MSU
Focus of President Simon's trip on autism
MSU’s international collaboration on intellectual disability research recently led MSU President Lou Anna K.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball drops back-and-forth match to Michigan
With a third-consecutive loss, head coach Cathy George said it’s time for the volleyball team to get back to basics — and back to work. “People are trying to do a little bit too much more than they have to,” George said. “You don’t have to press to get things done. You have to execute to get things done. There has to be patience in your game.”
VOLLEYBALL
No. 10 MSU volleyball takes step back after hot start
After nearly a decade at MSU, Cathy George is in special territory. By building the MSU volleyball program into a serious Big Ten contender and starting the season off with the best record of any Spartan team since 1996, the volleyball head coach has the opportunity to place the program among the national elite – a path not unlike the one taken years ago by men’s basketball head coach Tom Izzo.
MICHIGAN
E. Lansing resident to see assault charges
An East Lansing man was arrested Oct. 19 for allegedly assaulting an MSU student and awaits his pretrial next week.
MEN'S SOCCER
Men's soccer draws with Akron
For the fourth time in the last five games, the men’s soccer team had to go to double overtime to see the end of a contest. The No. 17 Spartans (8-2-3 overall, 1-1-1 Big Ten) played to a 0-0 draw against No. 18 Akron (10-3-1) in Akron, Ohio Wednesday night.
MSU
RHA to sponsor MSU chapter of Habitat for Humanity
The Residence Halls Association, or RHA, approved a bill to sponsor the MSU chapter of Habitat for Humanity. “Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit that builds and repairs houses,” said Lindsay Bridges, communications and public relations junior and member of the group.
MICHIGAN
Woman assaulted by ex-boyfriend
A domestic assault occurred at about 3:15 a.m. Oct. 19 in Holden Hall, according to police. The victim, a 19-year-old female student, told police she and the suspect, a 19-year-old male student, were riding in an elevator in Holden Hall when he assaulted her, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said. The victim told police the suspect was her ex-boyfriend, who got upset when he came to visit her and saw her with another male student.
MSU
Open house shows students available health services
MSU Student Health Services and the Student Health Advisory Council hosted its eighth-annual open house at the Olin Health Center Wednesday night. The event is a chance for students to meet the health staff and check out the health resources MSU has to offer, Health Promotion and Communication Specialist Allyson Rogers said.
MSU
Student group demonstrates science of audio engineering
In a university with more than 650 student organizations, even students interested in audio can find a place to belong. The Audio Enthusiasts and Engineers group provides students with the opportunity to experiment with working on audio projects, like color organs and six-sided speakers. “Our group’s main goal is to provide an environment for students to learn more about the science side of audio and audio design,” said electrical engineering senior and Audio Enthusiasts and Engineers President Philip Beard.
MICHIGAN
Tablet usage on rise
According to a study from Pew Research Center’s Internet and American Life project, tablet ownership is increasing among Americans 16 and older, rising from 10 to 35 percent over the last 21 months. The tablet market is growing rapidly — the research company Gartner predicted sales to increase more than 53 percent this year. The competition between tablet makers is escalating, and on Tuesday three major technology developers either announced or released new tablets.
MSU
South Neighborhood celebrates Brazilian culture with week of events
To spread culture from one nation to another, eight Brazilian exchange students organized a week of activities to share music, food and history with MSU students and faculty members. As part of the Brazil Partnership Program scholarship, exchange student Marina Santos said she and seven others were asked to host a week of events in South Neighborhood to give the MSU community an authentic Brazilian feel.
MICHIGAN
Pranked students get spooked on M.A.C Avenue
A perceived prank with a $100 bill attached to a string went awry Tuesday night when an unidentified man reportedly jumped out of the bushes near an East Lansing church. A victim told police they noticed a $100 bill on the sidewalk near St. John Church and Student Center, 327 M.A.C. Ave., East Lansing police Capt. Jeff Murphy said.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Evans has no regrets after leaving Vanderbilt
In her third year of college, Kirsten Evans is in her first as a Spartan. Out of high school, the redshirt sophomore midfielder committed to the Vanderbilt women’s soccer team. Because of an injury after just six games into her freshman year, she was sidelined the remainder of the season. After being redshirted in 2012, the Farmington Hills, Mich., native left Nashville and transferred to MSU at the winter break, joining the Spartan women’s soccer team this spring.
FOOTBALL
Thomas remaining positive after slow start to MSU career
Death, taxes and answering questions about Lawrence “LT” Thomas. At this point, those are the certainties in the life of head coach Mark Dantonio. After answering at least one question about the sophomore defensive end almost weekly since the season began, it’s become a practice as steady and consistent as clockwork for Dantonio. Since Thomas suffered an undisclosed injury during summer workouts, there’s been an insatiable thirst to know the status of the former five-star prospect from Detroit.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Payne, Appling have streak weighing on mind
There’s no need to remind them – they already know. The minute the game clock read zeros at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis last March, ending MSU’s season in the Sweet 16, another clock started ticking.
COMMENTARY
Schools too harsh on Halloween costumes
Just like many other things, society has become way too oversensitive and overbearing on the restrictions of one of the most fun holidays of the year.
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.