NEWS
Wallet items stolen from Main Library
MSU police are investigating a theft from the Main Library on Sunday, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.
MICHIGAN
Greater Lansing area fire departments sign agreement to explore sharing services
Fire departments of the greater Lansing area, including the East Lansing Fire Department, signed a agreement Monday to begin working toward a merger between the departments.
MSU
Hidden wooded havens unique to MSU campus
For journalism sophomore Matt Ward, a big reason he chose to attend MSU was for all of the natural landscapes and scenery it offers.
MICHIGAN
Biggby Coffee co-founder, MSU business graduate retires
Even as a supervisor at a Flap Jack Restaurant, Bob Fish saw Mary Roszel’s “extraordinary energy” and attention to detail right after he hired her.
MSU
Study shows relationship between sleep and GPA
As class gets into full swing, communication senior Melissa Lorras finally is experiencing the pain she’s been putting off for the past three years: 8 a.m. classes.
MSU
Face time: David Mulford
To former United States Ambassador to India David Mulford, students in the U.S. should have a broad and thorough view of what goes on around the world. And on Thursday evening, he will get the opportunity to do just this when speaking to MSU students and community members about what’s going on outside of the U.S., primarily focusing on U.S.-India relations. At 7 p.m.
MSU
Rush week: opportunities abound
After a visit to MSU a few years ago, Matt Papa knew he wanted to be a part of the fraternity his brother was president of — Pi Kappa Phi — when he transferred from a community college this year.
MSU
Representatives of campus groups discuss their goals
The Residence Halls Association, or RHA, the Council of Graduate Students, or COGS, and MSU’s undergraduate student governments provide services, funding and a voice for MSU students. With their contributions to policymaking at MSU, The State News decided to catch up with a few members of these governing bodies to find out who these student representatives really are.
FEATURES
Students anticipate iPhone 5
When it comes to an opportunity to pre-order the newest Apple product, students are up and moving by 7 a.m. in order to secure their upgraded product.
COMMENTARY
MSU should consider smoke-free campus
As of May 1, 2010, Michigan citizens who went out to restaurants no longer were asked whether they preferred to sit in a smoking or nonsmoking section, after the passage of the Michigan Smoke-Free Air Law. Although indoor spaces, such as most workplaces and restaurants, now are smoke-free, in most areas of MSU’s campus, the fresh air still is open for smokers’ use.
Josh Mansour
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FOOTBALL
Spartans moving forward after loss to Notre Dame
The No. 21 MSU football team (2-1) is headed back to the classroom this week, hoping to study up and learn where the mistakes were made in Saturday’s 20-3 loss to No. 11 Notre Dame.
SPORTS
No. 15 MSU aspires to maintain hot start
With the start of their Big Ten season looming, the MSU field hockey team wants to prove to everyone that last year’s 7-13 last-place finish in the Big Ten was a fluke and that they’re ready to contend for a conference title.
SOCCER
Transfer player Luke Norman finds place at MSU
To an outsider, it might seem Norman was living the college soccer dream. But for the senior midfielder, something just wasn’t right, and when the opportunity to return to his home state and play as a Spartan arose, he had to jump at it.
Zach Smith
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SOCCER
Team tries to capitalize on the art of corner kick attempts
The corner kick is one of the most mystifying things in soccer. Each time the ball is kicked, it’s a crapshoot concerning what will happen next. It could be safely cleared out of play or pinball off of three players and go into the net.
FEATURES
MSU advertising professor enters ArtPrize competition
Hanging in between 60 Monroe Center St. to 77 Monroe Center St., in Grand Rapids, Henry Brimmer’s creation, “Gravity Matters Little,” begs for the attention of passers-by.
FEATURES
Middleton's topless photos stir controversy
In a not-so-secluded part of the south of France, Kate Middleton and Prince William went on a minivacation.
COMMENTARY
‘Live On’ paints flawed picture
After reading an editorial regarding freshmen being relegated into transitional housing, I thought I’d give my opinion on dorm life and the treatment of students. As a freshman, it did not take me long before I realized I was not a fan of the dorms.
NEWS
Female sexually assaulted in Case Hall
MSU police are investigating a sexual assault against a female student that occurred between 6 p.m. Saturday and 3 a.m.
NEWS
Casting a Voice
Pedro Rojas is ready to vote. After recently moving to Lansing, the psychology sophomore wanted to register to vote as soon as he could, but once the stress of a new school year struck, he couldn’t find the time.
NEWS
Assault on sophomore not hate crime
Ingham County Prosecutor Stuart Dunnings III told The State News on Monday the assault on journalism sophomore Zachary Tennen in late August was not a hate crime, closing some dispute about whether or not Tennen was assaulted for being Jewish.