SPORTS
O'Connor makes Track and Field steeplechase history
O’Connor set a school record time of 9:36.43 in the 3000 meter steeplechase race, making her the first MSU steeplechase champion ever.
MICHIGAN
Selfies: the portraits defining the digital age, for better or worse
In the digital age, selfies are everywhere, but experts disagree about whether their ubiquity is a positive influence.
MICHIGAN
Inaugural Fish Rodeo celebrates waterways
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologist Gib King, who organized the fishing competition for the event, said although the cleanliness of Michigan’s urban rivers has improved, the public’s perception of them has stagnated for the most part, with most still regarding them as “old waste-dumping grounds” and steering clear of interacting with them.
NEWS
Student found in violation of sexual harassment policy drops lawsuit
The student sued MSU for expelling him after allegedly sexually assaulting another student in August 2013.
FOOTBALL
Spartan athletes, coaches, gather to give back to community
Head football coach Mark Dantonio said it is very important to him to see his former and current athletes giving back in such a huge way.Last year, the High 5ive Foundation donated $60,000 to charities.
COMMENTARY
Integrate with international students
The other day while in the car with a group of friends, we got into a conversation about why it was hard for domestic and international students to integrate on campus because so many of us were a part of organizations dedicated toward making MSU’s already diverse campus more incorporated.
NEWS
Forever 21 holds grand opening in Lansing following Sephora
On Saturday, the newly renovated Forever 21 at Eastwood Towne Center in Lansing held its grand opening, which included prizes, coupons and giveaways for the first 100 customers.
MSU
Crews work begin work at 3 a.m. to maintain campus
Adam Lawver - 517-884-2321Gus Gosselin - 517-432-0501Mark Makela - I didn't get his number or email, he was working on ramp 1 Friday afternoon when I spoke with him http://ipf.msu.edu/index.html
COMMENTARY
America — join the rest of the world and watch the World Cup
America, we are missing out.Right now the largest sporting event in the world is happening in Brazil.
MICHIGAN
Green space next to Abbott and Albert roads may be up for development
With proposed ballot language, East Lansing residents could decide the fate of the small plot.
MICHIGAN
Community members seek volunteers for park build
What started as a playground renovation turned into a bigger project. Members of the club planned to tear down the playground and start from scratch because of amounts of arsenic found in the treated lumber.
BASKETBALL
MSU basketball adds Bryn Forbes to expanding 2014-15 class
Mere days after landing West Virginia transfer Eron Harris, MSU basketball head coach Tom Izzo has added yet another piece to the rapidly-growing 2014-15 basketball class.
MICHIGAN
State funding to MSU won't be cut for alleged union-related activity
A state subcommittee budget proposed in the spring will no longer penalize MSU for an “instructional activity that encourages or discourages union organizing of employees,” but still states that public universities should not prohibit or support unions.
MICHIGAN
Alleged killer of MSU student Dominique Nolff ordered to stand trial
McCoy is charged with open murder, and also faces several other charges, including armed robbery and larceny.McCoy's trial will be conducted in Ingham County Circuit Court, but no court dates have been set.
MICHIGAN
Dairy Foods Awareness Day celebrated at Capitol with free ice cream, dairy products
Michigan Dairy Foods Association has sponsored Dairy Foods Awareness Day at the Capitol for more than 20 years. The association’s primary goal is to spread awareness of the health benefits of milk and dairy products.
MSU
Summer construction work might cause delays
A number of contrucion projects could potentially snare motorists and commuters throughout the summer, beginning early next weeks and extending in August.
MSU
MSU experts warn of increased risk for skin cancer from summer sun
Some MSU experts are warning of an increase in skin cancer from sun exposure this summer.Anyone sunbathing should restrict the activity to an hour or hour and a half and try to avoid the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. when the sun’s rays are the most intense.
MSU
FIFA World Cup, soccer unites MSU students
Whether it’s 32 countries competing in the World Cup or a group of domestic and international students playing a pick-up game, they speak a common language that transcends any barrier. It’s a mixture of finesse, passion and sportsmanship — and it’s called soccer.
COMMENTARY
Grudges aren't worth the time
A couple of weeks ago, I received a text message from someone I hadn’t spoken to in months. The sender of the text was a former coworker and friend ? “former” being the operative word.Through a series of events – me leaving the job, her getting a new boyfriend – we stopped talking.
COMMENTARY
Video games do not perpetuate violence
Shortly after hitting pause on my current favorite video game, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, I had a marvelous idea. I poured myself a glass of chocolate milk.