NEWS
Stadium renovations, president's salary discussed in board meeting Friday
Construction and renovations were the norm at the MSU Board of Trustees’ Friday morning meeting.
NEWS
First responders testify at French murder trial
It took Lansing police Officer Nick Hughett only a few minutes to arrive at 3214 Glascow St. on March 25, 2010. Hughett said he was the first police officer to arrive on scene at the home during the trial of Benjamin French, a Lansing resident charged with two counts of open murder for the deaths of MSU student Darren Brown, 18, and his roommate, Owen Goodenow, 23.
NEWS
Scoreboards at Spartan Stadium slated to be replaced
The MSU Board of Trustees has approved for the administration to plan for replacing the scoreboards at Spartan Stadium during its Friday meeting.
NEWS
Benjamin French on trial Thursday for alleged murder of MSU student
When Tyler Cole found his roommate, MSU student Darren Brown, lying on their living room floor, a pool of blood surrounded the back of Brown’s head.
NEWS
What A Year
United as Spartans, MSU students have experienced everything this year from unrest in the Middle East to the joy of a Hail Mary win against Wisconsin.
Julia Nagy
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MICHIGAN
Occupy Lansing ends physical presence in Reutter Park due to weather
The Occupy Lansing movement will end its physical presence Friday: no more tents, banners or overnight campers in Reutter Park.
MICHIGAN
Confusion about same-sex bill in legislature
After the Michigan Senate tried to remove part of a bill that would strip benefits for same-sex and other non-married couples employed at public universities, the House passed the amended version on Thursday, insisting the language still pulled benefits from those groups.
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MSU expected to see several new renovations on campus
From enhancements at Spartan Stadium to replacing steam tunnels, MSU officials are ushering in a new year with several construction projects across campus.
Anthony Thibodeau
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MICHIGAN
Cool carvings
For Lansing resident and ice sculptor Scott Miller, the winter is business time. Miller, who has owned and operated Miller Ice Sculptures since 1993, is the busiest in the winter.
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Council of Graduate Students pushes for student resource center
Despite efforts from graduate students to transform Chittenden Hall into a graduate student resource center, no plans to renovate the vacant building are underway, officials said.
MICHIGAN
Students advised to beware of crime
As many students prepare for exams and a larger number of students use the Main Library to study, the MSU Police Department and representatives of the Main Library encourage students to exercise caution to prevent thefts.
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Mother, son make transition together
In the page 1 story “Making a transition” (SN 11/21), Japanese senior Toby Hemker shared his story of being both transgender and gay and the effect these revelations have had on his life.
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College of Human Medicine plans to expand presence in Flint
Officials in the College of Human Medicine, or CHM, are planning to use a $2.8 million grant from a philanthropic organization to expand the college’s presence in Flint.
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MSU prepares for weekend commencement ceremonies
A total of 1,730 undergraduate-degree candidates and 753 advanced-degree candidates will graduate during three commencement ceremonies today and Saturday at Breslin Center.
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Design Day event displays talents of engineering students
Various engineering projects created by students in the MSU College of Engineering — ranging from a bicycle designed for three people to a roadside assistance mobile phone application — will be on display today at the college’s Design Day event.
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MSU College of Nursing sees steady enrollment
This Saturday, students form the MSU College of Nursing will graduate from the college with a pinning ceremony and enter into a job market that is in need of their skills.
Julia Nagy
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FEATURES
Student to perform Christmas classic
Rosalind Ames loves watching Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker.” But this year, she won’t simply be watching the show — she’ll be the one in a leotard on stage.
BASKETBALL
Women's basketball to hit road during break
While many students will be heading home for the holidays, the MSU women’s basketball team (7-3) will be hitting the road during winter break.
FEATURES
Student creates video of hope
After living through the death of several family members and friends, as well as having a near-death experience of his own, Jacob Schemmel still wears a smile.
FEATURES
Alumni create music video starring Adele look-alike
Although her real life isn’t as hectic as her life in cyberspace, MSU alumna Michelle Meredith said she recently has become quite popular.