MICHIGAN
Precautions in place in case of severe weather
April showers bring May flowers, but flowers are sparse on campus after Michigan had harsh storms during Severe Weather Awareness Week.
FEATURES
Face time: Scott Long
MTV’s upcoming show, “Girl Code,” is a comedy series based around established female stand-up comics, actresses and musicians.
FEATURES
Reality TV: This song needs to end, America
I am a sucker for reality television. I hardly ever miss episodes of my favorite reality shows or singing competitions, that is, until recently.
BASKETBALL
Still no word from Appling, Harris, Payne on NBA Draft
The thoughts of many surrounding the MSU basketball program at the moment have to do with the status of junior center Adreian Payneand freshman guard Gary Harris.
BASKETBALL
DUI, divorce and continuing his career: Face time with Charlie Bell
Charlie Bell is fighting for another chance. During his time at MSU, Bell appeared in three Final Fours and established himself as one of the greatest defensive players ever to play for Tom Izzo. Since his departure. Bell has played eight seasons in the NBA, as well as several more in international leagues.
BASEBALL
Spartans face off against No. 12 Indiana
The MSU baseball team not only will have to battle poor weather conditions this weekend, but it also will have to find a way to cool off a red-hot Indiana Hoosier team.
SOFTBALL
MSU to play in-state rival U-M in three-game series
MSU softball coach Jacquie Joseph wants to downplay the excitement of this weekend’s rivalry series with No. 12 Michigan as much as possible, but she knows that can’t happen.
SPORTS
Athletes in Action arrange to build shelter for trafficked women
There currently are as many as 27 million slaves in the world, more than any other time in recorded history, according to the International Labour Organization. Of this 27 million, about 17,500 people are trafficked into the U.S. each year.
COMMENTARY
A hipster, by any other name
If you’ve committed the mortal sin of filling your wardrobe with brands other than Ralph Lauren Polo or J. Crew, dared to have an iTunes library containing indie artists or have an unusual hobby or interest, you’ve put yourself under the scrutiny of society’s rigid judgment.
COMMENTARY
Loan profits should return to education
Let’s give another slow clap for Congress. Starting July 1, student loan interest rates are set to double, impacting the many college students struggling to pay for an education.
NEWS
MI Faces, MSU Roots
It’s apparent MSU’s deep roots have extended their reach. From the roaring Motor City to the backwoods of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, stretching along the west coast’s sandy dunes, all the way to the mighty Mackinac Bridge — MSU has an economic and educational impact that can be found in each of Michigan’s 13 regions.
MICHIGAN
Stricter abortion laws put in place
Michigan abortion clinics will need to adhere to a stricter set of rules, including screening women to ensure they aren’t being forced into abortions, to stay in business under a controversial state law that recently took effect. “House Bill No.
MSU
No dangerous flooding as of yet
Although flooding from the Red Cedar River is expected this week, MSU officials are not yet worried about the potential impact on university sports fields.
MSU
MSU ranked low in faculty salary
MSU ranked relatively low in terms of average faculty salary compared to other Big Ten universities, according to a survey by the 2013 American Association of University Professors Faculty Salary Survey.
MICHIGAN
Hopeful downtown developers answer to officials, residents
After the last meeting of the Park District Planning Area Review Team left members with more questions than answers, prospective developers of the Park District Area — a slot of vacant downtown properties including the site formerly planned for the City Center II project — were brought before the team to review their qualifications Wednesday at the meeting at City Hall.
MSU
Simon speaks at COGS meeting, hears students' admin, parking concerns
At the last Council of Graduate Students, or COGS, meeting of the semester, students had the chance to voice concerns to MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon.
MICHIGAN
AT&T to bring 4g lte to area
AT&T smartphone users in the Lansing area already enjoy fourth generation, or 4G, coverage, but according to the nation’s second-largest cellular service provider coverage will be upgraded by the end of this summer to Long Term Evolution, or LTE, infrastructure.
FOOTBALL
Players vie for top running back position
Spring football is past the halfway mark and in head coach Mark Dantonio’s eyes none of the MSU running backs have stood out enough to gain an advantage in the battle to replace departed workhorse Le’Veon Bell.
BASEBALL
Crosstown Showdown postponed until May 1, tickets to be honored
The seventh-annual Crosstown Showdown between the Lansing Lugnuts and MSU baseball team has been postponed until, May 1 as a seven-inning game.