FOOTBALL
MSU football inks 2013 recruiting class
MSU football signed its 2013 recruiting class Wednesday. See highlights of each of MSU’s incoming recruits here.
NEWS
Women in Waiting
Linnea Jimison can pinpoint the moment in high school when she stopped pursuing her interest in science. “I didn’t see many women, and didn’t get much encouragement (so I) kind of let it go,” said the arts and humanities senior, whose goal is to go into higher education.
MICHIGAN
Hookah lounge ban passed, Bistro gets liquor license
The East Lansing City Council voted to pass two new ordinances at Tuesday’s council meeting at City Hall, 410 Abbot Road. The council unanimously voted to ban new hookah lounges from establishing in the city.
MSU
Officials discuss name policy, gun procedures
At Tuesday afternoon’s Steering Committee meeting, administrators and student leaders discussed issues of campus safety, health and leadership. Many of the issues will be addressed again at the University Council meeting on Feb.
MICHIGAN
Bill might halt increase of blood alcohol content
An extra vodka shot might not be enough to put students behind bars for drunken driving if Michigan lawmakers fail to pass preventative legislation. While most students associate 0.08 grams as the minimum blood alcohol content, or BAC, level to be arrested for drunken driving, the level could increase to 0.10 grams Oct.
NEWS
Police: student at fault after hit by car
Police have ruled the 20-year-old female student was at fault after she was hit by a van Monday night while crossing the street when vehicles had a green light, East Lansing police Capt.
MSU
Competition chopped in Iron Chef event
Promoting diversity, one bite at a time. More than five teams competed for the title of Global Iron Chef Champion on Tuesday evening in McDonel Hall. Global Iron Chef was thrown as a collaborative effort by the Arab Cultural Society, the Asian Pacific American Student Organization, the International Student Association and the Jewish Student Union.
MSU
Alumni keep campus safe
Although many MSU students might be intimidated by the flashing blue and red lights on campus, MSU police officers said they should remember many officers were once in their shoes. MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor estimated nearly half of the about 70 officers in the MSU Department of Police and Public Safety were MSU graduates — something that could be an advantage to both officers and students.
MSU
RecycleMania taking place through March
While emptying trash cans at the Main Library yesterday, MSU’s Waste Reduction Coordinator Dave Smith was shocked by the number of recyclable items he found in the garbage. “I’ve been pulling trash cans today at the library, and it’s amazing how many recyclable items are in the trash,” Smith said. “We take so many things now that the vast majority of things on campus are recyclable.” Smith is trying to improve recycling as part of the 13th-annual RecycleMania, which kicked off last Sunday and will run until March 30. This will be the third year MSU participates in the event, which pits more than 500 colleges in a recycling race against each other.
MSU
Survey: Students care little about college rank when picking school
A recently released annual survey conducted by the University of California at Los Angeles found rankings are not as important as some universities might think. The data is based on responses from about 193,000 freshmen in about 240 four-year colleges and universities. Freshmen ranked importance of 23 reasons that might influence their college choice.
MICHIGAN
Contagious Norovirus reaches East Lansing
Norovirus, an illness affecting the stomach and intestines, has been confirmed in Ingham County, according to health department officials. Based on symptoms in tested patients, it is safe to assume the illness has reached East Lansing as well as all other parts of Ingham County, county health department Deputy Health Officer Nancy Hayward said.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Harris probable, Trice unlikely to play in Minnesota rematch because of injury
Tom Izzo has developed many friends in the coaching business. After 18 years with the MSU men’s basketball program, it’s bound to happen.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Column: U-M win gives MSU control of own destiny
The MSU women’s hoops team really needed Monday’s victory over Michigan. It needed it to maintain dominance over the Spartans’ arch rival.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Dawson looks to step up
When Branden Dawson thinks about his performance in MSU’s past game, Thursday against Illinois, one word sticks in his mind — “embarrassing.”
ICE HOCKEY
Injuries force young icers to step up
John Draeger said if possible, he would stay on the ice for every minute of every hockey game. Some days, his body probably feels like it does.
FEATURES
I See Stars headlines at The Loft
Brent McClure recalls the first time he heard I See Stars live.
FEATURES
'U.P.' brings new media and elements to long awaited play
The MSU Department of Theatre is putting on its semester production, “U.P.,” this week through Sunday.
COMMENTARY
Virtual internships lack key elements
Commuting for an internship might become a thing of the past — at least if current trends hold true.
COMMENTARY
Life of ‘business suits and fake smiles’ fruitless, empty
My dear colleagues, I meet you at the crossroads of pain and contempt to speak to the devil within you.
FEATURES
Daniel Tosh announces Wharton Center date
Comedian Daniel Tosh will present his “June Gloom Tour” at Wharton Center on Sunday, June 9th. He will be accompanied by special guest star Jerrod Carmichael, who is also a stand-up comedian.