FEATURES
Faces of East Lansing
Twice a week, David Bernath, the owner of Flat, Black & Circular, has had the opportunity to do what he calls his “dream job” for the past 36 years.
FEATURES
Former MSU basketball player receives Grammy nomination
As a kid growing up in Detroit, alumnus Maurice Ager had two very prominent dreams — to become a professional basketball player and a successful rapper — both of which he has made a reality.
MSU
Ann Arbor boy creates biking event from Michigan Stadium to Spartan Stadium to raise money, awareness for ALS
While the Spartan and Wolverine football teams will be waking up and mentally preparing for the big game Saturday, a group of 15 bikers will hit the road on from Michigan Stadium to Spartan Stadium to raise awareness and funds toward amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. 13-year-old Ann Arbor native Sam Sugerman, along with his close friends and family, ventured on an six hour, 65-mile excursion sponsored by Ann Arbor Active Against ALS, also referred to as A2A3, last year on the day of the Michigan-Michigan State football game.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Jankoska dominates in first game for childhood favorite Spartans
In her debut college game, Tori Jankoska put up 27 points, had 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, leading the Spartans to a 100-52 victory over Ferris State University. Women’s basketball head coach Suzy Merchant was pleased with Jankoska’s performance.
NEWS
Alleged I-96 shooter pleads no contest in complex Oakland County case
The alleged I-96 shooter, an MSU alumnus, pleaded no contest but mentally ill Wednesday afternoon for felony assault and weapons charges in Oakland County. Raulie Casteel, 44, will be sentenced in Oakland County on Jan. 30. He was arrested last Nov. 5 and faces 18 charges: nine counts of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder and nine felony firearms counts, Oakland County Prosecutor Jessica Cooper said. Casteel allegedly went on a shooting spree last fall involving shots fired toward 24 people between Oct. 16 and 27 of last year while driving on the I-96 corridor. Only one person was injured by the stray bullets.
NEWS
Month of awareness on domestic violence closes
With several reported cases of domestic assault occurring this fall and Domestic Violence Awareness Month coming to a close, police and experts say students and residents alike should keep the prevalence of such issues in mind. At least four domestic assaults have occurred on MSU’s campus this fall, with three involving students. MSU police Sgt. McGlothian-Taylor said she does not see a recurring trend with domestic assaults among students. Domestic abuse isn’t always found within a physical altercation, MSU Safe Place director Holly Rosen said. At times, it manifests verbally, happening so subtly the victim isn’t even aware of it.
MSU
Dispute over TA pay with MSU officials dragging on
Going through a year and a half of arbitration to receive about a week’s worth of pay, is unacceptable to the MSU Graduate Employees Union, or GEU.
NEWS
Spartan sights and frights
Witches on broomsticks, candy corn and sinister cackles trigger visions of the year’s spookiest holiday. However, these are only some of the aspects of the buzz that surrounds Halloween, with its origins dating back centuries. Chris Frilingos, associate professor in the MSU Department of Religious Studies, said Halloween means the eve of All Hallows, or the day before All Saints Day on Nov. 1. All Saints’ Day is devoted to remembering the saints and martyrs of Christianity. Frilingos said All Saints Day is an ancient date in Christian religious calendars, dating back to the Middle Ages.
MICHIGAN
Costume shop managed by Riverwalk Theatre brings in crowds for Halloween fun
The Costume Shop managed by Riverwalk Theatre has welcomed an influx of customers searching for a Halloween costume over the past few days.? In the 1960s, the Lansing Civic Players Guild bought the building and created the shop. This past summer, Riverwalk Theatre took over managing the shop to help promote the business and build their success.?
MICHIGAN
Residents share thoughts on proposed improvements to Greater Lansing
Community members, officials and students gathered Wednesday evening to view what eight days of charrettes produced for the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission’s vision for the corridor from the Capitol to Webberville, Mich. The corridor runs of Michigan Avenue from the Capitol to its merge with Grand River Avenue, then on to Webbervile, close to a 20-mile stretch total.
MSU
Racist Halloween costumes gain community attention
A viral social media posting showing two college-aged Florida men dressed as Trayvon Martin and his killer, George Zimmerman, has sparked a conversation about how race is portrayed in Halloween costumes. Costumes representing offensive stereotypes of ethnic groups such as American Indians or Mexicans might be found on the streets of East Lansing Thursday night, creating the question among students and faculty of when costumes are no longer fun and simply offensive.
MSU
New MSU organization offers networking opportunity for medical students
Medical students can make their voices heard through the Joy Initiative, a new series of focus dinners where medical students can network and discuss their studies with peers and administrators. The program began as a research project in April of 2012 with psychiatry resident Miko Rose.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Jankoska dominates in first game for childhood favorite Spartans
In her debut college game, Tori Jankoska put up 27 points, had 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, leading the Spartans to a 100-52 victory over Ferris State University. Women’s basketball head coach Suzy Merchant was pleased with Jankoska’s performance.
FEATURES
Halloween deals and contests at local stores
Halloween is not only a reason for students to dress up, but for East Lansing businesses to show and get in the holiday spirit. Businesses are decorating their stores or providing specials, parties and other festivities, to get potential customers excited about the holiday. Here are some specials around town to take advantage of on Halloween and through the weekend.?
COMMENTARY
Beier donations show campaign finance problems
If so much money from donors with no connection to East Lansing can have such a potentially massive influence on local elections, it’s time to rethink our laws.
NEWS
Staying in touch with loved ones worth effort
These days, it’s easy to keep in touch using a number of mediums. With social media, Skype, cell phones, texting, email, postcards or even hand-written letters, it’s definitely possible to reach out. It’s the effort that gets people.
FOOTBALL
Players recall earliest memories of heated U-M rivalry
The earliest memory of the MSU-Michigan rivalry for linebacker Max Bullough and guard Blake Treadwell is a shared one. The two were spectators at Spartan Stadium on Nov.
FEATURES
How are you celebrating Halloween?
For Halloween at MSU, many students are piecing together a costume — some scary, some funny and others outrageous — and arranging plans for the night. While some students are spending Halloween night partying and socializing, others are working, studying or still undecided on what to do. The State News caught up with several students and asked what their Halloween costume is and what their holiday plans are.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Women's basketball tops Ferris St., 100-52
Good defense and even better shooting led the No. 18 MSU women’s basketball game to a 100-52 win against Ferris State on Wednesday night at Breslin Center in the first of the team’s two preseason games.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU walks into halftime leading Ferris St., 54-23
In the No. 18 MSU women’s basketball team’s first half against Ferris State, the Spartans lead 54-23. Ferris got off to a quick start in the early going, leading 8-4 at one point, but freshman guard Tori Jankoska gave the Spartans a lift with her hot shooting from long range.