MSU
Food drive to donate Combo-X-Changes to MSU Food Bank
For students with MSU meal plans, helping the community could be as easy as swiping their MSU IDs.
MSU
Horse show displays festive spirit
Although some Americans swarmed malls on Black Friday shopping expeditions this weekend, more than 500 equestrians from the Midwest kicked off their holiday season differently by participating in Cowboy Christmas.
MICHIGAN
Tanning beds trendy despite health risks
Back when S, P and F were mere letters in the alphabet, getting a sunburn at the beach wasn’t cause for concern. Now, despite doctor’s warnings against indoor tanning, students still flock to the salons as temperatures drop.
MSU
Students advocate for new parking facility
Visitors flocking to MSU’s campus could have a new future parking option at the old Michigan State Police, or MSP, headquarters on Harrison Road if a resolution passed by ASMSU is considered for university development in coming years.
MSU
MSU branding initiative continues to succeed
After three years of development, testing and implementation, MSU’s “Spartans Will” branding initiative continues to drive interest in the university, according to MSU officials.
Josh Sidorowicz
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MSU
Leader and Friend
Nick VanderWall was 12 years old when he lost his sight. A weekend with his father, a family friend and the family dog, Maggie, turned out to be almost fatal after VanderWall was shot accidentally while bird hunting.
MICHIGAN
Word on the Street: What was your favorite part of Thanksgiving break?
Last Thursday was Thanksgiving, and classes were canceled Thursday and Friday to allow students to go home to celebrate.
MSU
Funding for stink bug given to MSU
Two MSU entomologists have been awarded about $110,00 from the Department of Agriculture to help farmers combat an invasive species of stink bug.
NEWS
Potter Park Zoo gets in holiday spirit
The 19th annual Wonderland of Lights kicked off Friday at Potter Park Zoo, 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave., and visitors will enjoy thousands of shimmering lights and seasonal activities until Dec. 23.
MICHIGAN
Holidays see increasing number of travelers
From a 40-minute drive to Jackson, Mich., to a six-hour trip to New York, students are heading home for the Thanksgiving holiday.
MSU
Program interest unaffected despite Middle East turmoil
Ever since John Joba can remember, he has wanted to visit the pyramids in Cairo and immerse himself in Egyptian culture.
MSU
Thanksgiving meal hosted at MSU
With MSU’s Thanksgiving holiday break only a day away some students are preparing to head home for Thanksgiving dinner with their families. But graduate student Sia Lee is one of a number of international students staying on campus during break.
MSU
ASMSU, CATA plan to release bus tracking app
After being placed on hold about a month for developmental research, ASMSU is continuing to plan a bus tracking mobile app using GPS technology to map Capital Area Transportation Authority, or CATA, buses, but discussions between the two groups have not yet taken place.
MSU
Addition to Plant and Soil Sciences Building nearing winter completion
With about a week left in November, construction at the $43 million addition to the Plant and Soil Sciences Building remains on track for completion in December after breaking ground in April 2010.
MSU
Pepper spray resolution proposed to combat campus crime
Pepper spray is a common strategy for self-defense, but some uses for it on campus could get students into more trouble, officials said.
MICHIGAN
MSUFCU ranks in top Mich. workplaces
MSU Federal Credit Union, or MSUFCU, the world’s largest university-based credit union, which serves both MSU and Oakland University, was recently recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press.
MSU
MSU researchers working to improve turkey diets
As families across the country prepare to gather around the table and enjoy turkey on Thursday, the work of some researchers focuses on changing what goes into — and out — of the traditional dinner staple’s diet.
NEWS
Secretary of State offices to close for Thanksgiving
Students and community members with business to take care of at Secretary of State offices will have to take care of it before the Thanksgiving holiday break or wait until afterward.
MICHIGAN
Ingham County Animal Shelter seeking pet foster parents
The Ingham County Animal Shelter is asking residents of Ingham County to become foster parents for homeless pets for 12 days during the holiday season with its Home for the Holidays Foster Event.
Brooks Laimbeer
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MSU
Comedy act breaks stereotypes
To Rev. Susan Sparks, heaven and earth, platypus and blowfish, Jerry Springer and Jerry Falwell all mean one thing.