SPORTS
Do-or-die for baseball Big Ten tournament berth
Coming into the Big Ten series finale, the MSU baseball team is trying to remain poised in the face of elimination.
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Officials respond to Morrill Hall fire, cause unknown
Morrill Hall caught fire around 7 p.m. on Wednesday. The hall was in the process of demolition.
MICHIGAN
Construction, liquor licenses discussed by E.L. City Council
East Lansing’s City Council met Tuesday to discuss issues around the community.
MICHIGAN
MSU teams up with Pure Michigan
In effort to help boost Michigan’s economy, MSU has decided to team up with Pure Michigan and embrace in-state products.
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MSU students part of developing video games
A love of playing video games is what drove Justin Girard to MSU. Luckily for Girard, that love turned into a passion for making video games.
ICE HOCKEY
Former MSU defenseman Krug to make NHL playoff debut
As a junior defenseman in 2012, Torey Krug lead the Spartans to their first NCAA Tournament berth since 2008.
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Summer offers different employment dynamic for students
Summer semester brings good weather and also great opportunities for students looking for jobs. Whether for the paychecks or to build résumés, students are always looking for job opportunities on and off campus and contrary to popular belief, summer is no different.
BASEBALL
MSU baseball sweeps doubleheader against Central Michigan
MSU won both games of the doubleheader against Central Michigan Tuesday at Theunissen Stadium in Mount Pleasant. The Spartans held on in the first of two against Central to win the postponed Clash at Comerica, 5-4. MSU hopes to maintain its momentum from the doubleheader sweep into the Big Ten finale against Penn State this weekend. Sophomore right fielder Jimmy Pickens had a big Tuesday, Pickens went 3-7 with 5 RBIs in the two wins against Central.
MICHIGAN
Professor charged with animal abuse resigned from MSU in April
Patricia Schenck, an assistant professor at the College of Veterinary Medicine, officially resigned from MSU effective April 12, said university spokesman Jason Cody.
MICHIGAN
New pizza restaurant set to open downtown by the end of summer
Peppino’s Pizzeria & Sports Grille is broadening its horizon to Spartan country this August. 215 Ann Street will be home to the East Lansing location of the Grand Rapids area sports lounge.
MICHIGAN
Michigan legislators looking to change high school curriculum requirements
High school students seeking trade-orientated training could opt out of certain foreign language and mathematics requirements if newly introduced legislation makes its way to Gov.
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Cafes, Sparty's and Food Truck remain open during summer
The first thing that comes to mind about changes in the summer is usually the sun, the rising temperatures and what to do to pass the time; however for MSU Culinary Services, changes come in the shape of closing down dining halls, altering the hours and even testing out new dishes.
MICHIGAN
Police still investigating death of MSU student from 40 years ago
Last Thursday marked the 40th year since MSU student Diane Elizabeth Osinski was found dead by a group of mushroom hunters. The case, which was determined to be a homicide, was never solved.
MICHIGAN
Foxes spotted recently throughout East Lansing
Foxes have been sighted by East Lansing residents according to the city government.
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Students take to first day of summer classes
The sun beamed upon freshly bloomed foliage as birds eagerly chirped their sweet melodies, welcoming students back to the world of essays, GPAs and procrastination.
FEATURES
MSU makes top 75 list for fashion design program
Apparel and textile design senior Elonda Willis said although MSU is not the top-ranked school for fashion design, it has a program students can really benefit from. “I’ve learned so much in the past three years that has prepared me for the real fashion industry,” Willis said.
SPORTS
Column: It's win or go home for MSU baseball
Following a dramatic come-from-behind victory over Illinois on Senior Day, MSU maintained control of the No. 6 spot in the Big Ten standings. However, MSU fell out of sixth place into seventh after winning only one out of three against Iowa this past weekend.
SPORTS
Renovations coming to Spartan Stadium in 2014
MSU currently has plans for a $20 million renovation to the north entrance of Spartan Stadium. The renovation not only will benefit the football program, but the other 25 MSU sports, fans, media, recruitment and officials, and is slated to be completed by summer 2014. The renovations will look to improve on operations that have been neglected since the 1960s, according to MSU athletics director Mark Hollis.
MICHIGAN
Construction season hits E.L.
Just in time for the kickoff of summer classes, the season’s slew of construction projects has begun in full force; and economics junior Garrett Simonis is dreading it.
MICHIGAN
Wanderer's Teahouse set to close this week
After nearly two and a half years, Wanderer’s Teahouse and Cafe is closing its doors in East Lansing. The decision comes after owner Michael Spano accepted a position as an acupuncturist at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, thus ending a partnership with the city of East Lansing noted for crepes, hummus sandwiches and various teas from across the globe. Spano said Friday will be Wanderer’s last day in business. “It’s kind of a dream come true,” Spano said.