Mark Hollis considering heating the student section in Spartan Stadium
The MSU student section has been under fire this season for poor attendance at home football games, and athletic director Mark Hollis is searching for a solution. Before Saturday’s game against Ohio State, Hollis told ABC 57 that he is looking into the possibility of heating the student section at Spartan Stadium. Hollis previously displayed disappointment in the student section after fans had emptied the section by the end of the Nebraska game.
LGBT community at MSU remains hopeful, despite federal court upholding Michigan's ban on same-sex marriage
Members of the LGBT community in Michigan were dealt a blow to their hopes for marriage equality last week when a federal court upheld the state’s ban on same-sex marriage. But the LGBT community on campus is remaining optimistic, hoping that the issue is not far from — finally — being settled across the country. “While this is unfortunate news for the citizens that live in the affected states, the hopeful side of this is that the Supreme Court will have no way to dodge marriage equality as an issue any longer,” said Alex Lange, Assistant Director at MSU’s LBGT Resource Center. The U.S.
BWL to put digital utility meters in more than 100 East Lansing houses
Lansing Board of Water & Light will launch on Nov. 24 a pilot project that will integrate digital meters in more than 100 houses in East Lansing.
Spartans serve
For student veterans, adjusting to campus life can be difficult. Luckily, there is a variety of resources available for those who have served, and some Spartans are taking the step to help situate other veterans in the area.
MSU professor balances law and passion for poetry
Brian Gilmore; Author of We Didn’t Know Any Gangsters (Third Collection of his poetry); MSU Professor of Law since 2010 When I got to college that’s when I wanted to write poetry. "I have always been interested in words, but really it was this teacher who said nice things about my writing and said it might be something I want to try. That's why I do what I do." “When I got done with this advocacy work, I realized I didn’t want to just write, but I wanted to be a citizen. I wanted to help out and actually try to make change and involve myself in this process.” “Music is really important for what I do,” he said. “Poets always say poetry is like music itself. We say the words are on the page and on the stage.” "I really have a great love for words," he said. "It’s hard to say what’s the best about writing other than knowing that people saw your work and appreciate your dedication to art; there’s a lot to say about that." “The message is the whole notion of loss of community. To a certain degree, I feel like a lot of cities have lost that sense of community where you had a family, but your larger family was within the neighborhood.” New book is more of a personal collection than my first two...my first book was more political and cultural related and the second book was about Jazz, Duke Ellington band This is more personal about growing up, my parents lives, neighborhood etc. “There’s something about growing up in D.C. It was a lot of fun, but it was also very mischievous kind of living. I think all writing is personal, there’s just degrees to it. I started this book many years ago and then got interrupted and started writing some other stuff (fiction, nonfiction, did some freelance journalism) Always said I would come back to it and finish it Went to Frostburg State College In the first book....I became a student activist; a big issue in my time was Nelson Mandela and South Africa; really big issues when I was in college, and a lot of us were involved in that It was an experience that I think shaped me in a lot of ways...being from DC from the urban setting I’ve been influenced by a lot of different things like music (jazz and African American music forms) It’s interesting because poetry is different...publishing houses don’t publish that much poetry (go through the small presses) Publishers might extend you an invitation...sent manuscript to this place in Maryland (knew someone there) Manuscript had been rejected a few times...this was the last shot! “I did say that”....Wayne State had strong interest in it but then at the last second they passed on it It must have been rejected about a dozen times by different contests and presses...mostly small presses I was just going to move on and do different writing projects Progressive Media Project...write on any topic you want and they take it if they want...election, abortion, anything Doing that for about 11 years...out of Wisconsin, affiliated with the Progressive magazine (more drawn to the historical/cultural pieces, things like that...did a piece on Maya Angelou, poverty, etc.) Used to do a lot of freelance journalism, wrote for the progressive, wrote for the Washington Post a few times, used to review new books for the Post, write for small weeklies in D.C. My law comes out of my student activism. I went towards law because of my desire to be an advocate on issues and it took off from there. Got to MSU in 2010...Howard University studying law and got recruited out here His first book is more cultural and politics of music and society Always been influenced by music...his brother has the most influence (musician), parents listened to a lot of jazz (Duke Ellington and Miles Davis), my brother listened to a lot of funk, R&B soul music, in the city.... it was a big deal Still doing some poetry every now and then...get invited to talk at law schools to talk about issues Go back to DC he goes to talk to class...American University talking to students interested in writing Social and political policy work right now, as well as short stories.... there’s always the “next” project and you are always a little bit ahead of yourself The big thing was divestment movement...trying to get universities to divest their assets from South African government and stop dealing with SA...students organized around that...long tradition of student activism This is what really drove me to law school, I wanted to be able to write, but also be involved
MSU student and war veteran uses yoga to cope with PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder isn’t a problem too many students here at MSU face. But for professional writing senior Logan Stark, he knows it all too well.
ASMSU pushes representatives to take more initiative for student interest
At ASMSU’s Thursday committee meetings last week, only one bill was presented to any of the committees, with a minor bill being voted on by the policy committee . ASMSU officials, recognizing this, made an effort to spur representatives to talk to the deans of their respective colleges, if applicable, and to go out and talk to their constituents.
Votes against sale of city-owned parking lots might indicate disapproval of E.L. government
Residents who campaign against the sale of three city-owned parking lots are claiming their successful effort represents a vote of no confidence toward the East Lansing government.
Organizations aim to help international students secure jobs in United States, despite challenges
International students in search of an internship in the United States after graduation might find it difficult to convince employers to hire them.
UAB fights stereotypes with #OneLoveMSU campaign
The University Activities Board is aiming to support the diversity of MSU’s student body with a campaign the group started this week.
Four takeaways from MSU football's loss against Ohio State on Saturday
No. 12 MSU football fell on Saturday, losing to No. 8 Ohio State, 49-37, at Spartan Stadium. The loss was spurred by an impressive performance from Buckeye freshman quarterback J.T. Barrett and ultimately killed any hopes and dreams of MSU qualifying for the inaugural College Football Playoff this postseason.
Starters shouldered most of offensive load on Sunday for women's basketball
The MSU starting five of women’s basketball had a statistically impressive exhibition opener against Grand Valley State Sunday, but a few concerns were highlighted as well.
Season spiraling out of control for Kori Moster, volleyball team
This wasn’t the way the season was supposed to go for Kori Moster and the women’s volleyball team.
On Veterans Day, don't forget the mental trauma troops experience
As most students complain about how much homework they’ve been assigned for a week, others are carrying the weight of the memories that many people could not fathom.
Self-segregation is common in college, at no one's fault
I really wasn’t that nervous for my first day of high school. In my eyes, that whole idea of being “the new kid” was thrown out the window, because at that point every single person in the freshman class was considered new. I thought coming into college was going to be different.
East Lansing events in the week ahead
This week, there are several different events in East Lansing for both students and the general public to enjoy. Spartans Break Down the Walls Monday, Nov.
National Forget-Me-Not day unfamiliar to students
Traditionally, national Forget-Me-Not day is celebrated by getting back in touch with friends and family.
Teen sentenced to minimum of 25 years for murder of MSU sophomore
Tyrel Bredernitz was sentenced to a minimum of 25 years in prison for his involvement in the death of MSU sophomore Dustyn Frolka today in Clinton County Court.
Olin Health Center offers variety of health services
Olin Health Center is one place on campus that offers students some services at no cost.