COMMENTARY
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.
COMMENTARY
Greek life: new beginnings after Rush weeks
And even though I had to sell myself, I knew going greek would be a great choice because of all the future possibilities: volunteer work, community service, social networking and, most important for me, finding a brotherhood.
SPORTS
Field hockey anticipating spark in season after OSU win
The field hockey team was off to a good start in the Big Ten with a 3-2 victory over Ohio State on Saturday. However, head coach Helen Knull’s goal of having the team play “70 minutes of Spartan hockey” wasn’t quite achieved.
FOOTBALL
Dantonio stresses importance of first Big Ten game
“A game of inches.” It’s popular sports cliché, and for good reason — MSU head coach Mark Dantonio is never shy to break out the ruler when determining the margin in a close victory or a narrow defeat. And when it comes to playing Iowa, the margins for Dantonio are about as close as they come.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Fiebernitz showing Spartan toughness on pitch
Warrior. Enforcer. Competitor. Those are words that can be used to describe sophomore defender Mary Kathryn Fiebernitz. In only her second year of game action after redshirting her freshman year, Fiebernitz is bringing her competitive nature to the MSU women’s soccer team.
FEATURES
So You Think You Can Dance visits Wharton Center
An eclectic mix of dances embodying contemporary grace, interpretive sensuality and energetic hip-hop filled the stage Tuesday at Wharton Center to kick-off the 2013 “So You Think You Can Dance” tour. The 11-time Primetime Emmy Award-winning show started its 42-city tour with a sold out performance, which is a big deal for the Wharton Center to host, said Tara Peplowski, marketing manager for Wharton Center. “It’s very exciting to have that caliber of dance performance on our stage that has received national exposure,” Peplowski said. The top 10 finalists of season 10 took to the stage and provided the audience with season favorites and new dance routines that included a bicycle number, varying forms of dance and music by Robin Thicke and Beyonce. The season 10 tour line-up included Aaron Turner, Hayley Erbert, Jasmine Harper, Jenna Johnson, Makenzie Dustman, Nico Greetham, Paul Karmiryan, Tucker Knox and season winners DuShaunt “Fik-shun” Stegall and Amy Yakima. Yakima, of Northville, Mich., was excited to be back in her native state, and said winning the season and being on tour is a dream come true. “I would be home right now taking dance lessons — now I’m out on tour,” Yakima said.
MICHIGAN
UPDATE: Confusion surrounding incident details in McCowan case
Potential discrepancies in the testimony of the former roommate of stabbing victim Andrew Singler were addressed Tuesday afternoon during the trial of Singler’s alleged murderer, Connor McCowan.
FEATURES
Interactive app shows history of MSU's campus
MSU’s rich history just went high-tech, with the creation of a new application designed to educate users about the university’s historical background. The app, msu.seum, is available on iTunes for iPhones and iPod touches.
MICHIGAN
Slain student's roommate testifies in murder trial
A former roommate of MSU student Andrew Singler testified in the trial of alleged killer Connor McCowan Tuesday morning, giving his account of what happened the night Singler died.
MSU
Crunching the Numbers
MSU’s faculty salary and compensation numbers are lacking compared to its peers, raising questions about the university’s ability to recruit and retain talented faculty.
NEWS
Federal health exchange site raises questions
On Monday at midnight, officials were set to unveil the federal health insurance marketplace portion of the Affordable Care Act, or ACA, despite threats of a federal government shutdown that loomed throughout the week. Roughly 95 percent of MSU students report they already have health insurance, likely because of the ACA provision allowing them to stay on their parents’ plan until age 26, said Kathi Braunlich, communications manager for MSU Student Health Services.
MICHIGAN
Jury selection complete in McCowan trial
Witnesses are set to begin their testimonies Tuesday morning in the trial of Okemos resident Connor McCowan, who is accused of fatally stabbing MSU student Andrew Singler earlier this year. Jury selection concluded late Monday afternoon for the trial, which Ingham County Circuit Court Judge Clinton Canady III said could last up to two weeks.
MSU
University to offer free Wi-Fi in all residence halls
University officials are looking to make free Wi-Fi available to students in residence halls in the coming years, with residents of Wilson Hall already experiencing the new perk this year.
MICHIGAN
Face time: East Lansing City Council candidate Ruth Beier
The East Lansing City Council will have new faces come the Nov. 5 election, and MSU alumna Ruth Beier thinks her economics background and financial know-how make her a good fit for the job. Beier, an economist for the Michigan Education Association and member of the city’s Downtown Development Authority, is running for one of two available four-year city council terms soon to be vacated by incumbents Kevin Beard and Vic Loomis. Beier sat down with The State News and answered questions about her candidacy.
MICHIGAN
East Lansing residents get first look at Park District plans
About 50 community members and city government officials gathered at the East Lansing Marriott at University Place Monday evening to learn about the Park District project in the first of three scheduled meetings.
MICHIGAN
Professor studies LGBT college experience
The experiences of students in MSU’s LGBTQ community are the subject of the latest phase in a study conducted by higher, adult and lifelong education professor Kristen Renn. Entitled the National Survey of LGBTQ Student Success, the study aims to examine the lives of LGBTQ students during their first year at university.
MSU
MSU plans eco-friendly events for Campus Sustainability Month
October is Campus Sustainability Month, and to celebrate, the Office of Campus Sustainability is planning a number of outreach activities. Activities include walking tours of the campus, student organic farm and Bailey GREENhouse, composting presentations, an open house at the MSU Recycling Center and craft workshops featuring recycled material from the MSU Surplus Store.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Izzo looking forward to healthy Dawson
There’s a story of two different Branden Dawsons. One is of a high-flying acrobat with the body of a running back, able to make plays near the basket reminiscent of NBA Dunk Contest champion Jason Richardson. The other is of a timid guard/forward rising to the basket for a dunk, but instead settling for a soft layup in hopes his legs won’t collapse beneath his natural force on the dismount.
COMMENTARY
MSU worse off without party school reputation
MSU must signal to the rest of the country that this is a place where students can receive a world class education while having a bit of fun as well.
VOLLEYBALL
MSU moves up to No. 9 in coaches poll
Following a successful weekend that saw upset wins over No. 1 Penn State and No. 13 Ohio State, the volleyball team has moved up six spots in the latest AVCA Coaches Poll and now are ranked No. 9.