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.
MSU
Grandparents University gives times for re-living college days, connecting with grandkids
Deborah took her granddaughter, 10-year-old Madison Cooper, to enjoy the serenity of an on-campus yoga class and Gary planned on taking his grandson BB gun shooting — all part of the fun and festivities of Grandparents University, which took place this week on the MSU campus.
FEATURES
Former professor pens saucy novel detailing escapades with student
Not a romance, not a mystery and not a memoir is how former English professor Rafeeq McGiveron described his book. McGiveron said “Student Body” contains the components of each of those genres.
MSU
FRIB to have significant economic and scientific draw
The long-awaited construction of the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, or FRIB, is under way on campus and will soon be be home to the nuclear research of both national and international scientists intent on making discoveries to help them understand new aspects of nuclear science.
COMMENTARY
Aljazeera arrests are an affront to journalism
I love being a reporter. I know that is an odd way to start a column, but hold on for a second. As a reporter, I get to practice a right I believe is one of the most important of all — the right to information.
MICHIGAN
Council debates potential conflict of interest
A seemingly typical construction project escalated to a potential scandal for city council members at the work session on Jun 24.
MSU
Thousands line up to see corpse plant's brief bloom
The west range of the Plant Science Greenhouses has been overwhelmed by visitors eager to see the rare-blooming corpse plant Tuesday afternoon, creating a line estimated to be between 60 and 90 minutes in length.
SOFTBALL
Former Purdue assistant coach J.T. Gasso joins softball coaching staff
MSU softball has hired an assistant coach who formerly staffed at Purdue and Oklahoma's softball programs.Assistant coach J.T. Gasso will participate in recruiting and player development, specializing in infield defensive play and hitting.
BASKETBALL
Harris, Payne potential lottery picks in oncoming draft
ESPN analyst Chad Ford tweeted last Friday that guard Gary Harris and forward Adreian Payne are among 21 players who have been invited to the green room for Thursday’s draft.