MSU
Event set to discuss fetish, kink, leather
Fetish, kink, leather and bondage aren’t common topics of discussion at major research universities, but they will be this evening.
MSU
MSU students’ strong work ethic transcends rankings
MSU has been ranked 39th in the world for recruiting university graduates by corporate executives and CEOs, according to a study released by The New York Times earlier this fall.
MICHIGAN
Symphony to give holiday concert
The Lansing Symphony Orchestra will perform their annual Holiday Pops concert at 3 p.m. Dec. 11 at Wharton Center’s Great Cobb Hall.
MICHIGAN
City issuing deer population survey
After numerous complaints and car accidents involving deer, East Lansing residents are being surveyed to identify whether the city has a deer overpopulation, according to a press release from the city.
MICHIGAN
New longboarding shop opens on Grand River
When MSU alumnus Jim MacGregor saw a growing number of students riding longboards — a longer version of a traditional skateboard — throughout campus, he saw an opportunity.
MSU
Campus Conservatives called to action
Campus Conservatives met Tuesday to discuss their concern with what they see is a lack of conservative activism on campus.
MSU
ASMSU considers bringing back state fair
Despite advocacy from ASMSU to restart the Michigan State Fair on MSU’s campus, bringing back the long-running event is unlikely without state funding, officials said.
BASKETBALL
MSU ready for defensive game vs. Florida State
Florida State will be the third ACC team the Spartans play in the young season, already having played and lost to No. 5 North Carolina and No. 3 Duke. And in the last four years, the Seminoles hold the third-best record of ACC teams, behind UNC and Duke.
FOOTBALL
Big Ten championship ushers in new era
No. 11 MSU (10-2 overall, 7-1 Big Ten) and No. 15 Wisconsin (10-2, 6-2) weren’t necessarily the predicted teams to be playing in the Big Ten championship in Indianapolis, and head coach Mark Dantonio said it’s because the conference’s dynamics are changing.
COMMENTARY
Unity necessary to stop nuclear Iran
Many prominent nations, including the U.S., England, France and Israel, are concerned at Iran’s nuclear program.
COMMENTARY
Practicality matters in research
In the race against global warming and the quest for energy independence, biomass has long been touted as a sort of Holy Grail. It’s easy to see biomass as an infinite resource — plants grow everywhere.
FEATURES
Lansing jeweler's appreciation for homemade goods inspires art
After joylessly working a number of odd jobs, James Davis discovered his true calling. The Lansing resident currently works as a jeweler, making and selling his own pieces at various local art shows.
COMMENTARY
Value high in social media recruiting
Facebook and Twitter aren’t only people sharing what they’re doing with friends and family; social media also is an effective admissions tool for MSU.
VOLLEYBALL
Rathje, Abron earn All-Big Ten honors
Senior outside hitters Jenilee Rathje and Kyndra Abron both were honored for their play in the 2011 regular season, with Rathje claiming unanimous first team All-Big Ten honors while Abron raked in an honorable mention.
NEWS
Eight to ten inches of snow blankets Lansing area
Meteorologists at the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids replaced the winter storm watch with a winter weather advisory, which is in effect from 4 p.m. this afternoon until 9 a.m. Wednesday.
VOLLEYBALL
Moves like Rathje
Jenilee Rathje has played more volleyball for MSU than anyone to ever hit the court at Jenison Field House, smashing records along the way.
NEWS
Psychology senior found dead Monday
Psychology senior Nick Charboneau was found dead at about 3 p.m. Monday in his home at 279 Milford Street, East Lansing police Sgt. Mark VandeWouwer said.
NEWS
Community remembers friend, debater as opinionated, full of life
On her first day of kindergarten, Jessica Hockensmith was not afraid to speak her mind.
NEWS
MSU shells out less for lobbying, bucks trend
Michigan’s public universities are shelling out more money this year to buy legislative influence, but MSU is bucking the statewide trend.
NEWS
Representation changes in local murder trial
Attorney Bill Hatcher no longer will represent David Marion — one of two men suspected of killing MSU student Darren Brown in 2010 — following a motion to withdraw brought forth by Hatcher on Monday afternoon in Lansing’s 30th Circuit Court.