FEATURES
How to throw a tailgate on a budget
Game day in East Lansing is filled with tons of green and white, rows of? houses barbecuing and students and alumni playing games outside.
SPORTS
Spartans hitting stride with new offense
When the MSU football team made a change at offensive coordinator in the offseason, it was unclear the direction the program’s offense was headed.
MICHIGAN
Oswald Scott Wilder waives arraignment in sexual assault trial
A man accused of sexually assaulting four female MSU students waived his scheduled arraignment in Ingham County Circuit Court Tuesday. Vernon, Mich. resident Oswald Scott Wilder Jr., 26, recently was charged with one count of first degree criminal sexual conduct, two counts of second degree criminal sexual conduct, one count of third degree criminal sexual conduct, two counts of assault with intention to commit sexual penetration, one count of gross indecency and three counts of unlawful imprisonment.
COMMENTARY
Michigan needs voices to end childhood obesity
Apparently, some schools such as the San Fernando Valley in California send home “healthy or unhealthy” letters to alert parents if the school deems their child overweight or obese.
FEATURES
'Flashdance' worth the time
Graceful pirouettes spun into racy thrusts and gyrations as ’80s classics spilled from Wharton Center Tuesday, marking the 30th anniversary of the cinema classic with a rendition of the film, “Flashdance the Musical.” A trailblazer for many other 1980s dance films, “Flashdance” excited audiences, and the musical succeeded in reviving that excitement while still managing to add a few comical curves that kept the audience chuckling.
MICHIGAN
University officials: Future of Spartan Village area remains unknown for time
The fate of Spartan Village, an apartment complex close to campus that houses a combination of graduate students and families with ties to the MSU community, remains up in the air at this point, officials said. The strategic plan for Residence Education and Housing Services, or REHS, slates the apartment complex for demolition as early as 2017 or as late as 2020 because the buildings are deteriorating.
NEWS
Murder trial tangles family ties
On the drowsy morning of Feb. 23, it took mere seconds for an alleged scuffle between friends to become a tragedy. It took one text message to turn a brother into a protector, a move that blurred the line between self defense and intent to harm.
MICHIGAN
Campaign finance spending limits challenged in U.S. Supreme Court
America’s most wealthy citizens could use more of their affluence to support politicians and political parties if the U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of scrapping certain limits on campaign contributions, and many advocates in Michigan are outraged over the possibility. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court heard the case of Shaun McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission. McCutcheon, a conservative Alabama businessman, challenged the limit on aggregate contributions to politicians and fundraising groups.
MSU
Anthony Hall undergoing energy-friendly revamp
MSU is wrapping up energy conservation renovations in Anthony Hall that eventually will save money and reduce the building’s energy use by 34 percent. The changes are part of the U.S.
MICHIGAN
Officials to re-evaluate potential deer policy
Officials in East Lansing are looking to gather more information before opening fire on the city’s deer population, citing concerns over whether the population is in fact growing.
FEATURES
Fighting domestic violence one finger at a time
Members of the Sigma Delta Tau sorority are manicuring a new type of fundraiser to raise awareness about domestic violence — selling nail polish. During October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Sigma Delta Tau is partnering with Jewish Women International, or JWI, in a national campaign to sell a $10 special edition Girls Achieve Grapeness!
MICHIGAN
New bill could ensure pints are filled to brim
A bill going through the Michigan legislature could give bar patrons throughout the state a few more drops of beer in their mug. The bill, sponsored by Rep. David Knezek, D-Dearborn Heights, would mandate that all bars selling pints must serve patrons a full 16 ounces.
MICHIGAN
Screen printing business sets up shop in East Lansing
Screen printing business Michigan Shirt Works hopes to capitalize on the hustle and bustle of East Lansing with a new location on Grand River Avenue. Michigan Shirt Works, located at 1385 E. Grand River Ave., is a screen printing and retail company that now will call East Lansing its primary home. In addition to screen printing, the store also serves as a local retail outlet.
MICHIGAN
Pre-Medical Association collects books, funds to benefit needy kids
MSU’s Pre-Medical Association, or PMA, is hosting a book donation and blanket-making event Wednesday night in order to benefit underprivileged children in the Lansing area. From 7 to 9 p.m. in Room 111 in Erikson Hall, PMA will be accepting gently-used books during its Curl Up and Read event, while members of the organization make blankets to give to homeless and underprivileged children.
MICHIGAN
Albert Avenue closes for construction again
A portion of Albert Avenue that stretches from Gunson Street to Durand Street will be closed between about 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Wednesday while city crews repair a sewer. City officials say a detour is in place that will include Gunson, Ann and Durand streets.
MICHIGAN
Wilder to be arraigned in Ingham County Circuit Court Wednesday
A Vernon, Mich. man implicated in a string of sexual assaults will be arraigned Wednesday morning. Oswald Scott Wilder Jr., 26, is accused of sexually assaulting four MSU students earlier this year. He is set to be arraigned Wednesday in Ingham County Circuit Court.
MSU
New student organization offers leadership forums, workshops
A new student organization aimed at developing students’ leadership skills, will be hosting its kick-off event Wednesday. The Leadership Institute at Michigan State University, or LIMSU, was founded in November 2012 by a group of students, led by then-marketing sophomore Maggie Mai.
MSU
One year later, new fraternity begins to flourish
While most incoming freshmen were preoccupied by the?hassle of moving into a cramped dorm room and leaving their homes behind last fall, a few students were thinking of adding their own spin on the MSU fraternity scene. Now, the 11 founding fathers of the Zeta Beta Tau chapter at MSU have established themselves in a small house on the northwest outskirts of campus and amongst greek life.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball's George talks Iowa, undefeated Nebraska
The MSU volleyball team is off to a perfect 4-0 start in Big Ten play, the program’s best start since 1996. On Saturday, the volleyball team will face the other undefeated Big Ten volleyball team, No. 9 Nebraska.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Clem, Gauruder duke out starting goalie spot
Heading into the season, Courtney Clem was the No. 1 goalkeeper for the MSU women’s soccer team. With just six games remaining on the schedule and an important Big Ten match against Ohio State on Saturday, the junior goalkeeper will be competing in practice this week to keep the top spot with sophomore goalkeeper Gabrielle Gauruder.