Despite growing up on a lake, underwater hockey was a foreign concept to Tricia Simon, a veterinary medicine graduate student who had plenty of experience with water sports.
When Josh Higginson watched “Back to the Future” for the first time and saw Michael J. Fox riding a skateboard, he knew he had to try it. “There’s a scene at the beginning where Michael J. Fox is being towed behind a truck and that was the coolest thing I’d ever seen,” Higginson said.
College is a whole new world for many freshmen traveling campus for the first time. The State News sat down with one of these brave explorers to get a glimpse, in 15 questions or less, at a new face on campus and his perspective on his new frontier.
Will Steger moved from Minnesota three years ago to dedicate his time to raising global warming awareness.
College is a whole new world for many freshmen traveling campus for the first time. The State News sat down with one of these brave explorers to get a glimpse, in 15 questions or less, at a new face on campus and his perspective on his new frontier.
Gary Hoppenstand grew up reading comic books and novels just like any other kid — but instead of simply enjoying the stories, he wanted to know why people cared about them.
Growing your own bonsai tree can be an enjoyable and rewarding achievement. As soon as the seeds start to grow, it’s important to know how you want your tree to look. A bonsai tree can be made to look nearly any way the gardener wants.
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The students Allie Muchmore, environmental economics and policy sophomore, and Caroline Slater, child development sophomore The crib Kappa Alpha Theta sorority house
A bitter and cold winter is starting to show the first signs of spring, which means it’s time to begin thinking about spring and summer wear. For many, that means it’s swimsuit time. Some beach-bound ladies might want to enjoy the sun without having to wear a string bikini, while others might enjoy breaking out of the mold and donning a truly original look.
Owen Lowery has problems. After a troubled childhood and bouts of alcoholism led to a suicide attempt, Lowery found himself committed to a hospital, having been declared a danger to himself.
Florida rapper Rick Ross has come quite a ways from being pick of the litter among the underground circuit. His sophomore effort “Trilla” recalls the gritty groundwork laid by Trick Daddy, Trina and 2 Live Crew.
Dr. D., My boyfriend is planning on taking part in some stupid gallon challenge contest this Friday, where they will try to chug a gallon of milk as fast as they can. Apparently they saw it on YouTube.com and want to try and beat the record. Could you please tell him he’s an ass. —TK
These days, it seems like you can customize practically anything. Whether it’s Nike shoes, a Wii Mii or an American Apparel dress, you can tweak your style exactly how you like.
From basil to roses, MSU’s teaching greenhouses are doing plenty of growing to prepare for spring. Dan Bulkowski, greenhouses and gardens manager, has been sowing seeds and transplanting seedlings since mid-February.
They may be little, but herbs and spices can do big things. Not only can they test budding gardening skills, but they can add flair to otherwise bland kitchen fare. You can find reasonably priced plants and seeds to start or transplant into your windowsill or outdoor garden. In essence, if conditions are right and your commitment is strong, growing herbs and spices can accent your green thumb or culinary chops in no time. Here are some tips to get your hands dirty just in time for spring.
From remembering to water your plants every day to making sure they get enough sunlight, gardening can be a time consuming activity. Some students view gardening as a relaxing hobby, but for others who weren’t born with a green thumb, it can prove to be somewhat frustrating.
When Eric Mally was about 6 years old, green smoke started pouring out of his Nintendo video game system because he and his brother played it too much. Now at 21, things haven’t changed much in the way of his love for video games.
Gladys Beckwith is a woman of small stature but as she approaches the podium during Sunday’s lecture at the Michigan Women’s Historical Center & Hall of Fame, 213 W. Main St., in Lansing, she has a commanding presence. As president of the historical center and a former MSU professor of writing, rhetoric and American culture, Beckwith knows how to grab the attention of an audience.