Campus Sustainability Week to feature "green" roof tours
Interested students, faculty or local community members can take a tour of one of MSU’s “green” roofs as part of Campus Sustainability Week. The tour will showcase the “green” roof on the Plant and Soil Sciences Building on Thursday at noon.
Dantonio talks Illinois, injury
With MSU past the halfway point of its season, head coach Mark Dantonio’s message Tuesday wasn’t unlike the one he delivered the previous week. After his team practiced poorly leading up to it and struggled to put away Purdue in a sloppy 14-0 win, Dantonio again emphasized testing his players’ ability to handle success as well as the increasingly difficult nature of the schedule as the season wears on. Despite their solid record, the Legends Division-leading Spartans (6-1 overall, 3-0 Big Ten) sit just outside the top-25 polls as they travel to Illinois (3-3, 0-2) for a 3:30 p.m.
Field hockey prepares for CMU after weekend heartbreak
It’s been three days, but the bitter taste of a 4-3 double-overtime loss against No. 5 Penn State still lingers for the field hockey team.
Midseason check-in: Men's soccer
If the men’s soccer team wanted to prove last year’s Big Ten Tournament win over Michigan wasn’t a fluke, they have unarguably done so. Winning overtime thrillers and having players be named to Big Ten weekly honors is just a typical week for this team that is looking to make another deep run in the conference tournament. Here is what the team has done so far this season on the pitch:
Mobile bike repair going across campus
The MSU Bikes Service Center will be offering students free maintenance and minor repairs with a mobile bike shop to promote Campus Sustainability Week. A tent will be set up in different campus neighborhoods throughout this week, and repairmen from the center will be available to work on students’ bicycles. Tim Potter, manager of the Bikes Service Center, said even simple fixes can help students avoid more costly bike repairs in the future. “We’ll be doing a number of quick things than can actually make a big difference for a bike,” Potter said.
Community to get chance to weigh in on corridor
A series of public meetings, open houses and community events addressing the Grand River Avenue and Michigan Avenue corridor will begin Oct.
Midseason check-in: Field Hockey
The season may have started a little shakier than they hoped, but the field hockey team has stormed to the top of the Big Ten. They will need to finish strong and get lucky to win the conference title, but a solid finish may be enough to land them in the NCAA Tournament. Before they start their late-season push, here is what they have done on the field so far:
Midseason check-in: Volleyball
Head coach Cathy George is dangerously close to having the program where she wants it to be. With a hot start that included wins over reigning national runner-up Oregon and perennial powerhouse Penn State, the volleyball team has been nothing short of stellar this fall. Here is what the team has accomplished on the hardwood:
Student-focused VP to add three positions
After working on the reorganization of both undergraduate and graduate student governments, the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services is looking to add three new assistant vice presidents.
Midseason check-in: Women's soccer
It’s been a rocky road, but their work isn’t done just yet. With three more games to go and a final spot in the Big Ten Tournament up for grabs, the women’s soccer team is looking to cap the season on a high note. Here is what they have been through so far this season:
Student's backpack stolen in Vet Med.
A student’s backpack was stolen between 2:45 and 4:20 p.m. on Oct. 14 from a locker in the Veterinary Medical Center, according to MSU police. MSU police Sgt.
Closing the Gap
Pay discrepancies between male and female MSU faculty can be explained, but not excused, and the university is working to correct the problem, officials said. Female faculty make between 92 and 96 percent of what males make, on average, according to data compiled by the Chronicle of Higher Education. That’s one of the best rates in the Big Ten, but there’s still work to be done, officials said. The worst is the University of Michigan, with women making 84 percent of what men do at the full professor rank .
Two MSU students chosen for White House internships
MSU is set to have a presence in the White House with the announcement that two students were selected for the fall 2013 session of the White House Internship Program. Megan Havern of Armada, Mich., and Vikram Mandelia of Southfield were selected to fill two of the 145 fall internship positions.
Police: Chandler Crossings armed robbery suspect still on the loose
The Bath Township Police Department will soon release a sketch of a man who allegedly committed an armed robbery in Chandler Crossings last week. Journalism junior Matt Ward said he and his three roommates were sitting in the living room of his apartment at about 6:30 p.m. Oct. 15 when a man walked through the door, gun in hand.
Recycling Center to host numerous events this week
As part of Campus Sustainability Week, the MSU Recycling Center hosted an open house that featured a composting and organic food presentation to teach students and staff more about organic farming. The open house served as an opportunity for students to learn about the positives of composting and the differences between organic and non-organic food options.
Word on the street: What do you think of the government shutdown?
With the government recently reopened, students voice their opinion of the 16-day event.
Street safety priority with more bikers, pedestrians
Between 2004 and 2012, there were 161 car and bicycle accidents causing injuries in East Lansing, according to crash data from the Office of Highway Safety Planning. There were five fatal accidents and 91 other accidents causing injury between pedestrians and cars. Something needs to be done to make the roads safer for everyone, especially if walking and biking continue to grow in popularity.
Shutdown display of petty politics
The government can’t be shut down because one side didn’t get their way. Because if this all keeps up, Congress’ approval rating will somehow find a way to go even lower than five percent.
3-star guard verbally commits to MSU
With several NBA departures expected after the 2013-14 season, men’s basketball head coach Tom Izzo has been scouring the country looking for players to be part of the next generation of Spartans. On Monday, Izzo secured another one.