MICHIGAN
For Iraqi students, ISIS threat hits close to home
“There’s no words to describe this. Watching your friend die in a videotape on YouTube — it’s terrible, it’s terrible.”
FEATURES
Loving from afar
Relationships can be difficult enough when a couple lives in the same city, but adding more than 2,000 miles in between can make the effort to stay together even more challenging.
MICHIGAN
Lansing CATA bus station resumes normal services after bomb scare
The CATA Bus Station in Lansing has resumed normal services after being re-routed for about three hours due to a suspicious package, according to Lansing Police.
MSU
MSU plans on boosting study abroad participation
The IIE approached President Lou Anna K. Simon looking for MSU’s participation in the Generation Study Abroad initiative, Executive Director for the Office of Study Abroad Brett Berquist said. MSU joined the initiative and is committed to the national strategy for the next five years.
BASKETBALL
Keith Appling signs summer league contract with Portland Trailblazers
After going undrafted last night, former MSU guard and Detroit Pershing star Keith Appling will begin the next step of his career relatively soon.Appling has signed a free agent contract with the Portland Trailblazers to play on the Los Vegas Summer League team, his agent Michael Silverman confirmed on Friday afternoon.
BASKETBALL
Adreian Payne drafted by Hawks, Gary Harris drafted by Nuggets in 2014 NBA draft
Neither were picked as high as some mock drafts initially pegged, but it was still an impotant night for the MSU basketball program. Adreian Payne and Gary Harris were drafted roughly a half hour apart, at No. 15 and No. 19 respectively, in the 2014 NBA draft.
MSU
Spartan Stadium vandalized
Total damage is estimated around $1,000. There are no known suspects and the report is under investigation.
MSU
Eli Broad Business College will instate new acting dean
Sanjay Gupta will replace Stefanie Lenway, who recently took the position of dean at the Opus College of Business at the University of St. Thomas in Saint Paul, Missouri. It is expected the search for a permanent dean will take place during the fall and a selection will be made by Spring 2015.
MICHIGAN
East Lansing police detective receives distinguished award
Detective Sgt. Andrew Bouck lead the task force responsible for apprehending Oswald Scott Wilder in 2013.
MEN'S SOCCER
Men's soccer announces 2014 schedule
Following a successful season that saw a MSU-record 14 wins and
MICHIGAN
Suspect in pharmacy robbery taken into custody after standoff with police
The man suspected of robbery and bomb threats at the pharmacy in Mid-Michigan Physicians in Lansing is now in custody after a standoff with
MICHIGAN
Student takes love for jazz on the road
After graduating high school, Kim Vi knew he had a future in music, but wasn't sure in which genre his talents resided.Growing up with both parents involved in classical music and having an ear for folk music, he had given classical a try and understood it wasn't the perfect fit for his talents.
BASKETBALL
Izzo weighs in on 2014 NBA Draft
The 2014 NBA Draft, which will take place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, will air live on ESPN Thursday night at 7 p.m.It could be a historic night for the MSU basketball program as former MSU guard Gary Harris and former MSU forward Adreian Payne could become lottery picks, which would be the first time two MSU players are drafted in the top-14
MSU
MSU water quality surpasses all standards
According to the report, MSU’s water quality surpasses all state standards. To reach this quality, officials must work to actively reduce contaminants in the water supply.
MICHIGAN
MSU beekeepers fear for the future of colonies
Although it was a freak winter that wrought havoc on Huang’s colonies, beekeepers across the United States have been growing accustomed to staggering losses.
BASKETBALL
Former basketball walk-on turns talents to filmmaking
The media and information senior, who is also a walk-on player for the MSU basketball team, mixed that love with his passion for writing and film to create the idea for his short film, “The Cager.”
MICHIGAN
EL hires new lawyer to oversee petition regarding current lawyer
The city will hire Michael J. Hodge of Miller Canfield law to provide legal counsel in response to the recently filed petition. Miller Canfield is an international law firm with a location in Lansing, Mich.
MSU
Corpse flower drew thousands to greenhouses, with help from internet
Officials attributed the large turnout to the plant’s promotion on social media, which was subsequently picked up by multiple media outlets.
MICHIGAN
Mid-Michigan Physicians building evacuated after robbery, threats
The building on Lake Lansing Road will be closed until further notice following a robbery that took place Wednesday morning.
COMMENTARY
Video games can be sports, too
Sports are traditionally defined as activities where opponents challenge each other in physical prowess.