FEATURES
Bio-dreams
The MSU Student Greenhouse Project envisions a tropical oasis for students in the heart of campus.
COMMENTARY
Look beyond the stigma
Most people have experienced the feeling of looking at something that makes them uncomfortable.
MSU
Unclear ordinance gives officials pause on pepper spray
One official said students may carry and use pepper spray if they are using it to defend themselves and still be within the ordinance.
MICHIGAN
Lansing women learn self defense
Smith demonstrated each move with Lansing resident Kyle Rogers, who has been training at the American Martial Arts and Fitness Academy for three years. Rogers enjoys the class because he said it’s a good way to remain physically active and to learn how to protect yourself. “And it’s just fun,” he said.
COMMENTARY
Study Abroad trip offers unique perspective on grief
I am not Dutch. I am a visitor to the Netherlands, a guest to the city of Amsterdam and a student at the University of Amsterdam.
MSU
Broad art museum welcomes gelato chef for art event
“I wanted to learn how to make gelato,” Beecroft said. “This is what we’re going to do table-side next time we entertain. It’s fun. It’s something different.”
MICHIGAN
Orchard Street Pump house educates jugglers in quirky hobby
The Orchard Street Pump House in East Lansing is known as Bailey Neighborhood’s community center and home to many concerts.
MICHIGAN
Police on lookout for man wanted for six counts of criminal sexual conduct
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of East Lansing resident Mikael Alexandre Frutin, who is wanted by police for six felony counts of criminal sexual conduct.
MICHIGAN
City Council discusses potential Showroom Shine apartment additions
A request to construct a three-story addition onto the existing detail shop at Showroom Shine car wash at 248 West Grand River Avenue was discussed at Tuesday night's East Lansing City Council work session.Showroom Shine President, Owner and Operator Mark Sprinkel BW said the addition would contain a total of nine one-bedroom apartments, with three apartments on each floor. Each of these apartments would have a balcony.
MSU
Board of Trustees to recommend new Comm Arts dean
By Casey Hollandcholland@statenews.comTHE STATE NEWSnnA new dean for the College of Communication Arts and Sciences will be recommended to the Board of Trustees, according to a release sent out by Provost June Youatt.Youatt plans to recommend Prabu David for the position.
MICHIGAN
MSU Community Music School plays host to young performer summer camp
Music education senior and instructor at the camp Liz James was given the task of teaching the campers choreography to the song they have been learning throughout the duration of the camp.
MSU
Dairy Expo comes to MSU, provides opportunity for education
The week-long event allows young people from all over Michigan involved in 4-H and Future Farmers of America chapters to compete and showcase their knowledge in the many facets of the dairy industry through a series of contests and shows.
MICHIGAN
New BWL solar panels increase production capabilities
On Tuesday, the Lansing Board of Water & Light announced the completion of the Cedar Street Solar Array which was set to be expanded.
COMMENTARY
Being a "man" does not mean immaturity
I ’m sure that the vast majority of people have at least heard tidbits of the song “I’ll Make a Man Out of You” from “Mulan,” whether it be from the Disney movie itself or friends that are singing it nearby. The song depicts that obtaining a strong physique and learning discipline are the keys toward becoming a man.
COMMENTARY
A letter to the child immigrants who are facing deportation
Dear brave kid,I want to start saying that I am so, so sorry that you have to go back to that place that you left a couple of weeks ago.
COMMENTARY
LETTER: Pepper spray issue will be addressed
In response to the State News article on Michigan State University’s ban on
MSU
LBGT Resource Center receives $1 million gift from anonymous donor
The gift will be used over time to support and empower LGBT students to succeed, provide programs, education and support to LGBT students, take actions for the LGBT community's benefit and assist LGBT students in building self-esteem and promoting respect throughout the campus and community.
FEATURES
Student turns childhood passion into college major with horseback riding
At the age of 6, veterinary technology junior Caraline DeWitt instantly fell in love with horseback riding the minute she set foot in the stables of Nottingham Equestrian Center in East Lansing
FEATURES
MSU's dirty jobs
Despite the growing role laboratory research plays at MSU, not all jobs at the university involve lab coats and sterile tabletops. To keep campus running and advance agricultural education, MSU still has its fair share of employees who get down and dirty in their work.
FOOTBALL
Dantonio unveils Spartan Stadium renovations on Twitter
MSU football head coach Mark Dantonio gave his Twitter followers a glimpse of the new Spartan Stadium renovations earlier today. The $24 million renovation to the north end zone of the stadium, scheduled to be completed before the start of the 2014 season, includes new locker rooms, a media center, a training room and recruiting lounge. Dantonio's photos include a panorama of locker room upgrade, murals next to the Ben & Barb Maibach Welcome Center and player's locker room, and an outside view of the project.