She has vast experience as an executive and board member, but MSU's newest trustee Sandy Pierce and her colleagues share what she really brings to the board is fresh eyes and open ears.
The Spartans continued to struggle with penalties in their fifth straight loss, but Nightingale remains optimistic and said the team is not done learning yet.
Senior forward Malik Hall's 15-point performance helped lift the Spartans to victory over Michigan in just his third game back from injury.
The Spartans have another shot to break their losing streak as they return home to Munn Ice Arena to face No. 5 Penn State next Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.
Michigan State secured a 59-53 victory in a rivalry showdown with Michigan to advance to 3-1 in conference play. The two teams will meet once more in Ann Arbor on Feb 18.
MSU has a chance to improve its penalty kill percentage – among other woes – in a rematch with the Buckeyes on Saturday at 4 p.m., which will be the final meeting of the regular season between the teams.
The Spartans will take on the Wolverines for the first matchup of the season. Tipoff is set for 2:30 p.m. from the Breslin Center.
The Spartans are looking for their fifth straight win when they take on the No. 13 Maryland Terrapins on the road.
The Spartans will have the opportunity to split the series tomorrow afternoon at 4 p.m.
A judge ruled that MSU is out of compliance with Title IX and ordered the university to submit a plan outlining how to fix it. Here's a look inside MSU's plan, which contends it is still in compliance.
Michigan State swept Ohio State in East Lansing two months ago, but a three-game losing streak has dropped MSU behind Ohio State in the latest USCHO poll.
Senator Debbie Stabenow announced Thursday that she would retire from the Senate once her current term finishes in 2024. Speculation over who would run for the seat immediately followed her announcement.
Kamil Sadlocha has rejoined the Buckeyes, but it is unclear whether or not he will play this weekend versus Michigan State.
The Spartans hit the road this week as they return to conference play versus Ohio State in Columbus on Dec. 6 and 7.
Their oaths and the appointment of an eighth trustee mean the board is operating with all seats filled, and the search for a permanent university president can begin.
The Spartans have just a few days to dust themselves off, put the GLI losses behind them and prepare for a top-15 team on the road.
In her first term, Whitmer signed over 1,000 bipartisan bills. In her inaugural speech, she said she intends to continue her trend of bipartisanship by being a governor for all Michiganders and working with anyone who wants to get things done.
Funk and Becker woke up residents who were sleeping, helped an older resident grab needed medication and even carried pets outside to safety. "We just started knocking and banging on every single door in the apartment complex,” Funk said. “People had absolutely no idea … Some of the apartments were unlocked – we just walked right in."
Four MSU players put up double-digit points, allowing the Spartans to maintain their momentum throughout the game and knock off a top-ranked opponent for the first time this season.
With the win, MSU hands Indiana its first loss of the season, advancing to 9-5 overall and 1-2 Big Ten play.