There’s something about Spartan Stadium under the lights. At least that’s what players are saying. As No. 10 MSU (3-1 overall) prepares to face No. 19 Nebraska (5-0 overall) for an 8 p.m. kickoff on Saturday, players, coaches and fans are getting wrapped up in the excitement of opening Big Ten play with a top-20 matchup.
By Troy Jeffersontjefferson@statenews.comIt will be déjá vu for the Spartans on Friday night.
With no games from Sept. 29 to Oct. 3, the men’s soccer team (5-1-2 overall, 1-0-1 Big Ten) will be well-rested on Oct. 4 against the Ohio State Buckeyes (3-3-3 overall, 1-1-0 Big Ten).
The Broad will attempt to bring "specters" of history to life in a symposium held in conjunction with their current exhibit, "Imaginary Possessions."
MSU has advanced on the list of top 100 universities in the world, according to the 2014-15
With a new move, the MSU Extension Bookstore takes action on it’s future goals to promote their products online.The bookstore, operated through the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, is a source of numerous books and products on agriculture, child rearing and health and nutrition programs.
Advertising junior Katie Feirer has a very simple request.She'd like to experience an MSU football game the same way her peers do.Feirer is wheelchair-bound, and as such, has been segregated from fellow student fans, because handicap accomodations in Spartan Stadium have effectively banished her to the other side of the stadium.And it's not just handicapped students who are forced into a different experience ? other disabled fans have been shuttled to the press box when there aren't enough handicap-accessible seats.
All the way from Destin, Florida, a new business has open its doors along Grand River Ave.East Lansing Threads, which opened next to Potbelly Sandwich Shop, sells a variety of brands to appeal to men and women of all ages.Owner and Destin, Florida resident Marsha Chouinard said she was told by friends and family members from Michigan to open a shop here since her store carries unique brands.“I investigated and nobody really had the brands I wanted to carry,” Chouinard said.
The MSU hockey program is in a process of changing its culture, and this offseason proved that they are well on the way, according to head coach Tom Anastos.
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.
Spartans are making better decisions. According to data from the National College Health Assessment Survey, MSU students’ high-risk behaviors are decreasing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
On Tuesday, Sept. 30, staff and students celebrated Olin Health Center's 75th anniversary at the Fall Welcome and Anniversary Open House.
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.
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
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.
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.