Although some Americans swarmed malls on Black Friday shopping expeditions this weekend, more than 500 equestrians from the Midwest kicked off their holiday season differently by participating in Cowboy Christmas.
Back when S, P and F were mere letters in the alphabet, getting a sunburn at the beach wasn’t cause for concern. Now, despite doctor’s warnings against indoor tanning, students still flock to the salons as temperatures drop.
Visitors flocking to MSU’s campus could have a new future parking option at the old Michigan State Police, or MSP, headquarters on Harrison Road if a resolution passed by ASMSU is considered for university development in coming years.
After three years of development, testing and implementation, MSU’s “Spartans Will” branding initiative continues to drive interest in the university, according to MSU officials.
Nick VanderWall was 12 years old when he lost his sight. A weekend with his father, a family friend and the family dog, Maggie, turned out to be almost fatal after VanderWall was shot accidentally while bird hunting.
Last Thursday was Thanksgiving, and classes were canceled Thursday and Friday to allow students to go home to celebrate.
Two MSU entomologists have been awarded about $110,00 from the Department of Agriculture to help farmers combat an invasive species of stink bug.
The 19th annual Wonderland of Lights kicked off Friday at Potter Park Zoo, 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave., and visitors will enjoy thousands of shimmering lights and seasonal activities until Dec. 23.
In the battle for the Mariucci-Bessone Trophy — named after Bessone and legendary Minnesota coach John Mariucci — the No. 20 Spartans turned the tables on No. 3 Minnesota and earned a 4-3 win Friday and a 4-4 tie Saturday at Munn Ice Arena.
The Spartans (21-11 overall, 10-10 Big Ten) will face the Arizona Wildcats at 5:30 p.m. Friday in Austin, Texas. in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament
Making use of local theatrical talent, Joseph Dickson hopes to contribute to the already esteemed scene with the opening of a new theater company.
In the two games following its first weekend sweep of the Big Ten season, the MSU volleyball team was swept in its final weeklong stand, losing to No. 22 Michigan and No. 9 Penn State during the course of four days.
If given the opportunity, Alexa Guerra would sign up for a reality competition show in a heartbeat. But for now, the studio art sophomore said she is satisfied with watching MSU alumnus Dusty Mitchell show off the artistic abilities his alma mater prepared him with on Bravo’s “Work of Art: The Next Great Artist.”
As quickly as she smiled for photos and waved to fans before Sunday’s game against the Oakland Grizzlies, MSU head coach Suzy Merchant was already back to the task at hand.
The economy will be the dominant issue in the 2012 presidential election, and rightfully so. This has been the longest time of unemployment staying above 9 percent since the Great Depression.
The Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction not only failed to lower the national debt but also failed in helping students. The committee’s recent lapse in reaching an agreement regarding how to address America’s steadily rising national debt triggered several planned cuts to federally funded programs.
I am appalled that a piece of drivel like that written by Mitch Goldsmith would even be published in this newspaper (“Try turkey-less Thanksgiving,” SN 11/22). There are so many errors and outright lies in his article, I almost wonder if it is actually satire.
The MSU men’s basketball team used a huge second half to beat Eastern Michigan 72-40 Sunday in Ypsilanti, Mich.
It might be a little early to crown the No. 20 MSU hockey team among the elite teams in college hockey.
Last season, the fans at Munn Ice Arena waited patiently for the MSU hockey team to turn the corner toward a winning season. Even as it appeared the team had the right pieces, the season came and went and they never found the right fit.