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MSU fraternities, sororities kick off Rush week with barbecue

April Jones
September 12, 2013

Rain or shine, the Spartan fraternities and sororities held their ground. Despite Mother Nature’s temporary rain storm, the Go Greek! BBQ brought in hundreds of students who were interested in entering MSU’s greek system. To keep things a welcoming and neutral environment, students who already are members of the greek system wore a uniform green MSU greek shirt so new and interested students could get a feel of the entire organization, not keying in on specific sororities and fraternities.

VOLLEYBALL

Only the elite: Jenna Wrobel

Omari Sankofa II
September 12, 2013

As a freshman, MSU volleyball great Jenna Wrobel was immediately plugged into a starting lineup burgeoning with potential. The head coach at the time, Chuck Erbe, was in the midst of compiling a team stocked with significant talent. Current head coach Cathy George described Wrobel as the missing link to that team.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Only the elite: Morris Peterson

Stephen Brooks
September 12, 2013

Two down. Two to go? ?Former basketball star Morris Peterson became the second member of the lauded “Flintstones” clique to become inducted to the MSU Athletics Hall of Fame on Thursday, joining childhood friend and teammate Mateen Cleaves (inducted in 2011).

ICE HOCKEY

Only the elite: Kip Miller

Zach Smith
September 12, 2013

Kip Miller can remember just about every time he’s put on a jersey at Munn Ice Arena. The third generation MSU hockey player, who played from 1986-1990, will join four other former Spartan greats, including his cousin Ryan Miller, as the 2013 inductees for the Spartan Hall of Fame.

MICHIGAN

Program replaces night receptionists with ID swipe

Simon Schuster
September 12, 2013

A pilot program conducted by university officials has students living in Brody and North neighborhoods entering their residence halls after midnight without night receptionists checking them in. The program, created by the Department of Residence Education and Housing Services, or REHS, is a part of a continuing effort by the department to efficiently allocate resources for students, REHS safety and security service coordinator Natisha Foster said.

FOOTBALL

Only the elite: Henry Bullough

Stephen Brooks
September 12, 2013

As the forefather of MSU’s most well-known football lineage, Henry Bullough rarely mentioned the gridiron as he answered questions Thursday before being formally inducted to MSU’s Athletics Hall of Fame. Today’s generation of Spartans associate the Bullough name more closely with Max, senior and a three-year starter at middle linebacker, or Riley, a redshirt freshman running back.

WOMEN'S SOCCER

Unbeaten start to be tested in MAC-filled weekend

Derek Blalock
September 12, 2013

Entering the final weekend before Big Ten play, the women’s soccer team will look to maintain their unbeaten record against a pair of Mid-American Conference teams. The Spartans (4-0-2 overall) will take on Bowling Green (0-3-0) Friday night at home, but after tying Oakland, 1-1, on Sept. 5, head coach Tom Saxton said it doesn’t matter Bowling Green has yet to win a game.

VOLLEYBALL

Volleyball team heading to Indy for Butler Invitational

Omari Sankofa II
September 12, 2013

A week after a 2-0 weekend homestand, the volleyball team (5-1 overall) will hit the road to Indianapolis as they take on IPWF, Illinois State and Butler at the Butler Invitational. Illinois State in particular will be an interesting matchup. Besides MSU having a 5-8 series record against the Red Birds, head coach Cathy George is a 1985 Illinois State graduate.

FEATURES

Faces of East Lansing

Anya Rath
September 12, 2013

Kristin Shelley’s heart has always been with the community. Shelley, the director of the East Lansing Public Library, or ELPL, is on the board that decides the featured book for the One Book, One Community program, which is designed to create positive conversation between students and permanent East Lansing residents. “We look for a good piece of literature that has a lot of meat,” said Shelley, a professional librarian of 24 years.

FEATURES

Weekend events

Olivia Dimmer
September 12, 2013

Whether you’re looking for a concert, seminar or something new and exciting, here is a list of upcoming events that will fill your weekend schedule:? Friday, Sept.

COMMENTARY

Proposal to limit bars wrong approach

Editorial Board
September 12, 2013

A city proposal that would set a patron cap on downtown establishments serving alcohol past midnight and prevent any new businesses of a similar type from opening was unanimously deferred from consideration Wednesday night. The East Lansing Planning Commission, which deferred the vote until an unspecified date, cited concerns about the enormity of change the proposal would usher. Current establishments closing and stifling new businesses from opening were among those concerns voiced, and for good reason.

NEWS

Learning Inside and Outside Class

April Jones
September 11, 2013

It has been three weeks since the start of semester, and it’s about the time students are finally getting settled into new courses and getting to know their professors.

MICHIGAN

On-campus meters now accepting credit cards

Katie Abdilla
September 11, 2013

Parking lots across campus are getting a facelift as MSU police replace existing meters with credit-card compatible and environmentally conscious models. Throughout the fall, MSU police gradually will install the new solar-powered parking meters, which cost between $400 and $500 apiece, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.

MICHIGAN

Bill might force businesses to tax online sales

A bill that could pressure companies to tack on sales taxes for online purchases bought from Michigan passed through committee Wednesday morning and is headed for the House floor. The bill would force online businesses to collect Michigan taxes during the purchase, handing them over to the state afterward. Yet there’s no way of insuring that out-of-state businesses comply, even if it passes.

MSU

ROTC boot camp provides glimpse into training

Geoff Preston
September 11, 2013

It might not be basic training, but Wednesday at Demonstration Hall, students and residents of East Lansing got a glimpse into the life of an ROTC cadet. As part of the One Book, One Community program, students and residents participated in Boot Camp 101. The One Book, One Community novel this year was “The Yellow Birds” by Iraq veteran Kevin Powers, which highlights the lives of two soldiers in Iraq. As part of Boot Camp 101, students and residents could observe the sleeping quarters of a solider at war, try a push-up and sit-up competition, go on a rope course or see a live action drill.

MICHIGAN

First responders, 9/11 victims honored

Meg Dedyne
September 11, 2013

State politicians and visitors to Lansing joined thousands across the country in remembering those who died on Sept. 11, 2001 in a memorial service held Wednesday at the Capitol. The House Chambers were filled with patrons of all ages, politicians, first responders and members of the military honored for their service to the country.

MSU

COGS, MSU working to transfer funds into on-campus accounts

Nolly Dakroury
September 11, 2013

In what appears to be an on-going effort to bring all student governments under its umbrella, MSU has requested of the Council for Graduate Students, or COGS, to go through a reorganization process to align with the university’s policies, including moving funds to an on-campus account.