New exhibit honors ordinary talents

Being ordinary doesn’t have to be a bad thing. One of the newest exhibits to the MSU Museum, “Extraordinary Ordinary People: American Masters of Traditional Arts,” was designed to introduce everyday individuals who have done exceptional work in cultural form. Dancers, musicians, storytellers and occupational artists from all over the country are being recognized for their work in the folk and traditional arts and are winning awards for their achievements. “The individuals are not well-known outside their community,” said Marsha MacDowell, co-curator of the exhibit.

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Field hockey wins Big Ten opener against OSU

The MSU field hockey team stated earlier in the week that they wanted to put their preseason record behind them as they enter Big Ten play. Thanks to the continued strong play of junior forward Allie Ahern, the Spartans were able to do so Saturday.

Thousands gather for Izzone Campout

MSU basketball is back. With it comes high expectations, a beloved coach and the return of one of the best student sections in college basketball. It all got kick started Friday night with the annual Izzone Campout.

Women's soccer picks up first Big Ten win

It’s been nearly a year, but the MSU women’s soccer team was able to finally pick up a Big Ten win.

MSU volleyball upsets No. 1 Penn State on the road

They attacked, and they conquered. The MSU volleyball team (12-1 overall, 1-0 Big Ten), showed their resiliency in a thrilling five-game upset (25-23, 26-24, 19-25, 19-25, 15-9) over No.

ASMSU behind 'WTF MSU' campaign, will pay for clean up costs

ASMSU revealed today that they are the ones behind the anonymous “WTF MSU” campaign, which has been intriguing students across campus for the past week.

Wilder sexual assault case heads to circuit court

After appearing for a preliminary exam during which four alleged sexual assault victims testified, Oswald Scott Wilder Jr. will go to trial at Ingham County Circuit Court on Oct. 9, 54-B District Court Judge Andrea Larkin ruled Friday. Wilder, 26, is accused of initiating a string of sexual assaults that took place near campus earlier this year that occurred between March 30 and and May 16.

Wilder to face trial in circuit court

The man who police believe committed four sexual assaults in East Lansing earlier this year will face trial in Ingham County Circuit Court after Judge Andrea Larkin heard testimony from each of his alleged victims Friday.

Medical students to help coverage in rural north

MSU’s College of Human Medicine has launched the Rural Community Health Program, a new program to draw more aspiring doctors to rural communities. MSU is partnering with Charlevoix Area Hospital, McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey and the Alpena Regional Medical Center.

Like fathers, like son

It was Christmas Eve in 2005. Kent Love, the communications director for the MSU College of Law, had spent the evening unwrapping gifts with Diego Ramirez, his partner of five years. But unbeknownst to Ramirez, his last gift from Kent would hold a meaning he’d never forget.

New specialization gives students a chance to study LGBT issues

Students and faculty members will celebrate another milestone for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community — a new LGBTQ and sexual studies specialization implemented at the beginning of this semester.

Study abroad fair attracts thousands to Breslin Center

Breslin Center was packed Thursday, but not for an MSU basketball game. The MSU Study Abroad Fair took place at the center Thursday and featured 191 booths highlighting various trips and courses available through the nation’s number-one ranked study abroad program.

ASMSU to advocate against arson in community

ASMSU’s Policy Commitee passed a bill that would allow the undergraduate student government to advocate against arson in the East Lansing and MSU community. The bill said the East Lansing Police Department has been getting a high rate of reports on arson in the East Lansing area over the last two years.

Living City- Men at work

It’s a dirty job, but someone has to do it. For cousins Adam Land and Kameron Best, their so-called “dirty job” become a new family affair in a lifelong relationship. The cousins work in tunnels across campus and with other electrical systems that will power MSU’s National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory.

Transitional housing down from start of school year

“Space. Definitely the space,” three MSU freshman girls said in unison when asked what’s most challenging about transitional housing. Education freshman Kendall Clary, psychology freshman Shelby Krist and criminal justice freshman Elise Plancon live in one of the remaining 181 transitional housing rooms across campus, affecting 545 students.

Cook fine tuning skills in bye week

During MSU’s bye week, quarterbacks coach Brad Salem told his players to focus on improving one aspect of their game following the loss to Notre Dame. Sophomore quarterback Connor Cook chose two: footwork and accuracy.

Volleyball hits road for No. 1 Penn State, No. 13 Ohio State

With the overall strong preseason performance of the Big Ten conference, it’s been questioned just how good the No. 15 Spartans (11-1 overall) actually are. A clearer picture will come to focus this weekend as the Spartans travel to take on No. 1 Penn State Friday and No. 13 Ohio State Sunday.

Alashe outstanding stepping in for Cope

For a team to be elite, every player needs to be as great as the one in front of them. For the last three games, junior midfielder Fatai Alashe moved into the spot senior defender Kevin Cope left because of an injury.