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COMMENTARY

Firework ordinance must gain attention

The sale and use of aerial fireworks recently has been legalized in the state of Michigan, leaving some cities celebrating, and others worried about the safety of their residents. But in East Lansing, a recent city ordinance now is defining when and where residents can use fireworks, if at all.

COMMENTARY

Passivism not worthy of reward

On a recent early Saturday afternoon, my friends and I were leaving our apartment complex to fulfill our appetites with some traditional Hispanic cuisine when suddenly, a man on a bicycle halted in front of us.

NEWS

Golden years

About once a year, Clinton Township, Mich., resident Mary Gay Jolly receives a packet of letters. Without even looking at the address, she knows exactly who it’s from.

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NEWS

Oakland University holds Ryan rally

Vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan looked to take advantage of his appeal to young conservatives Monday night at Oakland University, hoping to fire up support before his debate against Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden this Thursday.

FOOTBALL

Maxwell's accuracy shows improvement

Back in August when the Spartans were midway through fall camp, offensive coordinator Dan Roushar began to see growth in his starting quarterback. Following the team’s first scrimmage — in which junior quarterback Andrew Maxwell was 16-of-29 for 162 yards — Roushar met with the media and divulged Maxwell had not thrown an interception in about five or six practices.

NEWS

MSU receives research grants for lakes

As part of the EPA’s Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, MSU received about $1 million in grants to conduct research to prevent invasive species from infiltrating the Great Lakes Basin, according to a university press release.

MSU

MSU Canadian Studies Center hosts Thanksgiving dinner for students

The scent of roasted turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie overcame the third-floor corridor of the International Center on Monday evening for a Canadian Thanksgiving celebration.

MSU

Deputy Secretary of agriculture speaks on campus about USDA

On Monday, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Dr. Kathleen Merrigan spoke to students, faculty and community members about the importance of agriculture and the opportunities in the agriculture industry. On Monday, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Dr. Kathleen Merrigan spoke to students, faculty and community members about the importance of agriculture and the opportunities in the agriculture industry.

BASKETBALL

Women’s basketball preps for season with media day

For head coach Suzy Merchant and the MSU women’s basketball team, the bar for this season is very high as they are expecting to win the Big Ten and compete for a national title.

COMMENTARY

Growing up in rival territory

The city of Ann Arbor is simply hated by most Spartans because of the passionate rivalry between MSU and the University of Michigan. However, Ann Arbor also is known as home for this Spartan, which has created a unique transition into college for me.

NEWS

Honoring Heritage

As one of 131 American Indian students enrolled at MSU, French senior Sean Patrick works four jobs, pays his own bills and faces the looming payback of student loans after graduation. “I am completely on my own,” said Patrick, who is not officially recognized by an American Indian tribe, but is co-chair of the North American Indigenous Student Organization, or NAISO.

NEWS

Dept. head: Professor continues to improve

A week after mathematics professor John McCarthy had an apparent meltdown in front of his students, mathematics department chair and professor Yang Wang said the professor’s condition is improving after an outpouring of support from colleagues and students.