FEATURES
Brand New to headline Common Ground music festival
Emo rock legend Brand New will headline the Common Ground music festival in Lansing this July, organizers announced Wednesday.
MICHIGAN
Student arrested after B1G game told 'You can't catch them all'
The fires have been extinguished, but discussions surrounding the civil disturbance following the Big Ten championship game is far from over. As the court proceedings continue for those arrested on the morning of Dec.
MSU
President Simon addresses 'destructive' behavior
In the wake of sexual assault allegations and two recent student deaths, MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon took time to address student behavioral concerns during the Faculty Senate meeting Tuesday. Simon noted that although MSU is not the worst university when it comes to destructive behaviors, issues such as violence, sexual assault and drug and alcohol use were “still a significant problem” on campus. “If I looked at the conversations we are currently having, they are very similar to what is happening across the country,” Simon said.
MICHIGAN
Tax legislation goes beyond Snyder's recommendation
“Tax relief” became a well-worn buzzword in Michigan’s capital early this year when the state estimated it would have almost a billion dollars in extra revenue on hand. Since Gov.
SPORTS
#offthecourt
The Internet might as well be considered a world of its own. It’s a virtual land filled with endless information, viral videos and cat pictures.
MICHIGAN
Local police participate in Crimestoppers fundraiser
Police departments in the Greater Lansing area and local businesses gathered at the Kellogg Center on Tuesday morning to have breakfast with Special Agent in Charge Paul M.
MSU
New recycling initiative gives students more outside skills
Curbside recycling is a luxury not afforded to on-campus students, but a new pilot program soon will offer a similar service to dorm residents.
MICHIGAN
ELPD investigates possible suspect in fatal shooting
A person of interest in the shooting of Dominique Nolff has been arrested for a parole violation in Grand Rapids, according to police. Marqua McCoy, 19, was arrested Tuesday night, police said.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Standout Senior Spartans
On a relatively young women’s basketball team, Klarissa Bell and Annalise Pickrel have a bigger responsibility than the other players.
FEATURES
Breakdance taught student rhythm
When Michael Doa’s roommate first handed him a flyer for the MSU Breakdance Club after his freshman year’s Sparticipation, he laughed the idea off. The mechanical engineering sophomore prefers country music and the band Earth, Wind & Fire over anything else. Doa said, at first, the club didn’t seem like it would suit him — he lacked rhythm and could never picture himself dancing.
FEATURES
Engineers Week offers variety of activities for aspiring engineers
It is the third week of February, which means one thing for some students: Engineering Week. Every year, MSU plans around National Engineers Week to bring various events, organizations and sponsors to the College of Engineering to benefit students.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU hockey to play Wisconsin in series this weekend
MSU hockey claimed five of a possible six points last weekend in a road trip to Penn State and also recorded its first road win of the season.
SPORTS
Gymnastics continues to improve after loss Saturday
The gymnastics team suffered a 196.025-193.700 loss to No. 15 Minnesota on Saturday and despite the team’s growth in confidence since the season began, there is more to work on. Coming off a win against Iowa on Feb.
FEATURES
Hafla event to give taste of Arabic culture
A taste of Middle Eastern culture will grace Club Rush’s dance floor on Thursday night during the 9th Annual Hafla, an event hosted by MSU’s Arab Cultural Society.
COMMENTARY
Eating disorders deserve same attention as other serious diseases
What if we could talk about our challenges and diagnosis with a mental disorder publicly like we do with breast cancer, and lung cancer, and leukemia, and ovarian cancer? Everybody knows somebody that has struggled with their mental health; they just don’t know it yet.
MICHIGAN
Student found near I-69 used music to 'shine through the darkness'
Late Saturday evening, MSU student and aspiring musician Dustyn Frolka died after being found partially clothed and in respiratory distress at the side of an entrance ramp on Interstate 69 in Bath Township, authorities said Monday. Bath Township police said his death “is being treated as a homicide until detectives learn otherwise.” He is survived by his daughter Melody Lou, who was born in April 2013. Frolka was featured in a March 2013 State News article highlighting rap and hip-hop artists in the MSU community. “I just grew up listening to the radio as a kid,” Frolka said in an interview at the time.
MSU
Cold, snowy weather continues
Frigid weather and a boatload of new snow on the way is leading students to skip classes, flock to bus stations and bundle up to combat the elements. Visibility could remain hindered by drifting snow throughout Tuesday. Further weather woes are predicted for Wednesday and Thursday.
MSU
Teaching assistants to earn $100K after contract dispute
Graduate teaching assistants are set to receive more than $100,000 in back wages that the university hadn’t paid them in two semesters after a dispute between the Graduate Employees Union and MSU was resolved. The union’s successful claim stemmed from a complaint that teaching assistants were not paid during a three-day overlap between the past spring and summer semesters, where more than 300 teaching assistants were essentially working two jobs. Union president Dan Clark said per their contract with MSU, the spring semester appointment period for teaching assistants went from Jan.
SPORTS
Going for gold
The red, white and blue of the U.S. men’s hockey team has been soaring in the 2014 Winter Olympics, with a sprinkle of green and white contributing to the success. Former Spartan and current U.S.