NEWS
MSU needs more diversity on campus
Despite many barriers preventing a more diverse campus, officials should constantly be striving to diversify MSU.
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MSU updates, maintains Flint park
The first time Thom Nikolai tried to mow the lawn during an MSU study at Ramona Park in Flint, Mich., in spring 2010, a dead dog got in the way.
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Demolitions proceed on time at Faculty Bricks and Cherry Lane apartments
Demolition is almost complete at the Cherry Lane and Faculty Bricks apartment complexes on Trowbridge and Harrison roads, which once housed numerous MSU graduate students.
NEWS
On-campus housing sign up starts Oct. 3
Starting on Oct. 3, returning MSU students can sign up for on-campus housing for fall 2012.
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Chinese Students and Scholars Association to celebrate National Day of China
The Chinese Students and Scholars Association of MSU is set to host a celebration party starting at 7 p.m. on Sept. 30 in honor of the National Day of China and the country’s 62nd birthday .
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General Motors Foundation donates $170,000 to MSU
The General Motors Foundation has donated a total of $170,000 in gifts to MSU during the past year to help students and strengthen university programs.
MICHIGAN
Closures on I-96 between U.S. 127 and Okemos Road
Shoulder closures will be seen on westbound Interstate 96 between U.S. 127 and Okemos Road, starting the week of Oct. 3, for installation of median cable guardrails, according to a release from the Michigan Department of Transportation.
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College of Arts and Letters prepares to celebrate 50 years in 2012
The College of Arts and Letters is celebrating its 50th anniversary as part of the MSU community in 2012.
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College of Music launches Music at the Museum series
Student groups from the MSU College of Music have announced the dates of the “Music at the Museum” concert series, which marks the fourth year of partnership between the college and the Michigan Historical Museum, 702 W. Kalamazoo St., in Lansing.
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MSU joins movement to train 100,000 STEM educators in 10 years
MSU is among 80 organizations joining a movement to prepare, deploy and support 100,000 educators during the next 10 years in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math.
FEATURES
On a budget: Dressing for fall’s extreme temperatures
With the leaves changing colors, Halloween decorations taking over stores and the weather finally beginning to cool down, it is obvious fall has arrived.
FOOTBALL
Football looks to beat Ohio State for 1st time under Dantonio
MSU football head coach Mark Dantonio has brought the Spartans a Big Ten Championship, three straight wins against Michigan and four consecutive bowl game appearances since he arrived in 2007.
SPORTS
Field hockey loses in rainstorm, 3-0
Battling heavy rainfall and a 15-minute delay due to inclement weather, the MSU field hockey team fell to the visiting No.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball set to meet national power Nebraska
The MSU volleyball team will open its Big Ten home season at 7 p.m.
SOCCER
Women's soccer traveling to Iowa, Nebraska for weekend tilts
As the Big Ten standings continue to set up, the MSU women’s soccer team is eager to stay in the hunt. With a pair of conference matchups on the road against Nebraska and Iowa, the Spartans (9-2-0, 2-1-0 Big Ten) will look to improve their season record against two of the top teams in the Big Ten. For women’s soccer head coach Tom Saxton, the weekend could be a telling one for his team, as it continues to make a run for postseason play and an NCAA Tournament bid. “These two teams, after two weekends of Big Ten play, are up on the top end of the table with us,” Saxton said.
SOCCER
Men's soccer welcomes Ohio State for conference matchup
Last season, the MSU men’s soccer team played three of its toughest Big Ten games on the road. The Spartans lost at Ohio State, Penn State and Michigan on their way to a sixth-place finish in the seven-team Big Ten soccer conference. This year, MSU (2-5-2 overall, 0-0-1 Big Ten) hosts the three teams this season, beginning with Ohio State (5-4-1, 1-0-0) on Sunday.
FOOTBALL
First season of new Big Ten era set to begin
In June 2010, when Nebraska became the newest member of the Big Ten Conference, the layout for college football changed forever. The addition of the Cornhuskers from the Big 12 gave the conference an even number of teams, and from that came divisions and a Big Ten Conference Championship game. MSU sits in the Legends Division along with No.
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NEWS
Religion & rebellion
Sitting silently in church alongside his mother, Marc Cunanan is the image of a devout Catholic. The chemistry junior celebrates every Catholic holiday and sometimes watches religious television shows at home with his mother.
NEWS
WKAR employees laid off to help balance budget
Today will be the last day of work for ten WKAR employees as the television and radio station tries to avoid digging itself into a financial hole.
NEWS
Police Brief 09/29/11
As communication junior Anna Karana drove toward her apartment on Evergreen Avenue at about 12:30 p.m.