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FOOTBALL

Game weekend busy for police, fire department

The East Lansing Fire Department responded to calls almost non-stop beginning at 12:01 a.m. Saturday on through the early hours of Sunday and had paramedics on hand at Spartan Stadium during MSU’s football game against the University of Michigan.

MICHIGAN

Obama focuses on Michigan for 2012 election

During his ninth visit to Michigan on Friday, President Barack Obama defended his decision to approve a government bail out of the Detroit automakers almost three years ago, giving voters a reminder of his record at a time when Michigan is increasingly being pegged as a key swing state for next year’s election.

COMMENTARY

Think small shops to replace closing store

With the imminent closing of Barnes and Noble Booksellers at 333 E. Grand River Ave., residents and students can’t help but begin to worry about how downtown East Lansing will soon look. As city officials work to fill that hole, they should consider smaller businesses.

MICHIGAN

Candlelight vigil held to honor domestic violence awareness

Penny Gardner is a survivor. Nearly 50 years after an abusive marriage, the mother of three is a self-proclaimed feminist, determined to help victims of domestic violence in the community by spreading awareness. And Gardner, an assistant professor in the Department of Writing, Rhetoric and American Cultures, is not alone.

FEATURES

Weekend roundup: Oct. 14-16

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. Burton’s Garden show: Upcoming band Burton’s Garden will be performing at 8 p.m.

FEATURES

Wolverines walk among the Spartans

They live among the Spartans. They look like any other student at MSU. They might even be next to MSU fans on Saturdays in Spartan Stadium. But what most students don’t know is that they are University of Michigan fans.