Increase faculty pay to raise bar for MSU
If we want to compete with other Big Ten universities, there’s no getting out of it. To preserve the distinction and merit that MSU holds, raising faculty salaries to reflect and attract faculty excellence is a necessity.
Gender roles in sports, fashion limiting to society
Do guys have an innate quality to know every football or sports-related statistic? Maybe not. But at times it seems to me that most do. Whether guys are discussing their fantasy football leagues or who played in the Final Four last year, I’m astounded constantly at the fact that so many men are sponges to the language of sports.
The Second City comedy show visits RCAH Theater
The Second City, a legendary comedy theater from Chicago, presented Happily Ever Laughter last night in the Residential College in the Arts and Humanities, or RCAH, Theater in the lower level of Snyder Hall. The theater erupted in laughter and applause as the five members of the show pelvic thrusted their way on to the stage.
Flash mob in Brody Hall promotes 'Flashdance the Musical'
As the ‘80s hit “Maniac” played in Brody Hall, bystanders were caught off guard as members of the MSU Dance Club and Wharton Center Student Marketing Organization broke out in a “Flashdance” rendition. The neon-shirted flash mob wandered into Brody Wednesday and performed a choreographed routine to promote “Flashdance the Musical” coming to Wharton Center Oct.
Face Time: East Lansing City Council candidate Ben Eysselinck
Ben Eysselinck has been many places in his life, but he said as soon as he entered East Lansing’s Glencairn neighborhood eight years ago, he was “instantly in love.” Now, he wants to make his mark on the city by running for one of the four-year term East Lansing City Council seats that will be vacated by incumbents Vic Loomis and Kevin Beard after the Nov. 5 election.
Men's club lacrosse video series goes on network
The MSU men’s lacrosse club is making its presence known across the nation with a new video series featured on The Lacrosse Network, a YouTube channel that covers the sport of lacrosse. The web series, “The Program: Fall Ball,” was released Tuesday on the network.
ASMSU looking to launch new bike rental program
ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, approved a bill last week allowing the allocation of $52,800 to fund a bike share pilot program on campus, providing students and faculty members initially with 40 bikes to rent throughout the school year. The program would allow students to rent from stations across campus, mostly located in front of residence halls.
Lippett uses bye week to earn starting spot
The biggest beneficiary of MSU football’s bye week might have been junior wide receiver Tony Lippett. Lippett used the week off to reevaluate himself and refocus after talking with coaches, and it paid off with his ascension into the starting line at the X receiver spot with sophomore Aaron Burbridge.
The Second City at RCAH Theater today
Chicago’s legendary comedy show, The Second City, will be performing Oct.
It's Miller Time
Ten players, six decades, two Hobey Baker Awards, one National Championship and countless memories. No family has been so intertwined with a sport at MSU as the Miller family has with Spartan hockey.
Mobile app would pair drinkers with drivers
A new smartphone application will attempt to cut down on drunk driving by having MSU students get rides from an unlikely resource — their fellow students. Sobrio, which will begin offering regular rides this weekend, connects riders to drivers through the app’s interface.
Federal government shutdown unlikely to have major MSU impact
MSU won’t be immediately impacted by the federal government shutdown that occurred when Congress failed to reach consensus on a national budget Monday night — at least not in any dramatic ways.
Former roommate describes night of Singler's death
A series of offensive text messages exchanged between Okemos resident Connor McCowan and MSU stabbing victim Andrew Singler kicked off McCowan’s murder trial Tuesday morning. “I have no problem finding you just to whoop your ass,” Ingham County Assistant Prosecutor John Dewane read, quoting a text McCowan sent to Singler the evening of Feb. 23. “Then you wouldn’t have a problem if I showed up at your apartment then, huh?”
Democrat Mark Schauer makes Lansing stop for 2014 governor race
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mark Schauer made clear his intentions to improve the budget situation for both primary and higher education and discussed his campaign strategies for the upcoming 2014 race in a Tuesday press conference. Schauer, who visited Riddle Elementary School in Lansing to celebrate an endorsement from the Michigan Education Association, is the Democratic challenger to incumbent Republican Gov. Rick Snyder. The MSU alumnus previously served in the Michigan House and Senate and was elected to one term in the U.S. House of Representatives before losing his seat in 2010.
Study: Freshmen commuters often feel disconnected from MSU community
Most freshmen are required to live on campus by the university, but there are exceptions to students who live with their parents nearby. Although this alternative often is less expensive, a study show there can be negative side effects. A study published by recent MSU graduates under professor Matthew Wawrzynsk show first-year commuter students are less likely to feel a sense of belonging in the MSU community.
East Lansing officials settle Ann Street Plaza reimbursement plan with developer
City officials agreed on a final payment plan for the reconstruction of Ann Street Plaza Tuesday, officially settling a payment dispute between the city and developer Kris Elliott. During Tuesday’s East Lansing City Council meeting, council members approved a settlement plan by a 4-1 vote that outlines a reimbursement schedule for the $420,000 reconstruction project.
Office for International Students and Scholars offers day trips to international students
MSU’s Office for International Students and Scholars, or OISS, will be providing international students the chance to experience some of the nation’s most popular cities, including Chicago this Saturday. For years, OISS has planned field trips targeted at the MSU international student population and visiting scholars who are here on temporary visas to help them see as much of American culture as possible.
Members named to committee inspired by Penn rant
The committee formed in response to professor William Penn’s alleged anti-Republican rant is coming together and forming goals, with the members named at the monthly Steering Committee meeting Tuesday. The Committee on Social Media, Pedagogy and Academic Rights and Responsibilities is chaired by communication professor William Donohue, who also is chair of the University Committee on Faculty Affairs.
Students must speak up for future of East Lansing
Don’t like that big ugly building across from Rick’s American Cafe? Now is the time to speak up.