Cost of parking per hour increases at meters across campus
Students parking on MSU’s campus might have noticed the meter rate this school year has increased from $1.50 per hour to $1.80 per hour.The meter rates have not been increased in the past 10 years ? not since July 2004, when they went from $1.25 per hour to $1.50 per hour.
Students celebrate Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival
Chinese communities around the world celebrated the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival on Monday.
College of Engineering sees largest freshmen class yet
MSU’s freshmen class has made recording-breaking news within the College of Engineering this year.Based on last year’s freshmen class of 1,300, this year it’s increased by nearly a hundred more students declaring an engineering major.Academic Director of CoRe in the College of Engineering Timothy Hinds said it’s the job market that has influenced students to major in engineering.“We’ve been seeing an increase in most engineering colleges across the country,” Hinds said.
Expect thunderstorms this afternoon
Students should grab their ponchos, raincoats and umbrellas while walking to class today.
ASMSU pushes debate between U.S. Senate candidates at MSU
This November, citizens of Michigan will be voting on an open U.S. Senate seat for the first time in 20 years.If it were up to MSU’s undergraduate student government, ASMSU, a live debate would take place between the two candidates on campus.
Local record store owner reflects on music trends among generations
There’s no question that the world of music is constantly changing, from records to cassette tapes, to CDs, to iPods. But for Dave Bernath, owner of East Lansing record store Flat, Black & Circular, 541 E. Grand River Ave., the change hits close to home.
MSU Board of Trustees candidate Terry Link to visit campus next week
MSU Board of Trustees Green Party candidate Terry Link has announced in a statement he will be on campus next week for a “Listening Tour.”
MSU has proposed an update to their sexual harassment policy
MSU officials announced Monday their plan to update the university’s policy on sexual harassment by January 2015.
Believing hard work trumps genetics might help you ace that test
Score one for nurture over nature — an MSU study shows people perform better knowing their intelligence comes from their environment and their genetics.
Coffee Hour welcomes international students
Spartans young and old are known to share various traditions. One such tradition is the weekly coffee hour, a get-together for international students hosted by the Office of International Students and Scholars.Peter Briggs, director of
MSU Student Organic Farm stand provides fresh food for MSU population
When you drive down Farm Lane at MSU, the white tents are easy to spot. Students who are curious and want to try some fruit, vegetables and herbs could be interested in MSU Student Organic Farm stand, which sets up shop every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
ISIS activity worries Iraqi students
Over the summer, heavy attention has been drawn to the Middle East, especially after a video of the beheading of American journalist James Foley by a radical Islamist militant group surfaced on the Internet.
Student hosts comedy show as alternative party
“No heckling during the show,” mathematics junior Tom Gannon said at the start of his comedy routine.
Pipe burst in residential floor of East Shaw Hall
Students on the terrace and first floor of East Shaw Hall were evacuated due to what looks to be a tampered sprinkler head, RHS's Ashley Chaney said.
More details released about cyclist who hit bus
The female MSU student who struck a CATA bus on the first day of classes is a 30-year-old MSU employee and student.
Don't get locked out of your residence hall after dark
At 12 a.m. every morning, all outside doors in most of the residence halls, except for the main entrances, are locked even for students who live there.
New food truck will come to MSU's campus Sept. 10
Campus is filled with dining halls and Sparty’s cafés. However, students at MSU have very busy schedules and don’t always have time go to a dining hall.For a meal more filling than a cereal and milk
Triggers warnings, on the rise elsewhere, haven't arrived at MSU
The warnings have been suggested elsewhere for classes that contain readings, video or other content that addresses potentially traumatic topics.
Conquering campus
5,200 acres. That’s the size of MSU’s campus, and getting around can sometimes be a daunting task.