COMMENTARY
Required classes pointless and a waste of money
I know I can't be the only student here that hates our required classes.
BASKETBALL
Despite Final Four loss Spartan fans were out in force in Indianapolis
As thousands of MSU basketball fans cheered the Spartans on in the Final Four at Lucas Oil Stadium Saturday night, about a five minute walk down the street in downtown Indianapolis sat hundreds of other Spartan fans in the oldest bar in Indiana -- the Slippery Noodle Inn. "It started with Jud Heathcote," said Slippery Noodle Inn general manager Marty Bacon, referring to the coach's parties the former MSU head basketball coach used to throw at the bar. To this day, the Slippery Noodle Inn continues to be a hotbed for Spartan fans to congregate when a big time MSU sporting event is taking place.
BASKETBALL
Aerial Powers named All-American honorable mention
For the first time in head coach Suzy Merchant's tenure with MSU, the women's basketball team will not play in any postseason tournament, because of a decision to not risk any more injuries. But the veteran sideline general and former Central Michigan guard received more outstanding news on sophomore forward Aerial Powers on Saturday, who earned another honorable mention All-American honor by another renowned coalition. It's been four years since the program carried a Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) honorable mention All-America recipient since former standout Kalisha Keane. Now, following a season filled with record breaking accomplishments, Powers earned WCBA All-American honors to complete her collection of awards.
BASKETBALL
Maurice Ager helps troubled youth with basketball school
Stepping off the hardwood and into the music booth, MSU basketball standout Maurice Ager has gone from leading the Spartans to a Final Four, to being a Grammy nominated recording artist and producer. Playing in four seasons with four different teams in the NBA, while also earning a spot on the All-Big Ten second team his junior and senior year, the game of basketball is still lodged into the heart of the 31-year-old, despite haven't not played professionally since the end of the 2010-11 season. Residing in the Greater Los Angeles area, Ager wanted a way to have basketball continue to be a major part of his life, as well as giving back to a new generation of future stars, which resulted in the creation of the Maurice Ager Hoop School, founded over a year ago. “I wanted to figure out a way to give back to the youth with some of the skills and talent that I’ve been able to accomplish in my life,” Ager said.
MICHIGAN
Remembering Michael Rush, the founding director of the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum
Director. Priest. Husband. Brother. Artist. These are just a few words family and colleagues would use to describe the late Michael Rush, founding director of the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, who passed away last week after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.
FEATURES
"The Phantom of the Opera" brings nostalgia to students
Cobb Great Hall was jam packed, with people filing inside the auditorium, while others were sitting and chatting amongst themselves, everyone eagerly awaiting for the show to begin.
FEATURES
MSU student balances her neuroscience major with practicing ballet
Neuroscience sophomore Lana Grasser said she’s been dancing since she was only two years old, and her love for it has only magnified since then.
FEATURES
What upcoming event should you attend based on your academic life?
What event should you attend this week? As students enter the final stretch of the semester, it can be difficult to maintain focus on finishing out the semester.
MICHIGAN
First two MIPs wouldn't be reduced to infractions under new bill
Minors in possession of alcohol could have the opportunity to be caught twice before getting a misdemeanor on their records, if new legislation becomes law.
MICHIGAN
Students might face university sanctions for revelries in Cedar Village
"After the Final Four game, we were extremely pleased that it was overall celebratory in nature," Gonzalez said. "(There were) a few individuals that tried to take it in a negative direction, but we were very happy with how things went this weekend."
MSU
UAB to host advanced screening of 'Unfriended' on April 9
Tickets to the advanced screening of "Unfriended" are available at the UAB office in the Union and the RHA offices. Two tickets are available per MSU ID.
BASKETBALL
Junior forward Matt Costello to undergo knee surgery in offseason
Following Saturday's Final Four loss to Duke, head coach Tom Izzo said he expects junior forward Matt Costello to undergo knee surgery this offseason.
MSU
BUG production highlights paranoia and conspiracy theories
A disturbing psychological drama, BUG, by Tracy Letts and directed by Associate Professor of Acting Rob Roznowski explores paranoia and conspiracy theories.
MSU
Malaysian Student Organization promotes culture through theater and food
Performed by the Malaysian Student OrganizationSunday night in the Erickson Hall Kiva, “Puteh” was just part of this year’s Malaysian Night, which also included traditional Malaysian food and cultural information.
SPORTS
Izzo expects Nairn to become key leader
As a senior, it will be junior guard Denzel Valentine’s team next year, head coach Tom Izzo said, but freshman guard Lourawls "Tum Tum" Nairn Jr. will most likely be second-in-command.
BASKETBALL
Outmatched
Nobody expected a No. 7 seed to make it to the Final Four. But Saturday night was the end of the championship run for the Spartans, with an 81-61 loss to Duke.
COMMENTARY
No doubt the warm weather is fun, but does it hurt grades?
Spring in East Lansing is a double-edged sword.
MSU
VIDEO: Timelapse of Cedar Village following Final Four loss
See all the action that took place in Cedar Village on Saturday night in a minute.
NEWS
Cedar Village relatively peaceful following MSU's Final Four loss to Duke
It's been relatively quiet so far in Cedar Village following MSU's 81-61 loss to Duke in the Final Four — at least compared to previous revelry during the Spartans' tournament run — but police have still made arrests Saturday evening.