The forecast predicts that the high will be 34 and the low will be 14.
Carson Cooper shines in MSU’s dull victory over Ohio State
In Michigan State basketball’s 66-60 victory over Ohio State, senior center Carson Cooper delivered a career performance that underscored his importance to the Spartans. His impact was amplified by the limited play of senior forward Jaxon Kohler, who spent much of the game in foul trouble. MSU struggled with focus against Ohio State. The Spartans struggled with turnovers, missed layups, lackluster contributions from the bench, and an inability to contain Buckeye guard Bruce Thornton, who scored 32 points without committing a single turnover. For much of the game, even the Izzone seemed absent from its usual intensity. This lack of focus extended to the paint, where Kohler picked up two early fouls. The first came at the 17:13 mark of the first half, followed just 15 seconds later by the second. He was taken out of the game and did not return until 5:49, only to commit his third foul less than two minutes afterward. Kohler finished the game with just 17 minutes played, well below his usual 28. In the closing minutes, he fouled out, ending his limited afternoon with nine points and 10 rebounds.
Lunar New Year concert celebrates the beauty of Chinese music
Physically, the musicians and audience were gathered inside Cook Recital Hall at Michigan State University for the fifth annual Lunar New Year Celebration Concert on Sunday afternoon. Spiritually, they were elsewhere. They were roaming through the Chinese nature, experiencing the beauty of Chinese contemporary music. Guest performer Haiqiong Deng led the performance, showcasing traditional Zheng and Qin traditions. The Zheng, or Guzheng, is a 21-string Chinese plucked zither with a 2,500-year tradition. This instrument produces a clear, vibrant sound, capable of performing both delicate and dynamic pieces. The Quin or Guquin is a seven-stringed Chinese zither. It is more of a sacred instrument, with a tradition dating back 3,000 years. With a deep and elegant sound, the rich nature of the instrument creates contemporary and poetic melodies. Both instruments are central to Chinese musical culture, carrying immense symbolic weight. The contemporary music elements that Deng emphasized, showcasing for the audience, struck the hearts of many. In attendance were students and members of the MSU community.
Michigan State women’s tennis falls in close home loss to Dartmouth
The Michigan State women’s tennis team fought through three-set battles and emotional swings but ultimately fell 4-2 to Ivy League opponent Dartmouth, marking their first home loss of the season in a match decided by slim margins. From the opening doubles point, the tone had been set: nothing would come easily. Dartmouth’s pairings struck first, taking two of three doubles courts to claim the crucial opening point. The No. 2 doubles team of Sam Grosjean and Alexandra Orlins defeated MSU’s Matilde Morais and Nina Plihal 6-2, while Michaela Moore and Peyton Capuano secured a 6-4 win over Oriana Parkins-Godwin and Issey Purser. On Court 6, junior Hanna Tsitavets delivered MSU’s most composed performance of the day. Her forehand dictated play early, helping her build a commanding 6-1 first-set win over Dartmouth’s Lauren Han. Even as Han forced longer rallies in the second set, Tsitavets maintained control, closing out the match 6-4 with the same aggressive precision that defined her afternoon. Her performance provided a stabilizing force for the Spartans, proof that control was possible even amid chaos.
Making Sense of the Madness – Interview with Mike Green
“Why else is chaos cyclical?” To celebrate his new single Bug and upcoming sophomore album Hang The Moon, singer-songwriter Mike Green chats with Impact 89FM News Producer Emelia Duffield. Mike discusses what he hopes listeners discover in Hang The Moon, his musical inspirations, the influential years he spent abroad and touring with a variety of bands and musicians, and how his work can combine a signature rock sound with powerful commentary on the state of the world.
