MSU
Holocaust survivors share stories at MSU Hillel
Today marks Holocaust Remembrance Day — a day to remember the genocide that took the life of more than 6 million Jews in Europe.
MICHIGAN
Construction on cancer center scheduled to start before fall
Construction on a Lansing outpatient cancer treatment center is expected to start before this fall following a state approval process that drew accusations of tampering by local health care entities. A certificate of need for Compass Health Care’s Compass Cancer Center, 1525 W. Lake Lansing Road, was approved earlier this April by the Michigan Department of Community Health, a move that should allow construction to start before this fall.
MSU
5K Walk/Run for Higher Education to be held Saturday
Funds from the event will be used to create a scholarship for MSU students that are in financial need.
MICHIGAN
East Lansing branches out as a Tree City USA
In 1988, East Lansing was named a Tree City USA for the first time. Now, in 2012, the city is sticking to its roots for its 25th consecutive year as a Tree City USA, a national honor given to communities by the Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters and the USDA Forest Service. “It’s a great honor, in particular because it’s our 25th year that we’ve been able to receive this designation,” said David Smith, environmental specialist for the city of East Lansing. “It shows that not only the city, but our residents have a commitment to the positive aspects of having trees in our community.”
MSU
Input solicited for plan to take away campus parking
A plan to take away parking spots in the center of campus has received mixed input from the MSU community.
MSU
Facebook’s Groups for Schools bonds together MSU students
Facebook took another step in students’ lives with its new Groups for Schools service, providing a consolidated place to mix school life and social life.
MSU
Sorority holds charity fashion show
The Alpha Omicron Pi sorority will hold the Catwalk for a Cure fashion show and silent auction this weekend to benefit arthritis research.
MSU
Students embrace outdoors at Spartan Garden Party
People of all ages came out to the 4-H Children’s Garden Wednesday afternoon to have a unique learning experience and to enjoy the sunny 65-degree weather during the Spartan Garden Party.
MSU
MSU ice cream treat debuts
For many, rising temperatures in summer months are accompanied by rising cravings for ice cream and other ways to beat the heat. To relieve that craving, a new ice cream cookie sandwich developed by MSU students is hitting shelves across campus this month.
FEATURES
Childish Gambino to perform at Wharton
Rap artist Childish Gambino will perform at 7:30 p.m.
Caleb Nordgren
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FOOTBALL
Maxwell sidelined indefinitely; Norman, Fowler see limited reps
Although the MSU football team might have lost junior quarterback Andrew Maxwell for the remaining spring practices, the Spartans are beginning to see some injured players get back on the field.
BASEBALL
Baseball knocks off Chippewas, 11-1
Led by a four-hit, three-RBI day by freshman first baseman Ryan Krill, the Spartans defeated Central Michigan 11-1 on Wednesday at Theunissen Stadium in Mount Pleasant, Mich.
SPORTS
Women's tennis heads to Ohio State
The MSU women’s tennis team (8-12 overall, 0-9 Big Ten) will travel to Ohio State on Friday to wrap up its regular season road matches. Friday’s match against the Buckeyes will begin at 2 p.m. in Columbus, Ohio.
COMMENTARY
Fossil fuel alternatives feasible
Thank you for the recent editorial titled “Transition plan slow, steady steps for MSU.” (SN 4/17) However, as an ardent participant in the MSU energy conversation, since it found its place at the forefront of MSU buzz two and a half years ago, I’m very disappointed.
COMMENTARY
Nurturing sidewalk tolerance
I don’t know how it is on most college campuses, because I have only ever spent a significant amount of time on this one, but around here, using sidewalk chalk as a way to get out a message is a very common thing.
COMMENTARY
Rise in enrollment bodes well for MSU
With MSU earning the eighth largest enrollment spot in the nation in the fall of 2011 and seeing an increase in out-of-state and international students in the MSU population, the school’s reputation will continue to improve on a global scale, welcoming a more diversified student body.
Katie Abdilla
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FEATURES
Student's animal love inspires work coordinating adoptions
Growing up, zoology senior Stephanie LaRue never was allowed to have a pet of her own. But her mother, White Lake, Mich., resident Cindy LaRue, said the household rule only seemed to fuel her daughter’s love for animals.
FEATURES
Alliance defines creativity with first-ever art exhibit
After becoming involved with the Alliance of Creative Students’ first-ever art exhibit, Toni Lee Ruggiano realized she can call herself an artist even though she never has painted a masterpiece or drawn like a professional.
NEWS
Lansing man tied to local robberies
A string of local robberies have been linked to 24-year-old Lansing resident Travis Fee, who was arraigned Tuesday and charged as a habitual offender with three counts of first-degree home invasion in East Lansing and two counts of home invasion in Meridian Township, East Lansing police Lt. Jeff Murphy said.
NEWS
Michigan senate passes medical amnesty bill
The Michigan Senate passed an amendment to the state’s liquor control code this morning to add a section granting amnesty to underage drinkers who seek medical help.