NEWS
Longboard stolen from truck in Lot 75
An 18-year-old male student reported his longboard or skateboard stolen from the bed of a pickup truck. The board was stolen between 2 – 7 p.m.
FOOTBALL
Mumphery remains humble about touchdown
Trailing No. 12 Ohio State 10-6 in the third quarter, junior quarterback Andrew Maxwell addressed his teammates as they prepared to get the ball back. “I said, ‘Who’s going to be the first one to make a play?
NEWS
More graduates consider selves in lower-income class
According to a recent study by the Pew Research Center, more college graduates feel they are in the lower rungs of society than four years ago.
MICHIGAN
House candidates face off in debate for 69th district
The candidates for the 69th district state House seat sparred over education funding during a debate Monday night, agreeing that the cost of higher education has risen too high, but clashed on how to provide quality education at a lower cost. While Republican Susan McGillicuddy said universities are not doing enough to reduce unnecessary spending, Singh chided the legislature’s decision to cut funding to higher education in previous years. “I don’t want a Michigan that’s on the cheap; I want a Michigan that’s willing to invest in its people,” Singh said. The candidates faced off for a debate hosted by Meridian Township’s HOMTV, launching a month-long series featuring other Ingham County candidates. The candidates also touched on the Michigan business tax, several statewide ballot proposals and women’s health in Michigan. Singh, who fought a close primary battle, has a clearer shot to the House in November as the area historically has voted Democrat and Singh’s endorsement and fundraising count is significantly higher than McGillicuddy’s. The seat is being vacated by Rep.
MSU
Glow Green back for 2nd year
As the streets of East Lansing flood with Spartans this Homecoming, some parts of East Lansing might soon fill with a green glow.
MICHIGAN
Power outage affects residents
About 362 customers of the Lansing Board of Water and Light experienced a short power outage Monday, spokesman Stephen Serkaian said.
MSU
MSU acquires Grand Rapids Press building
The $12 million purchase of the Grand Rapids Press headquarters officially was completed last month.
MSU
Domestic violence remains unseen issue
Just because relationship violence isn’t apparent at the parties Megan Kelly often attends, the social work senior said it isn’t something that’s nonexistent on campus, but something prevalent in all communities — something she thinks MSU students should take better note of.
FOOTBALL
Jackson injury further depletes MSU’s offensive line
As he lay on the grass, screaming out in pain, it was clear Travis Jackson wouldn’t be able to walk off the field on his own. But it wasn’t until after the MSU football team’s (3-2 overall, 0-1 Big Ten) starting center was carted off the field that the extent of his injury was known.
SPORTS
Field hockey suffers loss to Pacific, looks to bounce back
One team’s triumph is another team’s devastation, and that was the case Monday as the MSU field hockey team fell to Pacific, 3-2.
BASKETBALL
Midnight Madness date set for Oct. 12 at Breslin Center
Midnight Madness, the kickoff to the 2012-13 basketball season will take place beginning at 9:30 p.m. Oct. 12 at Breslin Center.
FEATURES
Thrift stores offer clothing with stories
When Debra Kelly goes to work every morning, it isn’t about how many sales she makes or how much money she earns.
FEATURES
Student radio station up for award; going to NYC
When she found out Impact 88.9-FM was nominated for College Music Journal’s Station of the Year award, Impact student volunteer and journalism sophomore Lauren Godlesky was ecstatic.
COMMENTARY
Effort to curb lewd chants noble, futile
During the past few MSU home football games, there have been many vulgar chants that are taking away from the games and starting to gain attention around campus. And at last week’s ASMSU General Assembly meeting, the student section’s unsportsmanlike conduct was a topic discussed.
COMMENTARY
Loyalty must be Apple’s top priority
Apple’s done it again. Based on where you stand with Apple products, this statement could start up two completely different discussions.
NEWS
MSU professor reportedly suffered mental breakdown, stripped naked
Mechanical engineering freshman Kyle Hillman said he was in the class of mathematics professor John McCarthy, who students say had what appeared to be a mental breakdown earlier this afternoon.
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FOOTBALL
Close loss has encouraging aspects
While the majority of MSU’s fan base was throwing their hands up in futility after Saturday’s 17-16 loss to No. 12 Ohio State, Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer opened his postgame press conference with truer words than most of the Spartan faithful realize.
NEWS
New apartments in works for Gunson Street
Looking at the current Garten Haus development at the intersection of Gunson and Beech streets, East Lansing resident Sheila Miller sighed at the thought of changes made to the quaint, cottage-style homes that are there now.
NEWS
Student gov't budget up slightly in 2012-13
MSU’s undergraduate student government funds for this year include thousands in increases for its general fund and the amount allocated for student legal services, according to the most recent budget draft provided to The State News.