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MSU's annual Global Festival showcases cultures of the world

Josh Bender
November 23, 2015

Student cultural clubs from all over campus and the Lansing community gathered at the MSU Union for MSU's  2015 Community Volunteers for International Programs’ Global Festival. The festival featured live performances and demonstrations by over twenty different groups with members from Thailand, Africa, Iran and many more. The event also featured street food, a gift shop selling cultural goods and booths where MSU clubs shared their culture with students and the community. “It’s really imperative that we have things like this because it’s a great place for domestic students to learn about all the different cultures on campus” comparative cultures & politics junior and community outreach and programming intern for MSU’s Office for International Students and Scholars Sohela Suri said.

NEWS

Man finds calling in helping others

Ashlee Krawczyk
November 22, 2015

Fitness phenomenon crossfit gained immense popularity over the last few years. Crossfit is a comprehensive strength and conditioning fitness program designed to help individuals reach their optimal health and increase endurance.

MSU

From Playboy Bunny to MSU professor

Deja Green
November 22, 2015

Penny Gardner, MSU writing, rhetoric, and American studies professor, former Playboy Bunny, now lesbian feminist and activist says she is flying to the finish line instead of walking.

SPORTS

MSU cheerleading handles busy November

Katie Kalass
November 22, 2015

As the only team involved in four sports at once, the Spartan Cheerleading team is busy after transitioning into their busiest month of the year: November. Head Coach Elyse Packard said besides preparing for the first football and volleyball games during the month of August, November is the busiest period because all four sports that the team cheers for are in season. “Of course we also hope that the month of March will be busy,” Packard said.

FOOTBALL

MSU keeps playoff hopes alive with win over Ohio State

Matthew Argillander
November 22, 2015

Before the football season began, many Spartan fans had Nov. 21 circled on their calendars. In a season full of lofty expectations, MSU knew that the game against Ohio State would be the most important of the season. No. 9-ranked MSU (10-1 overall, 6-1 Big Ten) upset No. 3-ranked Ohio State (10-1 overall, 6-1 Big Ten) 17-14 in Columbus in front of a record-breaking crowd at Ohio Stadium of 108,975 people. 

FOOTBALL

VIDEO: Football reporters recap MSU victory over Ohio State

Matthew Argillander  and  Ryan Kryska
November 22, 2015

The No. 9 MSU football team (10-1, 6-1 Big Ten) defeated No. 3 Ohio State (10-1, 6-1 Big Ten), 17-14, off a last second 41-yard field goal from junior kicker Michael Geiger.  The victory puts MSU in control of its own destiny in terms of the Big Ten Championship and potentially the College Football Playoff. Watch our football reporters recap the wild victory below.

FOOTBALL

Ohio State fans welcoming to MSU football fans

Matthew Argillander
November 21, 2015

Whenever people describe Ohio State fans it is generally negative, but the crowd at ESPN's College GameDay couldn't disagree more. "We live in Cleveland now so we came down for the game and we brought our two-year-old and it’s just been fun," 2002 social relations graduate Laura James said. "It’s really kind of a family atmosphere and just fun to see other State fans and cheer and yell go green and go white to each other.” James will always love her alma mater, but she has been pleased with the people of Columbus and the atmosphere. “Nothing compares to East Lansing, East Lansing will always be home," James said. "It’s a little tough with all the Buckeye fans around, but it’s a great atmosphere, a lot of happy faces and everyone’s been really nice.”