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MSU hosts forum as interest in, presence of China grows on campus
As China emerges as a major global power, its presence in the U.S. – and on campus – is growing as well.
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Students struggle to find time to study
There are 168 hours in a week, and economics junior Juan Ouyed spends about six studying for his 12-credit course load.
FEATURES
UAB to hold DVD sale
The University Activities Board will host a Video To Go DVD Sale from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the Union Concourse. Prices for previously viewed DVDs will range from $6.95 to $9.95, while Blu-Ray DVDs will cost from $7.95 to $14.95. Spartan Cash will be accepted as a form of payment. For more information about the sale, visit the website at uabevents.com.
FEATURES
MSU professor to discuss 9/11 media
MSU Graphics Editor-in-Residence and journalism professor Karl Gude will speak Wednesday about his experiences — as well as his co-workers — during 9/11 in New York City.
FEATURES
SN street style: Lilian Zhang
Arts and humanities sophomore Lilian Zhang brings a bit of Chinese flare to MSU’s campus with her unique outfit consisting of clothing from her home country.
FEATURES
MSU alumnus stars in season of ‘Survivor’
This past summer, MSU alumnus and “Survivor” cast member Jim Rice found himself far from the North Hubbard Hall dorm room where he spent his college days – in the middle of the South Pacific.
Lauryn Schroeder
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SOCCER
Women's soccer set for last game before Big Ten play
As Detroit Mercy comes to town for a 5 p.m. matchup today at DeMartin Stadium at Old College Field, the Spartans (6-1-0) will look to extend their winning streak on the season to seven games by maintaining a solid attack on both sides of the ball.
Anthony Odoardi
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FOOTBALL
Spartans hope to create identity
After five weeks of practices and two victories against overmatched opponents, the No. 15 MSU football team still remains searching for its 2011 identity.
VOLLEYBALL
Alexis Matthews taking charge for MSU volleyball
One day after the MSU volleyball team (8-1) dropped its first game of the season against Bowling Green in the Best Western Falcon Plaza Invitational last friday, sophomore middle blocker Alexis Mathews went to breakfast with another player and had a simple message for her — “Get me the ball.”
COMMENTARY
Consider students in energy decision
I was under the impression a public institution such as MSU would be a place of forward thinking, and the administration would take my opinion into account to make decisions that represent the greater good of the Spartan community.
COMMENTARY
On game day, grab gallon bags
Aug. 26 marked the official beginning of the 2011 Spartan football season. A crowd of more than 75,000 gathered to cheer on the Spartans as they easily defeated the Youngstown State Penguins 28-6.
COMMENTARY
$40M building not timely investment
The MSU Board of Trustees often has to make difficult decisions that affect MSU’s future. Last week, sadly, they chose poorly.
SPORTS
Cassidy receives weekly Big Ten field hockey honor
MSU field hockey sophomore goalie Molly Cassidy was named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week, the conference announced Tuesday.
FOOTBALL
MSU football Pro Combat uniforms unveiled
After much anticipation, Nike and MSU unveiled the Pro Combat uniforms the Spartans will wear against Michigan on Oct. 15 at Spartan Stadium.
NEWS
Right on track
Under a growing cloud of concerns surrounding science funding cutbacks by the federal government, more than 200 scientists flocked to MSU Aug. 18-20 for a conference with implications for the future of nuclear physics work in the U.S.
NEWS
East Lansing City Council to address illegal dumping
During transitional move-in and move-out periods in East Lansing, it’s not uncommon for students and residents to see couches and other debris illegally thrown on the side of streets in city neighborhoods.
NEWS
US student loan default rate continues to rise
When no-preference freshman Alyssa Fein decided to attend MSU, she knew she would need financial assistance to pay for tuition.
NEWS
MSU experts react to new job proposal
In the wake of President Barack Obama’s address to Congress on Thursday night advocating passage of a bill designed to create jobs in the face of a persistently glum economy, experts at MSU said the multi-billion dollar move benefits students in the short run, although they’re not sure how much or for how long.
FOOTBALL
Martin responds after slow start, reaches milestone
After struggling through last week’s season opener, senior wide receiver Keshawn Martin needed a solid performance this weekend for the No. 15 MSU football team.
SOCCER
Men's soccer plays competitively, struggles to win games
MSU (1-4) hit a low point Sunday suffering a loss to Marshall (1-4), a game in which the Spartans gave up Marshall’s first goal of the season and continued their slow start to the season.