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MSU focuses on search for officials

In early 2012, MSU officials will focus on the search for a new vice president for research and graduate studies before turning their attention to filling the positions of vice president for university relations and vice president for student affairs and services, university spokesman Kent Cassella said.

COMMENTARY

Study-in correct step for BSA

Sometimes I find myself guilty of underestimating the power of student organizations. I knew the Black Student Alliance, or BSA, was capable of influencing the campus because it proved that much during the racial incidents at the beginning of the year.

COMMENTARY

Universities should diversify admissions

It seems at MSU as though diversity is lacking and could use some growth. Following a recent release of guidelines from President Barack Obama’s administration for universities to take additional factors into consideration during the application process, MSU potentially could increase its admissions diversity for the better.

FEATURES

Spartan Clay Club makes ceramics accessible to more students

As soon as he picked up his first chunk of clay, Wade MacDonald’s fate was decided. While attending Western Michigan University for his undergraduate degree, the current MSU graduate student took a class in which he was able to work on a ceramics wheel and decided to incorporate the practice into his future career.

ICE HOCKEY

Spartans remain focused for rivalry

Coming off a series sweep against Bowling Green — the team’s third series sweep of the season — the Spartans (10-5-1, 6-4-0 CCHA) are playing with a lot of confidence and are focused on playing Michigan this weekend.

NEWS

Police Brief 12/06/11

A 19-year-old male student reported several items of clothing stolen between Nov. 24 and Nov. 26 from a laundry room in West Akers Hall, MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor said.