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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.

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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.

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.

MSU

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 ·
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.

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.