Students often feel they have little power in matters that concern the university. If this school were anything like the movie “Accepted,” in which students devise their own curriculum and grading system, we would have tremendous difficulty explaining that our degrees meant anything.
It’s a common sight in many MSU residence halls — large, open space lounge areas that look even larger with no people using them. There are tables and couches and sometimes even a TV, but rarely people. Even in the recently renovated Snyder and Phillips halls, often there are no bodies to fill the new leather couches and chairs.
After 52 people were arrested in connection with last year’s Cedar Fest riot, the East Lansing City Council took steps Tuesday to clarify what constitutes unlawful behavior during a riot.
Taking a year off before enrolling in college can be viewed as either a significant challenge or an opportunity depending on how the student plans to spend the year. However, a recent proposal by President Barack Obama could give students added incentive to wait.
As students go green for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, they shouldn’t forget to go to class today or Wednesday, either. It is every student’s right to do what they please with their money — and let’s be honest, there is a tremendous amount of deals today at bars across East Lansing.
The U.S. middle class has felt the crunch of college for many years. With middle class students being too well off for federal financial aid but without the ability to pay for college without taking out loans, more assistance has been needed for a while — but any actions to improve the middle class situation must take the rest of society into account.
The East Village project. It’s a name that brings skepticism among some students and residents.
In a way, knowing that the average amount of debt is $18,482 for U.S. public university graduates, according to Project on Student Debt, is oddly comforting.
The homes of thousands of MSU students are apparently not as important to project coordinators as building an “exciting urban neighborhood” near campus. Pierce Education Properties is 12 months into a 30-month deadline to acquire all the property it needs to build the proposed East Village, which would include entertainment venues, restaurants, retail and housing units.
MSU is home to the nation’s largest public university study abroad program, sending 2,801 students to more than 250 programs in 60 countries. In an increasingly globalized world, it is admirable that the university can boast such a strong reputation for giving its students the ability to experience how other people live.
The state of Michigan has had a difficult enough time holding onto luxuries, and the possible transfer of wetland regulation to the federal government shows basic necessities also might be sacrificed.
If students and residents of East Lansing had known what was coming, maybe they would have savored that last spinach and artichoke flatbread sandwich with corn bread and tortilla chips.
Although President Barack Obama didn’t have to give a speech to Congress on Tuesday night, he did. And with that came more questions that he doesn’t want to answer, but he does.
Paper, plastic or reusable? As the nation continues to demand more environmentally conscious automobiles, voters in Seattle will vote on another important aspect of everyday life.
Spring break vacationers might have the opportunity to experience more of Mexico than what’s in their scheduled itinerary if protests at the U.S.-Mexico border persist. The protests have centered around Mexican soldiers battling drug gangs.
The prospect of a more secure campus is never something to undervalue, but with money tight for the university, one has to ask — is it the right time for fancy additions?
There are protesters. There are talks of a boycott. There’s blatant racism.
It was only a matter of time before cuts would be made at MSU. The $9 million cut is pouring our thousands of majors through a filter. It’s going to hurt, but what programs will feel it the most?
For newcomers, MSU has a large and confusing campus. It takes time on foot and behind the wheel to become comfortable navigating the terrain and learning what to expect from drivers and pedestrians. After experiencing a few close-call clashes, most become comfortable with the area.
The Internet has become a useful and necessary tool in almost every profession. It has connected all corners, edges and points across the globe. It has opened up the avenues to accessing information, news and entertainment.