COMMENTARY

Break down language barriers with time and attention

Merinda Valley

September 14, 2014

“Are ya goin’ to the meetin’ er whaa?”Strung together in quick succession and wrapped in an authentic up-north drawl, the question was nearly incomprehensible on first listen.When I heard it, I just stopped in the middle of the hallway and stared at my teacher, who’d said it. I tried to process, doing a little Yooper-to-English translation in my head.It took me a second, but I got it.

COMMENTARY

College experience is not one size fits all

Cameron Macko

September 14, 2014

When a person thinks of what an average college experience is like, a number of stereotypes quickly pop up. For example, they might think of a frat party with excessive amounts of drinking. Or maybe they’ll think of a nerdy kid constantly in the library with his head buried in a pile of textbooks. Neither of those hypothetical college students are doing anything wrong. The truth, however, is a combination of both extremes and everything in between.

MICHIGAN

In light of Sept. 7 stabbing, MSU community reflects on university alert system

Olivia Dimmer

September 14, 2014

After the early morning stabbing of a 19-year-old MSU student on Sept. 7, an alert was sent out to all who were signed up to receive them. This time, the alert came to students through a host of communication channels — through text, phone calls and emails.

MSU

Michigan Service Scholar program discontinued

Brandi Scarber

September 14, 2014

Michigan Service Scholars is no longer available to MSU students. The program awarded educational funds that could be applied toward tuition to students who completed 300 or more hours of community service.

MSU

Teddy Bear Picnic helps children learn about medical visits

Jasmin Rojo

September 14, 2014

Children entered in and out of clinics, teddy bears in hand, as doctors were ready to check their stuffed animals’ pulses at the Teddy Bear Picnic.

WOMEN'S SOCCER

Women's soccer lose second-consecutive overtime match to Minnesota at home, 1-0

John Neidhart

September 14, 2014

Coming off of a tough loss in their Big Ten opener, the women’s soccer team lost another tight battle to Minnesota, 1-0.MSU (6-2 overall, 0-2 Big Ten) played its third straight overtime game, but for the second time of the weekend, the Spartans lost in extra time.

SPORTS

Field hockey sweeps road trip with win over Richmond

Jonathon Chun

September 14, 2014

For the first time this season, No. 19 MSU field hockey was able to put together two wins in a row this weekend in Kent, Ohio. After beating Kent State in overtime yesterday afternoon, the Spartans turned in a dominating performance Sunday, defeating Richmond 6-1.

FOOTBALL

MSU moves up two spots to No. 11 in latest AP poll

Geoff Preston

September 14, 2014

Coming off of a bye week, MSU football benefitted in the Associated Press poll by moving up two spots to No. 11.

MICHIGAN

MSU student assaulted early Sunday morning on River Trail

Olivia Dimmer

September 14, 2014

An 18-year-old MSU student was assaulted on River Trail near Owen Hall early Sunday morning, MSU police said.

VOLLEYBALL

Chloe Reinig's high-scoring game helps volleyball defeat Oregon State, snap three-game skid

Troy Jefferson

September 14, 2014

MSU (5-3 overall) snapped a three-game losing streak on Saturday night with a 3-1 win over previously undefeated Oregon State (7-1), 3-1 (26-24, 24-26, 25-23, 25-21). The Spartans were able to salvage a split in the Big Ten- Pac 12 tournament after losing to Oregon on Friday night, 3-1 (25-22, 13-25, 15-25, 12-25).

SPORTS

Field hockey defeats Kent State in overtime, 4-3

Jonathon Chun

September 14, 2014

For the second consecutive week, MSU field hockey found themselves facing an overtime game. This time around, the Spartans (3-2 overall) were able to complete their comeback and defeat Kent State 4-3 in overtime.

WOMEN'S SOCCER

Wisconsin hands women's soccer first loss of season in overtime, 2-1

John Neidhart

September 12, 2014

In a battle of two unbeaten teams, MSU and No. 9 Wisconsin needed overtime for the Badgers to score the game winner in a 2-1 contest.Wisconsin (7-0 overall, 1-0 Big Ten) freshman midfielder Becca Harrison netted both goals for her team, and her game winner came off a corner kick in the first minute of overtime.

SPORTS

MSU cross country takes first and second place in women's side of Auto-Owners Insurance Spartan Invitational

Katie Winkler

September 12, 2014

The 25th annual Auto-Owners Insurance Spartan Invitational took place Friday afternoon, where 30 teams from across Michigan came out to compete. After returning from Oregon Sunday, MSU’s cross country team was exhausted from the traveling and the intense meet that past, meaning the athletes looked at the Spartan Invite as more of a workout than a high-intensity meet, according to redshirt junior Leah O’Connor.

FEATURES

Dragon boat race comes to Lansing

Kayman Whaley

September 12, 2014

This weekend, the Women’s Center of Greater will be hosting a fundraiser,

NEWS

Chinese students share cultural differences regarding alcohol consumption

Julie Angell

September 12, 2014

The language barrier between international students and and their American university might be creating a barrier for information about drinking on campus.

NEWS

MSU professor honored by Michigan Women's Hall of Fame

Amanda Chodnicki

September 12, 2014

MSU administrator and professor MaryLee Davis will be honored at the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame Awards Dinner and Induction Ceremony at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center.

FOOTBALL

Bye week gives football players opportunity for much-needed rest

Geoff Preston

September 12, 2014

After No. 13 MSU’s (1-1 overall) 46-27 loss to No. 2 Oregon (2-0) overall, however, some players wish there was a game to prepare for on Saturday.

SPORTS

Women's tennis prepares for Auto-Owners Insurance Spartan Invitational this weekend

Katie Winkler

September 12, 2014

With only a few practices in, the women’s tennis team is ready to take on Detroit Mercy, IPFW and Toledo when they host the Auto-Owners Insurance Spartan Invitational this weekend. The Spartans welcomed four freshman to the team this summer, who, according to head coach Simone Jardim, are transitioning well from high school to Big Ten expectations, but the upcoming weeks of practices and competition will tell.

FOOTBALL

2014 football ticket sales surpass 60,000, ranking amongst the highest numbers in MSU history

Katie Winkler

September 12, 2014

After the Spartans won the 2014 Rose Bowl title, more fans are spending their weekends at Spartan Stadium. Football ticket sales are at their highest point in MSU history, racking in over 60,000 this season. “We’ve had strong support under Coach Dantonio since he has been here, but this has been a good year,” Paul Schager, MSU associate athletics director, said. “There is always an up-kick after you have successful seasons. Last year was the most successful year in our history, so the interest is strong and the service numbers reflect that.”

COMMENTARY

MSU emergency alert system shocked, but should comfort

Merinda Valley

September 11, 2014

Emergency alerts sent out by MSU police after a stabbing on Michigan Ave. Sunday, Sept. 7 weren't well-received. But they should offer some sense of security.