NEWS
Bomb scare at Spartan Stadium forces brief evacuation
Spartan Stadium and surrounding buildings were evacuated late Wednesday afternoon for a bomb scare that ended up proving false.
COMMENTARY
Misinformation clouds Hobby Lobby ruling — do your research before forming an opinion
The Internet is a forum flowing with opinions, interactions, and opportunity. It is also flooded with hateful comments, bullying, and aggravating inaccuracies.A recent court ruling has opened the cyber-floodgates.On Monday, June 30, the U.S.
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Maker Day allows students to showcase creativity
The students, divided into teams of two or three, crafted various games and activities designed to encourage minds to think computationally, to notice patterns and to develop their own ideas about how to create.
BASKETBALL
ESPN ranks Tom Izzo third best basketball coach in NCAA
Since early June, ESPN had counted down the top 50 best college basketball coaches in the United States.
COMMENTARY
Hobby Lobby employees have a right to birth control that shouldn’t be restricted
The United States is the land of the free. As a journalist, I recognize my freedoms often, but I also know at some point, a line has to be drawn with the freedom everyone is given.National craft store chain Hobby Lobby was created by David Green, an Evangelical Christian who believes his billion-dollar company belongs to God.I will not attack Green for his religious beliefs or opinions on birth control ? he is fully entitled to both.
MICHIGAN
Local bars to offer deals on July 4 beer, food and liquor
Check out some of the deals local bars and restaurants are offering to honor Independence Day.
MICHIGAN
Two Republicans, four Democrats look to replace Rep. Mike Rogers
Get to know the Democrats and Republicans running to replace Rep. Mike Rogers in Congress.
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City, MSU safety officials prepare for Fourth of July
Even though things around MSU are expected to be fairly quiet, Murphy said the department will still keep an eye out for a few things, including drunk driving, disorderly conduct and loud parties.
FEATURES
MSU co-op promotes unity through gardening
Hedrick House, like all other Michigan State co-ops, prides itself on being owned and operated for the mutual benefit of its members. The flourishing garden that can be seen in the yard of the 140 Collingwood Drive residence is operated on the same principle.“We pooled money together with the garden too,” psychology senior and current resident of Hedrick House Scott Kallek said. “Whoever wanted to be involved split the cost.”
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Compiled data compares MSU's reported assaults to other universities
MSU occupies the 11th highest spot, right behind four other Big Ten schools in data collected from about 1,570 public and private nonprofit universities.
MICHIGAN
City ordinances set guidelines concerning Fourth of July festivities
The Fourth of July is a day of celebration, revelry, food and fireworks for most Americans. Citizens of East Lansing, however, might want to think twice before launching those dazzling mortars into the air. On July 1, the city issued a statement reminding citizens of the Fourth of July rules and regulations.
MICHIGAN
Consumers look to watch, buy fireworks for holiday weekend
Fourth of July is right around the corner and there are many celebrations occurring this weekend in the Lansing area. Local stores also offer a large selection of sparklers and roman candles to put on your own personal fireworks show.
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Coming home
Packing for, preparing for and financing a study abroad program can be difficult, but for most students the hardest aspect of studying abroad comes at the end of the trip — returning home.
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Online "Nanodegree" aims to bolster skills
Beginning next fall, aspiring software designers and programmers will have an opportunity to take online courses meant to help prepare them for entry-level jobs with AT&T.
MICHIGAN
Newly enacted bill would set stricter guidelines for rape kit handling
Under the enacted legislation, police departments have 14 days to collect the examination results, known as a rape kit. They then have another 14 days to turn it over to a lab for analysis.
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University uses Social Media Day to push engagement
This marked the first year the the Alumni Association established a unified, mass push of social media on the day, though it has been celebrated nationally for several years.
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Fraternity launches #LiftforBerlin campaign to fundraise for member's cancer
Graduation is a period of transition for outgoing seniors. That was especially true for MSU alumnus Alex Berlin, who was diagnosed with cancer a week after walking.
MICHIGAN
Contest encourages residents to see East Lansing through new lens
Students, East Lansing residents or anyone wanting to photograph the city are able to submit up to five photos they have taken of the city for contest consideration. The photos can be of anything within the city during all four seasons.
MICHIGAN
Apartment fire displaces residents, burns hole through floor
Eastpoint Townlets on 1732 Cambria Drive caught fire Saturday.Ryan Romey, area director of DTN Management, said only one unit was affected by the fire. There were heavy smoke damages, but the bedroom — where the fire started — suffered the most with a hole in the floor.
ICE HOCKEY
NHL drafts incoming MSU hockey freshman
Defenseman Josh Jacobs was selected 41st in the draft pick by the New Jersey Devils during Saturday’s second round of the draft in Philadelphia. Jacobs formerly played for the Indiana Ice hockey team in the United States Hockey League for two seasons and is the first Spartan to be drafted by New Jersey since 1984.