NEWS
Community comes together to raise money for late Lacey Holsworth's foundation
Nearly a year after her death, students and residents are still trying to #LoveLikeLacey.
FEATURES
MSU greek life prepares for annual Songfest competition
Every year, fraternities and sororities across campus team up to compete in the Greek Week dance competition Songfest.
SPORTS
Tom Izzo calls win over Purdue a "character-building game"
It was no question for Travis Trice — Wednesday night's game against Purdue was the most physical of his career.
MICHIGAN
After mercury spill, East Lansing City Council discusses safety at local waste water treatment plant
The steps to improve safety at the waste water treatment plant following a mercury spill incident was a major discussion topic during this week's City Council meeting.
FEATURES
Impact radio show 'The Guest List' features prominent MSU community members and their chosen playlists
The debut episode of The Guest List aired last week, with senior guard Keenan Wetzel as the first guest talking about the premiere of his first film, "The Cager."
MSU
Much awaited TEDxMSU talk comes to fruition
“SEX!” presenter Emily Weigel yelled out during the opening of her TEDx talk.
BASKETBALL
MSU sends seniors off with win in last game at Breslin Center
On senior night, Travis Trice sent quite the farewell to Spartan fans, leading MSU to a 72-66 victory over Purdue. Trice was electric for MSU (20-10 overall, 11-6 Big Ten), tying his career-high of 27 points. He and fellow senior Branden Dawson returned to the starting lineup but only Trice was able to finish the game. After hitting his head and leaving the game with about eight minutes left in the first half, Dawson went to the locker room and did not return to the contest.
FEATURES
Good Eats: Not eating meat? Check out these alternative dinner options
With a lack of options around MSU’s campus, seafood restaurants are often overlooked by a number of students.
MSU
350 trucks, 25 hours of pouring — just a portion of FRIB's concrete
Construction workers at MSU’s Facility for Rare Isotope Beams or FRIB, poured concrete for around 25 hours yesterday as part of the construction for the linear accelerator tunnel — a tunnel that will house rare isotopes moving as fast as half the speed of sound.
MICHIGAN
Procrastinating spring breakers still have chance to bask in the sun
It’s undoubtedly the best seven days of the spring semester, and in a few days it’ll be back for its annual visit.
BASKETBALL
Without Branden Dawson MSU tops Purdue 72-66
On senior night, Travis Trice sent quite the farewell to Spartan fans, leading MSU to a 72-66 victory over Purdue. Trice was electric, tying his season-high of 27 points. He and fellow Branden Dawson returned to the starting lineup but only Trice was able to finish the game.
MSU
Donations allow for five new bike repair stations on campus
In the on-going effort to make MSU more bicycle friendly, East Lansing residents Rick and Kathy Brown have donated money for the addition of five new DIY bicycle repair stations on campus. These five new stations will bring the current total on MSU's campus to eight.
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ASMSU, COGS contribute to healthy campus initiative
COGS and ASMSU both echoed a request to extend the hours of Olin Health Center, and Jackson added that the hours of the various health centers in residential neighborhoods should be extended as well.
MICHIGAN
Alumna shares story of spring break assault
She felt invincible. She was with close friends and vacationing for her final spring break as an undergraduate in the same place she’d been many times before. The nights were jovial celebrations, the days were relaxing.
ICE HOCKEY
Wisconsin comes to Munn Arena looking to upset MSU hockey
With just four games left in the regular season, MSU hockey (14-14-2, 8-6-2-2 Big Ten) finds itself in contention for its first conference title since the 2000-2001 season.
SPORTS
Gymnastics prepares to face emotions of senior night
The women's gymnastics team is preparing for the end of the season and the upcoming meet this Friday will be senior night for the Spartans.
SOFTBALL
MSU softball reaches 1,000 win milestone
By Jequcory Davis Jequcory.davis@statenews.com This weekend the softball team celebrated a major milestone with their win.
MICHIGAN
Matthew Mullen sentenced to probation for Yik Yak threat
Former MSU finance freshman Matthew Mullen, who was charged with making a false threat of terrorism for posting a school shooting threat on YikYak, was sentenced to two years probation and a payment of $1,737.06 in restitution fees.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Halftime: Branden Dawson leaves game, Purdue leads men's basketball 30-27
It wasn't the prettiest half of basketball, but a late burst helped keep the deficit close entering halftime.
COMMENTARY
LETTER: Feminism is not a choice for everyone across the globe
Not all women, especially globally, have the choice to be a feminist and although women might not want to contribute to their own oppression, they often do so out of not having a choice.