Protests in Turkey affect students studying abroad
When construction management senior Jason Korth looks outside his window, he sees crowds of protesters.
Grand River Avenue roadwork affects traffic flow, commutes
Don’t expect East Lansing construction to let up in June. Yesterday, the Michigan Department of Transportation, or MDOT, began paving on Grand River Avenue between Michigan Avenue and Bogue Street.
Gay marriage perceptions changing for Michiganians
For hundreds of homosexual MSU students and several other Michiganians, enough is enough: repeal the ban on same-sex marriage already. Fifty-seven percent of Michigan residents support gay marriage, according to a recent Glengariff Group Inc. poll of 600 registered voters.
Chili vendors compete in 18th chili cook-off in Lansing
The Lansing Board of Water and Light entertained and filled the bellies of thousands at its 18th annual chili cook-off Friday, bringing back several traditions and creating new ones.
People explore Lansing for “Be a Tourist in Your Own Town”
Crowds of people gathered on the streets of Lansing and East Lansing as residents discovered local shops, artists and things to do in the Lansing area during the annual Be a Tourist in Your Own Town event Saturday. With more than 70 attractions, people could purchase a Greater Lansing passport for a dollar and spend the day exploring the community.
MSU Bakers open farm stand on campus
The MSU Bakers are working hard to establish a more visible presence on campus, leading to the opening of a farm stand where they sell their fresh baked goods.
Sparrow sponsors mile race for kids
Thousands of children around the Lansing area got moving and stayed active during the 2013 Sparrow Michigan Mile this past Saturday at Cooley Law School Stadium.
RCAH student given award for work in community
The moment she walked out the door of REACH Studio Art Center for the first time, Residential College in the Arts and Humanities senior Emily Nott knew she had to be a part of it, which has now led her to recognition in the community.
Mackerel Sky Gallery hosts welded steel sculpture exhibit
Gears, springs, shocks and bolts are not traditional things that come to mind when thinking of art. However, for Lansing artist Troy Sika, tools and automotive parts are his creative inspiration.
Band performs in honor of Civil War anniversary
On Saturday afternoon, the 5th Michigan Regiment Band brought the sounds of the 19th century to the front lawn of the Capitol building.
College experience can't be replicated
A survey released by the Center on Children and Families at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C. suggests not every person should attend college. The survey said with increasing student debt, the amount of pay coming into the job market and defaults on student loans, it might be better for some people to forgo attending college and delay entering the workforce.
College experience bigger than education
When people used to tell me that college would be “the best times of my life,” I would halfheartedly agree and then continue on with my day. For the past three years of college, I have worked day and night, weekday and weekend, to ensure that my final grades were to my liking. I have passed up party invitations, free tickets to sporting events, concerts and opportunities to travel out of town.
Education budget passed, Snyder's signature awaits
Universities are in for a 2 percent increase in state funding after the Legislature OK’d this year’s amount of state-aid for public educational institutions.
Track and field prepares for NCAA Outdoor Championships
With the MSU track and field team advancing 12 Spartans to the NCAA Championships, head coach Walt Drenth said the team’s biggest challenge has been exceptional competition.
Former MSU football player giving back to Oklahoma tornado victims
In response to the aftermath of the Oklahoma tornadoes, the New World Flood Organization, which promotes community service and giving among students, will be gathering supplies and delivering them next week to those affected.
MSU Police explain mistake behind false shooting notification
Tuesday evening, an unidentifiable amount of students who subscribe to the MSU Police Department’s text alerts received a text message warning students of a shooting on campus and to take shelter. The alerts turned out to be an accident by the shift supervisor on duty while he was trying to send out a severe weather warning.
Researching the Red Planet
For most, the concept of other planets does not reach beyond an elementary school classroom or daydreams of strangers in spacesuits, floating around in a sea of darkness. But for two teams of MSU researchers, putting astronauts on Mars has become the latest problem to solve.
CATA reduces campus summer bus schedule
If a student is living in East Lansing throughout the summer and don’t have their own mode of transportation, chances are they have to deal with the lowered frequency of the Capital Area Transportation Authority, or CATA, buses to get around.
Polls show Schauer, Gov. Snyder in for close race
There’s no shortage of speculation when it comes to the new Mark Schauer vs. Gov. Rick Snyder matchup in the upcoming 2014 governor race.