COMMENTARY

Smoking a basic human right, banned or not

Ian Martin

December 2, 2014

A little over a week ago, as I was walking through Brody Hall to get dinner, I was asked by a girl who was member of “MSU’s Anti-Cancer Society,” if I’d sign a petition to make help make MSU smoke free to which I gave a definitive “no.” I didn’t say no because I was hungry and in a hurry, or because I’m a cigarette smoker myself, but simply because it’s an infringement on the civil liberties of those individuals who do choose to smoke. MSU already has a smoke-free policy that doesn’t allow smoking inside or within 25 feet of its buildings.

COMMENTARY

Appreciate dining hall meals while you can

Anthony Herta

December 2, 2014

Let’s face it, dining halls aren’t always the most desirable places to eat. They’re crowded, sometimes messy and the food can be sub-par.

FEATURES

Former Theta Chi members that were stripped of their charter still living in the fraternity house, recruiting

Meagan Beck

December 2, 2014

Hanging in place where the greek letters for Theta Chi once were are a new set of letters — BZ for “Beta Zeta.”

FEATURES

MSU students participate in advertising festival in China

Brittanie Chludzinski

December 2, 2014

For eight MSU students, a recent trip to Beijing proved to be more than just adjusting to a new culture.

FEATURES

Students in need of holiday cheer can attend MSU's Home for the Holidays performance at Wharton Center

Brittanie Chludzinski

December 2, 2014

While the holidays are filled with numerous traditions, MSU students can create a new Christmas ritual in East Lansing before heading home to their families.   Presented by the College of Music, MSU's Home for the Holidays performance is scheduled for Dec.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Sophomore guard Alvin Ellis III could return to lineup for men's basketball on Wednesday against Notre Dame

Omari Sankofa II

December 2, 2014

Sophomore guard Alvin Ellis III, who sprained his ankle in the opener against Navy, practiced on Monday and will likely see playing time in the ACC/Big Ten challenge on Wednesday, in which No. 19 MSU will take on Notre Dame.

NEWS

Filmmaker Michael Moore among commencement speakers chosen for MSU's December graduation

Greg Monahan

December 2, 2014

Commencement speakers for December graduation at MSU have been chosen, and a well-known Michigan filmmaker headlines this year’s group of orators.

NEWS

MSU freshman Matthew Mullen charged with terrorism for Yik Yak shooting threat

AJ Moser

December 2, 2014

A post on Yik-Yak that sent several East Lansing schools into lockdown in late November is now being charged as terrorism in East Lansing’s 54-B District Court. Finance freshman Matthew Mullen appeared Tuesday morning for a pre-trial conference.

MICHIGAN

Protestors continue to rally after Ferguson unrest

Greg Monahan

December 2, 2014

“We want to make it clear that what happened in Ferguson could happen anywhere, anytime,” said Alicia Hicks, a longtime Lansing resident who helped organize the event. “That just isn’t okay, and we want to make sure we stand up for it.”

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RCPD director refuses to let his disability deter his passion to help

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

December 2, 2014

Michael Hudson, director of the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities, has chosen not to let his disability keep him from making MSU's campus a more workable environment for disabled students.

FEATURES

MSU fraternity looks to raise money for Walter Hutchinson, homeless MSU employee

Meagan Beck

December 1, 2014

PILLOW-HARMON - He dedicates a lot of time to the university and I consider him a Spartan even though he’s not a student His story reminded me of my mom and how she made her way We’re trying to make sure we get as much help as we can before holidays start so those people can have a nice holiday HUTCHINSON - I’ve only owned a car once but it’s so critical I'd like to get enough education to get a better-paying job What I want to emphasize is, I’m not the only homeless person who works for MSU Nothing beats having the ability to go wherever it is you need to – even if that does come with the insurance payments and the gas i don’t think I’m a very good person. I’ve made mistakes that ended me up in this situation but I appreciated the offering Iota Phi Theta - http://www.msu.edu/~iphit NPHC - http://www.greeklife.msu.edu/national-pan-hellenic... The Vista - http://eatatstate.com/residentialdining/rivertrail walter fundraiser - http://www.gofundme.com/hass1o orginal article by riley - http://lifewithfads.weebly.com/articles/category/h...

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MSU's plane use subject to federal agency scrutiny

Olivia Dimmer

December 1, 2014

Since the review began 17 months ago, the Federal Aviation Administration is still debating whether MSU can use Michigan Department of Transportation planes for athletic and academic purposes.

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MSU Counseling Center responds to allegations of long wait times

Cameron Macko

December 1, 2014

Amid the recent It's On Us National Week of Action, sponsored and organized by ASMSU and other student groups on campus, an allegation put forth by ASMSU is that the MSU Counseling Center has almost a month-long waiting time for students seeking help with sexual assault.

COMMENTARY

LETTER: Taylor Swift was wrong to remove her music from Spotify

Tyler Silverstri

December 1, 2014

I’m pleased that The State News and Anthony Herta are willing to have an open, honest dialogue about an issue that desperately needs to be talked about.

COMMENTARY

Train your brain with study tips from MSU's Neuroscience Club

Conor Peleman

December 1, 2014

The most important thing you’re going to need in order to pass a final exam is your brain. This remarkable 3-pound organ located between our ears is composed of about 100 billion brain cells called neurons. These neurons create, relay and transmit electrical signals to communicate with each other

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Resources available on campus for getting through finals week

Brandi Scarber

December 1, 2014

Next week will be one of the most stressful weeks in a college student’s life — finals week. The Math Learning Center, Learning Resource Center and libraries offer many resources that can help students get through this finals week. 

VOLLEYBALL

After a decade on the sideline, volleyball associate head coach Russ Carney announces retirement at end of season

Troy Jefferson

December 1, 2014

The volleyball team will say goodbye to one of its cornerstones after the season. After 10 years with MSU, associate head coach Russ Carney announced he will retire at the conclusion of the season, effective at the end of the 2014 calendar year.

MEN'S SOCCER

Column — Stars aligning for men's soccer after advancing to Elite Eight for second consecutive year

Matthew Argillander

December 1, 2014

Destiny is defined as “the hidden power believed to control what will happen in the future,” according to Oxford Dictionaries. Heading into the Elite Eight, the men’s soccer team appears to be a team of destiny — and that destiny is winning a national championship.

FOOTBALL

Four takeaways from MSU football's win over Penn State

Robert Bondy

December 1, 2014

It wasn’t pretty in the first half, but eventually No. 7 MSU pulled away Saturday, topping Penn State, 34-10, from Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania.

FOOTBALL

Lippett, Drummond highlight MSU football All-Big Ten honors

Robert Bondy

December 1, 2014

Although the Spartans have the week off, they took home a few honors Monday with nine players being selected to All-Big Ten teams. This included a couple of individual awards. Senior wide receiver Tony Lippett won the Richter-Howard Big Ten Receiver of the Year award and senior free safety Kurtis Drummond won the Tatum-Woodson Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year award.