ICE HOCKEY
Ice hockey takes on Wisconsin this weekend in Madison
It’s been an unpredictable year so far for Big Ten hockey with many over performing teams and players.
BASKETBALL
Women's basketball ready to welcome No. 19 Rutgers to Breslin Center
To put the Rutgers' season into perspective, read the plot line of the Friday the 13th movie. Rutgers, otherwise known as Jason Voorhees, the hockey mask wearing serial killer who stalks and torments camp counselors, is the metaphor to how well the first-year Big Ten conference participant have performed since joining the conference. Just like Voorhees, the body count is towering this year for the Scarlet Knights, winners of eight of the last 10 games.
FEATURES
2015 Academy Awards feature many close races
I hate myself for using the following phrase but there seems to be no way around it: I am a film geek. So if you feel lost looking at the Oscar ballots this year, I’ll get you familiar with some safe bets for the night’s big winners.
MSU
Big Ten committee evaluates proposed college ratings system
A Big Ten Committee comprised of delegates from Maryland, Minnesota, Ohio State, Iowa, and MSU have been working to create feedback for President Obama’s proposed federal college rating system, and submitted their final draft to the Department of Education on Monday.
FEATURES
Michigan native jazz musicians to showcase at MSU
For the first time since it’s start in 2013, the College of Music Jazz Artist in Residence Program is showcasing two musicians from Michigan.
SPORTS
Following weekend tournament, MSU softball fourth in the Big Ten
Softball went 3-2 in the Florida Atlantic Tournament over the weekend, bumping their overall to 7-3.
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Second LBGT Resource Center "Color Me Queer" discussion group focuses on asexuality
A small, but passionate group of students gathered in the Union’s second floor Mosaic Multicultural Unity Center on Wednesday night.
FEATURES
The Beatles' music enjoyed by multiple generations through 'Let it Be!' musical
Beatles music lovers gathered Wednesday night when the musical “Let it Be!” was performed at The Wharton Center.
MICHIGAN
Jewish students connect with culture through art
Students crafted new interpretations of Judaism at Paint Your Way Through Israel Tuesday night hosted by MSU Hillel.
MSU
"A Celebration of Women" extends beyond Vagina Monologues
“My thighs say, ‘feminism, b****,’” Ashley Quenneville, a social relations and policy junior and Vagina Monologues member, recited on Tuesday night.
MICHIGAN
Student designers show their Detroit love through fashion label
An idea that started as a way to make some extra cash for the two soon turned into a desire to create a movement.
SPORTS
Gymnastics looking to improve on beams
If the gymnastics team wants to build on the momentum of last weekend’s victory over Pittsburgh, they will have to improve in one key event. Beams. The Spartans (6-4 overall, 2-3 Big Ten) defeated Pittsburgh 195.150-194.275 on Sunday but for the third consecutive meet, MSU was outscored on beams. “Beam was again really rough,” head coach Kathie Klages said and even went as far as to call the event MSU’s “nemesis.” In the ten team Big Ten conference, the Spartans are ranked 8th in balance beam event, which is tied for vault as their worst event. “We changed the lineup on beam to try and see if we could get someone to stay on the beam and we definitely had our issues,” Klages said. Senior Alina Cartwright, who was voted a 2015 Big Ten gymnast to watch before the season, has returned to the lineup and could be the answer the MSU is looking for, but she has only competed in the bars event so far. “We’re really excited to have Alina back,” Klages said.
SPORTS
Gavin Schilling resurfacing
MSU needs its top three players to perform well on a nightly basis, but don’t be too quick to overlook sophomore forward Gavin Schilling’s importance. Schilling’s numbers can stem from the play of his guards and the other players feeding him the ball, but when he does get going offensively, he’s proven his value to MSU.
SPORTS
Branden Dawson and Travis Trice triumph over Michigan in Ann Arbor for first time in careers
The senior duo of Travis Trice and Branden Dawson combined for 55 points against Michigan on Tuesday night.
ICE HOCKEY
Top offensive line for MSU hockey needs more production
The basic principle of sports is to score more points than the opponent.
MSU
Chinese New Year a celebration of family, luck and tradition
Feb. 19 marks the beginning of the Year of the Sheep. Despite being miles away from home, Chinese students are still finding ways to celebrate the annual festival.
FEATURES
Greek life memories last a lifetime for MSU alumni
Going greek at MSU creates memories and experiences that members carry throughout the rest of their lives, according to three MSU greek alumni..
FEATURES
Rodeo lovers can head back to the wild west this weekend for the 46th annual Spartan Stampede
This weekend, the MSU Rodeo Club will be hosting the 46th annual Spartan Stampede. There will be four different opportunities to come see the show -- Friday at 8:00 p.m., Saturday at 2:00 p.m.
COMMENTARY
It's time for students to start cutting CATA drivers some slack
The winter time is here, and with it, comes the mob of students trying to get onto the bus. Every CATA bus rider on campus knows the sight, standing at the bus stop alongside a gathering of at least 50 people in the infamous Michigan cold, praying to the heavens that they get a spot on the bus.
FEATURES
Sororities and fraternities gear up for Greek Week
One of the charities, Camp Kesem, is a national non-profit organization built to help children with parents who are battling cancer. Cameron Tinsley, general management freshman directional coordinator of Camp Kesem said it is a summer camp set up in Grand Haven, MI that runs activities for these children.