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Faculty discuss course changes
At Tuesday’s Faculty Senate, members discussed the University Committee on Curriculum report, which shows the new, changed and deleted programs and courses.
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Professor invents device to identify plant diseases through smart phones
A farmer stands in his fields and stares at his withered crops, unsure of what has caused them to wilt. He pulls out his smart phone and quickly scans his crops. An application identifies what is ailing his crops and tells the farmer what he can do. It’s not science fiction, it’s Gene-Z — an application recently developed by an MSU professor.
NEWS
The State News checks in with E.L. City Council hopefuls
With polls closed, East Lansing City Council candidates shared their thoughts on Election Day and the pending results with The State News.
FEATURES
Hundreds of gamers line up for Call of Duty release
When Phil Williams saw the line of hundreds of students outside the video game store Monday night, he couldn’t believe his eyes.
FEATURES
Festival to showcase more Mid-Mich. films than ever
These Michigan filmmakers have lit sets, miked subjects, shot scenes and edited clips.
VOLLEYBALL
Spartans fight for position in crowded Big Ten
With six games left in the season, the MSU volleyball team is feeling awfully crowded in the Big Ten. Holding strong, the Spartans (18-8 overall, 7-7 Big Ten) are in a three-way tie for fifth place in the conference, clamoring for position over No.
FOOTBALL
Dantonio talks Spartan offense headed into showdown at Iowa
The No. 13 MSU football team’s offense is known to play well at Spartan Stadium, but playing on the road has been a slightly different story.
SOCCER
Men's soccer to play Indiana in Big Ten tournament
The MSU men’s soccer team will open up Big Ten Tournament play Wednesday in Ann Arbor. The Spartans (7-7-4 overall, 2-2-2 Big Ten), who finished fifth in the regular season, will take on the No.
COMMENTARY
Minority groups should take heed
“Do you agree with (the Black Student Alliance)?” This type of statement, which has come of fashion of late and originally was attributed to quarterback Kirk Cousins, can be applied to a lot of recent events that have happened on campus, most noticeably those spearheaded by BSA.
COMMENTARY
Math department overachieves
Math is hard, but we don’t like to admit it. Remember when Mattel got in trouble for programming Barbie to say, “Math class is tough?” Let her dream about size 0 clothes all she wants, but don’t insinuate that the girl can’t solve an equation for “x.” Yet, we shy away from math as soon as it gets over our heads.
COMMENTARY
Commit to stopping sexual assault at MSU
The MSU community’s commitment to stopping sexual assaults should be stronger and even more resolute today because of the recent alleged assault in Armstrong Hall. Both male and female students must know and perceive the difference between a regrettable decision and a sexual assault.
NEWS
Heads of state
Change. Reinvention. Two taglines, echoed by two candidates, from two different ends of the political spectrum.
NEWS
E.L. precincts prepared for today’s local election race
When precinct chairs such as Barbara Backus call out the opening of East Lansing’s election polls 7 a.m. Tuesday morning, it will mark the beginning of the end of a long preparation process.
NEWS
Council of Racial Ethnic Students examines racial climate
Members of MSU’s Council of Racial Ethnic Students, or CORES, are searching for ways to improve the racial climate for campus minorities after the Black Student Alliance’s recent meeting with administrators prompted by recent racial incidents on campus.
COMMENTARY
Sexual assault prevention lacks
MSU is a rare university that has many resources available to its community on not only sexual assault awareness and prevention but also assistance, not just run by women but men, too, for survivors.
NEWS
Officials yet to see new keg law’s effects in E.L.
One week after the implementation of a law aimed at curbing underage drinking throughout the state, businesses, law enforcement officials and students have noticed little to no change. On Nov.
NEWS
Police Brief 11/08/11
A 23-year-old MSU employee reported a larceny from his vehicle between 2-3:10 p.m. on Nov. 1 from the University Club parking lot on Forest Road, MSU police Sgt.
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Spartans, Nittany Lions shed blood in competition
During this time of year, blood normally is associated with the gore and fear that comes with Halloween. But a few MSU clubs are looking at blood in a different way.
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Universitywide preferred name policy bill passed
After passing a bill in support of a universitywide preferred name policy last week, ASMSU — MSU’s undergraduate student government — plans to hold further discussions about the policy with MSU officials this week.
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Tours help prospective students choose MSU
They roam campus in tight bunches, touring everything from athletic venues to dorms and cafeterias. These high school students want to see it all before they decide to become Spartans, and the Spartan Ambassadors make sure they get a grand tour of campus.