans on becoming an integral part of MSU’s defensive line rotation.

FOOTBALL

MSU football to host informational tryout meeting

Nathaniel Bott

September 8, 2016

MSU football will hold a walk-on tryout meeting on Monday, Sept. 12 at 4 p.m. in the Pentecost Team Meeting Room inside the Skandalaris Football Center.

VOLLEYBALL

Junior libero Abby Monson looks to be a key factor for MSU volleyball

Souichi Terada

September 8, 2016

When the MSU volleyball team trots out onto the court right before the game, they come out of the locker room wearing the same colored jerseys -- except for one player.

MSU

Sprinkler malfunction causes West McDonel Hall flooding

Riley Murdock

September 8, 2016

A malfunctioning sprinkler head on the fourth floor of West McDonel Hall caused flooding Wednesday night.

MSU

MSU Board of Trustees approves budget for $46 million data center

Alexea Hankin

September 8, 2016

On Thursday, September 8th, the MSU Board of Trustees officialized the budget for a $46,000,000 construction project, entitled “Data Center - Business Continuity and High Performance Computing.” “The facility will help us better support the ever-growing use of university technology, whether that be on research, education or outreach.” Associate Vice President of Information Technology and Interim Chief Information Officer Rob McCurdy said.

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5 takeaways from the Board of Trustees meeting

Alexea Hankin

September 8, 2016

MSU’s Board of Trustees met Thursday to discuss various items from housing rate recommendations of 1855 Place to a new $46,000,000 construction project.