COMMENTARY

Excessive coverage of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappearance detracts from more important issues in news

Henry Pan

March 25, 2014

In the past few weeks, every time I have come across the TV in the cafeteria playing the latest news, I have not been able to get past thirty seconds without seeing an update on the crash of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. For the few that may not be aware, there recently was a Boeing 777 that reportedly crashed while crossing the Indian Ocean.

COMMENTARY

MSU should do more to introduce transfer students to campus during orientation

Meagan Beck

March 25, 2014

Flashback to senior of high school. The question “Where are you going to college?” probably followed most of us around like a lost puppy.

FEATURES

Benefit concert to be held for MSU alumna Stacy Blakeslee

Casey Holland

March 25, 2014

Stacy Blakeslee’s story has spread through the East Lansing community and beyond, and has continued to inspire people outside of her own family to reach out to help.During December 2013, Stacy was diagnosed with a severe staph infection on her heart that later spread throughout her body and caused aneurysms to form in her brain. When one of the aneurysms burst, Stacy suffered from a stroke that sent her into a semi-responsive state.

COMMENTARY

COLUMN: Opposing views undeserving of close-minded responses

Matt Sheehan

March 25, 2014

People’s reactions to opposing opinions can be ridiculous — beyond laughable to say the least. You don’t have to look further than Derek Kim’s column on the cons of same-sex marriage to know what I’m talking about. And if you think I’m calling Derek out, you’re horribly mistaken. I’m pointing out some of the comments calling him an “idiot,” saying it’s a shame he will get an MSU degree and saying religion is “for suckers.”

MICHIGAN

Same-sex marriage supporters ask Attorney General to rescind stay of DeBoer v. Snyder decision

Geoff Preston

March 25, 2014

Members from several Michigan political organizations and government bodies gathered in the capitol Tuesday afternoon to ask attorney general Bill Schuette and governor Rick Snyder to resend their stay of the Debour v.

NEWS

Poetry potluck honors women authors

Casey Holland

March 25, 2014

Students and community members alike gathered together Tuesday night to share in something they all had in common: a love for the spoken word.

MSU

'Trip of a lifetime'

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

March 25, 2014

A constant, gentle movement from side to side. The sound of water crashing against the black and orange paddles.

FEATURES

Zombie survival course promotes summer class

Erin Gray

March 24, 2014

A zombie was spotted at the International Center, Brody Square, Main Library and on Grand River Avenue. The zombie, Zed, was on the hunt for students who were brave enough to take a flyer from his gray and ravaged body.

MICHIGAN

Legal benefits for same-sex newlyweds remains unclear

Olivia Dimmer  and  Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

March 24, 2014

Same-sex couples, city officials and MSU administrators are facing an uncertain future as the debate surrounding the recent federal court decision to struck down Michigan’s ban of same-sex marriage continues.

MICHIGAN

BWL plans power outage for March 26

Geoff Preston

March 24, 2014

The Lansing Board of Water and Light will be conducting a planned power outage on Wednesday March 26 from 8 a.m.

MICHIGAN

East Lansing residents named in lawsuit alleging illegal adult video downloads

Geoff Preston

March 24, 2014

Many Mid-Michigan residents, including some from East Lansing, are being sued for illegally downloading adult videos.

FEATURES

Week ahead for March 26-29

April Jones

March 24, 2014

As the semester winds down, students often find themselves in a repetitive schedule of studying. Here are a few events to break the cycle.

FOOTBALL

Dantonio: Spartan football looking to build off 2013 success

Matt Sheehan

March 24, 2014

It's been just 82 days since the Spartans brought home the Rose Bowl trophy, but MSU already is preparing for the 2014 season.

MICHIGAN

Bills address legal gaps in medical marijuana laws

Erik Sargent

March 24, 2014

Bills currently moving through the state legislature could clear up some gaps in current laws regarding medical marijuana and dispensaries.

SPORTS

Golf team finishes 13th out of 15 at invite

Mayara Sanches

March 24, 2014

The men’s golf team finished in 13t h place out of 15 teams at the Linger Longer Invitational this weekend in Greensboro, Ga.

MSU

MSU's Ford College Ambassadors drive for the Lansing Food Bank

Ben Stram

March 24, 2014

East Lansing residents and MSU students made donations on Monday through driving brand new cars, thanks to MSU’s Ford College Ambassador team. JM

MICHIGAN

CATA holds charrettes for feedback on Bus Rapid Transit plans

Sara Konkel

March 24, 2014

After four days of planning the potential Bus Rapid Transit system, Capital Area Transit Authority held a work-in-progress charrette to show their updated design plans Sunday night at the International Center.The design team took into account community ideas along with concerns about the environmental impact, sustainability, pedestrian safety and optimal traffic solutions to create two main design plans.The potential bus system would run down the Michigan Avenue and Grand River Avenue corridor and would replace the current Route 1 bus.The five-day series of charrettes focused specifically on the section of corridor from Abbot Road to Hagadorn Road.In creating the two road plans, designers addressed the main concerns from community members including: keeping left turns, better pedestrian crossings, keeping the median and not intruding on the campus.“Updating the transportation system in this area isn’t just about transporting you,” CATA urban design consultant Victor Dover said.

COMMENTARY

Living in sorority house has surprising perks

Christine LaRouere

March 24, 2014

With only about six weeks left in the spring semester at MSU, I realized not only are classes slowly coming to a close, but I will be moving out of my house for the summer.When I say house, my house is a bit different from everybody elses.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Touted small forward commits to MSU men's basketball

Matt Sheehan

March 24, 2014

Of all places in America, Bel Aire, Kansas has treated Tom Izzo right on the recruiting trail. This morning, 3-star small forward Marvin Clark committed to the Spartans.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Powers, Jankoska will be critical for Spartan women's basketball in battle of top freshmen

Robert Bondy

March 24, 2014

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. —Come March, a player might still be tagged an eligible freshman on the roster, but after playing in 30-plus games, they might as well be called a sophomore.