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MSU women's basketball gears up for Purdue on Wednesday
The Spartans are gearing up to play Big Ten opponent Purdue on Wednesday. Tip off is set for 7 p.m.
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MSU a cappella group to open for Vocalosity
MSU's State of Fifths, a co-ed a cappella group founded in 2008, will open up for Vocalosity at Cobb Great Hall at 7:30 p.m.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Izzo starting to see solid defense and rebounding from his Spartans
Defense and rebounding — these are the aspects of basketball MSU head coach Tom Izzo wants to see. And at his press conference Monday, Izzo said the team is finally starting to show him they understand why.
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MSU's Pilipino American Student Society offers family-like atmosphere
College can be a scary place. Whether you are a transfer student or just a freshman, meeting people and trying to navigate through campus can be tough.
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New ELPD chief Jeff Murphy reflects on time in East Lansing
He is a family man with two families. The one he goes home to every night and the ones in uniform. For 29 years Jeff Murphy has called the East Lansing Police Department home, and after 29 years of effort and a multitude of jobs within the department he now leads that second family.
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Former professor named to Botanic Garden Conservation International board of directors
Former MSU professor and doctoral student Dr. Gerard T. Donnelly was named to the Botanic Garden Conservation International (BGCI) Board of Directors in late December.
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Under perceived anonymity, threats online take on many forms
A year ago, former MSU student Matthew Mullen posted a threat to the anonymous app, Yik Yak. Two hours later, MSU police was knocking on his door in East Akers Hall to arrest him on charges of terrorism.ch Law enforcement's role in regulating new, anonymous sites and services on college campuses have come into question. Twitter, Facebook and Instagram — the dominant leaders of social media — have opened up new waves of receiving information in today's world. Internet users' interests in going online with a mask have birthed new, anonymous apps from Whisper to Yik Yak. While usually innocent in nature, these underground apps have in recent years become the vehicle of threats to groups large and small.
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MSU's Formula SAE presents racing car at Detroit auto show
Up and down the floor of the Cobo Center, exotic sports cars hailing from Italy, Germany, and England excite attendees of the North American International Auto Show.
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Nike Hyper Elite 'Mean Green' jerseys befitting for Izzo and players
MSU basketball shined bright for the country to see during Saturday night's 74-65 victory against Maryland — literally.
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Students describe MSU's 'Mean Green' jerseys in one word
Michigan State University featured their "Mean Green" jerseys last Saturday against Maryland.
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Izzone answers the call with electric energy Saturday
The Izzone has been heralded as one of the most rambunctious student fan bases in the country ever since MSU head coach Tom Izzo took over the position in 1995.
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MSU police report assault, thefts on campus
MSU police are reporting an assault on Jan. 21 at about 8:20 p.m.
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Offensive lineman Luke Campbell reopens recruitment, commits to MSU for spring 2016
On Sunday, offensive lineman and former Purdue Boilermaker commit Luke Campbell verbally committed to join MSU in the spring of 2016.
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MSU students showcase their passion for acting and theater
Two actors with two different paths to the stage headline MSU Department of Theatre’s production of “And Away We Go,” which runs through Jan. 31 with shows at the Studio 60 Theatre in the basement of the Auditorium.
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MSU professor inspires through bird research
At times she can be found sitting in a small office in the basement of the Natural Science Building. The office contains shelves lined with books about birds and has a bird calendar draped over a cluttered desk.
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MSU Karate Club a 'lifestyle' for some members
Punching, blocking and movement techniques along with punching and kicking heavy bags is what MSU Karate Club can be found doing on Tuesdays and Thursday evenings.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Senior forward Matt Costello is MSU basketball's ultimate good guy
MSU senior forward Matt Costello wasn’t expected to be much of a factor in the MSU men’s basketball game against Maryland. In fact, he hadn’t even practiced since suffering a bad ankle sprain in a loss to Nebraska three days prior. However, as he hobbled onto the court that night, little did anyone know he was about to turn in one the grittiest performance of his career — a rock solid 15 point, 12 rebound outing with a couple of key defensive plays down the stretch, which helped MSU take the game, 74-65.
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Lead-heavy water found in East Lansing school
An elevated lead level reaching 30 parts per billion, twice the federal acceptable level of 15 parts per billion, was found in the water of one faucet in Glencarin Elementary School in East Lansing.
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MSU college helps start public health initiative in Flint
Among the frenzy to assign blame for the ongoing Flint water crisis, it’s easy to forget that residents of the city are the hardest hit. Among those residents, the most vulnerable are young children and infants that have consumed lead contaminated water from the Flint River.
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Volunteer bike project run out of hall basement teaches bike repair
Checking bike tires. Changing bike tires. Adjusting brakes. These are just a few of the things taught in the basement of Demonstration Hall. Demonstration Hall has been the home to the MSU Bike Project 2003.