NEWS
Student remembered as fun-loving, selfless
Although they were independent from a young age, Kevin and Lindsay Rourke always had each other.
NEWS
Administrators to review race as part of admissions process
Administrators are planning to review MSU’s admissions policies to look for ways to further increase diversity after a push by President Barack Obama last week.
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.
MSU
Pirating complaints at MSU triple in number
The amount of Digital Millenium Copyright Act, or DMCA, complaints MSU received in 2011 nearly has tripled since 2009.
MICHIGAN
State of State reveals dissatisfaction with economy
As 2011 draws to a close, Michiganians are feeling glum about the state’s economy and elected leaders, according to MSU’s most recent State of the State Survey released Monday.
MSU
Medical students grow mustaches for charity during 'Movember'
Christopher Cooley was told countless times to shave off his mustache last month. He said a barber even told him it looked terrible, and he needed to get rid of it. Although the second-year medical student was tempted to shave it off at times, he kept his mustache through November because it was a symbol of his commitment to spreading awareness about men’s health.
FOOTBALL
Column: Forget broken system, just keep winning
Following Saturday night’s loss to Wisconsin in the inaugural Big Ten championship game, MSU head coach Mark Dantonio said the Spartans will be back in Indianapolis next year.
MICHIGAN
Survey shows deer overpopulation is widespread
After about two weeks of surveying East Lansing residents regarding problems with deer overpopulation in the area, early responses indicate the issue is widespread, East Lansing Environmental Specialist Dave Smith said.
BASKETBALL
Women's basketball prepares for Detroit
Following a thrilling overtime victory over Eastern Michigan on Saturday, the MSU women’s basketball team (6-3) won’t have much time to celebrate, as the Spartans host Detroit (1-6) at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Breslin Center.
MSU
MSU pledges to reduce energy 20 percent by 2020
MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon joined President Barack Obama, former President Bill Clinton and others Friday in Washington, D.C., to launch the Better Buildings Challenge, aimed to promote energy efficiency in buildings across the country.
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MSU
Students begin preparing for finals
After a long first semester at MSU, premedical freshman Ashwin Easow said it’s hard to remember all the material covered in his classes months ago.
BASKETBALL
Wood emerges as 'big-time scorer' for Spartans
The men’s basketball team’s 110-68 drubbing of Nebraska-Omaha further displayed the three-man show the team likely will be.
COMMENTARY
Big Ten shows Spartans no respect
Sports Illustrated, or SI, offended me at the first Big Ten championship game on Saturday in Indianapolis between MSU and the University of Wisconsin.
COMMENTARY
Don’t give hateful slurs power
With all the discussion about free speech on campus, I feel now is a good time to give my thoughts on the power certain words have. Words have no power except what you give them.
FOOTBALL
Awards handed out at MSU football banquet
The No. 12 MSU football team had its annual Spartan Football Awards Banquet after the team returned home from Indianapolis on Sunday at Kellogg Center.
COMMENTARY
New database to help students in job hunt
Gov. Rick Snyder is attempting to open the lines of communication between in-state technological companies and job seekers, which hopefully will assist college students to continue working and living in Michigan.
FEATURES
Appalachian art inspires student presentation, career
With the help of a romantic comedy, Micah Ling realized her dream job could become more than just a fantasy.
FEATURES
Personalize your glass so it never is misplaced at parties
Those who think glass etching is strictly for art majors, think again. If you often find yourself worrying about someone accidently picking up your drink at get-togethers, you can leave the days of scribbling your name in marker on a plastic cup behind.
NEWS
Student found dead in Cedar Village identified
The MSU student who was found dead in his apartment last week was identified as 22-year-old Kevin Rourke by East Lansing police this morning.
FOOTBALL
Dreams Dashed
The No. 17 Spartans left Indianapolis after a heart-breaking 42-39 loss to No. 10 Wisconsin, and as their third loss of the season, more post-season happenings did not go in their favor.