MICHIGAN
Snyder vetoes first bill as governor
On Thursday, as his governorship turned 11 months old, Rick Snyder vetoed his first piece of legislation ever.
FEATURES
Spotlight shines on freshman theatre students
Melissa Mercieca will take the stage in her first university-level production Friday. The theatre freshman, along with about 30 other students, is participating in the Department of Theatre’s fifth annual Freshman Showcase, which will take place at 8 p.m.
MICHIGAN
Snyder to help students find jobs, internships through updated database
Gov. Rick Snyder unveiled an initiative Thursday designed to further connect employers and job-seekers, including helping college students find internships and push to keep international students in Michigan after they graduate.
FEATURES
Jedi Council works to unite MSU ‘Star Wars’ enthusiasts
Ali Emamdjomeh’s love for the series began when he first saw “Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace” as a child. Now, as an economics senior, he and his friends have a chance to express their love for the saga at MSU.
MICHIGAN
Vigil held to honor World AIDS Day
When Richard Foster got a call 26 years ago saying there was an abnormality with his blood, he couldn’t believe it.
MICHIGAN
New ordinance enacted with first snowfall
The first heavy snowfall of the year Tuesday night led to the first round of enforcement for East Lansing’s new snow removal ordinance, which sets a time frame for residents to clear snow off their sidewalks before facing fines.
MSU
MSU senior named as U.K. scholar
Interdisciplinary humanities senior Rebecca Farnum recently was named a 2012 Marshall Scholar — one of only two students from Michigan to earn the honor, according to a release.
MSU
Humanities and STEM fields both important at MSU
Sean Fitzpatrick, a freshman in the Residential College in the Arts and Humanities, or RCAH, said he chose his major because it allows him to put his interests and talents to use. “During (an RCAH) presentation, I was amazed by how much it seemed like it would fit,” Fitzpatrick said.
MSU
Asian Studies Center to award funds
The Asian Studies Center is accepting applications for a scholarship and a fellowship program for students interested in learning more about Asia.
MICHIGAN
Green Friday brings deals to shoppers, attention to local business
A week after Black Friday, more than 20 East Lansing businesses will offer a series of shopping deals and discounts as part of the city’s Green Friday event.
MSU
ASMSU remembers students, manages finances
Following the deaths of two MSU students in the past two weeks, ASMSU took a moment to reflect during its General Assembly meeting Thursday night in Student Services.
FOOTBALL
Offensive duo excel with perfect chemistry
MSU’s football program has been fortunate enough to have several standout quarterback-wide receiver combinations throughout the years, but none of them quite compare to the unique relationship and chemistry between seniors quarterback Kirk Cousins and wide receiver B.J. Cunningham.
FOOTBALL
Spartans ignore pundits heading into rematch
Despite defeating Wisconsin once already this season, the No. 11 Spartans are headed to Indianapolis for the Big Ten championship game as the underdogs for the second time this season against the No.
FEATURES
Weekend roundup: Dec. 2-4
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. ‘Tis the season: Lansing area residents will have the chance to enjoy some winter festivities this weekend.
COMMENTARY
MSU deserves Big Ten championship
I was in Lincoln, Neb., for the Nebraska-MSU football game, and I was impressed by all the Spartan fans I talked to that day — each one I talked to said they were having a great time, were received well and were happy about Nebraska being in the Big Ten.
COMMENTARY
Some inflate own importance
It seems like the not-so-subtle rallying cry of many individuals across the countryside in the past few days is that fantastic phrase, “I am ImpOtent!” Now I realize that you may have looked at this a couple of times and thought that the writer is an idiot and can’t even spell “important.”
VOLLEYBALL
MSU set to open NCAA Tournament vs. Arizona
After three months of the daily grind of the regular season, the MSU volleyball team will open the postseason at 5:30 p.m. today in Austin, Texas, when it faces Arizona in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
FEATURES
On a budget: Shopping the World Wide Web
I can admit I am an online shopping addict. Maybe it’s because I get bored during lectures, or maybe it’s because I don’t have much time to head to the mall anymore.
COMMENTARY
Larger capacity not necessary at stadium
Football fans on campus are buzzing about the upcoming Big Ten championship game the Spartans will play Saturday. The game won’t be played in Spartan Stadium, but changes to MSU fans’ game-day experience are on the horizon.
FEATURES
Street style: Kaelin Roberts
Journalism junior Kaelin Roberts stands out among the students in her class dressed in typical loungewear by adding American Indian-inspired pieces to her outfits.