MICHIGAN
Trustee endorses candidate Schmidt
Susan Schmidt, a Democratic candidate for the 69th District House seat, received the endorsement of MSU Trustee Chairman Joel Ferguson on Tuesday.
FOOTBALL
Cook to step in for Maxwell in Spring Game; Drummond winning safety position battle
Despite Saturday being the MSU football team’s final scrimmage of the spring before training camp in August, Andrew Maxwell will have to sit this one out. The knee sprain Maxwell suffered during a team scrimmage almost two weeks ago has kept him limited in practice, and although there was a chance he could return for the Spring Game on Saturday at 1 p.m. at Spartan Stadium, head coach Mark Dantonio said Maxwell is officially not playing.
FEATURES
Students showcase Midwest extreme sports with clothes
Growing up, horticulture junior Justin Baker said he was struck by the lack of clothing brands that reflect the true style of the Midwest.
FEATURES
Got it covered: ‘Glee’ rendition of Gotye’s song controversial
Artists like to think of their popularity as solely a product of their own doing. But although they don’t like to admit it, sometimes they could use some help in finding fame and fortune. And more than once, the hit television show “Glee” has been an artist’s aid.
FOOTBALL
Spartans to play 2 prime-time games in 2012
The MSU athletics department announced Tuesday the Spartan football team will play two prime-time games during the 2012 season. MSU’s Aug. 31 season opener against Boise State will be played at 8 p.m. and broadcast on ESPN, while the Spartans’ Sept. 15 game against Notre Dame also has been scheduled for 8 p.m. to be broadcast on ABC.
COMMENTARY
Recognize fossil fuel difficulties
I cannot help but feel the letter titled “Fossil fuel alternatives feasible” (SN 4/19) overlooks significant challenges in transitioning to alternative energy and even presents some false information.
COMMENTARY
Young passion inspires enthusiasm
Last week, I had the privilege of attending the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association, or MIPA, spring conference in Lansing, which hosts high school and middle school journalists from across Michigan who receive awards in newspaper, yearbook and video journalism. MIPA is something that is near and dear to my heart because I was, as they call attendees, a “MIPA kid,” and I remember the excitement I felt when I won awards during my time at Traverse City Central High School’s student newspaper, The Black & Gold.
COMMENTARY
Give final exam week adequate preparation
Finals week is daunting to most MSU students, and with a high grade-point average being the intended goal for many, it’s important to remember to maintain health — both mentally and physically. Finals week is known to cause students to stretch their mental and physical capabilities beyond what they’re used to.
BASEBALL
The fresh four
Mick VanVossen was beaming from ear to ear. And why wouldn’t he be? Minutes earlier, the freshman pitcher for the MSU baseball team emerged from a huddle of his teammates and coaches offering sincere felicitations over his first career collegiate victory.
NEWS
Former student pleads guilty to 3 charges of animal killing
On Monday morning, Andrew Thompson appeared calm and looked forward with a blank stare in Lansing’s 30th Circuit Court. The 24-year-old former MSU graduate student sat still in a button-down shirt across from his attorney, waiting to announce his decision to plead guilty to three charges of animal killing before Judge Paula Manderfield.
Julia Nagy
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NEWS
MSU community members organize against Westboro
To combat the signs of Westboro Baptist Church members that read “FAGS DOOM NATIONS” and “THANK GOD FOR DEAD SOLDIERS,” more than 50 students and Lansing community members participated in a counter protest against four representatives from the church on Monday morning.
NEWS
New voter registration bills pass to Mich. House
Some lawmakers and student groups are worried a package of bills headed to the Michigan House could make it significantly harder for campus organizations to register voters. A package of bills slated for discussion today in the House Redistricting and Elections Committee would add more requirements for third party groups to register voters, requiring leaders to pass a government-run certification class before kicking off election drives.
MSU
Students contest rules of the rock
Human biology sophomore Grace Davis was devastated when she woke up on April 17 to find out the memorial she and her friends had painted for their friend Jessica Hockensmith at the rock on Farm Lane had been painted over.
MSU
ASMSU to extend newspaper distribution on MSU campus
News junkies taking classes on campus this summer will be able to catch more headlines now that ASMSU is extending its newspaper readership program to newsstands in the summer semesters.
FEATURES
On a budget: Inexpensive road trips provide adventure, fun
As classes begin to wind down and summer approaches, many students soon will notice their currently busy schedules start to clear up, providing them more time to do the things they have been wanting to do all year. This break from school is the ideal time to participate in these fun activities, such as road tripping, because of warm weather and the lack of classes.
MSU
Hitting a high note
Music education sophomore Matt Nabozny, left, music freshman Reilly Spitzfaden, center, and music education Alexey Levigne, right, practice the marimba for their studio recital Monday at the Music Building. The trio has been practicing six hours a week for the upcoming performance.
MICHIGAN
Police try to speed up rape kit tests
DNA testing of sexual assault victims throughout the state might be analyzed more quickly and effectively with the implementation of a specialized rape kit testing laboratory, Michigan State Police officials said Monday.
MICHIGAN
New smoothie cafe attracts thirsty students
Now a week old, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 1201 E. Grand River Ave., is going strong, owner Ruth Buko said.
MSU
Coaches monitor athletes’ Twitter, Facebook profiles
With Twitter gaining popularity, many college athletes’ accounts have gone viral, and their social media pages have been thrown into the Internet spotlight.
SOFTBALL
Softball breaks from Big Ten play with Notre Dame game
The MSU softball team gets a much needed break from Big Ten play today when it travels to South Bend, Ind., for a 6 p.m. matchup with Notre Dame.