MICHIGAN
E.L. boutique hopes to offer affordable fashion
Driven by a love for fashion, MSU alumna Devon Bradley fulfilled her aspirations of opening a small boutique in East Lansing.
SPORTS
Harris explains decision to leave while Dawson chooses to stay
It was a decision that was expected all season by teammates, coaches, fans and alumni, and it became official Monday afternoon when MSU basketball sophomore guard Gary Harris announced he is declaring for the NBA Draft.
MSU
Candidates for dean of College of Communication Arts announced
The search committee for the new College of Communication Arts and Sciences dean recently selected three possible candidates for the position.
FOOTBALL
Kings out for rest of spring following rules violation; Sadler also set to miss rest of spring
As the MSU football team’s spring practice sessions draw closer to the annual Green and White game set for April 26, some key personnel developments are continuing to come out of camp for the Spartans.
SOFTBALL
MSU softball set to face Eastern Michigan Eagles, looking to get back on track
MSU softball will look to get back on track Wednesday afternoon when Eastern Michigan makes the trip to Secchia Stadium at Old College Field.
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'Taste of Asia' offers MSU students cultural experience through food
MSU students were given the luxury of experiencing authentic and unique Asian cuisine Tuesday night as the Taste of Asia event took place at Holden Hall.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Dawson returning to MSU for senior season
Junior guard/forward Branden Dawson announced his decision to return to MSU for his senior season on Tuesday afternoon, according to a release from the MSU athletics department.
FEATURES
Department of Theatre's 'Peter Pan' breathtaking
“Peter Pan,” the classic tale of a British boy who refuses to grow up, underwent some serious twists this weekend during the opening weekend of the MSU Department of Theatre performance.
FEATURES
Professors featured in documentary about physics
Audiences will have the opportunity to watch six years unfold before their eyes and learn the stories behind one of the most renowned experiments MSU has been involved with. A screening of the documentary “Particle Fever” will be shown at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Studio C! theater in Okemos.
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Simon discusses preliminary budget at final faculty senate meeting of semester
At the Faculty Senate meeting on Tuesday, MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon noted the need to increase available financial aid to students and allocate funds to update classroom and laboratory space.
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'Active Minds' helps overcome mental health stigmas
With the university’s recent focus on releasing stigmas associated with mental health, the university’s chapter of Active Minds has remained at the center of the push for a change in student mindset.
MICHIGAN
Student hit by car on Grand River Avenue
A female MSU student was hit by a car while walking across the crosswalk on westbound Grand River Ave. around noon on April 15, according to the East Lansing Police Department.
BASEBALL
Spartan baseball matchup versus Notre Dame canceled
For a second straight week, Mother Nature has altered the schedule for MSU baseball.MSU's Tuesday's non-conference matchup against Notre Dame has been canceled because of poor field conditions and unseasonably cold weather, according to MSU athletics.A small amount of snow blanketed East Lansing Monday night, and temperatures dropping below 25 degrees Fahrenheiht in the morning.The makeup date has yet to be determined.
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ASMSU announces merger of programming, funding boards for 2014-2015 academic year
ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, announced Monday during its first general assembly meeting after elections the merger of the organizations programming and funding boards.
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Students celebrate Passover at MSU Hillel
Passover Seder begins with a story.The story goes back to biblical times, when the Jewish people were fleeing Egypt and did not have time to let their dough rise, giving way to unleavened bread.
SPORTS
Hollis: Athlete unions would be a "sad day" for college sports
The argument that student-athletes should receive compensation beyond academic scholarships and meal plans has dominated recent NCAA story lines has steadily grown for years, reaching a fever point in late March when the Chicago district of the National Labor Relations Board ruled that Northwestern college football players qualify as employees of the school and have the right to unionize.
FEATURES
Holding onto hope
Every roadblock has been met with prayers. Benefit dinners and concerts have been held. Donations are still rolling in to help MSU alumna Stacy Blakeslee and her family.
FEATURES
Students conquer fears of insects at MSU Bug House
Unlike the eager group of Girl Scouts who rushed into the MSU Bug House on Monday evening, English sophomore Danielle Karwowski nervously anticipated the next few moments.
MICHIGAN
Income tax filing deadline is today
The final day for filing federal income tax returns in is Tuesday, April 15.