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MICHIGAN

Teaching interns face Chicago strike

Graduate student Laurel Denay went to Chicago expecting to be teaching high school students at King College Prep High School on the city’s south side. But a citywide teacher strike has interrupted her plans — instead of teaching lessons, she’s stuck at home making bulletin boards.

MSU

Construction team plans renovations for Akers Hall, filming tower

New construction plans could be coming to Akers Hall in the near future. Karen Zelt, communications manager for the Physical Plant, said during the Physical Plant’s monthly construction junction meeting Thursday morning, plant employees are working to submit an authorization plan to the MSU Board of Trustees during its October board meeting for an Akers Hall renovation.

COMMENTARY

Admission flaw overcrowds campus

There is no doubt MSU is crowded. Students who walk across campus every day know how busy the streets and sidewalks are. With an excess of students walking, biking and driving cars, there is barely any breathing room.

COMMENTARY

Religion about love, not politics

I believe in God. Contrary to many of my classmates, closest friends and even my older sister, I consider myself somewhat religious. I was raised by an Italian family whose beliefs and morals are rooted in Catholicism. I’ve received almost every religious sacrament at my church, and I’m proud of that.

Zachary Pena ·
NEWS

Vision for the Future

Current students who leave MSU bring with them classic images of campus — “The Spartan” statue, Beaumont Tower, Spartan Stadium, the Red Cedar River — but what monument will leave a lasting memory for future Spartans?

NEWS

No plans for empty Barnes & Noble space

Spanning half a block on Grand River Avenue, the former Barnes & Noble bookstore — one of the largest retail properties on the street — has been vacant for about 8 months without any serious contenders to fill the space.

NEWS

Marijuana law subject to change

The state medical marijuana law, which went into effect four years ago, could be at the center of legislative debates again this fall if some state lawmakers have their way.

MSU

At MSU, fewer hispanics than U.S. average

According to Pew Research Center, in the U.S., Hispanic Americans compose the largest minority group of students between 18 and 24 years old enrolled in four-year colleges in 2011, topping off the year with a record number of 2.1 million students enrolled.