MSU
Students celebrate at Sparticipation
The name says it all: Sparticipation, where students begin to participate in various MSU organizations and groups.
MSU
New students learn of CATA bus service
School is in session, and MSU students quickly are getting acclimated and reacclimated to on-campus resources, including the Capital Area Transportation Authority, or the CATA bus system.
FEATURES
‘90s bands release new albums this fall
For those who compulsively update their iTunes every few weeks, it’s a relief when their favorite bands release new music often. But when it comes to an album that you’ve waited years for, it makes the listening experience that much sweeter.
FOOTBALL
Dantonio, Spartan players ready for Boise matchup
It’s been eight months and 27 days since Will Gholston stepped on a football field and hit a quarterback, and for the junior defensive end, there’s a hunger that needs to be satisfied.
SOCCER
Soccer team works to regain momentum after losses
The team looked to be off to a good start as the preseason drew to a close, defeating Duke 1-0 and tying Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne, 1-1. But those two MSU preseason goals are the last they’ve managed.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball team improves weaknesses, finds strengths
With the completion of the annual Spartan Showcase tournament this past weekend at Jenison Field House, volleyball season officially is under way. The Spartans dominated, much as they have in the past, earning their ninth-straight Spartan Showcase title by defeating McNeese State, Youngstown State and Eastern Kentucky in the title match.
FEATURES
Local student ‘coupons’ to save for college
Before a trip to Meijer, most would just grab their credit card and go. But Emily Furney, a photography junior at Lansing Community College, spends hours looking up deals online, clipping coupons out of newspapers and making spreadsheets before each trip.
FOOTBALL
Spartans to stay focused with Boise game approaching
The No. 13 Spartans are three days from opening their season against No. 24 Boise State under the lights at Spartan Stadium, and for Dantonio, the excitement only is mounting.
FOOTBALL
Petersen: MSU is ‘one of the hardest openers we’ve had’
Head coach Chris Petersen said the nationally televised matchup against the No. 13-ranked MSU football team (8:00 p.m., ESPN) will be one of the biggest challenges his team has faced in his six years as the Broncos’ head coach.
COMMENTARY
ASMSU, COGS welcome university
Dear incoming and returning students, On behalf of ASMSU and COGS, we want to welcome you to Michigan State University for the 2012-13 academic year.
COMMENTARY
Ryan ignores women’s rights
Since Mitt Romney named Paul Ryan as his vice presidential candidate and running mate, I’ve heard a lot of negative accusations thrown around about Ryan. One of which is that “Paul Ryan hates women.” After a bit of research, I have reason to believe that there may be some truth to this statement and urge you to consider it before casting a Republican vote this November.
COMMENTARY
"Hate crime" taints MSU welcome week
A recent alleged hate crime targeted a Jewish MSU student with vicious and torturous physical punishment. Although only one side of the story has been reported, and police are investigating whether or not the incident was a hate crime and who was involved, these types of horrific events are forcing the MSU community to re-evaluate if anti-Semitism is an issue, and how inclusive MSU really is.
MSU
U-Fest allows students to meet new friends, pick up free promotional items
The aroma of Insomnia Cookies hung in the air, students received nimble hand chair massages and bright blue Walmart bags dotted the concourse at Munn Ice Arena during the 2012 U-Fest Monday night.
NEWS
Gov. Rick Snyder attends Michigan delegation breakfast during Republican National Convention
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie gave the Michigan delegation a glimpse into what could be included in his highly-anticipated keynote address to the Republican National Convention tonight during a speech to the Michigan delegation early Tuesday morning.
MICHIGAN
Thousands of students flock to Meijer Moonlight Madness
Anyone who happened to stop into Meijer, 1350 W. Lake Lansing Road, on Monday night might have thought they stumbled into a party as opposed to a grocery store.
NEWS
Witnesses tell East Lansing Police Department they helped victim following assault, could not confirm use of staples
The East Lansing Police Department confirmed Tuesday morning it is investigating a reported assault that took place Sunday involving journalism sophomore Zachary Tennen, a Jewish student who said he had his mouth stapled shut by assailants as part of an alleged anti-Semitic hate crime.
NEWS
MSU student in hospital following alleged anti-Semitic hate crime
Journalism sophomore Zachary Tennen said he was assaulted in what his family has described as an anti-Semitic hate crime on the 500 block of Spartan Avenue early Sunday morning.
NEWS
March for human rights mark official start of Republican National Convention in Tampa
Cries of outrage erupted from the streets of Tampa on Monday as State Troopers created human walls to block Republican National Convention protesters from crossing the intersection of Tampa Street and Kennedy Boulevard.
MSU
New students move in, adjust to campus life
Students new and old stormed area streets this past weekend to settle in for the new semester. Parking lots outside each residence hall swelled with mini vans and trailers as crowds of students prepared their rooms and met their new roommates.
NEWS
Tropical Storm Isaac changes Republican National Convention schedule, targets U.S. Gulf Coast
The predicted tropical storm that shut down the first day of events largely has missed Tampa and is drifting out into the Gulf of Mexico.