Incoming college students worrying about their weight now can put their minds at ease as a new study has determined the “freshman 15” is a myth.
A report released by the American Political Science Association calls for an improved emphasis on gender and race issues in both political science curriculum and faculty, but MSU officials maintain the department’s commitment to diversity remains strong.
The 18th annual MSU-Penn State University Blood Challenge runs through Nov. 17, with the two universities battling to see which can raise more blood donations.
Advertising senior Mark Stuenkel made his way around Old Town Lansing Thursday afternoon with a notebook and copies of his résumé as he visited different creative companies during the fourth annual Mid-Michigan Creative Alliance Studio Crawl.
After traveling throughout the country to perform with opera companies such as the Santa Fe Opera and the Florida Grand Opera, MSU alumnus Benjamin Clements is returning to East Lansing for a performance.
Lance Armstrong’s cancer foundation, LIVESTRONG, started the silicon wristband fad off with selling its yellow bracelets to help raise money for cancer research.
Accounting sophomore Alexandrea Platias brightened up the gloomy fall weather with her vibrant red raincoat.
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.
When sitting down to eat for a classic family brunch, it can be difficult to decide what exactly to eat.
Students and young people have been at the forefront of every major social justice movement in recent history — and now we are leading the fight for clean energy. Thanks to student efforts, 16 universities across the country have committed to move beyond coal — a dangerous, outdated energy source.
For nearly 50 years, I have taught freshman writing in the U. S. and overseas. My model for teaching and academic life came from a small liberal arts college — Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa. For 38 years, however, the environment in which I have taught has been MSU — a large university where, too often, research and athletics reign.
It’s obviously bad that allegations of city workers going through students’ mail exist at all. What’s worse is that it allegedly has been happening since at least September 2009, according to email obtained by The State News. And the worst part is the East Lansing City Council knew about this alleged misconduct in 2009 and has taken no steps to resolve the issue.
After failing to score a touchdown for the first time since the 2003 Alamo Bowl — also against Nebraska — Cousins and his team look to get back on track this Saturday (noon, Big Ten Network) in Spartan Stadium against Minnesota (2-6 overall, 1-3 Big Ten).
Sophomore linebacker Kyler Elsworth was recruited for wrestling, but turned down his scholarship to try out for the MSU football team. Now in his second year on the field, Elsworth has gone from being a walk-on to being a key player against Wisconsin — blocking a punt that was recovered for a touchdown for the Spartans before halftime in their 37-31 victory.
Once again, the MSU volleyball team is gearing up for a tough weekend matchup against a ranked opponent as the Spartans kick off a four-game road trip with matches at Iowa and No. 2 Nebraska.
The MSU men’s soccer team was able to bring its record to .500 with a 1-0 win at No.
The MSU field hockey team’s season likely ended abruptly Thursday in University Park, Penn., when it fell to No. 2 seed Ohio State in the first round of the Big Ten tournament, 2-1.
Three members of the MSU field hockey team were honored by the Big Ten on Thursday when the conference announced its yearly awards.
The Spartans took care of Ferris State 85-58 on Sunday and now take on a different-look Hillsdale team at 7 p.m. Friday at Breslin Center.
Mark Hollis believes he’s an educator — and with good reason. With hundreds of student-athletes at MSU each year, the athletics director heads a program responsible for the growth of those students academically, socially and athletically.