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FOOTBALL

Thomas succeeding in position transition

Lawrence Thomas is used to change. A redshirt freshman, Thomas came to MSU as one of the nation’s top linebacker prospects. But in spring camp, Thomas was asked to move to defensive end, being thrust into a new position before he’d even stepped on the field.

MSU

Campus Cooks provides convenient food

At Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity, social relations and policy junior Eric Singer and his brothers have no need for frozen food nuked in the microwave or making a trip onto campus for food. Instead, meals are homemade fresh each day by Campus Cooks.

Zachary Peña ·
MSU

MSU student veterans, families embraced in welcome reception

Student veterans and other service members had the opporunity to gather and learn more about on-campus resources at a welcoming reception hosted by the MSU Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities, or RCPD, in collaboration with the MSU Spartan Armed Forces Council.

FEATURES

Helpful tips for frequent, new bargoers

With the excitement of the new school year still in the air, it’s not surprising to see the streets of East Lansing flooded with students on every night of the week that ends in “y.” Drinks are plentiful, great friends are present and good times are to be had.

FEATURES

SN Street Style

With temperatures cooling down on MSU’s campus, individual expression through personal style has become apparent through the added layers.

COMMENTARY

Romney comment off-putting, honest

Soon after Republican nominee Mitt Romney made his infamous “47 percent” comment, my younger brother reached out to me asking for help regarding an extra-credit assignment for his high school government class. Although I risk the accusation that I am doing my brother’s homework (and that this article is late to the party), here’s my take on Romney’s “47 percent.

NEWS

Developing Downtown

From the thousands of initials carved into the wooden booths of Crunchy’s during the past three decades to the posters signed by noted Spartan athletes from the past, it’s obvious the little green burger shack at 254 W. Grand River Ave. has found its niche in East Lansing.

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.