Carlos Mencia will perform in Lansing

Connxtions Comedy Club, 2900 N. East St., in Lansing, will host comedian Carlos Mencia when he comes to town on Sept. 21 and 22.

Los Angeles artist creates community project for new museum

Los Angeles native artist Fritz Haeg was joined by local novice crocheters 4 p.m. Monday at 333 E. Grand River Ave., previously the location of Barnes and Noble, to create Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum’s first exhibit: Domestic Integrities.

Change to marijuana law unnecessary

Since its passage, many Michiganians with medical ailments have taken advantage of the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act.

Rabble-rousers ‘kill the mood’

If you ever have had a class in Wells Hall, chances are you’ve seen them. And if you were fortunate enough not to have seen them, then you had to have at least suffered the misfortune of hearing them.

Student featured on MasterChef

Rather than steering clear of the kitchen, supply chain management sophomore Brian Kho basks in its heat.

Report: Prosecutor said attack on Jewish MSU student not a hate crime

Ingham County Prosecutor Stuart Dunnings III said the assault on journalism sophomore Zachary Tennen is not a hate crime, according to media reports.

Players suspended for 9 games in 2012-13

MSU women’s basketball head coach Suzy Merchant announced Friday that sophomore guard Kiana Johnson and redshirt freshman forward Akyah Taylor have been suspended for the first nine games of the upcoming season, after NCAA guidelines “related to the receipt of extra benefits” were violated, according to a release by the MSU athletics department. “Both Kiana and Akyah are good student-athletes that made a bad decision this summer,” Merchant said in a statement.

Goodyear Blimp soars skyward

Humbling Defeat

Head coach Mark Dantonio said it was a “tough day at the office.” Junior linebacker Max Bullough called it an “eye-opener.” Offensive coordinator Dan Roushar said it was “frustrating.”

Team delivers unacceptable performance

It was the interceptions Max Bullough and Chris Norman just couldn’t quite grab. It was the touchdown that bounced off Bennie Fowler’s hands. It was the near-blocked punt that became a roughing the kicker penalty. On a night when Notre Dame appeared to make every big play, the Spartans couldn’t manage to just get out of their own way. By the end of the night, No.

New mobile food truck debuts at Saturday's game

At 4:45 p.m. Saturday, sociology senior Jessica Targosz still had hours of waiting ahead of her as she stood in front of the Spartan Stadium student section hoping to see a win over Notre Dame.

Face Time with Herman Cain

Former presidential candidate Herman Cain is embarking on a nationwide Truth Tour this fall to discuss the economy and he’ll stop at Kellogg Center at 5:30 p.m.

Big Ten Network show visits East Lansing

If you only had 48 hours to spend on MSU’s campus, what would you do?

MSU Hillel celebrates Rosh Hashana

A “home away from home” is how journalism junior Justin Polk describes celebrating Rosh Hashana, one of the holiest celebrations in the Jewish faith, at MSU Hillel.

Residents moved to permanent housing

For predental freshman Alex Durkin, living with a resident assistant wasn’t the way he envisioned his start to college, but it was the reality.

Simon hosts international students

Since coming to MSU, Dominic Nangea and Kuya Julius always wanted to personally meet MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon — a wish that came true this Sunday.

MSU academics rank no. 72 nationally

For advertising junior Ryan Basso, naming the top university in the nation is easy — MSU.

Student Baja racing team rookies head to racetrack

Doused with mud, mechanical engineering senior Brian Cheadle rounded a corner at top speed, and off snapped part of his vehicle’s wheel.

E.L. City Council applicants go through interview process

Saturday morning, the four current East Lansing City Council members met at the Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road, to interview the 14 residents who applied to fill the vacant city council spot left by Don Power on Aug.

Volunteers clean up party litter

The morning after most home football games, East Lansing is comparable to a party war zone -— streets filled with broken glass, lawns littered with red solo cups and trash scattered throughout the city.