FEATURES

To some students, disc golf is 'more than smoking weed or drinking beer'

Ian Martin

October 2, 2014

By Ian Martinimartin@statenews.comIt was four years ago, during the beginning of his freshman year, when international relations senior Eric Savoie decided he wanted to start a disc golf club here at MSU.“I got the idea to get a club going, and that same week my buddy texted me a picture of a flyer – it was from some guy named Ziggy – that said disc golf club being formed, informational meeting this day,” Savoie said.

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National College Health Assessment Survey shows decrease in risky behavior among students

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

October 2, 2014

Spartans are making better decisions. According to data from the National College Health Assessment Survey, MSU students’ high-risk behaviors are decreasing.

MICHIGAN

Absentee ballots and petition approval process could keep E.L. residents from voting on marijuana decriminalization

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

October 2, 2014

Despite a lawsuit against the East Lansing City Clerk , the hopes of seeing a measure to decriminalize marijuana in East Lansing on this year’s ballot are dimming as election day draws near.

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Students support Hong Kong protesters with sit-in on campus

Nolly Dakroury

October 1, 2014

Students from Hong Kong gathered for a sit-in by the rock on Farm Lane on Wednesday to show solidarity with their people back home, as protests are putting a halt on the major districts of the region.

SPORTS

With weekend tournaments wrapped up, men's and women's tennis get ready for upcoming tournaments

Katie Winkler

October 1, 2014

After competing in Evanston, Ill. and Tulsa, Okla. this weekend, the men and women’s tennis teams return to prepare for upcoming matches. For their season kickoff, the men’s team separated and competed at both the Western Michigan Vredevelt Invitational and the ITA All American Tournament in Oklahoma.

FOOTBALL

Heisman candidate Ameer Abdullah will challenge MSU defense on Saturday

Robert Bondy

October 1, 2014

The No. 1 objective for the Spartan defense this weekend will be to contain the most talented guy wearing red and white — Nebraska senior running back Ameer Abdullah.“Ameer is a guy who can make guys miss, can prolong runs, understands where his blocks are, understands seeing the field (and) has great field vision,” senior safety Kurtis Drummond said.

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Olin Health Center celebrates 75 years of service with fall welcome

Lauren Owings

October 1, 2014

On Tuesday, Sept. 30, staff and students celebrated Olin Health Center's 75th anniversary at the Fall Welcome and Anniversary Open House.

WOMEN'S SOCCER

Back from Ann Arbor, women's soccer prepares to take on Iowa and Nebraska

John Neidhart

October 1, 2014

After three road games over the past two weekends, women’s soccer will return to the friendly confines of DeMartin Stadium for a Thursday-Sunday set against two challenging teams.Iowa (8-3 overall, 3-2 Big Ten) will visit MSU (6-4-1 overall, 0-4-1 Big Ten) on Thursday afternoon at 4:30 p.m.

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For Spartans with disabilities, accessibility means isolation

AJ Moser

October 1, 2014

Despite being in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, many fans have raised a concern over a lack of accessible seating in Spartan Stadium

FEATURES

Pete Yorn will perform at The Loft this Sunday

Ian Martin

October 1, 2014

Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Pete Yorn will be performing at The Loft, 414 E. Michigan Ave, this upcoming Sunday, Oct. 5 at 8 p.m.

SPORTS

Big Ten Championship commemoration brought back 2013 memories for field hockey last Saturday

Jonathon Chun

October 1, 2014

Even with the disappointment of two losses last weekend, there were still a few highlights that No. 20 MSU field hockey took away from it. And while the Spartans primary focus is their play, they took some time to enjoy themselves off the field this weekend.

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College of Engineering developing more robotic fish for Great Lakes research

Kevin Lange

October 1, 2014

A team of researchers from MSU's College of Engineering plans to use a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation to work with the U.S. Geological Survey to create a school of robotic fish to perform aquatic research in the Great Lakes.

FEATURES

MSU alumna and Baby Einstein founder to speak at Wells Hall

Lizzie Nagel

October 1, 2014

Aspiring entrepreneurs will have an opportunity to learn from somewhat of an “Einstein.” MSU alumna, founder of The Baby Einstein Company and New York Times bestselling author Julie Aigner-Clark will be speaking to students and faculty Monday night on her success as well as new projects she is working on.

SPORTS

MSU announces plans for Munn Ice Arena renovations

Robert Bondy

October 1, 2014

With the hockey season right around the corner, MSU made a splash on Wednesday announcing a renovation project of Munn Ice Arena that will include new theatrical lighting, high-definition video boards, LED ribbon boards and more.

SPORTS

Women's swimming and diving team heads to Notre Dame

Katie Winkler

October 1, 2014

After splashing in the pool next to former Spartans, the women's swimming and diving team will head to South Bend, Ind. to compete against Notre Dame this weekend.

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Police see continuing trend in Homecoming weekend crime

Olivia Dimmer

October 1, 2014

Both MSU and East Lansing police reported a relatively normal Homecoming weekend when it came to crime rates, each experiencing minor fluctuations in open intoxicant, minor in possession, and parking-related crimes.----DELETE THESE AFTER USED FOR COPY CUZ THIS IS GONNA GO ON THE WEBSITE TOMORROW MORNINGELPD stats: file:///Users/reporter/Downloads/wr092614-0982814.pdfnot crazy weekend, it was just warm soOur stats also depend on how many officers are on dutyAt times it could be really busy and staff could appear to be very low because there comes a point where officers too busy to enforce open intoxication or minor in possession laws, but that was not the case with this weekendMSUnothing extraordinary, got 12 arrests, 9 last week and 36 WWflo

VOLLEYBALL

Volleyball falls short in bid to defeat Michigan in Ann Arbor, losing 3-1

Troy Jefferson

October 1, 2014

MSU (8-6 overall, 1-2 Big Ten) fell short in it’s attempt to win on the road against in-state rival Michigan (6-7 overall, 1-2 Big Ten), losing in four sets (20-25, 25-22, 24-26, 23-25).It was a sloppy effort for both teams, who combined for 55 errors. MSU had 29 of those errors, 11 of which were service errors.

FEATURES

Professor celebrates 50 years at MSU with football-themed music composition

Lauren Owings

October 1, 2014

Professor Jere Hutcheson’s new composition, “Midnight Voyage,” premiered Sept. 26 at Wharton Center to celebrate his 50 years at MSU — and it came with a surprise.

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Peter Briggs retires after 13 years as OISS director

Jasmin Rojo

September 30, 2014

F or 13 years, Director of the Office for International Students and Scholars Peter Briggs has contributed to MSU’s success, but on Friday he will say his farewells as he retires from his position.

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Spartan Spectrum aims to raise autism awareness on campus

Leslie Hemenway

September 30, 2014

Spartan Spectrum, the first MSU student organization focused on autism, aims raise awareness about, and de-stigmatize the disorder.