NEWS
Cross Country Spartans
With the 2012 Summer Olympics in London less than a week away, about 204 of the world’s nations ready for an athletic event of global proportions.
NEWS
Governor Snyder uses social media to connect
When it comes to politicians and elected officials interacting with their constituents, communication sophomore Chloe Seymour thinks President Barack Obama’s campaign efforts using social media in 2008 were the precedent. Obama’s social media campaign was widely praised as building up a strong base, but now that using social media has become the norm, more people are flocking to it to advance their causes — including “Gov.
NEWS
Staying active can prevent millions of deaths yearly
Although physical fitness is important to graduate student Clark Goeman, he still falls prey to the occasional indulgences most people treat themselves to. According to a new study released by the British medical journal The Lancet, physical inactivity contributes to the death of one in every ten people. Chronicling the causes for death in 2008, the study found that inactivity resulted in 5.3 million of the 57 million premature deaths worldwide.
NEWS
Theaters increasing security after Colorado shooting
As moviegoers in Aurora, Colo., watched the midnight premiere of “The Dark Knight Rises,” no one expected to be killed in the process. On Friday, an armed man entered the Colorado theater wearing abnormal attire for a movie, but blended in with the crowd of fans dressed in Batman outfits. The man turned from a moviegoer to an assassin when he opened fire in the theater, killing 12 people and wounding 58, according to the Detroit Free Press. In response to the crime, local movie theaters are considering changing their rules to improve security. MJR Digital Cinemas owner Mike Mihalich could not be reached for comment Sunday, but told the Detroit Free Press Friday that the theater will not allow moviegoers to come dressed in costumes and masks. “In the 45 years I’ve been in this industry, and 35 of those years owning my own theaters, we’ve never had anything close to resembling this,” Mihalich said to the Detroit Free Press. Mihalich said the quality security already in place at the theaters will now be increased. Nutritional sciences junior Leah McGee said she thinks the rule change will not stop a shooting similar to Friday’s from recurring. “I don’t think they should (regulate) what people wear to movies because that’s not addressing the issue,” McGee said.
MSU
Friends team up to run 5k in honor of deceased student
There was nothing communication junior Johanna Jelenek wanted more on her birthday than to honor her best friend Carly Glynn. Jelenek organized Team Carly Glynn, complete with matching pink T-shirts with Glynn’s name, for the Ele’s Race 5K Run/Walk on Sunday morning.
MSU
Memorial dinner given to honor Dorothy Gonzales
Former Trustee Dorothy Gonzales wasn’t one to brag. She shied away from big displays focused on her, and no matter who she met, she carried herself the same way — she was all about her community. But last night, her friends and family decided it was time to give her a little extra attention by hosting a dinner in her honor.
MICHIGAN
Sidewalk Sale event slower than in years past
One weekend each summer, the sidewalk along Grand River Avenue is covered in tents offering savings on a variety of items. But for customers attending this year’s Sidewalk Sales event, the merchant participation was much more sparse.
MICHIGAN
New sport store to open downtown
A local business hopes to encourage healthy lifestyles for East Lansing citizens when it opens later this summer. The Haven, an alternative sports shop located at 543 E. Grand River Ave., will offer yoga and disc golf equipment, as well as an environment for students to get together and hang out.
MSU
Nobel winner speaks at Wharton
Following a 24-hour flight from Japan, So Tsuda finally was able to relax in East Lansing and focus his love for science, with none other than a Nobel Prize winner.
MICHIGAN
Taking aim
While Holt resident Zach Burton, left, fires a foam arrow, as Lansing resident Jim Case and Holt resident Lexie Morgan, 15, chat during their family reunion in Patriarche Park, 1100 Alton St., on Sunday.
FOOTBALL
Media poll names U-M preseason Big Ten favorite
A pool of 24 media members that cover the conference — including the Lansing State Journal’s Joe Rexrode and the Detroit News’ Matt Charboneau, among others — were polled and have chosen Michigan as the favorite to capture the Big Ten crown this fall.
FEATURES
Marvel partners with Russell to create Spartan themed apparel
Soon Sparty will compete for attention with the likes of Captain America, Spider-Man and the Hulk, due in part to a new collaboration between Russell Athletic and Marvel Entertainment.
COMMENTARY
Some charity might prove to be more harm than good
I think it’s great someone is promoting more volunteerism on the part of MSU students. We need to be more than just consumers, but also contributors to Greater Lansing. There should be compassion toward others and people should seek to serve, in tangible ways, those in less fortunate circumstances, often through little to no fault of their own.
COMMENTARY
Election reform laced with fraud
Election law is boring. There’s really no way around that fact. It doesn’t boast the furor and excitement that surround political issues such as gay marriage, abortion, gun regulation or even taxation mainly because it’s not easy to classify positions on election law into a form that can be ragefully shouted or quaintly packaged onto a placard at a rally.
COMMENTARY
Movie shooting is gun control eye-opener
The tragic event that unfolded last week in Aurora, Colo., left many harmed both mentally and physically.
NEWS
Batman's midnight premiere draws big crowd
The NCG Eastwood Cinemas’ sold out showing of “The Dark Knight Rises” fulfilled the expectations of Batman fans who came to the midnight showing. At midnight, all 18 theatres of NCG Eastwood Cinemas were dedicated to showing “The Dark Knight Rises.”
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Face Time with MSU women's soccer coach Tom Saxton
It’s no secret that the summer months are a critical preparation and training period for most NCAA sports, especially for those that take the field in the fall.
MICHIGAN
Author comes to local bookstore
As best-selling author Meg Cabot walked to the podium at Schuler Books & Music Tuesday evening, the sound of camera cases opening could be heard throughout the store. Cabot, best known for authoring “The Princess Diaries,” was at Schuler Books & Music, 2820 Towne Centre Blvd., to promote the release of her new book, “Size 12 and Ready to Rock.
MICHIGAN
First responders practice emergency drills
MSU police and volunteers from throughout Ingham County jumped into action Wednesday during a full-scale active shooter simulation in East campus. The goal was to give officials from MSU police, Sparrow Hospital and other emergency departments in the county hands-on practice in handling an urgent situation.
Justin Wan
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MSU
Lights, camera, practice
Inside the control room of Studio E in the Communication Arts and Sciences Building, about nine middle and high school students learned what it takes to become a TV producer.