Local musicians help Greater Lansing Food Bank

The idea began with music, MSU football and charity.

AIDS at forefront of MSU community during discussion

Members of the black community are stepping up this week to address a sometimes taboo topic — AIDS and HIV. The week was sparked by a conversation between President of Case Hall Black Caucus Jolisa Brooks and President of the Zeta Delta chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Paris Wilson. “We both lost uncles to AIDS,” Brooks said.

Supreme Court hears cases for, against same-sex marriage

Gay marriage returned to the national spotlight Tuesday as the Supreme Court heard arguments to lift a California ban — a change that could affect millions of Americans, including the Spartan community.

Renewed union contracts could cost city $450,000

Four union contracts were approved by the East Lansing City Council on Tuesday that could subject the city to more than $450,000 in penalties resulting from the right-to-work legislation.

New MSU food truck debuts on campus

With one food truck already roaming campus offering traditional meals, the Spartan Hospitality Group decided to add a second food truck to the mix this week.

New website enables students to ask anonymous questions

With more than 55 percent of MSU’s international students coming from China, MSU experts have been searching for a way to reach those students when it comes to health-related questions while protecting students’ anonymity surrounding sensitive topics.

MSU Police present safety tips for emergency incidents

At Tuesday afternoon’s University Council meeting, members were briefed on MSU’s campus security measures and what actions to take if faced with an active violence incident — a topic that has buzzed among faculty members for nearly two months, following the Dec. 2012 Newtown, Conn., school shooting.

Celebrating spring, minus the warm weather

Here are some ways to celebrate spring without shivering in the cold.

Affirmative action case under review

From affirmative action in admissions to financial aid for MSU Army ROTC members, political news in Michigan has been buzzing. Here are some top issues to follow.

Third annual IRONDOG 5k Race to assist animals

Saturday is the third annual IRONDOG 5K Run/Walk on MSU’s campus.

ASMSU policy gives profs mid-semester evaluation

ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, is looking to engage in conversations with university officials to give students the power to evaluate their professors midway through each semester.

Spartan statewide spending

MSU has a total impact on Michigan’s economy of about $4.7 billion and about $397 million in spending with local businesses, according to data from MI Spartan Impact — a site launched earlier this month showing the academic and economic impact of MSU on Michigan.

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Sculpting a more equal future

To many people, former East Lansing Councilmember Mary Sharp meant a lot of different things. She was a participatory councilmember, engaging other members on various issues.

Spartan Superman flies on: Family, friends mourn, remember courage

For those who knew him, Chas Schneider’s name was interchangeable with Superman.

$1M donation to Broad connects students, artists

A $1 million gift from MSU Federal Credit Union, or MSUFCU, was donated to the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum for the MSUFCU Artist Studio Series Endowment.

Satrang style

Although she was born with one hand, human biology junior Anjali Patel did not let that stop her from one of her passions — dancing.

Ballooning debt on students’ minds

Desserts show Malaysian culture

On Saturday evening, walking into Akers Dining Hall was like walking into a slice of Malaysia.

Ne-Yo tickets on sale for Breslin performance

Tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m., priced at $30 for students and $40 for general public and can be purchased at breslincenter.com or by calling 517-432-5000, according to an ASMSU release.