The Writing Center celebrates 20th year

The Writing Center is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year by hosting 20 events, which began in August 2012 and will continue through May 2013.

Twitter used for online hate speech, bullying

After a big MSU sporting event, some Spartan fans talk trash, but who do they turn to when their friends are sick of their ranting? For some, the answer is Twitter.

Facebook causes envy among users

Be careful before you click. Students might feel worse off if they let their fingers go on “autopilot” and log into Facebook, a recent study shows. According to a study by two German universities, people had negative feelings and felt envious after using Facebook.

MSU faculty raise concerns with Facebook regulations

With faculty members and students combined with social mediums, such as Facebook, it’s easy to see where a professional line could be crossed.

ASMSU to vote on allocating $2K to Sparty Spring Party

ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, finance committee passed a bill Thursday to become a co-sponsor for this year’s Sparty’s Spring Party. The bill will allocate up to $2,000 to ASMSU for the event.

MSU talks safety measures at recent meeting

There’s always the question of “What if?” What if an armed shooter were to come onto MSU’s campus or into a classroom and wreak havoc — would MSU’s students, faculty and staff be safe and prepared? MSU Police Inspector Penny Fischer, who commands the homeland security and planning division, said the answer to staying safe in a potential shooter situation lies with students, faculty and staff being prepared and staying informed.

Word on the street

International Students Association hosts ‘A Night in Paris’

On Friday, Love was in the air for Chen Qinlei and Su Baiwen as they strolled into the East Lansing Marriott at University Place for the International Students Association’s, or ISA, annual Valentine’s Ball.

Tax season tips for students

For marketing freshman Allison Dettling, doing taxes isn’t something she knows much about, and when asked to be interviewed on the subject, she felt like she couldn’t contribute to the story.

Students, faculty awarded for diversity efforts

Graduate student Zhu Haobing, who has been away from her home in China for about five years, still tries to bridge the cultural gap between the U.S. and China through music because she said it is an universal language.

Residence Halls Association hosts leadership conference for students

If someone walked in late to the Spartan Leadership Conference on Sunday afternoon, they might have seen students throwing their wallet at a window, students performing the “stop, drop and roll,” and a student asking others about their style of underwear.

Activities held on campus to promote awareness of eating disorders

MSU will observe National Eating Disorders Awareness Week one week early with special on-campus events, according to a university release.

Gym? Ain’t nobody got time for that

When classes become too long and studying too demanding, there are some simple ways to stay active without breaking the daily routine.

Face time with Dave Ellis

Dave Ellis probably wishes he’d read Mark Twain’s “Tom Sawyer” a little more carefully.

Enrollment in most, least popular MSU majors varies

With a variety of majors to choose from at MSU, some stand out more than others.

Bike lane renovations, other projects discussed at Construction Junction meeting

Engineers and various committee members announced the start and finish dates of construction projects and their expected price tags at MSU’s monthly Construction Junction meeting Thursday.

Face time with Leonard Fleck

Leonard Fleck, a professor of philosophy and medical ethics at MSU, was recently honored by the American College of Healthcare Executives with the 2013 Dean Conley Award. Fleck published a paper in January 2012 titled “‘Just’ Care: Who Decides? Health Reform and Long-Term Care,” discussing the challenges of providing health care with limited resources in a “just and caring” society.

Study: diet soda adds to alcohol effects

Less sugar equals a higher level of intoxication, or at least that’s the new theory.

Higher salaries more likely for STEM majors

According to a recent survey from National Association of Colleges and Employers, or NACE, students graduating with STEM majors — science, technology, engineering and mathematics — and education majors are more likely to have a higher starting salary compared to other majors.

Vice president for Admin. services named

After about seven years as Dean of the College of Engineering, Satish Udpa has been named the executive vice president for administrative services and formally will start the position March 18, upon approval of the MSU Board of Trustees.