Police see continuing trend in Homecoming weekend crime

Both MSU and East Lansing police reported a relatively normal Homecoming weekend when it came to crime rates, each experiencing minor fluctuations in open intoxicant, minor in possession, and parking-related crimes.----DELETE THESE AFTER USED FOR COPY CUZ THIS IS GONNA GO ON THE WEBSITE TOMORROW MORNINGELPD stats: file:///Users/reporter/Downloads/wr092614-0982814.pdfnot crazy weekend, it was just warm soOur stats also depend on how many officers are on dutyAt times it could be really busy and staff could appear to be very low because there comes a point where officers too busy to enforce open intoxication or minor in possession laws, but that was not the case with this weekendMSUnothing extraordinary, got 12 arrests, 9 last week and 36 WWflo

Peter Briggs retires after 13 years as OISS director

F or 13 years, Director of the Office for International Students and Scholars Peter Briggs has contributed to MSU’s success, but on Friday he will say his farewells as he retires from his position.

Spartan Spectrum aims to raise autism awareness on campus

Spartan Spectrum, the first MSU student organization focused on autism, aims raise awareness about, and de-stigmatize the disorder.

College of Arts and Letters to host lecture with two prominent female media figures

Aspiring journalists, authors and other students will have a chance to encounter two well-known media figures through the upcoming installment of the College of Arts and Letters' Signature Lecture Series. Soledad O'Brien and Isabel Wilkerson will speak at the Wharton Center Thursday, October 2 at 7:30 p.m.

ASMSU Legal Services and Student Defenders are free resources for students

When impending consequences of illegal or academically immoral actions threaten to damage a student’s reputation and bank account, ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, has free resources available to help.

Compared to other Big Ten schools, officials say updates to IM facilities are overdue

When it comes to sports, MSU has a history of being one of the best.But when it comes to recreational and intramural sports facilities, material science and engineering junior Adam Marsh argues, “I would have to say MSU is at the bottom compared to all the other schools in the Big Ten.”

COGS president addresses struggles, future plans

Despite some recent struggles within the organization, Council of Graduate Students President Emily Bank is feeling confident about the months ahead.Because of a lack of quorum (the required amount of members present to make an official vote), September’s meeting of the COGS general council was never officially adjourned.

Poetry chalking behind Shaw hall on Wednesday

The RCAH Center for Poetry will be hosting a poetry chalking event on River Trail behind Shaw hall

Office of Study Abroad adds nine programs for upcoming year

By Amanda Chodnicki amanda.chodnick@statenews.com MSU offers well over 300 study abroad programs for students to take part in.

Wharton Center to host concert after homecoming parade

Although many students will likely be taking part in homecoming festivities Friday evening, those looking for a more cultured experience might find it at the Wharton Center.

Newcomers to MSU welcomed by hispanic community

The reception was hosted by Culturas de las Razas Unidas, or CRU, an organization for MSU’s Latino students.

Spartans prepare to show their spirit at Homecoming parade

By Jasmin Rojojasmin.rojo@statenews.comFor the MSU community, staff members, faculty, students and volunteers join together to present a great homecoming parade.This year, MSU’s homecoming parade shines a light on “Spartans Make Headlines.” Beginning at 6 p.m.

Set up for success

For prenursing sophomore Hannah Schroll, playing club volleyball is much more than just a casual hobby.

MSU police recommend international students review US laws

With each new year comes a new class of international students who might be unfamiliar with American laws, and it’s a joint effort between MSU police and the Office for International Students and Scholars to educate them on laws, specifically those involving traffic and alcohol. OISS Director Peter Briggs said students are required to attend orientation at the beginning of the year, but his office also facilitates weekly sessions that discuss different topics about life in the U.S.

MSU basketball player Keenan Wetzel writes short film starring former basketball player Delvon Roe

After five months of pre-production, the crew of “The Cager” has wrapped up taping the short film about a basketball player who gets injured in college. “He was supposed to be the top-10 pick in the country and gets hurt during one of his games and isn’t able to go to the pros,” Eightfold Marketing and Creative CEO and founder Nicholas Stachurski

Students, faculty hosted reading to recognize Banned Books Week

It is a beautiful day to read out loud, even if it is a banned book. As part of the Banned Books Week, students and faculty gathered in front of the patio of the MSU Library to read out loud passages of their favorite banned books on Tuesday.

MSU joins alliance to make minority graduation rates a priority

Sparty competing in Capital One Mascot Challenge

Sparty will be competing in the Capital One Mascot Challenge again this year.The Capital One Mascot challenge is a contest where fans vote for their favorite mascot. The winning school will get a $20,000 scholarship toward its mascot program.

MSU pushes vaccines in competition against other universities

MSU has joined the ranks of 13 Michigan colleges competing in the “Flu Battle.”

Wharton Center program connects area kids to performing arts

The program is a scholarship fund established by Wharton Center to provide free tickets to local youth.