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Julia Nagy ·
NEWS

Different schools of thought

Yalley Sackett, 8, grabbed his blue lunch box off the counter and packed his backpack. It was time to head to school. He sat in the backseat of the car, looking out the window as his mom, Ella Sackett, drove him through MSU’s campus to Red Cedar Elementary School, located at 1110 Narcissus Drive, last Friday.

NEWS

Evidence disputed at pretrial for Marion Jr.

At the pretrial for David Marion Jr. in Lansing’s 30th Circuit today, possible police evidence against Marion was argued to be invalid by his lawyer. Marion is on trial for allegedly murdering Owen Goodenow, 23, and then-MSU student Darren Brown, 18, in March 2010 in the process of stealing a safe containing about a pound of marijuana and $1,250 in cash.

Samantha Radecki ·
BASKETBALL

Spartans prepare to face Gophers

One year ago, the MSU men’s basketball team was in a much different position than it is now. With four games left in the regular season, the Spartans held a 15-11 record and were clinging to their NCAA Tournament hopes.

NEWS

MSU research continues to grow with increased funding

Officials are looking at continued growth in research dollars awarded to MSU thanks to an $18 million increase compared to the previous fiscal year. The university took in nearly $439 million in research awards during fiscal year 2010-11, attributed to MSU’s competitive faculty and their work, said J. Ian Gray, vice president for research and graduate studies.

NEWS

Police Brief 02/22/12

A 22-year-old female student reported her wallet was stolen between 12-5 p.m. Feb. 17 from the first floor of the Chemistry Building, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.

MICHIGAN

City Council extends What Up Dawg? hours to sell hot dogs, beer

During its Tuesday night meeting, the East Lansing City Council unanimously approved an application from local hot dog restaurant What Up Dawg? to extend its hours of operation and its beer sales, a move that could impact the rest of downtown’s post-bar dining scene. At the council’s regular meeting at City Hall, 410 Abbot Road., members approved an application from the owners of What Up Dawg?, 317 M.A.C Ave., to extend its beer sales until 2 a.m. and its dining room operations until 3 a.m.

MICHIGAN

Lansing airport shows increase in number of flyers

As spring break approaches and students plan a getaway from classes, they might be among a growing number of passengers at Lansing’s Capital Region International Airport. The airport saw a large growth in departing and arriving passenger flights in 2011 for the first time in several years.

MSU

Student group protests war with walkout

When Israeli soldiers came to campus Tuesday, a struggle overseas was brought to East Lansing after a group of student activists protested the Israeli and Palestinian conflict. As an Emerson Fellow for StandWithUs, a program that aims to educate students across the globe about Israeli affairs, political theory and constitutional democracy senior Raffi Appel invited special guests to campus to share their side of the Israeli and Palestinian conflict.student group protests war with walkout

MSU

Lawsuit against MSU College of Law moves forward

A lawsuit claiming the MSU College of Law discriminated against a 61-year-old job applicant is moving forward after a federal court ruling Friday. The suit, which first was filed July 28, 2011, by Nicholas Spaeth, claimed the MSU College of Law and five other law schools discriminated against him because of his age when they reviewed job applicants.

MSU

Study abroad participation sees gender disparity

When international relations junior Sam Kilberg spent 10 weeks studying abroad in China last summer, he said he made lifelong friends and completed his entire third-level Chinese language requirements. “I had the trip of a lifetime,” Kilberg said.

MSU

Michigan medical schools visit MSU

Students interested in hearing from five of Michigan’s medical schools can attend the third annual Michigan Medical Schools Night from 6:30-9 p.m. tonight on the first floor of the Biomedical and Physical Sciences Building.

Julia Nagy ·
FEATURES

Toning up for spring break made easy with workout tips from trainer

For many students, spring break means beaches, parties and a much-needed break from class and work. And for those who are traveling to a tropical location where they might be seen wearing a swimsuit or other revealing ensembles, it also means working out to ensure they have a beach-fit body to show off while on vacation.

COMMENTARY

Bond represents school’s future

Those of you who have always voted in favor of bonds, whose kids are receiving or received a great education, and are planning to vote no, consider the needs of teachers and kids now and in the future, not the needs of decades ago.