NEWS

Senate Democrats announce new initiative proposing grants to Michigan students

Ian Kullgren

January 13, 2012

Senate Democrats released a new policy initiative Thursday that focuses on higher education, including significant grants for students who attend a Michigan public university. The new plan would give students who spent their entire career in the K-12 Michigan education system a chance to have their tuition nearly paid for, earning a yearly grant equal to the median tuition level in Michigan universities.

NEWS

Who's your Man?

Ian Kullgren

January 13, 2012

The Republican nominee race so far has come down to one fundamental question: Who’s the true conservative?

NEWS

Car damage reported in Lot 79

Lauren Gibbons

January 12, 2012

A 24-year-old MSU employee reported the rear window of his vehicle shattered in Lot 79 near Spartan Stadium.

MICHIGAN

Big 3 increase in auto sales raises hope for engineering job prospects

Mandilyn Kerr

January 12, 2012

With an increase in December sales, the auto industry might be on the road to a comeback — a hopeful sign for MSU engineering students, some career experts said. The increase of sales means a higher need for jobs, which might mean more opportunities for graduates, GM Financial and Sales Communication Manager Jim Cain said.

MICHIGAN

Phishing scam targets credit union members

Lauren Gibbons

January 12, 2012

A hacker allegedly was phishing for credit card numbers of MSU Federal Credit Union members Jan. 11, according to an email sent to credit union members last night.

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A girl and her horse

Anthony Thibodeau

January 12, 2012

When mechanical engineering junior Renee Chabon came to MSU, she knew she wanted to play polo. Since she could walk, Chabon has been riding horses and loving every second of it. She formed a bond with not only her teammates, but also the horses she has ridden during the past few years.

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MSU Formula Racing team to display race cars in Detroit show

Stephen Brooks

January 12, 2012

When the North American International Auto Show, or NAIAS, in Detroit opens to the public Saturday, the MSU Formula Racing Team is hoping its race car exhibit revs up onlookers.

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MSU colleges ‘join forces’ with White House

Kellie Rowe

January 12, 2012

College of Human Medicine Dean Marsha Rappley joined Michelle Obama and other university medical leaders in Richmond, Va., on Tuesday to make a promise to veterans — MSU cares.

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ASMSU shows support for Chittenden Hall renovations

Rachel Jackson

January 12, 2012

MSU’s student governments groups allied at an ASMSU General Assembly meeting Thursday night to support the creation of a graduate student resource hub in Chittenden Hall.

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River Trail Neighborhood Engagement Center construction to begin in May

Becca Guajardo

January 12, 2012

A new River Trail Neighborhood Engagement Center is expected to start construction in May and finish by the end of the summer to give students more convenient resources in McDonel Hall.

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RHA pushes to satisfy student need for condoms

Rachel Jackson

January 12, 2012

The Residence Halls Association, or RHA, is working to position itself to provide more condoms to students after realizing its health and safety performance has been inadequate.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Women's basketball tops Indiana, remains undefeated in Big Ten

Josh Mansour

January 12, 2012

After a close first half that saw six lead changes and neither team lead by more than six points, the MSU women’s basketball team (12-5 overall, 5-0 Big Ten) used a strong second half to pull away from Indiana (5-13, 0-5) 67-47 and remain undefeated in conference play.

FEATURES

Weekend roundup: Jan. 13-15

Darcie Moran

January 12, 2012

It is almost the weekend. Classes are ending, and students are ready to unwind. Here is a roundup of events to attend during the weekend respite. Showtyme @ MSU Enjoy a night of the many talents of MSU students and grab a bite while you’re at it.

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BASKETBALL

MSU basketball team cautiously optimistic

Jeremy Warnemuende

January 12, 2012

Even with the No. 6 MSU men’s basketball team riding a 15-game winning streak and climbing in the polls, head coach Tom Izzo said his team isn’t as good as people outside the program are starting to think.

MICHIGAN

East Lansing salt supply, snow removal resources unused with little snow

Beau Hayhoe

January 12, 2012

A warmer than average winter has left the city of East Lansing with thousands of tons of unused road salt in its storage facility, but the supply could drop this weekend if predictions of snow hold true.

ICE HOCKEY

MSU hockey team looks to make comeback against NMU

Dillon Davis

January 12, 2012

There are few traits more redeeming to Tom Anastos and his staff than levelheadedness. When the No. 18 MSU hockey team (11-9-2 overall, 6-7-1 CCHA) were off to a hot start early in the season, Anastos reminded his team to stay focused and learn how to handle it. Through that, the team grew and picked up key wins against Western Michigan and Minnesota to build confidence early on.

FEATURES

Folk band to play show, tell stories with songs

Britteny Dee

January 12, 2012

For Trevor Hobbs, music is more than beats and notes. The percussionist for the Michigan folk act Breathe Owl Breathe said he and his bandmates try to tell stories with their music.

COMMENTARY

Get the most out of time at MSU

MSU is a large university, so many students here seek ways to become a member of something smaller to establish relationships with fellow students and university faculty.

COMMENTARY

Allow me to introduce myself

Growing up, I started talking at a very early age. My parents like to joke that I haven’t stopped since, and they’re probably right. It didn’t take much of that talking for them to realize I was very opinionated, either.

COMMENTARY

ANGEL browser issues embarrassing for MSU

A majority of MSU students recognize the phrase “Warning: you are using an unsupported browser. Some ANGEL functions like messaging, drop boxes, and others will not work correctly” all too well.