COMMENTARY
Dating in college a learning experience
For everyone out there who still is single and plans on staying that way for many, many years, you’re not alone.
FEATURES
Study abroad next summer with MSU
With about 275 study abroad options available at MSU, it can become difficult to find the right one. Here are some of the most recommended and popular programs in each college.
MICHIGAN
E. Lansing resident facing charges after allegedly assaulting MSU student
A 22-year-old East Lansing resident soon will face a pretrial conference for allegedly assaulting his ex-girlfriend, an MSU student.
MEN'S SOCCER
MSU looking to zip by Akron tonight
It doesn’t get any easier from here. The No. 17 Spartans (8-2-2 overall, 1-1-1 Big Ten) head to Akron, Ohio to take on No. 18 Akron (10-3-0) tonight at 7 p.m.
FEATURES
Cancer survivor teaches others the importance of self-examination
Hearing the words cancer can cut through you and cause a stream of emotions difficult for anyone to put into words.
NEWS
False alarm evacuates Union
An alleged fire that occurred at about 2:05 p.m. Tuesday in the Union turned out to be a false alarm, according to East Lansing Fire Department reports. East Lansing Fire Lt. Dawn Carson said an alarm went off in the building and the problem was resolved before authorities even got to the scene. When the alarm sounded, students were evacuated from the building.
NEWS
Optional couples registry now available at City Hall
Starting Wednesday, same-sex couples in East Lansing will be able to join in a symbolic union at City Hall if they wish to do so. The registry is completely optional and open to residents of all municipalities. In order to become a part of the registry, couples must fill out a declaration of domestic partnership form.
VOLLEYBALL
Becoming a national contender
For the No. 10 MSU volleyball team, the memory of falling to Michigan in the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament last year hasn’t faded. The Wolverines ended an MSU season that had been marked by success: defeating three top-10 teams, finishing No. 16 in the AVCA coaches poll, knocking off defending national champion UCLA in the tournament, and winning 25 matches — the program’s highest win total since 1996. Senior setter Kristen Kelsay said the feeling of defeat has been burning for the team since the Sweet Sixteen loss.
BASKETBALL
Men's basketball looking to secure Final Four run
It was a regular August day when men’s basketball coach Tom Izzo popped into a weight lifting session to check on his team, and walked away with a lasting message from a former great. The player was Draymond Green, who spent much of his summer in East Lansing working out with the squad, and the message sheds light on just how high the expectations are for the No. 2-ranked Spartans in the 2013-14 season. “Day-Day came over and said to me, ‘Coach, I’d die to play with this team,’” Izzo said. “From Draymond Green, that was a statement of all statements.”
MSU
Eli Broad College of Business adds new online masters program
The Eli Broad College of Business has launched a new online Master of Science in Management, Strategy and Leadership geared toward professionals who want to work on their management and communication skills, a move college officials hope will bolster leadership capabilities for professionals. The program aims to help students lead others, think strategically and manage human resources, and is geared toward enhancing the skills of mid-level company managers, said Robert Wiseman, Eli Broad legacy fellow of management and chairperson of the Department of Management.
NEWS
Police, MSU seeing new attempts at cyber theft
On Friday, Oct. 18, two MSU employees were emailed messages notifying them the information used to directly deposit their paychecks into their bank accounts had been changed. There was one issue — they hadn’t changed them. According to MSU police and IT Services, the employees were the victims of an increasingly nuanced form of electronic fraud known as phishing. Phishing fools users into giving up sensitive personal information by posing as a trusted source.
FEATURES
Finding the perfect Halloween costume
Aside from the never-ending buckets of candy, the best part of Halloween is being able to dress up in fun and inventive costumes. With only a week left before the ghoulish holiday, students should check out these options for buying the perfect costume before it’s too late to take part in the festivities.
FEATURES
'The Gingerbread Boy' book set on campus
To laud her love of animals and college life, author Lori Lapekes has released her third novel “The Gingerbread Boy” — and it’s set on MSU’s campus.
MICHIGAN
East Lansing City Council expresses concerns about designated driver mobile app
East Lansing could look to regulate pay-for-ride companies that do not classify themselves as taxi cabs. At the East Lansing City Council’s Tuesday work session, council members heard from East Lansing City Attorney Tom Yeadon and City Clerk Marie Wicks about concerns regarding Sobrio Cab, an application that pairs drivers and people who need rides.
NEWS
Technology issues with Affordable Care Act worry experts
Technical problems with the new federal health insurance marketplace website, along with concerns that not enough young people will sign up on the new exchange, are causing many a furrowed brow among policy experts. The health exchange — usually a federally-administrated site under the Affordable Care Act where users can find out what health policies would suit them best, based on the desired level of coverage and cost — has been jammed with millions of users, resulting in many applicants needing to fill out the forms multiple times, among other technological hiccups.
MICHIGAN
City hosts Avondale Square Housing Fair
Prospective East Lansing homebuyers were provided with an abundance of information on home rehabilitation, financing opportunities, assistance programs for income-qualified households and more at the Avondale Square Housing Fair on Tuesday. East Lansing officials, members of the Hometown Housing Partnership and representatives of Mayberry Homes hosted the event along the 600 block of Virginia Avenue. Representatives from these organizations, along with Summit Bank, the Michigan State Housing Development Authority and the Center for Financial Health were gathered under a white tent on-location in an attempt to sell available homes in the development.
MSU
Iraqi dance group dazzles MSU
First Step Iraq, a group comprised of dancers and rappers all from Baghdad, Basra, Erbil and Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, brought their hip-hop style to Erickson Hall Kiva on Tuesday evening. The performance, “From Iraq with Hip Hop,” was part of their “Hiplomacy” tour for the month of October, which includes stops in New York, Philadelphia and Boston.
COMMENTARY
Steps toward equal pay for women encouraging
MSU has taken on strong initiatives to close the pay gap. It conducts annual salary analyses and makes sure campus departments are clear and consistent in their decision-making process. Other efforts to close the gap include clarifying the process of raising wages and negotiating for better salaries.
COMMENTARY
'Slut-shaming' too common on campus
We are all guilty of “slut-shaming,” and whether we like it or not, it hurts people. But more than that, it hurts us. It’s time to stop.
SPORTS
Field hockey squeaks by CMU
MSU women’s field hockey walked away from Tuesday’s game against Central Michigan with a 1-0 victory. Coming off of a 4-3 loss to No. 5 Penn State, the win boosted team morale and put the Spartans at .500 on the season.