After about four and a half hours of tedious test taking early Saturday morning, Kaz Knight finally walked out of Sylvan Learning Center, 2500 Kerry St., in Lansing, a free man.
About 20 years ago, Chester Winowiecki rocked out on his 55-gallon base drum. The artist and other members of his band, Third Uncle, took breaks from their days studying in the Main Library to play rock music.
When recent MSU alumnus David Hochhalter first started applying for jobs last fall, he told himself, “If I get a job, I’m going to take it.” Unsure of what his job prospects would be, he began applying well in advance, just in case.
Entering the weekend, the MSU baseball team had aspirations of earning the No. 2 seed and the accompanying first-round bye in this week’s Big Ten Tournament, as well as hopes of securing an at-large berth in the NCAA Tournament.
Behind the conference’s top pitching staff led by senior Tony Bucciferro and the consistent bats of juniors second baseman Ryan Jones and outfielder Jordan Keur, the Spartans find themselves just days away from the opening of the Big Ten Tournament. Despite missing out on a top seed and a first-round bye in the conference tournament, the No. 5-seeded Spartans (35-19 overall, 13-11 Big Ten) are set for a 12:05 p.m. matchup with No. 4-seed Nebraska on Wednesday at Huntington Park in Columbus, Ohio.
I’ve never been much of an activist. As a journalism student, I’ve always been the person covering events and political rallies rather than participating in them. But as new laws that undermine women’s rights in the U.S. continually are enacted around the country, I’m feeling a lot more pressure to actively speak about these issues.
The East Lansing Art Festival and MSU Arts and Crafts Show are highlights in the city’s yearly events.
After late game homers cost the MSU baseball team a pair of games Thursday and Friday, the Spartans reversed their fortunes on Senior Day at McLane Baseball Stadium at Old College Field on Saturday against Penn State. MSU (35-19 overall, 13-11 Big Ten) rode a nine strikeout performance by sophomore pitcher David Garner to a 9-2 victory in game three of the series with the Nittany Lions.
Another day, another late home run spells doom for the MSU baseball team. One day after losing a 3-2 decision to Penn State (29-24 overall, 15-8 Big Ten) after a jack in the eighth inning by Jordan Steranka, MSU (34-19, 12-11) saw its hopes crushed by a late homer in a 6-5 loss. Penn State third baseman Joey DeBernardis’ ninth inning homer was the difference Saturday, taking with it the hopes of a No.
Eyes were intently locked on MSU alumnus Jack Dempsey as he discussed his first book, “Michigan and the Civil War: A Great and Bloody Sacrifice,” at the Thomas M. Cooley Law School Brennan Library on Wednesday as part of his two-day Michigan Notable Books Tour appearances.
Even though they’re opening their doors during a time many MSU students travel back home for the summer, the new location of Sultan’s Restaurant, 235 Ann St., has not had any problems selling their popular chicken shawarmas and fresh-squeezed juices, owner Bassam Mahmoud said.
Even after a career filled with memories and records etched in MSU baseball lore, Tony Bucciferro wanted to provide the fans and his teammates with something to remember him by in his final start at McLane Baseball Stadium at Old College Field. Unfortunately, Jordan Steranka and Penn State had other ideas.
For nearly 25 years, Jon Beard has attended the East Lansing Art Festival. The East Lansing resident, who grew up in the city, said he can’t remember a time when he didn’t make an appearance at the annual event — and this year will be no different.
Ross Hill believes his bicycle saved his life. Six years ago, the Lansing resident was riding his speciality 1888 highwheeler and was struck by a vehicle from behind.
A clash between what some call religious freedom and others call discrimination is making its way through the Michigan House of Representatives, as a bill regarding counseling students prepares to hit the House floor. A bill introduced by Rep.
This weekend, J.J. Robison and a few other members of the Spartan Ski Club will say goodbye to the office that was home to the group for more than 40 years.
MSU is partnering with Dr. Ben Carson High School in Detroit to give high school students a taste of what the medical profession is all about.
After about six months of searching, more than 160 applications and rigorous interviewing, Sharon Butler was named MSU’s new assistant vice president of human resources.
Along with many other artists coming to East Lansing this weekend for the 49th annual East Lansing Art Festival, nine eclectic, local bands, including the East Lansing High School Jazz Band, also will make an appearance. The East Lansing High School Jazz Band has been playing in the ELAF for over 25 years, East Lansing Art Festival Program Coordinator Corinn VanWyck said. “The quality of programming in music we have in East Lansing is great for tying in those roots of our community and showing how we support the students,” she said.
Some know residents of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, or U.P., as nothing more than Yoopers, but at a recent Marquette County Board of Commissioners meeting, there was an effort to have their voice be heard.