MSU
Secretary of State offers mobile voter registration
MSU students can register to vote Friday when Secretary of State Ruth Johnson’s mobile office comes to campus.
Zachary Pena
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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.
FOOTBALL
Spartans anticipate night-game atmosphere
The spectacle of a highly hyped prime-time game returns to East Lansing this weekend, when the No. 10 MSU football team (2-0) takes on No.
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.
MICHIGAN
New analysis shows High tax rates lessen teen smoking
On April 1, 2009, President Barack Obama signed a bill that raised federal taxes from 39 cents to $1.01 — the hike snuffed out teen smoking by 10 percent, lowering the rate to 13 percent, according to a USA Today analysis released earlier this week.
MSU
RHA approves larger budget for fall semester
The fall budget was approved for a total of about $527,700 and the total summer expense report came to about $20,000.
MSU
After 45 years, ombudsperson office still protects students
The goal of the Office of the Ombudsperson is to help protect student rights at MSU, and about 70-80 percent of issues he handles are “academic problems,” such as a wrong grade on a test or other assignments.
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FOOTBALL
Memories of Little Giants play lingers
For Le’Veon Bell, it was the longest four seconds of his life. As the 2010 MSU football team lined up for a fake-field goal to beat Notre Dame in overtime, the play was designed for punter Aaron Bates to throw a pass to Bell, but the running back was taken to the ground and thought the game had been lost.
FOOTBALL
Defense headlines MSU’s overall attack against Irish
No. 10 MSU’s defense has yet to allow an offensive touchdown. The Spartans rank 12th in the nation in total points allowed, fifth in pass efficiency defense, 11th in rushing defense and eighth in overall defense.
SOCCER
Women's soccer defeats Western Michigan 1-0
?In the last game before the start of the Big Ten season, the MSU women’s soccer team defeated Western Michigan on a goal by senior forward Olivia Stander that moved her into a tie for 10th all time on the career scorers list.
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Campus Archaeology searches for artifacts
Meyers led a team of MSU Campus Archaeology graduate students around North Neighborhood for the last two weeks digging shovel test pits, or “big holes,” in hopes of uncovering history that literally went unwritten.
Omari Sankofa II
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BASKETBALL
Students aim for free Izzone tickets in contest
When electrical engineering freshman Seth Purucker woke up Wednesday morning, he never thought he would be attending all of the MSU men’s basketball games for free this season. But as Izzone tickets went on sale just after midnight on Wednesday, Purucker was one of 20 students who received free tickets from the Student Alumni Foundation, or SAF, and the athletics department after making a half-court shot at the rock on Farm Lane on Wednesday morning.
VOLLEYBALL
Spartans use road trips as solid learning experiences
The MSU volleyball team heads to Charleston, S.C., this weekend to play in their final invitational prior to the start of Big Ten play. The Spartans already played on the road once this season in Storrs, Conn., but they’re hoping to use this weekend as a test run for what they’ll experience in conference play, head coach Cathy George said.
MSU
Absence policy to come before Academic Governance
Vice President for Academic Affairs Emily Bank will be presenting on the policy at the next University Committee on Undergraduate Education meeting on Sept. 20. The policy also will be discussed at ASMSU committee meetings on Thursday and their general assembly meeting.
Caitlin Leppert
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FEATURES
Students stress importance of talking about grief, loss
It took three years for psychology sophomore Marissa Connell to talk. After her father took his own life, Connell bottled up her emotions so no one could see.
FEATURES
Student wins gaming scholarship
Since the age of 3, media arts and technology senior Antonio Revard has been drawn to video games. Years later, his passion is being funded by the $10,000 Twitch & Alienware Scholarship Program.
COMMENTARY
College education more than degree
Students come to MSU to earn a degree, make friends and create lifelong memories. But while doing so, many incur substantial amounts of debt that can take decades to pay off. Because of this, many students are re-evaluating whether or not college is a worthy investment.
COMMENTARY
Race shouldn’t be defining label
Throughout my entire life, I’ve been asked the question: “What are you?” Meaning, what is your ethnic background? I’ve always hated this question, but usually I just cringe and answer politely: “My father is black, and my mother is white.” But what am I? I don’t really know how to answer that. I like to think being American should be a good enough answer.