Although journalism senior Mollie Rehner was an active member in her high school music department, it didn’t ease her nervousness as she auditioned for Spartan Idol.
Sounds of folk melodies radiated through the Residential College in the Arts and Humanities lobby in Snyder Hall on Tuesday night as passers-by applauded a circle of musicians, each contributing to the tunes with their own instrument.
In hiding since 1900, an endangered crow was rediscovered on an Indonesian island with the help of an MSU assistant professor who aided researchers in the finding.
It took Richard Lenski more than 20 years and help from overseas to examine 40,000 generations of bacteria, but the impact left by the project’s results will last a lifetime.
For eight hours Oct. 11, about 36 boats filled Lake St. Clair as Big Ten anglers battled heavy winds and 35-degree weather to catch the most bass and claim the Collegiate Bass Anglers Association Big Ten Championship title.
Blue collar funnyman Jeff Foxworthy will hit the stage at 7 p.m on Dec. 13 at the MSU Auditorium.
A week before an on-campus exhibit aimed at forcing viewers to consider Native American rights was expected to conclude, several pieces of art were stolen, leaving the artist disappointed by what he called a lack of respect.
For Amy Iezzoni, quality fruit doesn’t start at the grocery store; it starts in a laboratory. Iezzoni, a horticulture professor, will be part of the four-year, $14.4 million grant research project called RosBREED. The project will allow researchers to match favorable traits in strawberries, cherries, peaches and apples to improve the fruits’ quality and create new breeds.
Arab students at MSU will attempt to break down some of their culture’s stereotypes this week, during several events dedicated to what might be one of the most misunderstood regions in the world.
University officials are almost sure swine flu has arrived at MSU, but it’s impossible to tell how many people have been infected with the virus because it is so common officials don’t test for it.
Millions of dollars could empower African agricultural officials to make decisions on biosafety issues to help farmers in the country, thanks to a partial grant received by MSU.
A foot-powered float and a giant fish sculpture comprised of laundry detergent bottles rolled down Grand River Avenue on Friday as symbols of school spirit and environmental awareness.
As the Homecoming parade floats finished making their rounds and parade-goers made their ways home, there were people at Student Services who still were celebrating.
When East Lansing resident Donald Hitko was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease eight or nine years ago, the disease took his motor skills, his muscle control and his identity.
The state Liquor Control Commission is investigating an anonymous complaint about underage drinking occurring at the Michigan Republicans’ leadership conference Sept. 25 and 26.
Although she helped establish one of MSU’s most unique and important programs, Joanne McPherson still won’t say she’s completely satisfied.
Researchers are doing some detective work on wheels to study air pollution and its effects on human health in a mobile laboratory with the capability to travel across the state.
MSU and The New Partnership for Africa’s Development received a $10.4 million grant to train African biosafety regulators on biotechnology so that farmers can grow healthier and more sustainable food.
Detroit will host the 2010 World Stem Cell Summit, Gov. Jennifer Granholm announced in a press conference Thursday.
Results from university-wide budget discussions are slated to land on Provost Kim Wilcox’s desk today in the form of possible cost-saving recommendations.