FEATURES
Chance The Rapper to perform at MSU in April
MSU Residence Halls Association announced today that Chance The Rapper will be performing at the MSU Auditorium this April.
BASKETBALL
Women's basketball to forgo 2015 postseason due to injuries
The injuries and setbacks have taken such a major toll on the Spartans this season, that they've decided to forgo any postseason berths. After bulldozing the Michigan Wolverines in the second round of the Big Ten tournament last week, before falling to eventual champion, Maryland, in the quarterfinals, a possible women's NIT berth was in the picture for MSU, but head coach Suzy Merchant has made the decision to rest her players, rather to fight for a championship. “I am incredibly proud of what this year’s team accomplished under such challenging circumstances.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Six year streak of consecutive NCAA tournaments for women's basketball at stake with selection committee decision
A six-year prolonged streak of consecutive NCAA tournament appearances for women's basketball head coach Suzy Merchant is on the line Monday when the selection committee will make their final decision of MSU's fate.
COMMENTARY
Reaching out to professors can only benefit students
At a university with roughly 50,000 students, it can be tough to stand out, especially in a lecture hall with hundreds of people in attendance. Because of this, some students can often go an entire semester without ever speaking to or meeting their professor personally. This is a problem.
NEWS
Representatives from MSU greek councils debunk stereotypes before break
Last night, representatives from every greek council on MSU’s campus came together to discuss and debunk stereotypes surrounding greek life.
NEWS
Cross country senior Leah O'Connor claims national title in Women's Mile at NCAA Championship meet, breaks records
Redshirt senior Leah O’Connor made history on Saturday at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championship meet when she claimed the national title in the women's mile race.
BASKETBALL
Top performances from Spartans in NCAA tournament
The Spartans have made 29 NCAA Tournament appearances, been to the final four eight times and have cut down the nets twice.
MSU
Professor defied expectations to become athlete
Diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy as an infant, Duncan Wyeth’s parents were told by doctors he wouldn’t live past 40-years-old. Sixty-nine years later, Wyeth is an active and mobile MSU professor teaching the course Disability in a Diverse Society, and the proud owner of 14 athletic medals — proving all the doctors wrong.
BASKETBALL
March hasn't always been happy for MSU
When a basketball program has made the NCAA tournament 18 consecutive seasons, and 29 overall, there are bound to be a few disappointments.
FEATURES
East Lansing bars offer plenty of places to take in NCAA tournament games
March Madness has just begun.
FEATURES
Alumnus continues 5K trek with the Lucky Feet 5K
It was a bit chilly on Sunday morning, but the sun shone down brightly as people gathered by the Rock for the Lucky Feet!
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Holding their own
Though MSU played some of their best basketball of the season on the road to the championship, they fell short in overtime against Wisconsin on Sunday.
MICHIGAN
The stories you missed during spring break
Marquay McCoy, the 20-year-old charged in the murder of MSU student Dominique Nolff, pleaded guilty, Michigan lawmakers took a Polar Plunge and an alternative radio station is going country.
COMMENTARY
After losing Payne, Appling and Harris, MSU basketball exceeding expectations
The 2014-2015 men’s basketball team is in a transition year. However, despite being unranked, the team is poised to make yet another NCAA tournament.
BASKETBALL
Almost: MSU falls in overtime to Wisconsin in Big Ten championship
With Wisconsin and MSU each battling with different motivations, 40 minutes wasn’t enough to decide a Big Ten tournament champion. A valiant Spartan effort came up short and the Badgers outscored MSU 11-0 in overtime to pull away for an 80-69 win. Nigel Hayes led all scorers with 25 points.
BASKETBALL
Marvin Clark Jr. beginning to show potential at the right time
Chicago — Freshman forward Marvin Clark Jr. has had his share of ups and downs this season. But during the past week, he has emerged as a key cog in head coach Tom Izzo's rotation.
SPORTS
Former players have contributed to March Madness runs even after they leave MSU
Some may call the month after February March, others call it Izzo. MSU head coach Tom Izzo has taken over tournament time, annually working magic on his teams and pumping out NCAA tournament runs. His preparation, schemes, and in game adjustments are major reasons he’s been to six Final Fours and is headed to an 18th straight tournament.
BASKETBALL
Heavyweight fight: Wisconsin and MSU square off for the Big Ten championship
Championships. According to head coach Tom Izzo, they're what you live for, what you play for, and what you work for. On Sunday, the Spartans (23-10 overall, 12-6 Big Ten) will look to win the Big Ten championship for the second consecutive year and third time in four years when they take on No.
SPORTS
With victory against U-M on the road, MSU hockey clinches bye in Big Ten tourney
One night after the Wolverines spoiled the Spartans Senior Night, MSU hockey (17-15-2,11-7-2-2 Big Ten) returned the favor.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Izzo, players say the team is 'growing up' and finding ways to win
MSU's season was summarized in just a few words from head coach Tom Izzo following his team's 62-58 victory. "Well, we don't make it easy, I can promise you that," Izzo said. MSU's most disappointing losses have been defined by crunch time meltdowns.