MSU assistant professor Joanna Bosse has lived in many university towns, but said she’s experienced the most animosity between students and residents during her time in East Lansing. By running for the East Lansing City Council this fall, she hopes to use her experience interacting with both constituencies to help bridge the gap between town and gown.
A change of venue and an influx of student attendees characterized the second of three community meetings about a project that could change the face of East Lansing’s downtown. The second public meeting regarding the Park District project, also known as a charrette, took place at the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum Wednesday.
To promote appreciation of animals cemented in rock and preserved in time, the MSU Museum kicked off a series of activities in honor of National Fossil Day to appeal to all ages and dinosaur enthusiasts. Wednesday marked the annual National Fossil Day celebration, which focuses on educating the public about ancient plants and animals preserved naturally through fossilization. To commemorate the occasion, MSU Museum officials began a series of fossil-themed events, set to continue at 1:30 p.m. Sunday.
I bought my first can of Mace last Monday. It was nonchalant enough, going to the nearest hardware store and finding the little pink bottle beneath the chewing gum that lined the shelves before the register.
Can calories tell time? You might wonder this while reaching for that nightly bag of chips. Does the fact that the clock reads past midnight make any difference in how our bodies react to calories in comparison to ones consumed earlier in the day?
Prenursing freshman Madison Schweikhart spends two evenings a week surrounded by books and helping a 7-year-old student with reading, writing and comprehension.
DETROIT — After hearing oral arguments in DeBoer v. Snyder on Tuesday afternoon, Judge Bernard Friedman denied motions for summary judgement by both the plaintiffs and defendants, setting a trial date for Feb. 25. April DeBoer and Jayne Rowse are a gay couple suing the state for the right to marry and adopt each other’s children.
The 5th Annual Men’s Health, Wellness and Fitness Expo took place on Wednesday at the Union, giving students and faculty an opportunity to explore a variety of organizations and units centered around health and fitness. The event, sponsored by the MSU Women’s Resource Center in partnership with the Women’s Resource Center Men’s Advisory Council, served as a tool for students to become aware of the many health, wellness and fitness organizations and opportunities around campus. Organization leaders and members were on hand to address questions.
Known for it’s high-energy dancing, frenzied drumming and powerful performance, Balé Folclórico da Bahia will bring the vibrancy of the Bahian culture to the stage of Wharton Center Oct. 27 and celebrate its 25 anniversary.
The MSU volleyball team’s 6-0 Big Ten start is not only the best mark in the conference — it is one of the best starts in program history. Following another undefeated weekend with wins over Iowa and then-No. 9 Nebraska, the Spartans are ranked No. 5 in the latest AVCA Coaches Poll.
WASHINGTON — After an hour of oral arguments, demonstrators with close ties to Michigan lined the Supreme Court steps on Tuesday afternoon and voiced their opinions on what could be a landmark affirmative action case related to using race as a factor in college admissions. The case has significant ramifications for admissions in the state of Michigan and elsewhere, as both the University of Michigan and MSU are named in the case for their proximity to the issue.
WASHINGTON — Seven years of controversy surrounding Michigan’s affirmative action ban came to a head Tuesday when the “U.S.
As the jury shuffled into the courtroom Tuesday, Okemos resident Connor McCowan’s family clasped hands, preparing to hear the verdict.
If they choose to do so, both straight and same-sex couples can now place their names on a city directory and be officially recognized by East Lansing, even if state laws prevent them from formally doing so. On Tuesday, the East Lansing City Council approved an ordinance allowing for the recognition of domestic partnerships by the city in a directory. East Lansing is the second city in the state of Michigan to pass such an ordinance. Ann Arbor passed a similar ordinance in the 1990s.
The justices should uphold the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling to overturn the statewide ban on affirmative action.
We are only starting to make advancements — it would be disheartening to see more roadblocks impede whatever progress we are making.
ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, is working to create another academic financial opportunity for students by constructing a new scholarship program. At the most recent committee meeting, the finance committee approved a $300,000 allocation from its Special Projects funds to create an endowed scholarship. The bill will need to pass through the general assembly at Thursday’s meeting for the allocation to occur.
A new faculty health care plan, which will be the third option available to faculty members, was explained to members of Faculty Senate on Tuesday. The new plan is a “consumer-driven” option that has a high deductible and an option for a health savings account that will roll over year to year that the university will contribute to each year, said Renee Rivard, director of benefits for MSU Human Resources.
The In Your Face Theatre Troupe is going beyond the typical measures to engage students in learning about sexual health by performing skits with topics ranging from masturbation to condom use. The Troupe performs several skits about sexual health throughout the school year at residence halls and the organization took its talents to Holmes Hall on Tuesday night.
My, how the tables have turned. During an overall disastrous 2012 season, the MSU football team didn’t clinch bowl eligibility until the final regular season game, going winless against Big Ten teams at home while nursing a stagnant offensive attack.