FEATURES
Facial hair trends go beyond No Shave November
The role in which facial hair affects how we perceive and view individuals changes steadily over the course of time.
BASKETBALL
MSU basketball takes Wooden Legacy crown with 77-64 victory over Providence
The No. 3 MSU basketball team (7-0) used a 20-7 run in the last five minutes Sunday night to defeat the Providence Friars (6-1), 77-64 to take the Wooden Legacy crown in Anaheim, Calif.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU hockey swept by North Dakota, falls 4-1 in series finale
What started out as a chance for MSU hockey (4-7-2) to turn their luck around quickly became another disappointing result as North Dakota (12-2-2) defeated the Spartans handedly, 4-1. “I thought we played really hard,” head coach Tom Anastos said.
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Residence Hall data shows disparity in diversity
Twenty-eight percent of the Chinese international students living in MSU’s 24 residence halls live in either Akers Hall or Hubbard Hall.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Getting to know women's basketball center and Czech Republic native Hana Vesela
Being a college freshman can be overwhelming as it is. But for basketball player, and international student Hana Vesela, she's ready to take the world on and help the women's basketball team as much as possible.
SOCCER
MSU women's club soccer team reflects on national championship
The MSU Women’s Club Soccer Team headed down to nationals in Phoenix, AZ on Nov. 17 and won the national title for the first time since 2012, but like their entire season, it wasn't as easy as it looked.
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Technology helps international students stay connected with family around the world
While the closing month of semester ushers in the holiday season and the scramble of many students across campus to trek home, many international students are not afforded that luxury.
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Japanese students build strong bond together at MSU
The Hosei University sophomores studying English at MSU this fall are a long way from home, 6,000 miles and the entire pacific ocean stand between them and their homes in Tokyo.
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ELPD warns of individual with gun on Grand River Avenue in early morning alert
East Lansing Police reported an individual with a gun at Grand River Avenue and Collingwood Drive, according to an alert sent out Sunday at 3:32 a.m.
FOOTBALL
Five takeaways from No. 5 MSU's victory against Penn State
The No. 5 MSU football team (11-1 overall, 7-1 Big Ten) defeated Penn State (7-5 overall, 4-4 Big Ten) 55-16 Saturday evening at Spartan Stadium, solidifying a share of the Big Ten East Division Championship.
FOOTBALL
ESPN's College GameDay to visit Big Ten Championship game between MSU and Iowa
ESPN’s College GameDay will be making another stop at game featuring MSU as it announced via twitter that it would be traveling to Indianapolis for the Big Ten Championship game between Iowa and MSU on Dec.
FOOTBALL
FINAL: No. 5 MSU defeats Penn State, 55-16
No. 5 MSU (11-1 overall, 7-1 Big Ten) defeated Penn State (7-5 overall, 4-4 Big Ten) 55-16 Saturday night at Spartan Stadium to clinch a share of the Big Ten East Division title and a showdown against No. 4 Iowa (12-0 overall, 8-0 Big Ten).
FOOTBALL
HALFTIME: No. 5 MSU leads Penn State, 20-10
No. 5-ranked MSU (10-1 overall, 6-1 Big Ten) leads Penn State (7-4 overall, 4-3 Big Ten) 20-10 at halftime.
FOOTBALL
LIVE BLOG: No. 5 Michigan State vs. Penn State
Tag-a-long with The State News as we cover the No.5-ranked Spartans (10-1) home game and senior day against Penn State (7-4).
ICE HOCKEY
MSU hockey dominated by North Dakota, falls 3-1
North Dakota (11-2-2) was better in just about every facet of the game than MSU hockey (4-6-2) and though a late push by the Spartans made it seem close, it was too little too late.
COMMENTARY
COLUMN: MSU and Penn State is a forced rivalry, not genuine
When Abraham Lincoln signed the Morrill Land Grant Act of 1862 into law, he unknowingly created all that is great about college football.
BASKETBALL
Denzel Valentine shines again in MSU basketball's 77-67 victory over Boise State
A night after notching his second triple-double of the season in a victory against Boston College, MSU senior guard Denzel Valentine had another big game, finishing with 32 points, nine rebounds and six assists to help the Spartans to a 77-67 victory over the Boise State Broncos.
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MSU student charged for terrorism threat at School of Packaging
Packaging junior Sydney Gort was arraigned on two counts of making a terrorist threat on Thursday, MSU spokesperson Jason Cody said. The first count the 23-year-old was charged with stems from a threat made in the MSU School of Packaging on Nov.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU hockey to face tough test in No. 5 North Dakota
For the first time since 1980 North Dakota hockey (10-2-2) will skate at Munn Ice Arena. Part of Friday and Sunday series MSU hockey (4-5-2) will face the newly nicknamed Fighting Hawks.
BASKETBALL
Valentine triple-double helps Izzo to 500th victory in MSU rout of Boston College
MSU head basketball coach Tom Izzo earned his 500th career victory at MSU on Thanksgiving night as his No. 3 MSU basketball team (5-0) defeated the Boston College (3-1), 99-68, in the first round of the Wooden Legacy tournament in Fullerton, Calif. Senior guard Denzel Valentine led the Spartans with his second triple-double of the year, finishing Thursday’s contest with 29 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists.