Project 60/50 is more than a commemoration of two landmark civil rights victories that will celebrate milestone anniversaries this year.

MSU reacts to Obama's comments on sexual assaults

A prominent issue in the MSU community, sexual assault, received attention on the national stage this week when President Barack Obama addressed the issue directly in a speech delivered to the White House Council on Women and Girls. A White House report on the issue estimates 20 percent of female college students are sexually assaulted, while only about 12 percent of victims report it. In an October interview with The State News, Sexual Assault Program Coordinator Shari Murgittroyd said she estimated only one in five assaults at MSU ever reach official ears. Jayne Schuiteman, interim director of the Women’s Resource Center at MSU, said she thought the president “hit the nail on the head” with his remarks, but acknowledged the issue was not a new one. “It would have been ideal to have this addressed sooner, but I think Vice President (Joe) Biden has a great track record at looking at issues of violence against women,” Schuiteman said.

Weather advisory issued for Ingham

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids sent out an advisory that will be in effect from 1 a.m.

13 bills introduced for harsher penalties for sex trafficking

Lansing – The Capitol was buzzing on Thursday afternoon as members of the Michigan House of Representatives introduced 13 bills sponsored by 17 state representatives that would call for harsher penalties for individuals and groups involved in sex trafficking.

Weekend weather could cause danger

The continuous snowfall and sub-zero temperatures in East Lansing have been posing a threat to student drivers on and across campus since the start of the semester.

Living City - Stepping up to save lives

For Boxer/Pitbull mix Daley, donating blood isn’t a ruff time. In fact, it often ends with treats.

More witnesses testify in alleged I-96 shooter trial

Three new witnesses testified in the trial of the alleged I-96 shooter on Thursday at the Livingston County Circuit Court in Howell, Mich. MSU alumnus Raulie Casteel, 44, has been accused of the shooting spree that occurred in October of 2012ka on I-96ka. On Oct.

Bring On The Wolverines

No ancient language had a word for blue. Instead, they just referred to the color as a shade of black, or in some instances, green.

Dawson's injury leaves hole for Spartans

While watching TV clips from MSU’s game against Indiana on Thursday, junior forward Branden Dawson let his anger get the best of him — and his right hand.

Late goal gives U-M a 2-1 victory over MSU hockey

DETROIT — There’s a fine line between winning and losing, and the joy and disappointment that comes with it only rises when it comes against an archrival. On Thursday night, MSU experienced the latter.

Illinois comes back to beat MSU women's basketball, 61-51

Same story, different day. In a virtual repeat of Sunday’s 66-54 loss against Penn State, the women’s basketball team (12-7 overall, 4-2 Big Ten) could not maintain a consistent level of effort for 40 minutes of basketball, falling to Illinois (9-10, 2-4) 61-51 despite leading 33-25 early in the second half.

"Peter and the Starcatcher" playing at Wharton Center

Before Peter Pan could whiz though the horizon sprinkling pixie dust and leaving magical trails, he was a scruffy orphan who fell in love.

Faces of East Lansing

Matt Torres spent about 13 years going toe-to-toe with other professional fighters in mixed martial arts fighting, until an injury in 2010 forced him to step out of the ring. Now he’s back to mold champions out of his students and working with his own mixed martial arts team, Team Torres.

Women's basketball up on Illinois at halftime by 3

The women’s basketball team leads Illinois 28-25 at halftime. Mills was the primary source of offense for the Spartans early, scoring MSU’s first seven points.

MSU should sponsor use of on-campus kitchens

Sometimes when I walk across the main lobby of my dorm, I see the community kitchen. At a glance though, the second word only comes across my mind. Despite having an array of cooking utensils and instruments, the kitchen doesn’t seem to be a community one, because I rarely see it full of students.

Don’t be afraid to donate blood

The nurse gently reminded me to squeeze my hand for three seconds and release as she stood near my cot.

Gymnastics team dealing with neck injuries heading into weekend

One wrong movement, one false grab. That is all it takes.

Dawson out 4-5 weeks with broken bone in hand

While watching TV clips from their game against Indiana Thursday, junior forward Branden Dawson let his anger get the best of him.

RHA to reopen movie rental offices, launch campaign promoting respect

The MSU Residence Hall Association, or RHA, met Wednesday to discuss plans for the spring semester, including a new on-campus campaign encouraging students to be more respectful and the relaunch of MSU’s movie rental offices.

Reports: 2015 football recruit body slams security guard, charged with assault and battery

Jayru Campbell, a 2015 quarterback recruit and verbal commit to MSU, is in police custody and has been charged with assault and battery after body slamming a Cass Tech High School security guard on Wednesday, according to media reports. A video of Campbell slamming the security guard leaked across the internet and other social media after the altercation occurred on Wednesday. Cass Tech football head coach Thomas Wilcher told Detroit television station WXYZ that Campbell