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Parade unites MSU, E.L. communities

Isabella Shaya
October 14, 2012

Even after more than 25 years away from the Spartan Marching Band, the “Michigan State Fight Song” comes back as easily as riding a bike for alumni Frank Sanborn and Ed Mau. On Friday, wearing their original Spartan Marching Band gear, the alumni were one of about 170 entries in the MSU Homecoming Parade. Past and present MSU students and their families flooded the streets, closing Grand River Avenue from Abbot Road to Collingwood Drive.

NEWS

Physical Plant reveals further details of Morrill Hall demolition

Derek Blalock
October 14, 2012

More details about the demolition of Morrill Hall surfaced last week during the MSU Physical Plant’s monthly Construction Junction meeting. University engineer Bob Nestle said the building — which was built in 1899 — has outgrown its usability and it is becoming more difficult for the hall to adapt to the growing technological needs. “(The) primary reason was the wood structural frame would not handle the kind of weight it needed to hold classrooms,” Nestle said. Dennis Hanson, a design representative for the project, said during the meeting that the demolition will start May 6 — the first day of summer break — and the area will be turned into a “green space” by the time students arrive next fall. The space will include sidewalks and benches, as well as a sign commemorating the building. Hanson said the occupants of Morrill Hall have been moving to different buildings on campus since it was decided by the MSU Board of Trustees in June 2010 that the building would be demolished.

FOOTBALL

Rain or shine, Greencoats keep football fans safe

Rebecca Ryan
October 14, 2012

As human biology senior Dylan McKay, soaking wet and cold, sat ringing out his socks after MSU’s loss against Iowa, he thought Saturday had to be the coldest game with the worst weather he’d ever experienced in his time visiting Spartan Stadium. But he wouldn’t trade it for anything.

MSU

MSU College of Music hosts concert to thank building donors

Greg Olsen
October 14, 2012

As music education senior Kim Wren stared out at an audience composed of many MSU Board of Trustees members Friday night, she reminded herself of something that helped calm her nerves: she was about to be one of the first students to perform in one of the premier performance halls in the state.

MICHIGAN

Retired admiral campaigns for Prop 3 on campus

Lilly Keyes
October 14, 2012

Retired U.S. Navy Admiral Dennis McGinn spoke to a small group of ROTC cadets in Demonstration Hall on Friday to support Proposal 3, a state constitutional amendment that would require utility companies to increase their energy sources to 25 percent renewable by 2025.

BASKETBALL

Midnight Madness builds buzz for basketball season

Zach Smith
October 14, 2012

As sparks flew, all the eyes in Breslin Center turned skyward Friday night at Midnight Madness as an Iron Man suit flew across the floor to help kick off the basketball season for both the men’s and women’s basketball teams.

FEATURES

Homecoming week spurs Spartan loyalty

Caitlin Leppert
October 14, 2012

The week of Homecoming is a time for Spartans of all ages to unite and share the bond that is MSU. During the week of Oct.8-13, the everyday stresses of students were interrupted by campus events to promote school spirit.

FOOTBALL

Stunned

Jesse O'Brien
October 13, 2012

Under cloudy skies and a steady rain, the MSU football team saw its control on the season ripped away after falling to the Iowa Hawkeyes, 19-16 in double overtime at Spartan Stadium Saturday afternoon.