MICHIGAN
Pancakes raise money for park
When MSU women’s basketball coach Suzy Merchant was flipping pancakes Sunday morning, she knew she was doing it for the right reasons.
COMMENTARY
“Simon Care” harms students
Despite displeasure from the state Legislature, fellow students and parents, MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon seems bent on keeping the new health care mandate in place.
COMMENTARY
Tuition raises rest on many shoulders
Tuition increases are a hassle both students and administrators detest. But as the MSU Board of Trustees has its upcoming decision on whether or not a tuition increase is necessary — and how much it will increase — the board must take all necessary steps to keep tuition low despite a lack of appropriate state funding, placing less of a financial burden on MSU students.
MSU
FRIB bill to Senate
The Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, or FRIB, is one step closer to receiving $40 million in funding after several instabilities over government funding in the past few months. The Energy and Water Appropriations bill, which was approved by the U.S.
MSU
MSU hires new officer
Becoming a police officer for MSU was Sam Miller’s dream job. “It was the number one goal for a place to work,” he said. Miller’s dream became a reality on Monday morning as the recent graduate was sworn into the MSU police force by Chief Jim Dunlap.
MSU
Study shows anxiety more common in women
Do you worry about a lot of things? Do you find yourself worrying all the time? Have you tried to control your worrying and had difficulty doing this?
SPORTS
Golfers honored by coaches
Two MSU women’s golfers were honored by the National Golf Coaches Association, or NGCA, this week for their performances in the 2012 season that helped the Spartans win their second consecutive Big Ten championship and earn a berth in the NCAA Championship. Junior Caroline Powers was chosen as an honorable mention All-American for the second time in two years.
SPORTS
Spartans at NCAA Track & Field Championship
MSU had a strong showing on the first day of the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championship Wednesday. Redshirt freshman Leah O’Connor advanced to the women’s 3000-meter steeplechase finals by placing ninth overall in the event.
MICHIGAN
Polls show neither candidate favored
The presidential general election continues to be close call for Michigan voters as Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney has made up ground on President Barack Obama in recent polls.
MICHIGAN
Moe’s Southwest Grill receives steady traffic
When patrons at the recently opened Moe’s Southwest Grill, 551 E. Grand River Ave., first walk through the door, they are greeted by an enthusiastic “Welcome to Moe’s!” from the restaurant’s employees.
MSU
Medical student program provides treatment in Peru
For many people, the idea of working with low-income Peruvians might seem exhausting, but for fourth year medical student Joe Gorz, it’s what he was meant to do. “We just try to do a job,” he said.
NEWS
Breach in LinkedIn security reported
According to Sophos security forms, more than 6.5 million LinkedIn passwords could have been leaked, msnbc.com reported Wednesday. Despite the company’s statement on Twitter Wednesday morning that they are unable to confirm whether or not millions of passwords were exposed, Sophos, a developer of anti-virus software, found files posted on a Russian hacker site containing LinkedIn passwords. Sophos recommends users change their passwords as soon as possible using the following instructions: *1.
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MSU
Summer circle theatre kicks off June with first showing
For six summers, Kristie Phelps has made an annual trip to the Red Cedar River with her two friends to grab a few minutes of relaxation away from her kids and responsibilities and enjoy an evening of theater and nature.
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MSU
Wonderful world
Tears welled in the eyes of Regina Walker as she watched her son Tanner Maxwell up on stage singing “You’ve got a friend in me” for the final time at the MSU Community Music School’s music therapy recital Tuesday evening.
NEWS
Tuition tussle
Trustee Faylene Owen can think of only one word to describe Michigan’s recent efforts to fund public education: paltry.
MSU
Students prepare for careers with work in botanical garden
Ian Wenk decided to work at the Beal Botanical Garden as a summer job, not knowing it would lead him one step closer to figuring out his major.
NEWS
Body found at local elementary school
The body of a 25-year-old deceased man was found at approximately 10 a.m. Wednesday in the tall weeds surrounding Glencairn Elementary School, 939 Harrison Road, East Lansing Police Department officials confirmed. According to a release, the ELPD received a call from a resident of an East Lansing neighborhood about a missing suicidal man and a missing handgun at 9:24 a.m.
MICHIGAN
Free local concert series set to start this Friday
Every Friday night at 7 p.m. from now until Labor Day, there will be a free concert at the Lake Lansing Band Shell.
FEATURES
Singer-songwriter returns to E.L.
When Emily Leong takes the stage Thursday night to perform in front of her fans, she will do so with more excitement than she has at past shows.
BASEBALL
Four Spartans selected in 2012 MLB First-Year Player Draft
Less than a week after MSU’s baseball season concluded in the NCAA Tournament, four Spartans earned the opportunity to play at the highest level by being selected in this week’s 2012 Major League Baseball, or MLB, First-Year Player Draft.