FOOTBALL
MSU football to hold informational meeting for potential walk-ons
The MSU football team will be hosting an informational meeting for its future walk-on tryouts at 4 p.m.
MICHIGAN
Velvet Candy Store to have grand opening Saturday
An official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand opening of Velvet A Candy Store will take place Saturday at 11 a.m.
MICHIGAN
$1 burritos at Pancheros Mexican Grill from 2 to 4 p.m.
Looking for a cheap place to go for lunch today? Pancheros Mexican Grill at 125 E. Grand River Ave.
FEATURES
How to deal with a long distance relationship in college
Returning back to college can be a bittersweet moment for students who have to say goodbye to their significant other. With students focusing on school and extracurricular activities, it can be difficult for them to maintain a healthy relationship with their partner.
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Chipotle expands delivery service to college campuses, MSU
It is happening: Chipotle will now deliver food to classrooms and dorms at Michigan State University along with 39 other universities.
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ASMSU to work with other Big Ten student governments on Mental Health Awareness week
ASMSU and other Big Ten universities will be hosting a Big Ten Mental Health Awareness Week from October 3 to 10 to help students get information and resources about mental health on campus.
SOCCER
Freshman MSU women's soccer player Alexis Warner makes early impact
Michigan State University soccer player, Alexis “Lexy” Warner, was named Big 10 Freshman of the Week for September 1st. This serves as her first Big 10 mention in her collegiate athletic career.
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Black Student Alliance strives to continue discussion on Black Lives Matter
Following the death of Michael Brown last summer, the Black community and its allies rallied around the hashtag #BlackLivesMatter as a battle cry and a call to action regarding violence toward Blacks in America. But the movement at MSU has not ended.
BASKETBALL
Denzel Valentine talks transitioning to point guard role
Sophomore guard Lourawls “Tum Tum” Nairn is the natural pick to fill much of the void left by Travis Trice , last season’s senior point guard and NCAA Tournament hero.
FOOTBALL
New documentary shows how MSU played major role in desegregating college football
The Spartans have high hopes this year and hope to repeat what they accomplished exactly 50 years ago. A new documentary shows how the game has evolved over the years and how MSU played a crucial part in desegregating the sport.
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Students feel MSU's IM facilities need to be updated
The IM facilities on campus are aging, our student body sees this. From outdated workout equipment to crumbling aquatic centers, the students of MSU are calling for updates. Many on campus utilize the IM centers and feel it’s a great way to stay active amidst the fervor of college life.
FEATURES
How MSU Crushes Twitter account got its start
About two years ago, a couple of women wanted to find a way to anonymously compliment someone they saw on campus. Since its creation in March of 2013, the MSU Crushes Twitter page has become an avenue to thank people for doing nice deeds on campus or proposing to athletes.
NEWS
Students discuss the pros and cons of living in East Lansing
Spartans are just starting to get used to their new living spaces whether it be an apartment, house, co-op or even off-campus, and it’s nearly time to start thinking about next year’s living choices. Apartments fill up fast in East Lansing — students are expected to finalize housing as early as Octoberch in order to preserve a place to live for next year. Waiting until the last minute can limit options and make students more likely to choose quickly without considering the ramifications of exactly what they signed up for. Location There are a variety of options available to students looking for a new place in East Lansing, from the center of the night life on Grand River Avenuech to the calm solitude of living a few minutes from campus.
NEWS
Check out these photos of Spartans celebrating Labor Day
Wether you spent it chillin', grillin', or a combination of the two, Labor Day is a college student's last hurrah before the school year sets in.
FOOTBALL
ESPN College GameDay coming to East Lansing
ESPN Has announced that its program College GameDay will be broadcasting live from East Lansing at 9 a.m.
FOOTBALL
Football reserve safety Mark Meyers arrested for OWI
MSU football reserve safety Mark Meyers was arrested during the weekend and subsequently jailed on charges of operating while intoxicated, according to a report on isportsweb.com. According to the report, he was jailed at Ingham County Jail Sunday morning.
FEATURES
Med students travel to South America for mission trip
Extreme heat, language barriers and several thousand sick patients waiting to seen, this is the daily situation Passion for medicine brought several MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine students to South America during August.
MICHIGAN
Crowd-funding campaign seeks to revamp two popular East Lansing alleys
The city of East Lansing and residents have come together to create a second crowdfunding campaign over just the last month.
FOOTBALL
Five takeaways from Friday night's MSU football victory
5 Takeaways from MSU's 37-24 win over Western Michigan. 1. Offensive line play The talent level of the offensive line was a storyline all summer long and it was on full display on Friday night. The unit kept senior quarterback Connor Cook on his feet all night long—not allowing a single sack in over 28 minutes of possession time. "They did great, they were picking up blitzes," Cook said of his offensive line.
FOOTBALL
MSU football's victory over Western Michigan was a "game of firsts"
MSU's 37-24 win over Western Michigan on Friday night was the team's first game of the season, but it was more than that.