Self-defense classes, discussions on sexual assault prevention help students

Self defense is more than just throwing punches. 

Meet some of the women behind this year's "The Vagina Monologues"

This weekend, a group of women take the stage at Wharton Center to share stories and monologues from Eve Ensler’sap interviews with women worldwide.ap Meet some of the women behind "The Vagina Monologues" show here.

Softball drops three games over the weekend

The Spartan softball team had a rough past weekend dropping their last three games First on Friday they lost to UC Riverisde with a score of 9-2.

Cornerback Trae Waynes shows first round capabilities at NFL combine

The men's football team is coming off another Top-5 finish and the players that find themselves in the position to take the next step seem to be putting the school even further on the map. The Big Ten often gets a rep for having slower big body type athletes but there are several former Spartans setting the trails on fire at the NFL combine. Cornerback Trae Waynes is looking to be the second consecutive MSU corner taken in the first round of the NFL draft in as many years, as many know former Spartan Darqueze Dennard was the 24th overall pick.

Tom Izzo credits defense for close win at Illinois

In a Big Ten grinder, the defense of MSU men’s basketball carried the team to a timely 60-53 road win at Illinois.

Events on campus for National Eating Disorder Awareness Week

This week marks National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, a week dedicated to educating and raising awareness of the harmful diseases many struggle with everyday. 

Joe Lunardi moves MSU men's basketball up in latest bracketology article

Following its fourth straight win, MSU (19-8 overall, 10-4 Big Ten) is starting to work its way off of the NCAA tournament bubble. In Joe Lunardi's latest bracket for ESPN, the Spartans have moved up to a seven seed in the East region.

Rock band We the Kings coming to MSU in March

University Activities Board is bringing rock band We the Kings to MSU next month. The show will be held at the Wharton Center on March 22 at 8 p.m.

In wake of UNC shootings, students reflect on anti-discrimination efforts

Many citizens across the country are still reeling from the tragic and senseless murders that occurred last week at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Getting rid of AP history a "gross injustice"

I may not be a history major, but I have a special passion for United States history. So when I read that the House Committee of Common Education of Oklahoma voted to remove APUSH from the AP curriculum, I was appalled.

Look beyond just coursework to decide your future career

“What do you want to be when you grow up?”  I remember getting asked that question as early as elementary school, and I’m sure many can relate.

Men's tennis looking to improve during singles matches following weekend losses

By Matthew Argillander margillander@statenews.com The No. 60 men's tennis team (7-5 overall) will need to think hard about what held them back this weekend.

Ice hockey bounces back to earn split with Wisconsin

Men's basketball outlasts Illinois 60-53

The Spartans nearly let another sure win slip away, but an uncharacteristically strong night at the line helped MSU steal a road win from one of the best home teams in the Big Ten.  MSU (19-8 overall, 10-4 Big Ten) drained 17 of 20 free throw attempts to defeat Illinois, 60-53.

Students saddle up for the Spartan Stampede Rodeo

Horses raced around three barrels in the arena, galloping around them as quickly as they could, while the riders tried to maintain focus and composure.

Women's basketball caps emotional senior day with upset over No. 19 Rutgers

Tears were shed and standing ovations were received before the opening possession occurred on Sunday.  Battling with  ACL tears on both of her knees, redshirt senior Madison Williams has spent the entirety of this season sitting on the bench, cheering for her teammates day in and day out.  But on the final home game of the year for the Spartans, Williams would get the nod from head coach Suzy Merchant to be slotted into the starting lineup.  Along with Williams, Kendra Lumpkin, seniors Kendra Lumpkin, Kelsey Kuipers, Anna Morrissey and Becca Mills were honored after the weekend matinee.

Sous chef Melissa Martinez mixes it up at The Gallery

Melissa Martinez, the sous chef for The Gallery in between Snyder and Phillips Halls, was one of the first women to graduate from the Culinary Institute of America's accelerated program and serves as a mentor to student chefs in the dining halls. 

Chinese students use new year gala to reconnect with culture

Participants anxiously lined up at the doors of Breslin Center waiting to attend the fifth annual Chinese Spring Festival Gala Friday evening.

Student talent highlighted at UAB's Spartan Film Festival

UAB Films Committee rolled out the red carpet Saturday evening at the Spartan Film Festival held in Wells Hall. The Spartan Film Festival is the Films Committee largest event of the year, exclusively showcasing student films.

College of Engineering excited about new additions, disciplines

Despite all these additions, for many involved in the MSU College of Engineering, it’s no time to rest. There’s more work to be done.