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(11/06/07 11:54pm)
Humans have long attributed acts of nature to unseen entities. Ancient pagan mythologies were particularly rich with stories of gods representing personifications of natural forces. The Norse, for example, believed that thunderstorms resulted from the activities of the god Thor, and lightning was caused by Thor’s use of Mjolnir, his mystical hammer.
(10/17/07 12:40am)
When Austin Kerndt, a human biology senior, sat down to write his application for medical school this past summer, he never anticipated a creative diversion would become a Spartan spirit sensation.
(10/15/07 2:13am)
MSU’s shutout against No. 21 Michigan on Sunday was its second straight blanking over a ranked team — a fact that MSU head coach Joe Baum said he’s thrilled about.
(10/03/07 12:50am)
Out of the intense calm of a gym in Lansing, a green light switches on from a box in the corner. Coming in over the music, a loud beep sounds and it is time to get to work.
(09/30/07 11:44pm)
It wasn’t nearly as competitive as the Harvard-Yale Regatta, but the Lyman Briggs School vs. James Madison College canoe race on the Red Cedar River Sunday had rivalry implications all the same.
(09/25/07 1:41am)
It’s been a symbol of technology, religion and even fairy tales — well before it poisoned Snow White or supposedly assisted Isaac Newton in determining the law of gravity. But the so-called forbidden fruit — an apple — definitely isn’t off limits. The traditional teacher’s-pet gift is filling orchards around Michigan and is packed with nutrients — which just might help keep that doctor away.
(09/21/07 1:02am)
“I was in complete and utter disbelief. It was also my first loss I had ever experienced as an MSU student because I was a freshman, so I was crushed. I actually went back to my dorm with my friend and we sat there and cried and watched depressing movies the rest of the night.”
(09/21/07 12:48am)
Four weeks into the 2006 season, the MSU football team imploded. With a 16-point lead at the end of the third quarter, the Spartans thought they had it in the bag, but the rain storm grew stronger, and so did the Fighting Irish. Notre Dame scored 19 unanswered points, beating MSU 40-37. The MSU players and coaches walked off the field soaked in rain and sweat.
(09/16/07 11:09pm)
Everyone defines “love” as something different. For me, love is the feeling I get when I blow bubbles, or find $120 jeans on sale for $15. And lately, love for me has been Style.com.
(09/16/07 11:09pm)
Everyone defines “love” as something different. For me, love is the feeling I get when I blow bubbles, or find $120 jeans on sale for $15. And lately, love for me has been Style.com.
(09/11/07 11:05pm)
As the tragic anniversary of Hurricane Katrina passed, I’m reminded of how little power we possess in preventing such natural disasters. Despite having the technology to research life’s many mysterious forces, we are virtually defenseless against Mother Nature.
(09/06/07 2:08am)
Can insects’ eating habits teach scientists about sustaining tropical rain forests?
(09/03/07 9:23pm)
CORRECTED: Ron Whittaker owns the property at 422 Grove St.
(09/03/07 9:15pm)
Local business owners are upset about the stench emanating from the city’s sewers.
(08/29/07 1:10am)
Transportation
(08/28/07 11:03pm)
It’s the most wonderful time of the year.
(08/27/07 3:52am)
Katie Gerard, an advertising senior, plays in the rain from her porch on Albert Avenue. After a major downpour Friday, Gerard’s porch continued to pour rain due to roof run-off.
(08/27/07 3:28am)
MSU students braved Welcome Week despite the tornado warning, storms and power outages.
(08/27/07 12:58am)
The heavy storms that rampaged through Michigan weren’t enough to stop dedicated tennis players from taking the court this weekend.
(08/10/07 12:34am)
Before transferring to MSU from Grand Valley State University, Melissa Rumrill spent much of her time at one of the most popular state tourist destinations: Lake Michigan.