SPORTS

Michigan upsets MSU in men's tennis

Zach Libby

April 9, 2015

MSU men's tennis head coach Gene Orlando said on Tuesday that his team has to prepare for Michigan's A-game when the two Big Ten programs squared off in East Lansing Wednesday.  Despite struggling to keep their heads after battling with a magnitude of injuries and a 4-14 regular season record, there was still a little fight left in the Wolverines, as they took down the Spartans, 4-3.  Gijs Linders began the single competition strong for MSU by knocking off Michael Zhu in the first match 6-2, 7-6 (7-2). U-M responded by taking the next three matches, before Mac Roy ended the streak by defeating Davis Crocker in the fifth match.  The No.

FEATURES

Jazz lovers can see performances all over MSU next week

Karam Hadid

April 9, 2015

MSU’s College of Music is hosting the 35th annual Jazz Spectacular event next week.

NEWS

Representatives from Yik Yak visit MSU, students sound off on the app

Ashanti Seabron

April 9, 2015

The "anonymous Twitter" app Yik Yak is steadily gaining popularity, and it doesn’t look to be slowing down at all. Representatives from the app’s headquarters stopped by the Union Wednesday to promote the app to students.

BASEBALL

MSU baseball comes back to win in walk-off fashion against Western Michigan 5-4

Jonathon Chun

April 9, 2015

After a three-game sweep at Oregon over the weekend, MSU baseball (16-14) returned to McLane Baseball Stadium to take on Western Michigan (11-16). The Spartans won in walk-off fashion after scoring two runs in the ninth to complete a 5-4 comeback victory.

SOFTBALL

Softball drops game to Toledo 5-3

Troy Jefferson

April 9, 2015

Instead of the poor pitching that plagued the softball team over the weekend, defensive miscues and a too little, too late offense did the Spartans in on Wednesday.

MSU

Popular accounting professor to retire after 15 years of teaching

Patrick Bade

April 9, 2015

Accounting professor Charles Bokemeier is described as "passionate" by his colleagues and influenced many of his students.

FEATURES

East Lansing's Spartan Corner acts as a resource for greek life

Lauren Owings

April 8, 2015

Since 1992, Spartan Corner has been providing a wide variety of Greek merchandise for students in the East Lansing area.

FEATURES

Student band Young Floods to compete at UAB's Battle of the Bands

Zoe Schuhbot

April 8, 2015

Though they are no strangers to the stage, for first time competitors Young Floods, this Friday’s Battle of the Bands brings a new kind of performance.

BASEBALL

MSU baseball prepares for Cross-town Showdown against the Lansing Lugnuts

Matthew Argillander

April 8, 2015

As the school-year draws to a close and the weather begins to break people can go outside again after a relatively cold winter.

SPORTS

Men's tennis looks to take the next step as a program against Michigan

Zach Libby

April 8, 2015

The MSU men's tennis team concludes their regular-season schedule with five straight matches with unranked opponents, following back-to-back losses against teams ranked in the top 25.  After knocking off No.

COMMENTARY

EDITORIAL: MIP penalties should be softened

State News Editorial Board

April 8, 2015

The current Minor in Possession law in Michigan may be changed, and the State News Editorial Board supports the potential revision.

BASKETBALL

A look at MSU basketball next season

John Neidhart

April 8, 2015

Just a few days removed from the end of MSU’s basketball season, it’s difficult to not look ahead and see the possibilities that lie ahead. MSU will lose two of its three top scorers from this season, senior guard Travis Trice and senior forward Branden Dawson, but junior guard Eron Harris will be eligible next season.

COMMENTARY

Officiating at Final Four marred an otherwise enthralling tournament

Matthew Argillander

April 8, 2015

The 2015 NCAA men's basketball tournament was exciting, personally it always one of my favorite times of the year.

BASKETBALL

Head coach Tom Izzo vows to recruit better following loss to Duke

Omari Sankofa II

April 8, 2015

After watching MSU get dismantled by Duke in the Final Four last Saturday, head coach Tom Izzo said he may have to adjust his coaching approach moving forward. 

MSU

Powdered alcohol might not debut in Michigan under new bill

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

April 8, 2015

Powdered alcohol has raised some concerns among legislators, who have taken action in blocking the product from hitting shelves in Michigan.

MSU

Arabic Poetry Night offers venue for cultural literature

Jessica Sattler

April 8, 2015

Arabic Poetry night allowed students the chance to read and write poetry specific to arab culture.

BASKETBALL

One year later, Lacey Holsworth remembered

Meagan Beck

April 8, 2015

Although it has been a year since Lacey Holsworth has died, she has not been forgotten by the MSU community.

MSU

Two honors college students receive Goldwater Scholarship

Andrew Merkle

April 8, 2015

Two Honors College students received the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship for their work with STEM-related research.

MICHIGAN

Routine red water inconvenient but safe

Meagan Beck

April 8, 2015

The coming of spring means warm weather, increased rainfall and at MSU — red water. Every spring, Infrastructure Planning and Facilities performs routine maintenance which involves flushing any solids out of the piping system.

BASKETBALL

MSU basketball and football finish season in coaches poll top 10

Omari Sankofa II

April 8, 2015

Last week, men's basketball head coach Tom Izzo said he dreams of witnessing his basketball program and Mark Dantonio's football program win a national championship. Based on the end-of-season coaches polls for each sport, it looks like Izzo's dream could happen sooner rather than later.  The Spartans finished No.