COMMENTARY
Column: Culinary Services integral to MSU sustainability
MSU has been ranked as one of the top 5 most sustainable schools in the US, and for good reason.
FOOTBALL
MSU football began spring practice and added a change to their recruiting staff
One of the beauties of college football is the constant turnover from year to year. Seniors graduate, some leave early for the NFL draft, and the youngsters beneath them take their spots. For the Michigan State Spartans and just like any other college football team, restocking talent is key to their long-term success.
BASEBALL
MSU uses late inning heroics to sweep Rutgers in weekend series
MSU used a combination of fight and late inning heroics on Sunday to sweep Rutgers and improve to 18-3 on the season. Their ability to come back late in the game is a quality that could make the Spartans contenders both in the Big Ten and nationally.
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MSU police report incidents of theft, destruction of property
MSU police are reporting a larceny of a fraternity paddle at East Holden Hall which occurred March 22.
BASEBALL
Jordan Zimmerman's big bat making an impact for MSU baseball
If you ask the average baseball fanatic about Jordan Zimmerman, they will probably tell you about the 6-foot-2 all-star righty who signed with the Detroit Tigers earlier in the offseason. But if you ask any fan of MSU baseball about Jordan Zimmerman, you’ll get a completely different answer.
MICHIGAN
East Lansing businesses host annual Downtown Chili Cook-Off
Five East Lansing restaurants on Saturday competed in East Lansing’s annual Downtown Chili Cook-Off showcasing their version of an old favorite. Buffalo Wild Wings, Cosi, Beggar’s Banquet, Harper’s Brewpub and HopCat all took part in the annual event.
MICHIGAN
Bill would revoke paternity of sexual assault offenders
Students and certain lawmakers differ in opinions on law regarding sexual assault.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU commit Cassius Winston adds state title to his hardware collection
U-D Jesuit senior point guard and 2016 MSU basketball commit Cassius Winston had one more goal he wanted to accomplish for his high school basketball career. Already four time Catholic League champion and 2016 Hal Schram Mr. Basketball Award winner, Winston wanted to achieve something which had twice alluded him in the state semifinals in 2014 and 2015 -- an MHSAA Class A state championship. Now, after turning in a 31 point, nine assist performance to lead U-D Jesuit to a 69-49 victory over North Farmington "
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International students can extend stay for up to 3 years after graduation
The Department of Homeland Security recently announced a new set of rules governing its foreign student visa program known as optional practical training, or OPT.
FEATURES
Mother's sacrifice provides Iraqi refugee and MSU alumnus Majd Wess a shot at attaining dreams
Majd Wess has a bachelor’s degree in human biology from MSU and is looking into medical schools across the country for the fall of 2016.
FEATURES
Student uses music to advocate for the environment
After meeting political composer Frederic Rzewski, music performance senior Joseph Herbst was inspired to take his saxophone and play to inspire people about various global environmental issues.
FEATURES
MSU biometrics working to improve national security
From serving as a panelist at a United Nations Counter-Terrorism Committee to helping identify one of the Boston bombers, MSU professors who are part of the Biometrics Research Group are working to improve national security and law enforcement.
MICHIGAN
For 40 years, East Lansing Food Co-op provides locally grown food
In 1976, there was a desire for an alternative place to get more natural, everyday groceries in the East Lansing area. To satisfy that need, general manager Bruce Grambau said the East Lansing Food Co-op, which celebrated its 40-year anniversary in February, was created.
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Graduating senior receives a special gift from stranger
When advertising senior Ashley Mugnolo went to the Union to pick up her cap and gown, she said she began to cry because she finally reached a huge milestone in her life.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU point guard Lourawls 'Tum Tum' Nairn Jr. is the next leader in line for Spartan basketball
With the departure of seniors such as guard Denzel Valentine and forward Matt Costello, MSU basketball will be looking for someone to step into a leadership position and fill the shoes of the departing seniors.
BASEBALL
MSU sweeps Rutgers, wins in come from behind fashion
On a gorgeous spring afternoon in East Lansing, the Spartans hosted Rutgers for the third and final game of a weekend series to kickoff the start of Big Ten play. After a doubleheader on Saturday, MSU completed the series sweep in come from behind fashion to defeat the Scarlet Knights by a final score of 6-5.
BASEBALL
After 18 innings of play, the Spartans are proved to be physically and mentally tough
On Saturday, the MSU baseball team played a doubleheader against Rutgers to open Big Ten play. The Spartans found ways to be tough both physically and mentally and managed to come away with two wins on the day.
BASEBALL
MSU sweeps Rutgers in Saturday doubleheader to improve to 17-3 on the season
On Saturday afternoon, the MSU baseball team won both games of a doubleheader against Rutgers to open up Big Ten play for the 2016 season.
SPORTS
The MSU Hillel is sending a basketball team to compete in a nation-wide tournament
The MSU Hillel will be traveling to College Park, Maryland this weekend to take part in the sixth annual National Hillel Basketball Tournament.
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Members of MSU community share what Easter means to them
Easter offers MSU students observing the holiday a wide range of experiences to promote renewal and personal growth.