Simon speaks up on federal assault investigation
President Lou Anna K. Simon tried to play down information surrounding the federal investigation into Title IX sexual assault and violence complaints against the university Monday, calling the investigation "a review" and saying she looks forward to working with the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights, or OCR.During the Academic Governance meeting on Tuesday, Simon said the investigation merely was a "review" of university practices by the federal government.
Hockey team forging ahead after weekend
MSU hockey will take a step away from the Big Ten this weekend, with only one exhibition game against the USA National Team Development Program on the slate this week.
Spartan gymnastics now looking to improve on details after loss to Western
msu roster - http://www.msuspartans.com/sports/w-gym/mtt/msu-w-...msu schedule - http://www.msuspartans.com/sports/w-gym/sched/msu-...meet recap - http://www.msuspartans.com/sports/w-gym/recaps/022...head coach kathie klages - we're just focusing on the little things now, like eliminating landing deducting, which we improved on at this meet. we're working on keeping our legs together on bars, landing deductions, having straight arms. we want to make practice more like competition setting. we were pleased with the score being higher, but were disappointed on floor when we didn't do as well as we wanted. we competed floor third and we were tied going into that event so the coaches were confident, but we lost with two kids' falls on floor - lagoski and levy. they finished strong on balance beam and they fought through the meet and the mistakes. they'll build confidence from finishing strong. western improved massively since december until last week, i don't know what date it was exactly. that night they were on point and deserved to win. it was a situation that we counted a fall and they didn't. holmes stepped up at the last second, we had a fall on warmup and she went in at the last second. it was the first time she competed all-around.junior ashley noll - our mindset is a bit more confident to have a good victory next time. we kept the energy going and when we made the mistakes our confidence dropped so that was what go us. western gymnasts were probably nervous going in, knowing that they lost the first time we competed. they wanted to redeem themselves. we're focusing on competing like we practice. we're building to move forward and to do better this week.sophomore lisa burt - going into the meet i wanted to do my best for the team and bring the score up, and after i had won i was really happy. i'm happy to know i'm back to where i was last year. we're going in being more confident and energetic this week. we knew what we had to do. our warmup wasn't great, so we had to work even harder. we have to work on the little details like having straight legs, pointing out feet, sticking our landings, hitting everything. it's not just hitting our routines, we have to know we have it all together.sophomore brittany holmes - i was excited to know i was competing all-round. it was the first time i placed and my first 9.825 ever. i was just excited, like 'finally, i did it.' it's always either i'm off or the judges are not scoring high enough. we've been doing different assignments, like competing with pressure. and that's going to help transferring better to the competition floor. now i think we're going to focus a little more on the individual assignments. the big picture is fine, we just need to fix the little details.if you need anything, my number is (248) 464-2993
Theatre students to perform in New York
Everybody dreams of being a movie star in New York.Eight MSU students in the Bachelor of Fine Arts program are on the track to finding that fame as they prepare for a showcase that they will perform for agents in New York.
We have more time in the day than we realize
Ever heard of the saying “make your own time?” For me, that was a saying that I never took very seriously.
MSU Police Chief reflects on Monday's shooter scare
First, I would like to commend the State News on their quick posting of information regarding the call of a person with a gun at Bessey Hall on Monday, February 24th.
Student creates nail polish line with help of Spartan Innovations
When Simone Page went to Walmart last summer on the hunt for a new bottle of nail polish, she was appalled by the cost. The OPI nail polish shade that she was interested in cost $8 per bottle.
Self-defense class empowers students
To empower men and women to fight back against sexual assault, the James Madison Student Senate hosted a self-defense class on Tuesday.One in four women are sexually assaulted on campuses nationwide
Witnesses begin testifying in DeBoer v. Snyder trial
The signs and people outside of the federal courthouse in Detroit signaled one thing: the beginning of the DeBoer v.
Suspect in East Lansing sexual assault and home invasion arraigned
A man was arraigned on Tuesday for the alleged sexual assault and home invasion of an East Lansing resident.
Opening arguments made in DeBoer v. Snyder trial
The trial that could change Michigan adoption and marriage laws began Tuesday in Detroit.
Feds probe MSU for sexual assault misconduct
The U.S. Department of Education revealed Monday it is investigating complaints about MSU’s handling of sexual assault accusations, a fact that university officials successfully kept quiet until now.
Three suspects in Dustyn Frolka's death arraigned
Three minors now face felony charges for the alleged robbery and murder of MSU student Dustyn Frolka. Samantha Grigg, 17, Brendan Heim, 16, and Tyrel Bredernitz, 17, were arraigned in 65th District Court in St.
False alarm of man with gun at Bessey scares student body
Thousands of students received a university alert Monday afternoon warning them of a man with a gun who allegedly was seen walking to Bessey Hall. Soon after, another alert was sent informing students that the original text was a false alarm and no real threat was evident. MSU police said on its Facebook page that a Reserve Officer Training Corps cadet in plainclothes had a replica rifle in hand when walking through Bessey Hall’s parking lot.
Student sentenced to 45 days in jail for civil disturbance charges
For the most of the students implicated and arrested in the post-Big Ten championship game civil disturbance, the punishment has been a fine and a mark on their record.
Women's basketball team defeats Minnesota, looks toward conference race
The women’s basketball team enjoyed two victories Monday night — one at Breslin Center, and another 725 miles away.
Robberies at Hubbard Hall raise precautionary issues
In light of a recent slew of robberies at Hubbard Hall, university officials are encouraging students to ensure they are locking their doors.
Apple Inc. issued permit to build at Eastwood
Lansing Charter Township has issued Apple Inc. a building permit, indicating the possibility of an Apple Store coming to Eastwood Towne Center.