FEATURES
Turkey Day crafts for cheap
With the beginning of November comes a shuffle in holiday spirit.
FEATURES
Parsons Dance Company comes to Wharton Center on Sunday
Before joining Parsons Dance Company in New York in 2008, Eric Bourne said he was struggling to find his true identity.
MICHIGAN
New parking structure mural looks to advance city’s arts reputation
For those frequenting the Division Street parking ramp, affectionately called the Hamster Cage by some East Lansing residents, the walk from the car to the street might be a more pleasant one after the dedication of a mural inside the structure Thursday.
MICHIGAN
Bill in response to E.L. murder case passes House committee
After Thursday’s House Judiciary Committee meeting, the bill Metro Detroit resident Shawn D’Annunzio is pushing for, Brandon D’Annunzio’s law, now is one step closer to being passed into jurisdiction. Brandon D’Annunzio’s law, or Senate Bill 726, originally was proposed in her son’s name to change the statute of limitations for crimes such as manslaughter, kidnapping or attempted murder from 10 to 20 years.
MSU
Spartans collect food donations to fight hunger
The MSU Division of Residence Education and Hospitality Services and Department of Intercollegiate Athletics are teaming up with the MSU Student Food Bank and the Greater Lansing Food Bank to attempt to “tackle hunger” for the sixth year in a row.
MSU
MSUFCU pays it forward, gives back to community
On Thursday, the lucky customers who went to the Student Book Store, 421 E. Grand River Ave., received a pleasant surprise upon checking out.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU renews rivalry with U-M in weekend series
Growing up in Michigan, the MSU-U-M rivalry simply is a part of life. It’s the line dividing households, cities and the entire Mitten state. It’s the source of those two color combinations that residents display with pride on their clothing, bumper stickers and flags. It’s the matchups that bring out the best and the worst in people, and most of all, it’s not just a game.
COMMENTARY
Recycling options sparse off campus
As students at MSU, we embrace a “go green” mantra from the second we arrive here. Although the phrase usually is used as a way to cheer on sports teams, it also recently has developed an environmentally conscious connotation, as
VOLLEYBALL
Spartans look to maintain momentum in critical stretch
Last weekend, the MSU volleyball team shocked the crowd at Jenison Field House when it toppled No. 4 Nebraska in a five-set thriller. This weekend, the Spartans (19-7 overall, 7-7 Big Ten) look to repeat that episode, as they have the chance to knock off No. 10 Minnesota (20-5, 11-3) to start their Big Ten doubleheader.
COMMENTARY
More debt, more problems
I am really, really terrible at saving money. I always have considered myself a giving person. I usually will take my friends out to dinner or get them lavish presents for their birthdays, even if the favor is not returned. I usually will contribute more to the tip pile than my friends when going out for dinner. And I always have had a good amount of money saved for recreational college use.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Appling carries torch at point guard position for MSU
Keith Appling is in rare company. Being a point guard in the MSU basketball program, the names of his predecessors read like a Mount Rushmore of achievement, forever carved into the MSU Athletics Hall of Fame.
NEWS
The Road Ahead
With a hard-fought election behind him, President Barack Obama now must face a second term of continued challenges, but MSU experts say his attention to higher education likely will fall short of his campaign promises and first-term efforts. Despite the importance of college affordability on the campaign trail, MSU experts said turning those promises into reality in President Obama’s second term is not high on his priority list — especially among more pressing concerns such as the economy, job growth and the budget deficit.
NEWS
Former MSU roommate of alleged I-96 shooter speaks out
When MSU alumnus Chris Burns saw his former roommate Raulie Casteel in news articles accused of being a mass shooter, he was shocked.
MSU
Union scheduled to open this weekend
The Union is expected to open this weekend, said Kat Cooper, communication manager for Auxiliary Resources.
NEWS
Hockey players take stand in Carmack case
Three MSU varsity hockey players testified in East Lansing’s 54-B District Court on Wednesday as witnesses in the assault case of MSU advertising junior Brandon Carmack, who allegedly tried to assault his girlfriend on the night of Aug. 27 and the early hours of Aug. 28 in the 600 block of Grand River Avenue.
MSU
Foster loses popular vote; Mosallam to take place
It took a little longer than most of the other races, but all of the votes finally were tallied in the MSU Board of Trustees race around 4 p.m. Wednesday, and as a result, MSU will see a change in leadership on the board.
MSU
Students make lifelong friends abroad
It’s the carefree American college lifestyle many international students said they enjoy and want to experience when studying at MSU.
MSU
MSU enrolls most in-state students of Big Ten schools
Compared to other Big Ten universities, MSU enrolls the largest number of in-state students, according to university reports.
MICHIGAN
Council discusses proposed bistro on Albert Avenue
At Wednesday’s city council meeting, council members discussed whether to allow a new restaurant with a liquor license occupy a space on Albert Ave.
MSU
Mansions on the Moon coming to Wharton Center
The Residence Halls Association, or RHA, is hoping to provide an out-of-this-world concert experience for students on Nov. 17.